CRF Behavioral Healthcare
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CRF Improves, Enriches, and Saves Lives in San Diego County

We are committed to improving and enriching the lives of every individual and family we serve.

Our mission is to design and deliver innovative behavioral healthcare and social services. We do so in a way that is trauma-informed and culturally competent. We provide our services with integrity and compassion, with a focus on wellness and recovery.

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Our Behavioral Healthcare Services

Adult Outpatient

Programs serve individuals 18 and older who have serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use conditions. Learn More

CalWORKs Behavioral Health Centers

Programs provide outpatient behavioral health services to participants in the CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work program. Learn More

Child, Youth, and Family

Programs provide a full range of services to children and youth identified as having Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). Learn More

Crisis Care

Services consist of our Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) and Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) programs. Learn More

Enhanced Care Management

CRF contracts directly with Medi-Cal managed care plans to assist members in getting their health needs met. Learn More

Intellectual Developmental Disability

Services consist of our crisis intervention and response teams (Advance Programs). Learn More

Mobile Assertive Community Treatment

Programs provide intensive mobile specialty behavioral health and supportive housing services. Learn More

Residential Services

Programs serve adults who have a serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use conditions who have previously had significant challenges living independently. Learn More

Career Opportunities at CRF

At CRF, we’re proud to inspire and mentor the next generation of behavioral health and social service professionals. Join us in our mission to serve more than 20,000 adults and children each year at one of our 35 programs and 70 schools throughout San Diego County.

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Client Testimonials

“The program has done a lot more than I could have asked for. Very grateful to have had the chance to come here. Staff and everything is great.”

“The staff are serious about all of the clients and they always have a serious desire to help when needed. Everyone does care and I see it.”

“All staff were very helpful and hands on, trying to help me and offer much needed services, always concerned about my wellbeing. Thanks a lot for the much needed help.”

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Partnerships

Partner Spotlight: San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness

In support of our supportive housing services, and the use of the Homeless Management Information System, we are proud to partner with the San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH)— RTFH is committed to protecting the privacy of those they serve. Their Notice of Privacy Practices outlines how personal data is handled in accordance with federal guidelines and ethical standards 📄 Access the RTFH’s Notice of Privacy Practices  and 🔗 Learn more about RTFH and their mission.