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Crestwood Behavioral Health San Mateo
Address: 1950 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94497 · Map
Phone: (650) 573-3571
Website: crestwoodbehavioralhealth.com
About Crestwood Behavioral Health San Mateo
Crestwood San Mateo is a facility focused on mental health rehabilitation for adults dealing with significant mental health issues. The center features four units, each accommodating 16 individuals. In partnership with San Mateo County, this program emphasizes short-term recovery, aiding clients in achieving stability and a renewed sense of purpose. Situated in a pedestrian-friendly residential area, it offers a blend of urban convenience and a serene environment conducive to personal growth and reintegration into the community.
The treatment methods utilized at Crestwood San Mateo include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). The program is grounded in Crestwood’s strengths-based philosophy, which combines trauma-informed practices with support from peers. Complementary activities like yoga and meditation are part of the comprehensive care strategy. Clients enhance their daily living and communication skills through tailored recovery-related activities and vocational training, all aimed at fostering greater autonomy.
At San Mateo, clients benefit from private and shared accommodations, access to outdoor spaces, and communal areas that promote social interaction and self-reflection. The center’s proximity to parks, shops, and public transit facilitates outings and supports a gradual return to community engagement. Nutritious meals and wellness activities, including Zumba, alongside culturally sensitive care, ensure that clients receive the support they need, while staff collaborate closely with families to ensure seamless transitions throughout the treatment process.
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Benzodiazepines · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Ecstasy · Heroin · Opioids · Prescription Drugs · Synthetic Drugs
- Conditions treated
- Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Schizophrenia · Suicidality · Trauma
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Art Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Expressive Arts · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Music Therapy · Psychoeducation
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Holistic · Trauma Informed
- Who it serves
- Men · Men and Women · Women
- Aftercare
- Employment Counseling · Outpatient Treatment
- Amenities
- Lounge · Outdoor Lounge · Outdoor Space
- Languages
- English · Spanish
Questions to ask Crestwood Behavioral Health San Mateo
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by California. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Crestwood Behavioral Health San Mateo
Crestwood Behavioral Health San Mateo did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your California Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from San Mateo
Measured from the population center of San Mateo County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: San Mateo, about 3.1 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Menlo Park, about 12 miles (14 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Menlo Park, about 12 miles (16 within 25 miles)
See the San Mateo County treatment map, methadone clinics near San Mateo County and Suboxone doctors near San Mateo County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Crestwood Behavioral Health San Mateo offer?
Crestwood Behavioral Health San Mateo reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Crestwood Behavioral Health San Mateo accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is Crestwood Behavioral Health San Mateo located?
1950 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94497.
How far is the nearest medical detox from San Mateo?
From the center of San Mateo County, the closest program offering medical detox is in San Mateo, about 3.1 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.