Crystal Blanton, LCSW

Crystal Blanton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that works in both micro and macro social work. She joins the California Alliance of Children and Family Services and Catalyst Center with over 25 years of experience in non-profit behavioral health programs. She was previously a Clinical Program Manager and worked on the Management Equity Team for Lincoln Families. Crystal has also run a small therapy practice since 2018. 

Crystal worked for 16 years in substance abuse treatment and management at New Bridge Foundation; working in both adolescent and adult treatment. She has also been fortunate to facilitate restorative justice circles and different types of trainings in multiple agencies, conferences and communities. Crystal is a strong advocate for social justice and volunteers her time and services in support of equity and racial justice.

She is has been an active member of the National Association of Social Workers since 2013, where she is currently a Board Member.