CRUSH is more than just an organization - it's a movement, a community, and a beacon of hope for those in need. Founded with a vision to transform the lives of individuals struggling with mental health challenges, addiction, and homelessness, CRUSH has become a driving force in the heart of Los Angeles.
At the core of CRUSH's mission is the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. Through a holistic approach that addresses the complex web of issues faced by our clients, CRUSH is dedicated to providing the support, resources, and pathways necessary for individuals to achieve stability, self-sufficiency, and ultimately, a renewed sense of purpose.
Join us as we embark on this journey of building hope, one life at a time, and witness the remarkable transformations that can occur when a community comes together with compassion, understanding, and a shared commitment to making a difference.
Community Resources United Sharing Hope is dedicated to providing mental health, recovery, and housing support in Los Angeles.
CRUSH was born from lived experience, loss, and an unshakable commitment to healing communities from the inside out. Our founder, Levi Stansberry, started CRUSH (Community Resources United Sharing Hope) on November 2, 2018—turning his own life journey into a movement of hope.
Raised in Los Angeles County, Levi witnessed firsthand how trauma, addiction, gang violence, and incarceration devastated families—including his own. At just 12 years old, he was pulled into the same cycles that plagued his community. He battled addiction, experienced incarceration, and saw friends and loved ones lose their lives or their futures.
But Levi also found purpose through pain.
Over the years, he volunteered across Los Angeles County—mentoring youth, leading gang intervention efforts, supporting individuals reentering society, and connecting people to resources many didn’t even know existed.
What started with one man giving back eventually needed a name—and a structure.
That’s when CRUSH was born: a nonprofit organization created not just to offer services, but to crush the cycles of addiction, trauma, incarceration, homelessness, and hopelessness. It’s an organization built by people who have lived it, for people still living it.
"I didn’t start CRUSH because I had all the answers—I started it because I knew what it felt like to be lost, overlooked, and alone. I wanted to build something that gave people hope, because hope is what saved me."
— Levi Stansberry, Founder
CRUSH provides comprehensive mental health services, including counseling, therapy, and support groups, tailored to the unique needs of individuals in Los Angeles.
Our drug rehabilitation programs offer a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking recovery. We have individual and group meetings that are tailored to the recovery process.
CRUSH is committed to helping the homeless population in LA. We work to provide access to safe and affordable housing. We also offer resources and support to help individuals maintain stable housing and connect with assistance programs.
From the start, CRUSH was built differently. The organization was not designed around charity but around solidarity. It wasn’t about "fixing" people—it was about walking with them, understanding them, and creating pathways that recognize both the complexity of their needs and the strength of their spirit.
Today, CRUSH is powered by a diverse team of professionals and peers.
Our Team Includes:
Many of these individuals bring not just credentials, but personal stories of resilience. This dual expertise—professional training + lived experience—is what makes CRUSH so trusted and so impactful. We understand the people we serve because we’ve been them.
We work across Los Angeles County and beyond, providing a wide range of services, including:
Our CHWs provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care,
including:
✅ Hospital Discharge Support & Care Coordination
✅ Mental Health & Substance Use Recovery Navigation
✅ Housing Referrals (Shelters, Transitional, Bridge Housing)
✅ Connection to Medi-Cal, SSI, CalFresh & Public Benefits
✅ Peer Support for Justice-Involved Individuals
✅ Help with ID, DMV, and Reentry Services
✅ Education, Employment & Life Skills Support
✅ Youth Outreach & Violence Prevention
✅ Wellness Checks & Resource Navigation in the Field
We work with:
CRUSH meets people where they are—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether it’s someone leaving jail, a person in a tent on Skid Row, or a youth standing at the edge of a dangerous decision, CRUSH is there.
Because Levi knows what it feels like to be alone. And he made sure CRUSH would be a place where no one ever has to feel that way again.
CRUSH was built from pain—but is fueled by purpose.
It’s a place where broken systems are challenged, where stories are honored, and where hope is real.
And this is just the beginning.
We specialize in working with people who are often left behind—those impacted by:
Our Community Health Workers (CHWs) and licensed professionals provide high-touch, culturally responsive care coordination and peer support that meets people where they are.
CRUSH stands for Community Resources United Sharing Hope—but it also represents something deeper. A mission to crush the cycles that keep people stuck. To crush addiction. To crush trauma. To crush mass incarceration, systemic violence, poverty, and despair. And to replace them with something far more powerful: hope, healing, and human dignity.
CRUSH: was built from pain—but fueled by purpose.
It’s a place where broken systems are challenged, where stories are honored, and where hope is real.
And this is just the beginning.
Get Involved: Whether you're looking for help or looking to help, there’s a place for you at CRUSH.
Together, we can build stronger, safer, more compassionate communities—starting with hope.
CHWs are the heart of CRUSH. From bedside to curbside, they guide clients through complex systems—hospitals, shelters, clinics, courts—with compassion and persistence.
Featured Program: Hospital Discharge Navigation
Supporting Medi-Cal members transitioning from hospital to home with CHW-led care coordination.
Our integrated behavioral health team offers therapy, counseling, and recovery support grounded in real-life understanding and evidence-based practices.
We help individuals coming home from incarceration find stable ground—through housing navigation, workforce support, and peer mentorship.
We show up where others won’t—encampments, emergency rooms, probation check-ins—building trust and offering a way forward.
Working Together to Heal Our Communities
At CRUSH, we believe no one organization can do it all—but together, we can do so much more. That’s why we proudly partner with hospitals, managed care plans, housing providers, behavioral health agencies, and community-based organizations to ensure individuals facing complex challenges receive seamless, trauma-informed support.
“CRUSH has been instrumental in engaging patients with complex needs who were otherwise falling through the cracks.”
— Discharge Planner, LA County Hospital
“Their peer-led approach builds trust in a way that clinical providers often can’t.”
— Health Plan Representative
24/7 hotline and immediate support for mental health and substance abuse crises.
Individual and group sessions to address mental health and addiction issues.
Emergency shelters, transitional housing, and long-term housing solutions.
Programs to build skills and find employment for self-sufficiency.
Hear from individuals who have overcome mental health challenges with CRUSH.
Discover stories of formerly homeless individuals now thriving in stable homes.
Learn how individuals have achieved lasting recovery from addiction through our programs.
Call (323)802-3673 for immediate support.
Find counseling, therapy, and support groups near you.
Explore treatment options and find a path to recovery.
Learn about emergency shelters and transitional housing.
Your contribution will help us provide life-saving services to those in need.
Give your time and talents to support our programs and events.
Raise awareness and advocate for policies that support mental health, recovery, and housing.
4067 Hardwick St. suite #240 Lakewood Ca. 90712
(323) 802-3673
levicrush.org@gmail.com
Welcome to CRUSH: Building Hope in Los Angeles Together