Community Engagement

Community Connection

http://www.ccsantacruz.org

Community Connection specializes in helping adults with mental health conditions connect to employment, volunteer work and education. The majority of their programs require the client be part of the Santa Cruz County Behavioral  Health System of Care.  This means you should be connected to a county psychiatrist, therapist or a mental health provider.  If you are not part of the System of Care, call the Santa Cruz County Access Line to determine what services are open to you.  (800) 952-2335  If you are part of the System of Care, then you can simply call or visit Community Connections during business hours.  You do not need a referral for many of their programs.  ​

Recording from Speaker Meeting from May 2016.  (click here for more info)

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Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Network (MHCAN)

1051 Cayuga Street, Santa Cruz;  831428-5253
http://www.mhcan.org/monthly-event-calendar.html
​Open M, T, Th, F 9am-2pm
​Offers a variety of peer run classes and groups. They provide mutual support and networking. 

Wellness Connect

Free prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery services for adults with mental health conditions. Includes specific programs for TAY (Transition Age Youth, 18-26) and individuals experiencing first episode psychosis. 
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  • Comprehensive case management
  • Wellness coaching
  • Employment and education support
  • Co-occurring substance use
  • Peer navigation
  • Family support services

https://scvolunteercenter.org/programs/community-connection/wellness-connect-program/
831-428-6977
Kayla.Olinger@ccsantacruz.org

Santa Cruz: 300 Harvey West Blvd., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 
Watsonville: 10 Carr St., Watsonville, CA 95076