Community Engagement
Opportunity ConnectionLocated next to Harvey West Park on the corner of Harvey West Blvd and Dubois; 300 Harvey West Blvd., Santa Cruz.
http://www.ccsantacruz.org/programs/adult-mental-health-services/opportunity-connection Opportunity Connection is a recovery-oriented program focusing on employment readiness and skill building. Classes, groups and activities are available for adults with psychiatric disabilities who are part of the Santa Cruz County Mental Health System of Care. Through group activities and individual counseling they provide strength-based support for participants in achieving desired vocational, educational and employment goals and enriching lives through community integration. The program provides opportunities for participants to “try out” various volunteer and paid employment positions in-house and in the community that prepare them and for competitive employment. The Opportunity Connection program is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday. |
Recording from Speaker Meeting from May 2016. (click here for more info)
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Mariposa Wellness Program
http://www.ccsantacruz.org/programs/mariposa-center/mariposa-wellness-program
The Mariposa Wellness Program provides outpatient services to mental health consumers who live independently, without intensive case management. The program represents a “step-down” from coordinated care. The Mariposa Wellness Program offers classes, groups and activities designed to promote recovery, healthy lifestyles and vocational choices, including employment and education. Many classes/services are consumer-led and tailored for bilingual, bicultural participants and family members. Location in Watsonville.
The Mariposa Wellness Program provides outpatient services to mental health consumers who live independently, without intensive case management. The program represents a “step-down” from coordinated care. The Mariposa Wellness Program offers classes, groups and activities designed to promote recovery, healthy lifestyles and vocational choices, including employment and education. Many classes/services are consumer-led and tailored for bilingual, bicultural participants and family members. Location in Watsonville.
Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Network (MHCAN)
1051 Cayuga Street, Santa Cruz; 831428-5253
http://www.mhcan.org/mhcan-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.
http://www.mhcan.org/mhcan-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.
