Public Treatment and Support Services
Santa Cruz County Mental Health
North County Mental Health
(831) 454-4900 1400 Emeline Avenue, Bldg K Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
South County Mental Health
(831) 763-8990 12 West Beach Street Watsonville, CA 95076 |
Access Team (Adult and Children)
(800) 952-2335 (24 hours a day)
(831) 454-4170 M-F 8am-5pm
1400 Emeline Avenue, Bldg K; Santa Cruz
The Access Team is available 24 hours a day for Santa Cruz County residents to assess for hospitalization in a psychiatric crisis. As of May 2016, children can now receive crisis assessment at the walk-in clinic. Located in the same building but on the ground floor.
https://santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/BehavioralHealth.aspx
(800) 952-2335 (24 hours a day)
(831) 454-4170 M-F 8am-5pm
1400 Emeline Avenue, Bldg K; Santa Cruz
The Access Team is available 24 hours a day for Santa Cruz County residents to assess for hospitalization in a psychiatric crisis. As of May 2016, children can now receive crisis assessment at the walk-in clinic. Located in the same building but on the ground floor.
https://santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/BehavioralHealth.aspx
Santa Cruz County Mental Health Pocket Guide
The NEW Santa Cruz County Mental Health Pocket Guide is a brochure of local resources for community members who may be experiencing mental health crises or challenges. The guide was produced in collaboration between Santa Cruz Behavioral Health and Applied Crisis Training and Consulting.
It is available to order FREE of charge using this form: https://forms.office.com/r/qhmTqiSjky
Or, access PDF versions: English or Spanish
The NEW Santa Cruz County Mental Health Pocket Guide is a brochure of local resources for community members who may be experiencing mental health crises or challenges. The guide was produced in collaboration between Santa Cruz Behavioral Health and Applied Crisis Training and Consulting.
It is available to order FREE of charge using this form: https://forms.office.com/r/qhmTqiSjky
Or, access PDF versions: English or Spanish
California Peer Warmline - 855-845-7415
Peer-run phone line for those looking for emotional support 24/7. Online chat also available.
https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/
Peer-run phone line for those looking for emotional support 24/7. Online chat also available.
https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/
Grievance Form
The Quality Improvement department really appreciates receiving feedback. Please let them know how they are doing. Write a letter, fill out their form, email or call.
- Drop off a form or letter at the reception counter in the North or South County Mental Health Clinics or other site where you receive services.
- Mail: Grievance Coordinator, Mental Health Plan, 1400 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95060.
- Call: QI Department, 831-454-4468
- Email: [email protected]
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Grievances can also be made directly to:
- State of California Mental Health Report Line:
800-896-4042 - Santa Cruz County Patient Rights Advocates at
831-429-1913 - State of California Department of Health Services at
510-620-3900
Encompass Community Services
This is the largest non-profit agency in the County. Some of the programs are open to all income levels. Here are links to the mental health services:
Youth Services counseling is personalized to meet the individual needs of youth and to enhance the strengths and assets of each family. They provide individual, group and family counseling for youth and families facing the challenges that arise in the process of growing up.
Adult Residential (Casa Pacific, El Dorado Center and Telos)
Community Support Services (CSS) operates three residential treatment programs. All of the programs embody the mission of Community Support Services and promote a vision of wellness and recovery, yet each program has its unique treatment focus. All referrals to the residential programs are made by County Mental Health.
Second Story is a six-bed adult house which serves as a respite and a voluntary opportunity for individuals to learn to use relationships to move out of old roles and patterns.
http://www.encompasscs.org
(831) 469-1700
Youth Services counseling is personalized to meet the individual needs of youth and to enhance the strengths and assets of each family. They provide individual, group and family counseling for youth and families facing the challenges that arise in the process of growing up.
Adult Residential (Casa Pacific, El Dorado Center and Telos)
Community Support Services (CSS) operates three residential treatment programs. All of the programs embody the mission of Community Support Services and promote a vision of wellness and recovery, yet each program has its unique treatment focus. All referrals to the residential programs are made by County Mental Health.
Second Story is a six-bed adult house which serves as a respite and a voluntary opportunity for individuals to learn to use relationships to move out of old roles and patterns.
http://www.encompasscs.org
(831) 469-1700
Front St., Inc
Front St. Inc., a Behavioral Health Agency, that offers quality residential programs and mental health treatment services to adults. These services include:
http://www.frontst.com
831-420-0120
- Multi-Disciplinary Professional Teams
- Licensed Adult and Older Adult Programs
- Evidence-Based Treatment Programs
- Complete Wellness Program
http://www.frontst.com
831-420-0120
Community Connection
Community Connection is a nonprofit mental health program of the Santa Cruz Volunteer Center that serves adults and families referred through the Santa Cruz County Mental Health System of Care. Their mission is "to assist and support adults with psychiatric disabilities and their families in achieving greater independence and improving the quality of their lives." They believe that each person that walks through our doors has a gift. Their job is to support them in discovering those gifts and reaching their full potential. Participants have access to a variety of person-centered, strength based programs that provide pre-employment,employment, education, community integration and peer support services for individuals and families.
http://www.ccsantacruz.org
831-425-8132
http://www.ccsantacruz.org
831-425-8132
Family Service Agency of the Central Coast
Family Service Agency of the Central Coast believes in the power and potential of people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creative solutions. Provide the resources, support, and counseling services essential to healthy families and communities. Since 1957 they have been providing counseling, suicide prevention, and supportive services to those in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties.
http://fsa-cc.org
831-423-9444
http://fsa-cc.org
831-423-9444
The Lotus Collaborative
Mood & Trauma Programs General Overview:
https://www.thelotuscollaborative.com/mood--trauma-treatment-services.html
Mood & Trauma IOP
https://www.thelotuscollaborative.com/iop-340847.html
Free Online Support Group
https://www.thelotuscollaborative.com/online-support-group-for-anxiety-depression--trauma.html
Mood & Trauma Programs General Overview:
https://www.thelotuscollaborative.com/mood--trauma-treatment-services.html
Mood & Trauma IOP
https://www.thelotuscollaborative.com/iop-340847.html
Free Online Support Group
https://www.thelotuscollaborative.com/online-support-group-for-anxiety-depression--trauma.html
Recovery Café Santa Cruz
https://recoverycafesc.org/
(831) 687-8783
Weekly Support Group:
Mondays and Fridays from 1pm-2pm
Calvary Episcopal Church
532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
In this weekly support group, people identify their own goals - whether that be struggles with mental health, substance use, trauma, etc. Groups are focused on peer-support and community, as well as suggestions or accountability when requested.
Guest and Member Hours:
Mondays and Fridays from 11 am-1 pm
Calvary Episcopal Church
532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
For members to spend time as a community, to talk about healing, and to get referrals to other programs. For visitors and guests to come and understand the program. To make a meal together in the commercial kitchen.
https://recoverycafesc.org/
(831) 687-8783
Weekly Support Group:
Mondays and Fridays from 1pm-2pm
Calvary Episcopal Church
532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
In this weekly support group, people identify their own goals - whether that be struggles with mental health, substance use, trauma, etc. Groups are focused on peer-support and community, as well as suggestions or accountability when requested.
Guest and Member Hours:
Mondays and Fridays from 11 am-1 pm
Calvary Episcopal Church
532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
For members to spend time as a community, to talk about healing, and to get referrals to other programs. For visitors and guests to come and understand the program. To make a meal together in the commercial kitchen.
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. Program includes:
https://scvolunteercenter.org/programs/community-connection/wellness-connect-program/ 831-428-6977 [email protected] Santa Cruz: 300 Harvey West Blvd., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Watsonville: 10 Carr St., Watsonville, CA 95076 |