Helpie FAQ

Community Human Services has provided mental health and family safety-net services to Monterey County residents for over 50 years. Their programs address underlying conditions and causes that are often difficult to resolve without help. Services are offered in English and Spanish at no charge, on a sliding fee scale, or through Medi-Cal. With their Family Service Centers in Salinas and Seaside, they support families and individuals of all ages who are struggling with emotional health or mental illness or who are impacted by domestic violence or child abuse. Community Human Services compassionate treatment teams help hundreds of young people and adults each year to heal and rebuild their lives through outpatient mental health counseling, parenting education and more!

Website:  www.chservices.org
Social Media (Facebook): @CHServicesMonterey

Seaside
831-394-4622
1178 Broadway Avenue
Seaside, CA, 93955

Salinas
831-757-7915
433 Salinas Street
Salinas, CA, 93901

The Epicenter serves youth ages 14-24 throughout Monterey County at no cost. Everyone qualifies for services! Services are grouped into four pillars including housing, education, employment, and health/wellness. Health and wellness supports include mental health services and referrals, support groups, wellness activities such as yoga and nutrition, and more. At the Epicenter, youth are empowered to share power with adult staff, make decisions, run the Center and serve as peer mentors.

If you are an LGBTQ+ youth or ally you can find a variety of options and programs to support your mental health journey at the Epicenter, including weekly Drop-In Events.

Website: epicentermonterey.org
Social Media (Instagram): @theepicenter831
Social Media (Facebook): @epicentermonterey
Email:  info@epicentermonterey.org
Phone: 831-998-7291

Drop-In Welcome: (Spring/Summer M-TH 12pm to 6pm; Fall/Winter M-TH 11am to 5pm)
737 South Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901

The Village Project is a place for Black/African Americans and other historically underserved communities to work through any challenges they may face and to do so with the help of trusted practitioners in the community who understand their cultural dynamics.  The doors are open to all people, regardless of their background, and we are dedicated to supporting positive outcomes for families, adults and children in our community.  Services include adolescent, family, individual and couples counseling, youth programs, Equine therapy and Community Health Workers.

Additional programs and opportunities vary throughout the year and include educational workshops, webinars,  Emanyatta Saturday African American Pride School, among others.  Emotional Emancipation Circles offer an opportunity for individuals of African ancestry to come together to share stories and feelings and deepen our understanding of the impact of historical forces on our emotional lives, our relationships and the well-being of our communities. 

Website:  www.villageprojectinc.org
Email: village@villageprojectinc.org
Phone:  831-392-1500

The Center for Community Advocacy (CCA) works to identify, cultivate, and recognize leadership from farmworkers and low-income families to expand opportunities in their lives by providing education, orientation, spaces for engagement, and legal support. The organization also provides behavioral health-Families Fuertes programming that helps families identify, understand, and function better  as a family and cultivate mental health and well-being.  The majority of program participants speak a language other than English, such as Spanish or indigenous languages. Programs are offered for youth and adults, all with the goal of empowering farmworkers and their whole families to serve as leaders for their neighborhoods. Workshops, training, and mentoring are provided around issues such as civic engagement, economic development, and housing rights, with specific youth-focused programs that allow them to increase their voice within the community. 

CCA’s staff is available to meet with clients in the field, at their place of residence, in the evening or after normal working hours, by appointment.

Website: cca-viva.org
Email: info@cca-viva.org
Phone:  831-753-2324

The organization provides comprehensive health education and mental health services, substance use intervention and prevention services. This includes direct counseling to students and families of the Pajaro Valley including the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, which includes Northern Monterey County. PVPSA works to ensure access to services is easy for all community members and accepts Medi-Cal and payments on a sliding scale fee. Programs include mental health services and counseling, substance use services, as well as a range of additional programs and services for young people including restorative justice, counseling services and health education.

Website: www.pvpsa.org
Email: admin@pvpsa.org
Phone: 831-728-6445

NAMI Family-to-Family is a FREE, 8-session English or 12-session Spanish education program for family, friends, and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. The program provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem-solving, treatment, and recovery. The program is taught by trained family members who have a loved one with a mental health condition. Registration is required.

Website: namimonterey.org
Email: vroman1@namimonterey.org (English)  and nbarragan@namimonterey.org (Spanish)
Phone:  831-422-6264