Community Resources
Suicide Hotline for Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties:
1-877-663-5433, 1-877-ONE-LIFE, 831-458-5300 www.suicidepreventionservice.org
24-Hour Bilingual Crisis line: Línea de crisis disponible 24 horas-1-888-900-4232
24/7 TEXT Crisis line 741-741 Start by texting “Hello”
24/7 CA Peer-Run Warm Line: 1-855-845-7415 Mentalhealth.org
Ongoing Counseling Resource-Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA) provides counseling services to children and families of Pajaro Valley and neighboring Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.
Instagram: @pajaro.valley.prevention
Support services include emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and their children, peer counseling, advocacy, information, referrals, drop-in support groups, and assistance with restraining order applications.
Instagram: @monarchsccounty
SC Covid-19 Call Center
Call center for Santa Cruz County residents to help answer COVID-19 questions
Monday-Friday 8 a.m-.6 p.m.
Phone number: 831) 454- 4242
Local information about food, housing services, legal assistance, youth programs, education services and many other great resources. Think of this website as a directory of resources in the Santa Cruz County area. A Spanish version is also available (Tambien hay version en espanol para que compartan con sus padres/guardianes).
Visit Second Harvest Food Bank website for information about obtaining free food in the Watsonville area. You can also call 831 662-0991 Monday through Friday 8:30am-4pm to find information about free food distribution.
Check the PVUSD website for updated information regarding school closures, free meal distribution, chromebook distribution, resources for parents/guardians and more.