Santa Cruz County Resource Page

Santa Cruz County Mental Health Access

24/7 crisis and mental health service connection Referrals for ongoing therapy available to individual's with Medi-Cal. 

Live Oak Community Resources

Provides counseling and assists individuals in getting connected to other needed resources. 

Encompass Community Services

Offers programs for transitional aged youth (15-24 years old) that help individuals get connected to services and other necessities for independent living. 

NAMI Santa Cruz County

Provides information about free classes, local resources and support groups for individuals living with mental illness. Classes currently available on-line.

Santa Cruz County Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services

Serves Medi-Cal eligible youth who have moderate to severe behavioral health need. Services are focused on improving the overall health and emotional functioning of the youth, maintaining and/or strengthening family stability and relationships, and reducing the need for juvenile probation involvement, psychiatric hospitalization, and out of home placement. 

Family Service Agency of the Central Coast

Offers counseling for children and families to learn skills and strategies that will improve mood and functioning. 

Monterey Bay Psychological Association

A non-profit association of licensed psychologists in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties. Offers a "Find a Therapist" tab that assists individuals in locating a therapist in their area. 

2-1-1 Santa Cruz

Connects people with community, health and disaster services through a free, 24/7 stigma-free phone service and searchable online database. 

Santa Cruz Chapter of CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Provides list of local LMFT therapists. Allows individuals to search by issue, insurance, and treatment modalities to find a therapist that meets their needs. 

The Trevor Project

National organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people ages 13 to 24.