Partners

Alliance on Aging is the largest non-profit provider of senior services in Monterey County serving over 7,000 individuals every year. Alliance on Aging provides services, information and education to seniors, adult children, caregivers and “baby boomers” who are approaching and preparing for their senior years.

Onsite: Every 4th Monday of the Month

Cake4Kids bake free birthday cakes for underserved children who might not otherwise receive one. The youth we serve may be in foster or kinship care, living in group homes, survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking, living in low-income housing with or without a parent, or even homeless.

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office along with the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, YWCA of Monterey County and Monterey County Behavioral Health coordinate a week long summer camp for child victims of crime.

The purpose of the Monterey County Child Abuse and Prevention Council (CAPC) is to reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect in Monterey County. The role of CAPC is to act as the catalyst, convener and coordinator of prevention efforts throughout the county of Monterey.

Community Homeless Solutions is one of Monterey County’s largest providers of homeless housing and emergency shelter beds, including shelter for individuals and families fleeting domestic violence. Community Homeless Solutions provides information, motivation, and compassion to their clients through case management, counseling, referrals, mentoring career guidance and enrichment activities.

Other Important Numbers:
24-hour phone for CNC Homeless Shelter in Salinas: 831-272-3042
24-hour phone for DV Shelter in Marina: 831-394-8372
24-hour phone for DV Shelter in Salinas: 831-442-2201
Permanent Supportive Housing Program: 831-785-6582
Youth (18-24) Housing Development Prog

CASA volunteers are appointed by the Court to provide rights based advocacy for children and youth in foster care and Juvenile Justice by working closely with the child’s network of care providers including social workers, teachers, and therapists to ensure that the child’s voice and desires are being heard.

Onsite: TBD

Monterey County DCSS assists parents to establish paternity, medical and child support orders. In addition, they help parents enforce medical and child support orders through various tools available to their department. They also assist parents with modifications of child support orders when appropriate. They collect and distribute child support to parents as well as provide a full accounting of all child support owed, paid and received.

Onsite: Two Fridays a month

The Monterey County Department of Social Services includes a variety of public assistance programs, employment services, and social services for children and their families, adults with disabilities, seniors, and military veterans.

The Monterey County Department of Social Services-Aging and Adult branch provides support and assistance to people with disabilities, seniors, and their family caregivers. The goal of Aging and Adult Services is to prevent or delay institutionalization of the elderly and dependent adults.

The Epicenter exists to empower at risk and system involved youth ages 16-24 to flourish by connecting them to community resources. The Epicenter provides the connection to resources like housing, education, employment, and mental/physical health and wellness.

Onsite: TBD

Girls Inc. of the Central Coast delivers life-changing programs and experiences that equip girls to overcome serious barriers to grow up strong, smart, and bold. Currently, in South County there are programs in Soledad, Greenfield and King City at the elementary, middle and high schools. They also offer a variety of summer programs for girls as young as 8 years old.

The men and women of the Gonzales Police Department are committed to serving the residents and visitors of our diverse community. This service is based on a community policing philosophy that forms partnerships with our residents, schools, and businesses.

The mission of the Greenfield Police Department is to lead the fight to prevent crime and injustice. Enforce the law fairly and defend the rights of all. Partner with the people we serve to secure and promote safety in our community.

The mission statement for Harmony at Home is to end the cycles of violence and abuse by empowering children and young adults with knowledge, skills and confidence to lead healthy and productive lives.

Harmony at Home provides a variety of programs including Sticks & Stones which is a school based counseling program, bullying prevention services, children first which is a program for parents and children who are going through a divorce/separation and Family First a program that supports young parents who have not completed high school.

Behavioral Health can help people of all ages. They address issues throughout the lifespan, starting at pregnancy and going through senior years. They work with children, youth, adults, and families.

Interim, Inc. is the only agency in Monterey County that provides mental health treatment, affordable housing, residential treatment, social support, homeless outreach and support, and supported education and employment services for adults who have serious mental illnesses.

The mission of the King City Police Department is: “As members of the King City Police Department our mission is to provide a professional community-oriented police service. We are committed to creating and maintaining an active community partnership and assisting citizens in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of lives in our neighborhoods. We are dedicated to protecting life, property, and maintaining order while assuring fair and equal treatment to everyone.”

Legal Services for Seniors is a nonprofit organization providing legal assistance and representation at no charge to Monterey County Seniors (60 and over).

Onsite: Every 4th Monday of the month

Meals on Wheels has been serving the needs of seniors throughout the Salinas Valley for 52 years and continue delivering meals, nurturing hearts and nourishing homebound seniors. They serve homebound seniors, 60 years and older, who live in the Salinas Valley and cannot shop or cook for themselves.

At Mee Memorial, our highest priority is to serve the healthcare needs of our community. This includes offering an extensive array of services with a commitment to the highest possible standards. You can count on Mee Memorial to provide the best available technology utilized by highly skilled healthcare professionals. Today, our facility provides acute care, outpatient, and emergency services beds.

Monterey College of Law provides Community Legal Clinics regarding family law, immigration, limited conservatorship, small claims and collections, unlawful detainer and civil restraining orders. Clinic assistance is available by appointment only during the Monterey College of Law school year. To schedule an appointment, please call or book online.

The District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Program was established in 1978 and has been providing services not limited to court accompaniment, case status information, property return assistance, restitution assistance, referrals to community agencies, assistance with the state victim compensation application and restraining order information.

Onsite: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

The Mission of Monterey County Free Libraries is to bring ideas, inspiration, information and enjoyment to our community. There are multiple branches throughout South Monterey County including: Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, King City, San Ardo, San Lucas, Bradley and Parkfield. Many branches offer programs and events for children and adults.

The Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) provides leadership, support and service to approximately 75,600 students and over 11,000 school staff members countywide. The strength of our county’s educational system is derived from the wide diversity that can be found in our 135 schools, working to serve all students.

The mission of the Monterey County Probation Department is to provide protection to the citizens of Monterey County by preventing and reducing the frequency, severity, and impact of criminal and delinquent behavior among adults and juveniles who come within the jurisdiction of the Probation Department. This is accomplished through prevention activities, preparation of appropriate reports, recommendations to the court, enforcement of court orders, providing victim assistance and by seeking and developing new methodologies in probation services.

The Monterey County Rape Crisis Center is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to provide ongoing advocacy, support and healing for all victims and survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking and child abuse; and to prevent sexual violence in our community through education.

Onsite: Every Friday 10am-4pm

The mission of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is to safeguard the lives and property of the people within our county. We perform our law enforcement and custody duties with honor and integrity in order to guard the public trust. Our highly trained and competent workforce reflects the diversity of our community and demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism.

Onsite: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm

The mission of Líderes Campesinas is to strengthen the leadership of farmworker women and youth so that they can be agents of economic, social and political change and ensure their human rights. Lideres Campesinas provides a variety of programs, campaigns, advocacy, outreach and education, and technical assistance.

The Sally P. Archer Child Advocacy Center provides a safe space for children and youth who have experienced abuse to tell their story and receive the care they need.

Onsite: By appointment Only

Set Free Monterey Bay is an anti-trafficking organization established to assist adult women (ages 18 and over) sex trafficking survivors to find healing in a Faith-based, restoration home and to educate the Monterey Bay community about human trafficking. We focus on Restoration, Prevention, and Awareness. Our residential home is a long-term two-year program that most often serves survivors who are coming from other immediate and crisis stabilization services. We partner with the County of Monterey to provide CSEC Supportive Services 18 and under population. We also are providing educational prevention curriculum to middle and high school sites across the county and training community agencies like law enforcement, medical personnel, therapists, and the hospitality industry.

The Soledad Police Department staff are responsible for providing high quality services to visitors, residents, and businesses in the community. They pride themselves on the diversity and the positive working relationship that we have fostered with the citizens of the community.

The Superior Court Self-Help Center provides assistance to people who need legal information, but do not have a lawyer. Information on family law topics, such as divorce and child support, visitation and custody issues can also be provided.

Onsite: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month from 9am-3pm

The YWCA Monterey County has roots in the area going back over 100 years and, in that time, has grown to become the only provider of wraparound services for victims of domestic violence in the county. The YWCA provides the following services: domestic violence housing, food bank, therapy and counseling and outreach and prevention.

Onsite: Tuesday from 9am-1pm and Friday