Service Providers
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MCCAP’s Current Agency Partners
Community Human Services
433 Salinas St. Salinas, CA 93901
Ph: (831) 757-7915 | Fax: (831) 757-0762
1178 Broadway Ave Seaside, CA 93955
Ph: (831) 394-4622 | Fax: (831) 394-1930
www.chservices.org
Mission:
Community Human Services is a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing high quality mental health, substance abuse and homeless services to Monterey County residents to help them reach their full potential. Vision: A community free of substance abuse, mental health challenges and housing instability.
Agency Description:
Community Human Services is a 501c(3) public nonprofit and Joint Powers Authority providing person-centered substance abuse and mental health counseling and recovery services to middle and low income individuals and families in Monterey County, California. Community Human Services helps clients develop new skills and support networks, learn new behaviors, and learn to utilize community resources.
County Wide Service Priority:
Health and Social/Behavioral Development: Violence Prevention/Intervention Services
Service Region:
Salinas and Monterey Peninsula regions
Food Bank for Monterey County
353 W Rossi St. Salinas, CA 93907
Ph: (831) 758-1523 | Fax: (831) 758-5925
www.foodbankformontereycounty.org
Mission:
The Food Bank for Monterey County is working to end hunger and transform the health of our community through good nutrition. The Foodbank is the largest, most comprehensive provider of emergency supplemental food in our community.
Agency Description:
The Food Bank for Monterey County supplies more than 80% of food distributed by partnering with over 160 nonprofit organizations across Monterey County to provide high quality food, fresh produce, and educational & nutritional resources. Programs include free farmers’ markets, mobile produce pantries, produce deliveries to children and seniors, grocery deliveries to breast cancer patients and their families, and supplemental weekend nutrition for school children. There are 240 direct distribution sites throughout the county, covering a 3700 square-mile territory from San Ardo to Pajaro with sites in each city and many school locations.
Community Needs Assessment Priority:
Health and Social/Behavioral Development: Food Access/Food Pantry Services
Service Region:
All Regions of Monterey County
Gathering for Women
147 El Dorado Street Monterey, CA 93940
Ph: (831) 241-6154 | Fax: (831) 884-5089
www.gatheringforwomen.org
Mission:
Gathering for Women’s mission is to provide homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula supportive resources and a caring community. Their vision is for the unhoused and housing insecure women on the Peninsula to live a healthier more secure life that includes a pathway out of homeless or housing insecurity.
Agency Description:
Gathering for Women was founded in 2014 to support, assist, and empower low-income women and improve the quality of their lives. The agency provides nutritious hot meals, clothing, access to showers and hygiene, comprehensive case management, referrals to other community services, and education to promote health and safety.
Community Needs Assessment Priority:
Health and Social/Behavioral Development: Homeless Supportive Services
Service Region:
Monterey Peninsula region
Goodwill Central Coast
1325 N. Main St Salinas, CA 93906
Ph: (831) 287-2350
www.ccgoodwill.org
Mission:
Goodwill Central Coast builds lives, families and communities by helping people with employment needs become successful, supported by innovative enterprises that preserve earth’s resources.
Agency Description:
Goodwill Central Coast believes that everyone has the right to work, but for many individuals the barriers to employment are too high to overcome alone. Barriers like homelessness, military service, single parenting, incarceration, addiction, and job displacement can define a person’s identity, even when they have so much more to offer. The agency goal is to ensure all community members know their worth and gain skills and confidence to land jobs that could turn their lives around. Each year Goodwill helps thousands of job seekers get back to work and reclaim financial and personal independence. This is achieved by providing a positive learning environment that creates brighter futures through connecting people to meaningful work.
Community Needs Assessment Priority:
Vocational Training: Employment, Income and Asset Building
Service Region:
All Monterey County regions
Housing Resource Center of Monterey County
60 W. Market St. Suite 130 Salinas, CA 93901
Ph: (831) 424-9186 | Fax: (831) 757-1349
www.hrcmontereycounty.org
Mission:
Housing Resource Center (HRC) of Monterey County’s mission is to provide a continuum of housing resources for homeless prevention and affordable housing opportunities. HRC fosters community stability, stronger communities, and personal economic empowerment through education, advocacy, counseling, and services.
Agency Description:
HRC was formed in 2009 after a merger between the Housing Advocacy Council and the Monterey County Housing Alliance. The Housing Advocacy Council was founded in 1984 to provide homeless prevention, emergency rental assistance, tenant and landlord counseling, deposit guarantees, and financial literacy education for very-low-income households. The Monterey County Housing Alliance was founded in 2002 to meet the need for housing counseling and education among low to moderate-income households. The merger led to the creation of a cohesive HUD-approved organization that provides a continuum of housing support services and financial literacy education. HRC aims to address individuals’ and families’ basic need for safe, and stable, shelter.
Community Needs Assessment Priority:
Education and Cognitive Development: Housing Placement and Financial Management
Service Region:
All Monterey County regions
North County Recreation & Park District
11261 Crane St. Castroville, CA 95012
Ph: (831) 633-3084 | Fax: (831) 633-3160
www.ncrpd.org
Mission:
Strengthen community image and sense of place; Support economic development; Strengthen safety and security; Promote health and wellness; Foster human development; Increase cultural unity; Protect environmental resources; Provide recreational experiences; and Facilitate community problem solving
Agency Description:
The North County Recreation and Park District (NCRPD) is a special district that was formed in 1954 through a voter initiative. The District has been serving the North Monterey County area for 61 years with quality recreational facilities and programs, which include sports leagues, recreational activities, and classes for adults. The district is located in a rural setting, with no town hall or city council, and has long been the hub for residents seeking information about local services, activities and agencies.
Community Needs Assessment Priority:
Education and Cognitive Development: Youth Recreation and Family Services
Service Region:
North County region
Partnership for Children
342 Pajaro St. Salinas, CA 93901
Ph: (831) 422-3002 | Fax: (844) 272-0247
www.partnerforkids.org
Mission:
Partnership for Children increases access to medical care for children with serious illnesses and supports their families
Agency Description:
Partnership for Children (PFC) started as a program within the Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition (CHPCC) in 2007. Today, PFC is an independent nonprofit organization that works in partnership with CHPCC. PFC provides services for children who are living with a serious illness by providing safe, free, and reliable rides to medical appointments, as well as gas card subsidies to ease financial burdens. PFC also offers financial subsidies to help families pay for basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, and practical supports such as grocery delivery, diaper supply, and car seats.
Community Needs Assessment Priority:
Housing and Shelter: Rental Assistance
Service Region: All Monterey County regions
Sun Street Centers
128 E. Alisal St Salinas, CA 93901
Ph: (831) 753-5150 | Fax: (831) 759-2269
www.sunstreetcenters.org
Mission:
Preventing alcohol and drug addiction by offering education, prevention, treatment and recovery to individuals and families, regardless of income level.
Agency Description:
Since 1968, Sun Street Centers has provided comprehensive and effective services for education, prevention and recovery of alcohol addiction and drug abuse. Relying on a recognized social model developed by their founders, Martin and Nancy Dodd, as well as the compassion and experience of staff, Sun Street centers encourages all individuals and families to hope, heal, share and thrive with a drug-free and alcohol-free lifestyle.
Community Needs Assessment Priority:
Education and Cognitive Development: Parent Education Support Services
Service Region:
Salinas, Monterey Peninsula, and South County regions
Turning Point of Central California
344 Salinas St Ste 209 Salinas, CA 93901
Ph: (831) 796-3390 | Fax: (844) 380-3244
www.tpocc.org
Mission:
To provide public benefit through helping people develop skills, motivation, and resources to become productive members of society, Healthy in body, mind, and spirit.
Agency Description:
Turning Point of Central California, Inc (Turning Point) was founded in 1970 and provides services in Monterey County as well as nine other counties in California. The Youth Employment Program provides an array of employment and occupational skills training services to out-of-school young adults ages 18-24. Services are provided on site, in schools, at employer work sites, and throughout the community. These services include paid internships, paid work experience, on-the-job training, direct job placement, occupational skills training certification, leadership opportunities, career planning, financial literacy workshops, case management, referrals to community resources and follow-up supportive services.
Community Needs Assessment Priority:
Employment: Job Readiness Training and Support Services
Service Region:
All Monterey County regions
United Way Monterey County 
Community Resource Workshops
Ph: (831) 372-8026
Fax: (831) 372-4945
www.unitedwaymcca.org
Mission:
Engage the community and focus resources to improve lives in Monterey County.
Agency Description:
United Way Monterey County (UWMC) was established in June 2000 by the union of two United Ways: United Way of the Monterey Peninsula, created in 1929 and United Way of the Salinas Valley, created in 1943. UWMC works collaboratively with local businesses, government, and community benefit organizations to tackle critical issues in the community. UWMC is affiliated with local United Ways throughout the U.S. and internationally, through a network known as United Way Worldwide. Through this network, UWMC shares best practices around community building, fundraising, data sharing, and strategy implementation. United Way has strong corporate relationships and is positioned as a philanthropic partner for businesses with local, regional, and national scope.
Community Needs Assessment Priority:
Education and Cognitive Development: Financial Management Services
Service Region:
All Monterey County regions
YWCA Monterey County 
11 Quail Run Circle Suite 203 Salinas, CA 93907
Ph: Ph: (831) 422-860
Crisis Line(s): (831) 757-1001 or (831) 372-6300
www.ywcamc.org
Mission:
The YWCA Monterey County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Agency Description:
The YWCA Monterey County is a non-profit that is part of a network of over 200 associations across the United States and globally. Programs, conferences, and wrap around services aim to empower the community as a safe place for all clients, irrespective of race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, immigration status, or faith. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, crisis housing safe shelter, partnering with law enforcement as part of a domestic violence response team, legal advocacy, immigration support, mental health services, youth outreach, client food banks, supporting victims of human trafficking, and community training and capacity building. The YWCA works with the community to advocate for policies and legislation that ensure progress for all people impacted by poverty, racism, violence, and sexism.
Community Needs Assessment Priority:
Health and Social Behavioral Development: Domestic Violence and Violence Prevention Services
Service Region:
All Monterey County regions