Family Wellness & Recovery Resources
Support for Stronger Families and Healthier Futures
Balancing school, family, and personal challenges isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. These local programs provide free and confidential support for parents, youth, and individuals in recovery. Whether you’re looking to strengthen family relationships, find a safe place for a young person in need, or begin the journey toward sobriety, these organizations offer caring guidance, educational tools, and practical resources to help you build a healthier, more stable future.
For any additional questions, reach out to Steven Yancy at syancy@centralcoastcollege.edu.
YWCA Monterey County – Children’s Therapy Program
The YWCA Monterey County provides free, confidential therapy services for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or crime. Their licensed bilingual therapists (English and Spanish) offer trauma-focused cognitive therapy through both in-person and telehealth sessions. Each child receives an individualized treatment plan designed to address mental health symptoms in a safe and supportive environment.
To learn more CLICK HERE or call (831) 422-8602.
Community Human Services – Parent Education Program
Community Human Services offers free parenting programs designed to help families grow stronger through communication, understanding, and positive discipline. Classes are available in English and Spanish, free of charge, and focus on evidence-based strategies that promote healthy relationships between parents and children.
The Nurturing Parenting Program is a 12-week, evidence-based course that teaches positive parenting skills, nurturing behaviors, and age-appropriate expectations for children’s growth and development. Topics include brain development, respectful communication, alternatives to spanking, and fostering emotional wellness. Sessions are held weekly via Zoom.
To learn more CLICK HERE or call (831) 757-7915.
Community Human Services – Safe Place Youth Services
For young adults experiencing homelessness or unstable housing, Safe Place Youth Services offers immediate support and a pathway toward independence. With drop-in resource centers in Salinas and Monterey, this program helps youth aged 18–24 get back on track.
Safe Place provides emergency overnight shelter, crisis intervention, food, clothing, and hygiene supplies. Youth can also access case management, job and housing referrals, educational resources, and mental health or substance use support. Services are offered in English and Spanish and are free of charge.
Contact:
Monterey Safe Place: 590 Pearl St., Monterey, CA 93940 | (831) 373-4421
Salinas Safe Place: 212 N. Main St., Salinas, CA 93901 | (831) 800-2668
To learn more CLICK HERE or call the 24-hour Helpline at (831) 241-0914.
Sun Street Centers – Recovery Services
Sun Street Centers empowers individuals and families to overcome addiction through education, prevention, and recovery services available to all, regardless of income. Their programs provide structure, counseling, and compassionate care to help clients rebuild their lives.
The Recovery Services program offers outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential treatment for men, women, and youth. Clients receive individual and group counseling using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. Topics include relapse prevention, early recovery, family empowerment, and developing healthy coping skills.
Services are available in both English and Spanish, with most private insurance and Medi-Cal accepted.
To learn more CLICK HERE.
Contact:
Outpatient: 11 Peach Drive, Salinas, CA | (831) 753-6001
Residential: 8 Sun Street, Salinas, CA | (831) 753-5145