Community Connection for Mental Health
Our mission is to empower our mental health community through wellness, meaningful activity, and community connection. Whether you want to take hold of new educational opportunities, build your job skills or connect with positive influences, we are your community connection. We provide resources and tools for individuals managing mental health issues, family members or concerned friends, and social service providers.
Community Connection's 12 diverse mental health programs are funded in part by Santa Cruz County Mental Health Services, State of California Department of Rehabilitation and the Kaiser Permanente Foundation.
About Our Programs
We believe that each person that walks through our doors has a gift. Our job is to help individuals discover those gifts and reach their full potential. See our program information sheet below for more information and contact info. You may also view our group schedule below. Individual in-person sessions may be scheduled with each of our programs.
Connect With Your Community
Do you want to feel better, make new friends, and connect with positive healthy influences to improve your quality of life? We are here to provide the support you need to make that happen. Check out our schedule of daily activities and programs above then join us. Feel free to call with questions.
North County: (831) 425-8132
South County: (831) 768-8132
Get the Educational Support You Need
Do you want support in getting your GED, continuing your education at Cabrillo Community College, or applying to a University? We're here to help. Our staff can provide assistance with registration, academic goal setting, college counseling, and assistance with accommodations. We're also available for support in managing mental health symptoms in order to be successful while in school and socialization support at Cabrillo College.
Get Job Support and Training
Are you ready to work and need help getting started?
Career Services provides individualized employment services to Santa Cruz County Mental Health participants. Our Career Services team is ready to help you job search, build your resume, and get the training or coaching you to help you find and retain employment.
Learn more here or call 831-435-5091 today!
Learn More About What We Do
Want to know how we support every person in bringing something meaningful to the community table? Check out our latest video to learn how we create more opportunities for mental health wellness, support and recovery.