Parenting Resources
At Tierra Pacifica, we have had many helpful parenting presentations. Every parenting method or philosophy offers useful information. Please check out the various parenting resources below!
Mental Health and Community Resources
Crisis and Local Support
- 988 Lifeline Chat
- Santa Cruz County Mobile Crisis Response Team
- SCCOE Mental Health Resources
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Santa Cruz County
- NAMI Resource Guide
- LGBTQ National Youth Talkline
Wellness and Coaching apps
- BrightLife Kids – Free expert coaching for sleep issues, worry, social skills, and more. Live, 1:1 video sessions, secure chat, on-demand content, and more for kids ages 0-12 and caregivers.
- Soluna – Free wellbeing app for teens and young adults.
- Mirror – Free digital journaling app to enhance mental wellness for youth.
State Resources
- CalHHS Mental Health Resources for Youth
- Together for Wellness -Connects California youth and caregivers to mental health and wellness resources
- CalHope – Digital mental health support for youth, young adults, and families
- Support For Families –Support and resources for Families of Children with Disabilities (SFCD), including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Sensory Processing, and other disabilities.
Outside Referrals for Psychotherapy and Behavioral Health
- Shine A Light – Non-profit counseling center offering services on a sliding scale, free therapy for Medi-Cal clients, and in-network billing for some insurance plans.
- Encompass – Non-profit organization providing services in behavioral health, family and social well-being, early childhood education, housing, and substance use recovery services.
- Santa Cruz Community Health
Family Service Agency
Who Qualifies? People of any age.
Cost: Accepts Medicare and Medi-Cal and offers a sliding scale based on income.
More info: English / Spanish
Santa Cruz: 104 Walnut Avenue #208, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 – 831-423-9444
Soquel: 2901 Park Avenue, Suite A3, Soquel, CA 95073 – 831-346-6767
Youth Services
Who Qualifies? Youth 3 – 20 and their families
Cost: No fee for youth who have full-scope Medi-Cal insurance (you will need to provide this info) or $60 or less per session based on a sliding scale for qualified families
Santa Cruz: 709 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA – 831-429-8350
Watsonville: 241 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 – 831-688-8856
Hospice of Santa Cruz
Free grief support (one on one counseling, family counseling and grief groups)
831-430-3000 or info@hospicesantacruz.org
