The Adult Mental Health Services Program is part of Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency's Behavioral Health Division. We provide supportive services to transition age youth(18-25), adults (25-60) and older adults (over 60) in need of mental health treatment. The needs of people served are diverse and often complex requiring a broad continuum of care from outpatient assessment to inpatient hospitalization, with a strong focus on community based psychosocial rehabilitation.
Our services are targeted to individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. In addition Adult Mental Health authorizes and oversees the provision of mental health services to Santa Cruz County Medi-Cal recipients meeting medical necessity criteria as well as those at risk of psychiatric hospitalization.
We are comprised of a mixture of services provided directly by County Behavioral Health. Services are provided in collaboration with community based organizations that contract with the county, and services provided solely by the contract agencies. All services are based on primary goals of promoting recovery, resilience and improved quality of life for people affected by serious mental illness.
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Client Service Information
How to Receive Mental Health Services
Como obtener servicios de Salud Mental
How to Receive Substance Use Disorder (SUDS) Services
(800) 952-2335 24-Hour Access Line
(831) 454-4170 Mon-Fri
8am-5pm 1400 Emeline Ave. Santa Cruz, CA or (831) 763-8200 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm 1430 Freedom Blvd. Suite B Watsonville, CA
For hearing impaired clients: Dial 711 or send us an email
What to Do in Case of a Mental Health Emergency
Behavioral Health Crisis Services
Suicide Prevention Service
Resources for Traumatic Events or Disasters
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)