The Parents Center works to reunite and stabilize families in Santa Cruz County with the overarching goal of helping them to achieve child safety, well being and self sufficiency. We strive to provide evidence based services that lead to quality of life improvements for our most vulnerable populations.
AFTER HOURS PARENTAL SUPPORT HOTLINE
Our after-hours Parental Stress Hotline is available 7 days a week/24 hours a day. If you are need of support, please call the number below to speak to a counselor.
831-426-7322
Parents Center is a Non Profit agency that has been providing Mental Health services to youth and families for over 30 years.
We provide counseling/therapy services to at risk families throughout Santa Cruz County, utilizing wrap around services in multiple settings, including families, homes, schools, community and our offices.
Why Santa Cruz County needs us
We are the only agency
in Santa Cruz County offering approved visitation for family reunification
Our Programs
Youth Counseling
up to 21 years old
Leaps and Bounds +
PC Care
Support Instead
of Stigma (SIS
Support The Parents Center
1 in 5 young people struggle with mental health. Only 50% get the help they need.
Seventh grade alcohol use in Santa Cruz County is twice the state average
Mental health challenges account for 1 in 4 Santa Cruz County child hospitalizations
Impact in Numbers
The Parents Center Difference
100%
of parents of children who complete PCIT or PC Care show reduction in trauma related symptoms
100%
of parents of increased knowledge of infant developmental stages
90%
of youth showed improved mental health
85%
of parents showed significant imporovemnt
in safe parenting skills
Total Budget: $2,595,175
Contact Parents Center
530 Soquel Ave. - Santa Cruz, CA 95062
280 Green Valley Rd. - Freedom, CA 95019
831-426-7322
