Behavioral Health | County of Monterey, CA
Mental Health • Salinas, CA • Since 1850
About
Summary: - The County of Monterey (Salinas, CA) is a government agency within Government Administration, founded in 1850 and currently active. - The Health Department is active in Behavioral Health, with ongoing job opportunities (example postings: Deputy Director Behavioral Health; various health department roles). Salary ranges for posted positions are in the mid-to-upper range (e.g., Deputy Director Behavioral Health around $12,374–$16,890 monthly). - The County’s Human Resources portal covers job opportunities, promotional opportunities, and classification/compensation. - Headquarters: 168 West Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901. Main phone numbers: 831-755-5040, 831-755-5116, 831-755-5066. LinkedIn presence and employer information available for updates. - If you’re seeking Behavioral Health opportunities in Monterey County, prioritize the Health Department postings (e.g., Deputy Director Behavioral Health) via the County’s official career pages or LinkedIn updates.
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
168 West Alisal Street, Salinas, California 93901, US
Phone
831-755-4505
info.dem@co.monterey.ca.us
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com/Google Reviews: 2.25/5 (4 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients report receiving the help they needed
- Community-based services and peer support programs can positively impact recovery journeys
Common complaints
- Over-medication concerns
- Difficulty in changing clinicians/doctors
- Perceived lack of patient-centered care and listening to patient concerns
- Reports of being labeled incorrectly in the system
"Absolute worst place to receive mental health care. If you can, find other places or pay out of pocket for treatment. They over medicate the patients that don't know how to advocate for themselves."
— Rehab.com (patient review)"They have helped me get the help I needed. I wouldn't worry about the negative feedback I've seen. People love to complain about mental health."
— Rehab.com (patient review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Project | County of Monterey, CA — Oct 17, 2025
- MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, BEHAVIORAL ... — Nov 10, 2025
- ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - 211 Monterey County — Nov 10, 2025
- Monterey County Focuses on Behavioral Health Services | News | montereycountynow.com — Nov 6, 2025
- Monterey County supervisors shelve Salinas mental health facility plan — Jan 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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