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Behavioral Health • Santa Cruz, CA • Since 1983
About
NAMI Santa Cruz County is a nonprofit mental health organization founded in 1983, headquartered in Watsonville, CA, with a second office in Santa Cruz. It provides education, support, and advocacy for people affected by mental illness and their families, including free support groups, classes, and trainings. The organization aims to reduce stigma and improve quality of life through community-based resources. Key details: Industry – Mental Health Care; Type – Nonprofit; Headquarters – Watsonville, CA; Members of staff (6 employees); Executive Director Therese Adams; Address: HQ at 35 Penny Ln, Suite 2, Watsonville, CA 95076; Santa Cruz office at 542 Ocean St Ste F, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Contact: multiple phone numbers listed (general inquiries). Website: namiscc.org.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
NAMI SCC, 35 Penny Lane, Suite 2, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone
(831) 824-0406
info@namiscc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is NAMI Santa Cruz County HelpLine and how can I reach it?
HelpLine: (831) 427-8020 for English and (831) 205-7074 for Spanish. Spanish HelpLine is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Google My Business: 5/5 (4 reviews)
- Charity Navigator: 3/4 Star rating
Patients praise
- High user satisfaction with support groups and educational programs (often exceeding 90%)
- Helpful and supportive staff/volunteers, particularly for crisis navigation and peer support
- Strong community impact in stigma reduction and providing resources for families and individuals living with mental health conditions
Common complaints
- Frustration with limited availability of mental health services in the county (e.g., lack of local step-down facilities for private insurance, crisis unit prioritization)
- Challenges navigating complex mental health systems and accessing timely care for loved ones
"They are amazingly supportive and really value everyone’s input into discussion. I felt very welcome and encourage anyone who has issues with life to go see them."
— Dylan DeVito, Google My Business review"95% of all respondents who have participated in NAMI SCC programs have found it extremely or very helpful in supporting them in dealing with mental health issues."
— NAMI Santa Cruz County Strategic Plan 2021-2024 survey resultsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Population Specific - NAMI Santa Cruz County — Dec 1, 2025
- Looking for Community - NAMI Santa Cruz County — Sep 3, 2025
- Speaker Meetings - NAMI Santa Cruz County — May 27, 2026
- NAMI SCC eNews - NAMI Santa Cruz County — Nov 6, 2025
- Looking for Public Services - NAMI Santa Cruz County — Dec 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Summary: The Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency (HSA) is the local government body in Santa Cruz, CA, overseeing a broad range of public health and preventive services. Key areas include behavioral health, health centers, environmental health, disease and injury prevention, education, and health promotion. The agency also handles oversight activities such as inspection, monitoring, permitting, and investigations to protect community health. The organization is headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA, and is listed with minimal staff information (company page notes 1 employee).
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