Community Connection
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A nonprofit mental health program of the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County supporting adults and their families.
Community Connections provides free resources and support for people managing mental health issues, family members or concerned friends, and providers. If you are looking to take hold of new educational opportunities, build your job skills, or connect with a caring, supportive community, we are your community connection. Community Connections is funded in part by Santa Cruz County Mental Health Se
11/21/2025
This holiday season, remember: It's okay to take things one step at a time.🍂🩵
The holiday season can bring joy, stress, grief, and everything in between. Wherever you are on your path, you don't have to walk it alone.
At Community Connections you'll find:
Welcoming mental health groups
Peer support
Individual counseling
Career support
Health coaching
Free food bags
and more!
Completely free for Medi-Cal participants!
You're welcome to drop in at either of our locations:
📍300 Harvey West Blvd. Santa Cruz, CA
📍10 Carr St. Watsonville, CA
We're here for you- every step of the way.
11/13/2025
Looking for FREE support to make life a little easier? We've got you.🩵
At Community Connection you can access:
Mental health counseling
Support and wellness groups
Youth mental health support
Career coaching and job help
Education support
Food bags
FREE for MediCal participants
Two locations:
📍Santa Cruz: 300 Harvey West Blvd • 831-425-8132
📍Watsonville: 10 Carr St. • 831-768-8132
scvolunteercenter.org/communityconnection
11/07/2025
You are not alone- support is here 🩵
Community Connections is proud partner of Second Harvest Food Bank, working together to ensure our community has access to food and essential support.
We provide food bags regularly for anyone in need:
📍300 Harvey West Blvd, Santa Cruz
📍10 Carr St., Watsonville
🕙Monday-Thursday 9AM-3PM
If you or someone you know needs support through the government shutdown, please call Second Harvest Food Hotline: (831) 662-0991 or scan the QR code in the flyer to find food near you!
Cooking Reel of the Week: Tomato Rice 🍅
Cooking Reel of (the Last) Week: Hong Kong Styled French Toast 🍞🍳
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Our Story
Community Connection Supports adults with psychiatric disabilities and their families in achieving greater independence and an improved quality of life as members of the community. We believe that each person that walks through our doors has a gift. Our job is to support them in discovering those gifts and reaching their full potential.
Community Connection is funded in part by Santa Cruz County Mental Health Services and State of California Department of Rehabilitation.
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300 Harvey West Boulevard
Santa Cruz, CA
95060
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4pm |