believing in the power and potential of all people
Welcome to Family Service Agency
Providing critical mental health and crisis services to Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties since 1957.
About Us
For people struggling to face life’s challenges, a helping hand and some practical encouragement can make the difference between failure and success. Facing these challenges and crises can help us recognize our inner strengths.
Family Service Agency of the Central Coast is a 501c(3) nonprofit containing a family of programs that aim to address and improve mental health and wellness for people of all backgrounds and identities. Our low-cost services range from counseling to suicide and crisis prevention, women’s cancer support, senior counseling and support, continuing education, and more. We believe in the power and potential of all people to discover their own creative solutions. Our professional staff and volunteers provide mental health services, support, and resources essential to healthy families and communities. Since 1957 we have been providing these crucial services to those in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. We welcome people of diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, socio-economic backgrounds, and abilities as clients, volunteers, and staff members.
Our Services
Explore a wide range of services tailored to your needs.
Our Programs
Find pages where you can learn more about our family of programs and what they have to offer.
Donate Today
Our financial support comes from client fees, public contracts, and donations through our Friends, the United Way, foundations, and our Daisy Auxiliary. Click below to learn how you can financially contribute to our mission.
Get Involved
Many of our programs have opportunities for volunteer involvement. Visit the page below to learn ways you can make a difference in our community.