Find Help - Programs for Children and Youth
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monterey County
801 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey 93940
Phone: 831-655-9231 / Fax: 831-655-9244
161 Main Street, Suite E, Salinas 93901
Phone: 831-757-7992 / Fax: 831-757-7993
Email: info@bbbsmonterey,org
Website: www.bbbsmonterey.org
Programs includes one-to-one mentoring, after-school tutoring, and “lunch-buddies” program for children ages 5-14. Children who want and need mentors are matched with adults and high school volunteers who provide activities and friendship. “Little Moments, Big Magic!”
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Boy Scouts, Monterey Bay Council
55 E. San Joaquin Street, Salinas 93901
Phone: 831-422-5338 / Fax: 831-422-1816
Email: mbacbsa@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.boyscoutsmontereybayarea.org
Programs for boys and girls ages 6 -18 that provide life skills education and career development, as well as traditional outdoor skills and physical fitness. Scouting youth develop self-esteem as they advance in ranks and acquire confidence as they take turns leading their own groups. Programs emphasize diversity, values, ethical decision-making and serving the community. Traditional Scouting, Scoutreach (outreach to at-risk youth) and Learning For Life (outreach through schools).
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
Seaside: 1332 La Salle Avenue, Seaside 93955
Phone: 831-394-5171
Salinas: 85 Maryal Drive, Salinas, 93912
Phone: 831-757-4412
Email: info@bgcmc.org
Website: www.bgcmc.org
Clubs provide diversified activities that meet the interests of youth ages 6-18. The core program includes a) Recreation, Sports & Fitness b) Education & Career Development c) the Arts d) Character & Leadership Development and e) Health & Life Skills. These programs engage youth with adults, peers and family members, enabling then to enhance their self-esteem and develop their full potential.
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Community Human Services
P.O. Box 3076, Monterey 93942
Phone: 831-658-3811
24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 800-696-0610
Website: www.chservices.com
Comprehensive youth and family services throughout Monterey County including: counseling, parent education, runaway services, SuperKids and SuperTeens school-based counseling, substance abuse treatment, domestic violence intervention, child abuse prevention and supervised visitation. Programs include the Counseling Centers, Family Service Centers, Genesis House, Off Main Clinic and Safe Place.
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Community Partnership for Youth
P.O. Box 42, Monterey 93942
Phone: 394-4279
Fax: 394-4229
Email: respect@cpy.org
Website: www.cpy.org
Community Partnership for Youth (CPY) is building a community one child at a time by working with the whole child and providing a safe place for young people to explore and discover their potential. CPY has a set of Standards based on integrity and respect that helps develop values and build character.
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Foster Grandparents Program
234 Santa Cruz Avenue, Aptos 95003
Phone: 831-475-0816
Email: Lscc@cruzio.com
Low-income seniors provide physical, mental and emotional support to children with special needs.
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Girls Scouts of Monterey Bay
10550 Merritt Street, Castroville 95012-3311
Phone: 831-372-8048 / Toll free 800-624-4757
Website: www.gsmontereybay.org
Leadership development program for girls, grades K-12, that builds courage, confidence and character while engaging girls in service to their community. Teaches girls decision making, personal health and fitness, career awareness, environmental conservation and a wide variety of other life skills. Programs available in Spanish; program scholarships provided.
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Reading is Fundamental (RIF)
Phone: 831-455-0885 / Fax: 831-663-5295
Website: www.rif.org
Distributes over 50,000 new books three times per year to local school children to encourage an interest in reading. Serves children from preschool through 6th grade - from North (Prunedale) to South (Gonzales/Soledad) County at 35 schools.
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Second Chance Youth & Family Services
745 North Sanborn, Salinas 93905
Phone: 831-758-2501
Email: info@scyp.org
Website: www.scyp.org
A community-based gang prevention/intervention counseling agency that offers youth a second chance at life without judging and provides positive outlets as an antidote to gangs, drugs and other negative social behaviors. Programs and services include: Individual and group counseling, community service learning, neighborhood clean-up, tattoo removal and professional awareness training for parents, teachers, law enforcement and social services providers.
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Sunrise House
106 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas 93901
Phone: 831-758-3302
Website: www.sunrisehouse.org
24-hour crisis intervention and counseling for youth and their families for drug-related, family, school or other personal problems. Anger management and drug diversion program available, (ages 12-18).
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YMCA of the Central Coast
500 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas 93901 (Corporate Office)
Phone: 831-757-4633
Salinas Community YMCA: 117 Clay Street, Salinas 93901
Phone: 831-758-3811
Monterey Peninsula YMCA: 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey 93940
Phone: 831-373-4167
South County YMCA: 560 Walker, Soledad 93960
Phone: 831-678-1239
Website: http://centralcoastymca.org
Builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities through character-building programs designed to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and promote the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
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