Community Human Services

“Community human services has a standing audit committee to review the annual 990 and other tax exempt paperwork, make recommendations to the full board or adopt the documents on behalf of the board prior to the filing deadline. Once the 990 is reviewed and updated by management, an audit committee meeting is scheduled to review the 990 with any possible updates due back by a specified date. If no updates are identified, the 990 is accepted by the audit committee on behalf of the board and the returns are filed. It is then announced at the next board meeting that the 990 was reviewed and filed on behalf of the board by the audit committee.”

“The agency has a written conflict of interest policy adopted from the guidelines of the political reform act of 1974, government code 81000. All board members and management staff file annual conflict of interest forms with the monterey county board of supervisor's clerk by april 1st. Forms are also filed for required individuals assuming or leaving the office. The agency's administrative services manager maintains the files and responds to inquiries or requests when necessary.”

“The agency's standing personnel committee solicits comparable salary informaton from other local and similar service providers periodically. When salary adjustments are contemplated, the committee uses data to recommend salary adjustments to the board for consideration and action on an agendized item.”

“The agency's standing personnel committee solicits comparable salary informaton from other local and similar service providers periodically. When salary adjustments are contemplated, the committee uses data to recommend salary adjustments to the board for consideration and action on an agendized item.”

“Documents are open and available to the public upon request. Agendas for board meetings are forwarded to local newspapers. Updated governance and financial documents are filed with the california secretary of state attorney general's offices. Financial statements are filed with dunn & bradstreet and posted to their website. Audited financial statements are filed with local funding sources, the state controller's office, and the federal clearinghouse and are posted on guidestar. Board agendas and minutes as well as agency financials and 990's are posted to the agency website, keeping the public informed of the agency finances.”

“Substance abuse services: genesis house: genesis house operates a 36-bed, state-licensed residential treatment program serving adults with substance use disorders. The program integrates medical care, clinical treatment, and recovery support services, including medically supervised detoxification, ongoing medical monitoring, individualized treatment planning, and individual, group, and family counseling. Additional services include relapse prevention, parenting education, discharge planning, and linkages to ancillary and aftercare services. Specialized programming is provided for perinatal women (pregnant and postpartum), with the option for up to six children age 5 and under to reside with their mothers during treatment. During the year, 286 individuals were served in the co-ed program, accounting for 8,812 days of service, and 16 individuals were served in the perinatal program with 765 days of service. The program is accredited by the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities (carf) and is funded by monterey county behavioral health (medi-cal) and donations. Off main clinic: off main clinic delivers medication-assisted treatment and detoxification services for adults with opioid use disorders. Operating under state licensure for 285 treatment slots and accredited by the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities (carf), the clinic provides a comprehensive approach that combines medication management with counseling, case management, and other medical and psychosocial support services. Methadone is prescribed as a long-term treatment to stabilize patients, reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and block the euphoric effects of opioids such as fentanyl and heroin without inducing intoxication. Buprenorphine is also available as an alternative medication. Patients receive overdose prevention education and are provided narcan. During the year, 475 individuals received services, with 73,731 medication doses dispensed and 348,409 minutes of counseling provided. Funding is provided by monterey county behavioral health (medi-cal), the veterans administration, patient fees, and donations. The outpatient treatment centers: the outpatient treatment centers in salinas and monterey provide structured treatment for adults with substance use disorders. Services include clinical assessment, medical evaluation, individualized treatment planning, individual, group, and family counseling, trauma-informed and crisis counseling, relapse prevention, coping skills development, discharge planning, and continuing care support. This model enables individuals to engage in treatment while maintaining employment, education, and family responsibilities. During the year, 693 individuals were served, with 411,255 units of counseling provided. Funding is provided by monterey county behavioral health (medi-cal), client fees, and donations. The daisy program: the daisy program (drug and alcohol intervention services for youth) provides early intervention and education services to at-risk youth and their families, including substance use intervention and anger management support. Services are delivered using the evidence-based curriculum "the seven challenges." during the year, 167 individuals were served, with 2,990 units of counseling provided. Funding is provided by monterey county probation department, monterey county behavioral health, private grants, and donations. Sober living programs: sober living programs provide supportive, drug-free housing for men and women in early recovery from substance use disorders. Sonoma house (5 beds for women) and elm house (8 beds for men) offer structured living environments that support community reintegration and long-term sobriety. During the year, 31 individuals were served, with 4,004 days of service provided. Funding is provided by client rents, private grants, and donations. Substance use prevention program: substance use prevention program (supp) is a school-based initiative serv”

“Mental health services: the family service centers: the family service centers provide outpatient mental health services to children, youth, and adults experiencing a range of emotional and behavioral health conditions. Services are delivered using brief, outcome- focused, evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy, seeking safety, and motivational interviewing. The program offers assessment, individual, group, and family counseling, case management, and connections to ancillary services. Clients present with a variety of needs, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic violence, child abuse, body image concerns, gender identity issues, and grief and loss. Additionally, the program includes culturally responsive outreach and engagement efforts designed to connect underserved populations with care. During the year, 619 individuals received services, totaling 351,955 units of counseling. The programs are accredited by the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities (carf) and are funded by monterey county behavioral health (medi-cal and mental health services act), client fees, private grants, and donations. The parent education program: the parent education program provides parenting education classes using the "nurturing parenting program- and "connect parenting" curricula. The program supports parents in developing skills that promote healthy family relationships and child well-being. During the year, 136 individuals participated in 953 classes. Funding is provided by monterey county behavioral health, monterey county department of social services, private grants, and donations. The pathways to safety 2.0 program: the pathways to safety 2.0 program provides early intervention services to families reported for suspected child abuse where removal is not warranted but risk remains elevated. The program aims to reduce future child welfare involvement by strengthening family stability and support systems. During the year, 76 individuals were served, with 537 counseling units provided. Funding is provided by monterey county department of social services, private grants, and donations. The domestic violence program: the domestic violence program provides court-ordered and voluntary psychoeducational group counseling for individuals seeking to address abusive behaviors and improve relationship skills. During the year, 110 individuals were served, with 1,685 counseling units provided. Funding is provided by client fees, private grants, and donations. The supervised visitation program: the supervised visitation program facilitates safe, structured visitation and exchange services for non-custodial parents and their children. Services are provided in a home-like environment that promotes positive and healthy family interactions. During the year, 58 individuals were served, with 994 hours of visitation provided. Funding is provided by client fees, private grants, and donations.”

“Homeless services: monterey peninsula and salinas valley street outreach programs: monterey peninsula and salinas valley street outreach programs engage youth ages 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness, as well as their families, through trauma-informed outreach and counseling services. The program emphasizes both immediate needs response and longer-term stabilization through distribution of food, clothing, and hygiene supplies, comprehensive needs assessment, counseling and case management, and housing navigation. Participants are linked to income, employment, and educational resources, and are referred to health, mental health, and substance use services, as well as other community services. During the year, 137 individuals were served, with 5,038 units of service provided. Funding is provided by the u.s. Department of housing and urban development (hud), california office of emergency services (cal oes), monterey county behavioral health, private grants, and donations. Safe place monterey - youth shelter and navigation center: safe place monterey - youth shelter and navigation center provides both overnight shelter and daytime drop-in services for youth ages 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness. The program offers basic needs support, including meals, clothing, showers, and laundry, alongside counseling, case management, and housing navigation services. Participants are also referred to community services and resources to support stability and housing placement. During the year, 38 individuals were served, with 1,434 bed nights provided. Funding is provided by monterey county department of social services (community action partnership grant), a state homeless housing, assistance and prevention grant, private grants, and donations. Safe place salinas - youth navigation center: safe place salinas - youth navigation center opened in june 2024 and provides resources to youth, including counseling, case management, housing navigation services, and rapid rehousing financial assistance. During the year, 37 individuals received services, totaling 1,026 units of service. Funding is provided through state homeless housing, assistance and prevention (hhap) funds and donations. Safe passage: safe passage is a 6-bed, co-ed transitional supportive housing program for youth ages 18 to 24, including those transitioning from foster care, who are experiencing homelessness. The program combines housing with case management, life skills development, and housing navigation, along with rapid rehousing financial assistance, to support long-term stability. During the year, 8 individuals were served, with 1,427 days of service provided. Funding is provided by hud, client rents, private grants, and donations. Casa de noche buena: casa de noche buena provides low-barrier shelter and navigation services for women and families with children experiencing homelessness. The program combines emergency shelter with comprehensive support services, including nutritious meals, case management, housing navigation, rapid rehousing financial assistance, transportation, mail services, laundry facilities, access to computers and internet, employment assistance, academic support, and linkages to health, mental health, and substance use services. Participants are also connected to other community resources, with the goal of supporting them in securing and maintaining permanent housing. During the year, 78 individuals were served, with 7,282 bed nights provided. Shuman hearthouse: shuman hearthouse also provides low-barrier shelter and navigation services for women and families with children experiencing homelessness. The program offers emergency shelter alongside comprehensive support services, including nutritious meals, case management, housing navigation, rapid rehousing financial assistance, transportation, mail services, laundry facilities, access to computers and internet, employment assistance, academic support, and linkages to health, mental health, and substance”