Local Resources
Monterey County Rape Crisis Center
831-375-4375 or 831-424-4375
https://www.mtryrapecrisis.org/
The Monterey County Rape Crisis Center (MCRCC) is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to provide ongoing advocacy, support and healing for all victims and survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking and child abuse; and to prevent sexual violence in our community through education.
Monarch Services
1-888-900-4232
24-hour crisis line, including emergency response to law enforcement or medical facilities, and accompaniment to forensic rape examinations. Support services include emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking and their children, peer counseling, advocacy, information, referrals, drop-in support groups, and assistance with restraining order applications.
YWCA Monterey County
1-831-372-6300 or 831-757-1001
24-hour housing referrals, case management, supportive counseling/therapy, addiction treatment/services, workshops, education/job training, legal advocacy, emergency fund assistance (adults and children/youth)
Safe Place
831-373-4421
https://chservices.org/homelessness/safe-place/
Weekly Drop-In Dinner at the Monterey Youth Center provides a hot meal and recreational activities for youth; 24-hour access to temporary shelter; 24-hour access to temporary shelter; assesses youth for risk of commercial sexual exploitation and provides appropriate interventions when needed; Informal street-based counseling and survival aid including food, clothing, and hygiene items
Walnut Ave Family and Women’s Center
831-426-3062
Walnut Avenue seeks to improve the economic, physical, and emotional well-being of the individuals and families we serve. Our service providing programs include Early Education Center, Services for Children & Youth, Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Family Support Services, and Community Engagement. Many of the families participating in Walnut Avenue programs are from under-served populations due to poverty, early pregnancy, homelessness, and/or domestic violence.
Report Abuse
In an emergency, call 911
Many survivors find that it helps to have an advocate to navigate reporting abuse. Please consider contacting an organization in the Local Resources section to connect with an advocate.
To report child abuse, call Child Protective Services
- Santa Cruz County Child Protective Services
1-877-505-3299 or 831-454-2273 - Monterey County Child Protective Services
1-800-606-6618 or 831-755-4661
To report human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline
- National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888
233733 (Text “HELP” or “INFO”)
humantraffickinghotline.org
To report internet child sexual exploitation, contact National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
1-800-THE-LOST
www.missingkids.org
Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Use Treatment
Monterey County
Sun Street Centers
831-753-5144
Community Human Services
831-237-7222
The Door to Hope
831-758-0181
Valley Health Associates
831-424-6655
Beacon House
866-416-6239
Santa Cruz County
Janus of Santa Cruz
831-462-1060
The Camp
866-640-0834
Encompass Community Services
831-427-5290 or 831-722-5914
National Resources
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888
233733 – Text “HELP” or “INFO”
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Find social and legal services for victims and survivors of human trafficking, and connect with training and volunteer opportunities across the U.S. and its territories.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
1-800-THE-LOST
As the nation’s clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, NCMEC leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation – because every child deserves a safe childhood.
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUN-AWAY
By calling 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929, you will immediately share your story with a compassionate person and build a plan together.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
At the National Domestic Violence Hotline, our highly trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the United States who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
1-800-656-HOPE
When you call, you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.
National Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.