NAMI Santa Cruz County

Behavioral Health • Santa Cruz, CA • Since 1983

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NAMI Santa Cruz County is a nonprofit mental health organization founded in 1983, headquartered in Watsonville, CA, with a second office in Santa Cruz. It provides education, support, and advocacy for people affected by mental illness and their families, including free support groups, classes, and trainings. The organization aims to reduce stigma and improve quality of life through community-based resources. Contact: multiple phone numbers listed (general inquiries). Website: namiscc.org.

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Clinic Type

Behavioral Health

Address

NAMI SCC, 35 Penny Lane, Suite 2, Watsonville, CA 95076

Phone

(831) 824-0406

Email

info@namiscc.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.namiscc.org/

Services Offered

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Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English
Español
Spanish

FAQs

What is NAMI Santa Cruz County HelpLine and how can I reach it?

HelpLine: (831) 427-8020 for English and (831) 205-7074 for Spanish. Spanish HelpLine is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Google My Business: 5/5 (4 reviews)
Charity Navigator: 3/4 Star rating

Patients praise

High user satisfaction with support groups and educational programs (often exceeding 90%)
Helpful and supportive staff/volunteers, particularly for crisis navigation and peer support
Strong community impact in stigma reduction and providing resources for families and individuals living with mental health conditions

Common complaints

Frustration with limited availability of mental health services in the county (e.g., lack of local step-down facilities for private insurance, crisis unit prioritization)
Challenges navigating complex mental health systems and accessing timely care for loved ones

"They are amazingly supportive and really value everyone’s input into discussion. I felt very welcome and encourage anyone who has issues with life to go see them."

— Dylan DeVito, Google My Business review

"95% of all respondents who have participated in NAMI SCC programs have found it extremely or very helpful in supporting them in dealing with mental health issues."

— NAMI Santa Cruz County Strategic Plan 2021-2024 survey results

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].