Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA)

We are committed to protecting the health, wellness, and safety of our families through the delivery of our behavioral health programs and services. During the 21/22 fiscal year, PVPSA served over 8,132 children, youth, and families with over 100 parent and/or caregivers receiving parental education groups and family support. Additionally, this year, PVPSA supported local families with access to financial (150+ families) and food assistance (2,600+ families). We also work in multiple collaboratives in our community providing therapeutic services to trauma-impacted individuals who are referred to services from our local Multi-Disciplinary Team Partners, PVPSA was able to serve about 40 individuals in this program. Our counseling & preventions programs include Kids Korner Elementary Counseling Program, Middle and High School counseling services, Tobacco Use Prevention and Education, Alcohol and drug prevention and treatment and mental health services through an established partnership with Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties Behavioral Health Departments and the Pajaro Unified School District, services are offered at various school sites, in the office and/or home.