Seneca provides a continuum of community and school-based services that contest the existing narrative about what is possible for youth facing the most significant challenges. Our founding commitment is to do whatever it takes to help children and families thrive – no matter how profound the challenges they face.
Seneca Family of Agencies helps children and families in Monterey County who are facing serious emotional or behavioral challenges. We provide in-home support, counseling, and 24/7 crisis response to keep youth safe and out of hospitals or institutions. Our team works directly with families to help them through tough times—whether that means offering therapy, helping them access resources, or responding to emergencies. At our Crisis Stabilization Unit, we provide short-term care for youth in distress and help them safely return home with a plan and support in place. Our goal is to respond quickly, reduce the need for police or emergency room visits, and help families stay together. Your support helps make sure kids and caregivers in Monterey County get the right help, right when they need it most.
Seneca Family of Agencies provides critical behavioral health and crisis services to children, youth, and families throughout Monterey County, with a focus on communities most impacted by trauma, poverty, and system involvement. We serve families in Salinas, South County, and surrounding areas through Wraparound programs, clinic-based behavioral health care, and 24/7 mobile crisis response. Our services are designed to keep youth safely in their homes, reduce hospitalizations, and offer an alternative to law enforcement during mental health emergencies. We also operate a Crisis Stabilization Unit for youth in acute distress, helping them stabilize in a safe environment and connecting them to the right ongoing care. By providing timely, culturally responsive support, we help families weather difficult times and promote long-term healing, stability, and wellness. Our work strengthens the entire community by ensuring that children and caregivers receive the support they need—when and where they need it most.
As a proud member of Seneca Family of Agencies' Central Coast Leadership Board, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of their work on our community. Since 1984, Seneca has been a cornerstone in building and strengthening families for thousands of children through their comprehensive services, including foster care, adoption, mental health support, and education. Their dedication to providing vital community services across Monterey County and the entire Central Coast ensures that every child and family has the support they need to thrive. I am continually inspired by Seneca's unwavering commitment to fostering a brighter future for our children and our community.
- Nicki Pasculli, Salinas
