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The following groups offer help to South County residents.

  • ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS -- Meets every Monday, 7 p.m., at the Community Recovery Center, 520 Bassett St. in King City. For more information, call (831) 385-0990.
  • ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM -- A Monterey County Library service offering one-on-one tutoring to adults over 16 years of age, not presently enrolled in a public school system. The program is free, individualized and confidential to all English speakers in Monterey County, offering both daytime and evening instruction. The program is looking for both adult learners and volunteer tutors. For more information, phone your local library or 1-800-446-8789.
  • AIDS ANTIBODY TESTING -- Free, anonymous testing for any person supecting they have been exposed to the AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) virus. Testing is available by appointment only at the Monterey County Health Department offices in Salinas, 1270 Natividad Road. Phone (831) 755-4512.
  • ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAM SERVICES -- The Monterey County Health Department offers information and referral. Phone (831) 755-4514. Also, Community Recovery Center is at 520 Bassett St., King City. Phone (831) 385-0990.
  • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS --Meetings every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Bassett and Third streets, King City. Tuesday, 7:30 P.M., Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. (Spanish) at Community Recovery Center, 520 Bassett Street, King City. Also St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Jolon, 8 P.M. Thursday. Phone (831) 385- 0157 or (Spanish speaking) (831) 385-4667 in King City.
  • AL-ANON -- For family members of alcoholics. Meets Monday, 7 P.M. Community Recovery Center, 520 Bassett Street, King City. For more information, phone (831) 385-0990.
  • ALLIANCE ON AGING -- Bilingual 24-hour senior citizen Information and Referral Service, Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)-Medicare Counseling, Senior Employment, Friendly Visitor Support, Tax Preparation and Senior Peer Counseling for Salinas Valley residents: Soledad -- first Thursday, YMCA 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Gonzales -- second Thursday, Community Center 11:30 to noon; King City -- on site @ Leo Meyer Senior Center; and Greenfield -- last Thursday, Lions Club 11:30 to noon. For more information (County Wide 1-800-510-2020) (King City 831-385-0557) (Salinas 831-758-2811). Volunteers needed.
  • ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE -- A support group for care-givers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Methodist Church, 237 Ninth St. in Greenfield. For further information, contact Irene R. Valverde at (831) 757-0531.
  • AMBULANCE -- Dial 911.
  • CHAD -- Children with Attention Deficit Disorder of Monterey County. Support and information group for parents of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) children. Monthly meeting second Thursday of each month, 7 Pm, LaJoya School, 55 Roggee Road, room 14, Salinas, 93906. Meetings offer open discussion, support, education, how-to-cope skills and suggestions. For more information, call (831) 679-0622 (evenings) or (831) 424- 9526 (days).
  • COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER -- Offers youth and family counseling based on a sliding fee scale, 24-hour crisis counseling and information referral phone line at (831) 385-6534. Services will not be denied because of inability to pay. Also involved with helping youth who are experiencing problems at home, at school or have runaway. Office hours in King City are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Third and Bassett streets. Dorothy Engel is the on call counselor for this area. For an appointment, call (831) 385-6534 or (831) 373-4773.
  • COMMUNITY RECOVERY CENTER --Non-residential community-based support program for people affected by alcohol or other drug-related problems, 520 Bassett St., King City. Call (831) 385-0990.
  • CONSUMER AFFAIRS -- This Monterey County department, located at the District Attorney's Office, P.O. Box 1369 or 240 Church St., Salinas, handles complaints or questions from Valley residents regarding landlord and tenant rights, auto repairs, mail orders and credit. (831) 755-5073.
  • CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER OF SALINAS -- Devoted to helping women who find themselves facing a "crisis pregnancy" Free pregnancy testing, free counseling and numerous other services to help a woman through her pregnancy. (831) 757-5500.
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center, Inc. (DHHSC). Central Coast Outreach Office 339 Pajaro Street, Suite B, Salinas, CA 93901. (831) 753-6540 (Voice) (831) 753-6541 TTY) (831) 753-6542 (Fax) Email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it   Website: http://www.dhhsc.org
    • Deaf & Hard of Hearing Service Center, Inc. (DHHSC) is an "of, by, and for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing" non-profit agency, with a majority of deaf and hard of hearing board members, uniquely allowing us to better understand the needs of our clients. Among the services we provide are: Certified Sign Language Interpreting, telephone assistance, document and form assistance, advocacy, independent living assistance/peer instruction, information and referral, community education and outreach, equipment display/bookstore, equipment loan program, in-service training on use of TTY/TDD equipment, sponsorship of activities for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community, "Family Preservation & Support Program", "Deaf Youth Club" (DYC) for deaf and hard of hearing youth ages 12 to 22 and our services continue to expand.

      Eligibility Requirements: Agency serves Deaf, Deafened, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing consumers.

      Service Days/Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 12:00noon and 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

      Service Area for Central Coast Outreach Office: Monterey and San Benito Counties

  • DIABETES: F.Y.I. (FOR YOUR INFORMATION)- Is a free support group for all people affected by or interested in diabetes. It is held the first Monday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Del Rey School, staff lounge, 502 King St. The program is sponsored by the Monterey County American Diabetes Association. For more information, call the American Diabetes Association at (831) 757-4646.
  • ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS -- The Monterey County Health Department offers investigation of toxic spills, pesticides and food poisonings and other potential environmental hazards. Phone (831) 755-4505.
  • FAMILIES OF MENTALLY ILL ADULTS-- A support group for families of mentally ill adults meets the first and third Thursdays of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Monterey Neighborhood Center. The group leader is Alien Stream of the Mental Health Division of Monterey County Health Department, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey. For more information, phone (831) 647-7652.
  • FIRE -- Dial 911.
  • LEGAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS --Provides free legal services to anyone over 60 years of age. Appointments may be made for Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City by calling toll free number, 1-800-499-1247.
  • MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES -- The Monterey County Health Department offers a 24-hour crisis line. Phone (831) 755-4511.
  • MONTEREY COUNTY AIDS PROJECT --For information call 1-800-300-4740. General information available concerning AIDS programs in Monterey County.
  • MONTEREY COUNTY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMISSION -- Meets the second Monday of each month from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the supervisors' chambers in Salinas.
  • MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT -- Public health nurse, mental health services and environmentalist available at county building on Broadway near entrance to San Lorenzo Regional Park, King City. (831) 385-1291.
  • MONTEREY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT -- Has a representative in King City first and third Monday from 9 a.m. to noon in the building inspector's office, 102 Broadway.
  • NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS -- Meets every Monday and Wednesday, 7 p.m., in King City at Community Recovery Center, 520 Bassett St. Open to the public. No fee required.
  • PARENTS OF PREMATURES -- A support group for families of premature infants is available to provide information and resources. Further information may be obtained by calling Theresa Oborsky of Monterey at (831) 649-1061, Judy Rocha of Gonzales at (831) 657-3114 or Pam Loewen at the Monterey County Health Department in Salinas at (831) 755-4500.
  • PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MONTEREY COUNTY -- Santa Lucia Square, Greenfield. Low-cost or, if warranted, free reproductive health care and pregnancy testing. Call (831) 674-2200. Appointments are necessary. All services are confidential and bilingual.
  • POLICE -- Dial 911.
  • RED CROSS -- Food and clothing for disasters (fire, flood, etc.). For Salinas Valley services, phone Salinas (831) 424-4824.
  • RIDE SHARING -- The average car pooler in Monterey County saves about $500 a year compared to driving alone. You can receive free information about car pool opportunities from "Monterey Ridesharing", a service of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments. For more information, phone 422-POOL or (831) 373-7958.
  • RUNAWAY AND BEYOND CONTROL YOUTH -- Community Human Services project offers short-term counseling and referral services to these youth and their parents. 24-hour phone line. (831) 385-6534.
  • SHERIFF -- Phone 911.
  • SOCIAL SECURITY -- On site in King City on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Department of Social Services, 116 Broadway, King City. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. (Lunch 12-1) Call 831-443-9195 or 1-800-772-1213 for assistance.
  • SOCIAL SERVICES, MONTEREY COUNTY --Phone King City, (831) 385-7400, or from Soledad or Gonzales call toll free, (831) 678-2682. Medi-Cal, food stamps, aid to families with dependent children, general assistance, information and referral to other programs, emergency shelter and general assistance. South County office 116 Broadway, King City.
  • SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS -- Phone Salinas, (831) 422-4721, or call your local police department to leave a message. SPCA has a spay-neuter clinic at 677 El Camino Real, Greenfield.
  • SUICIDE PREVENTION AND CRISIS CENTER --For those with feelings of depression, loneliness or hopelessness. Phone (831) 424-1485 (collect if it's a toll call from your area). Also available: "Survivors of Sudden Death" program for those who have recently lost someone to sudden death or suicide. Meets twice monthly on Mondays at 7 p.m. For more information and location of meetings, phone (831) 375-6966.
  • SUPPORT GROUP FOR CARE-GIVERS OF THOSE WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE -- Meets every other Thursday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in library at Monterey County Health Department, 1270 Natividad Road. Phone (831) 424-0946 for more information.
  • TEENAGE PREGNANCY CRISIS --Phone (831) 385-3612.
  • VETERANS ADMINISTRATION -- A representative comes to King City the first Friday of each month, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Social Service, 116 Broadway, King City.