Blog | Monarch Services - 24-Hour Bilingual Crisis line

Dec 6, 2024 | Blog

Black and Gold Gala Charity Event Invitation (Postcard (Portrait)) Join us on March 22nd, 2025 for Party with a Purpose: The Glitter Gala! Our annual gala will be held at Seascape Gold club and will include a beautiful buffet dinner, complementary wine upon arrival,...

Adopt a Monarch Family This Holiday Season

Sep 27, 2023 | Blog, Events and News

HELPS US SPREAD JOY! Donate gifts to a local family in need and spread joy this holiday season. As the holidays are fast approaching, each holiday season Monarch Services provides families participating in our programs an opportunity to create a holiday wish list. The...

Celebrate Black History Month 2023 in Santa Cruz County!

Feb 16, 2023 | Blog

February is Black History Month. Black History Month is a month of observance dedicated to the education and celebration of Black history through the uplifting and support of black voices. Here in Santa Cruz County, various organizations are hosting events to share...

Strategic Planning

Nov 5, 2021 | Blog

Strategic Plan 2020-2022 This action plan outlines bold strategies and goals to think and act differently, listen intentionally to voices of survivors and their families, bring their voices from the margins to the center of our work, and explore possibilities outside...

Prioritizing Youth Mental Health in Our Community

Sep 27, 2021 | Blog

It is no secret that the pandemic has dramatically altered society in numerous ways. From examining health inequity to innovating new ways to stay connected, many of us have taken a step back to critically think about our habits and lifestyles. Many of have suffered...

Increased Domestic Violence and Femicide in Santa Cruz County: A Pandemic within a Pandemic

Jul 22, 2021 | Blog

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men will experience physical violence at the hands of their partner. When the pandemic began, we projected an increase in domestic violence due to economic stressors on...