Santa Cruz Behavioral Health Division

Lisa Hickman 

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3 days ago

There are always well-meaning people and some that go above and beyond. With mental care, one should go above and beyond. I was screaming for a year to get my son a therapist and after a year of waiting was told there are only 2 therapist on staff therefore, definitely not enough support for the mental health need in Santa Cruz county. The medication piece has been very disturbing. There is a disconnect between health care providers. My son was given one medicine after the next with no accountability with health care provide... read more

Rhea Hunter 

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2 months ago

I literally had to tell them I was going to kill myself to receive any help, but once I got my foot in the door I haven't had a problem obtaining help. I do wish they would let us know about changes when someone in our case is no longer there, my care coordinator was just gone one day, I was trying to call her for something very important to do with my housing that she didn't follow through on. I tried for weeks trying to contact her, left multiple messages and tried contacting others who work on my care team, and no one kne... read more

Wisestars Apothecary 

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2 months ago

Terrible-I spoke with 3 social workers trying to get help for a family member struggling with mental illness-they had no resources to provide me and were devoid of compassion and human empathy. I understand that part of the issue is lack of funding and sufficient programs to help those who fall through the cracks of what their services can provide, but on a human level-this was a one or zero star situation. 

Ambrose Celestica 

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10 months ago

The irony is palpable . 🤣