Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual drinking water quality report prepared by an organization that provides drinking water through a community water system. The US EPA requires that water purveyors for community water systems provide a CCR to their customers by July 1st every year. Information contained in the CCR includes the source of drinking water, applicable water quality requirements, and water system monitoring results for the previous year.
Category: Environmental Health, Food Safety
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Cost: none
Phone: (888) 237-1333
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
Big Surf Adventures
They provide professional surfing lessons using customized lesson curriculums to suit the needs of each individual student. Safety is their top priority and they always take extra time to make sure students feel safe and comfortable with the conditions and locations we choose to surf. They will avoid areas with big crowds so you can easily catch waves without having to worry about other people around you
Category: Outdoor Recreation
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Call for more details
Where: Pacific Grove
Cost: Pricing starts at $99.00
Phone: 831-264-8008
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 5/4/2023
Bipolar Support Group
If you or someone you care about is having a hard time with mood swings, feelings, emotions, situations or memories, you may have decided it's time to seek the support of a professional. Treatment of bipolar disorders may iclude support groups, medication, talk therapy, or other strategies that you and your healh care provider may want to try.
Category: Anxiety, Depression, Other Behavioral Health Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Call for information
Where: CHOMP, Hartnell Professional Center, 576 Hartnell street, second floor, Monterey CA 93940
Cost: None
Phone: (831) 658-3030
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
Brain Injury Support Group
The group provides access to social support, education and experts in the field for those who have experienced traumatic or acquired brain injury, and those who care for them.
Category: Special Needs Adults, Health Clinics and Hospitals
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Tuesdays: July 02, 06 August, 03 September, 01 October, 05 November, 03 December 2019. 04 January 2020
Where: CHOMP Inpatient Rehab Unit, 23625 Holman Highway, Monterey CA 93940
Cost: None
Phone: (831) 625-4750
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
Chronic Pain Support Group
Living with chronic pain can be isolating and depressing. This weekly group can help by offering support and compassion.
Category: Depression, Health Clinics and Hospitals, Pain Management, Managing Chronic Medical Conditions
Population: Service Members, Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees
When: Call for information
Where: CHOMP, Cancer classroom, 23625 Holman Highway, Monterey CA 93940
Cost: Free
Phone: (831) 625-4753
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
Depression and Bipolar Support Group
If you or someone you care about is having a hard time with mood swinfs, feelings, emotions, situations or memories, you may have decided it's time to seek the support of a professionals. Treatment of bipolar disorder may include support groups, medication, talk therapy, or other strategies that you and your health care provider may want to try.
Category: Depression
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Where: DBSA OMNI Resource Center, 339 Pajara Street, Salinas CA 93901
Cost: None
Phone: (831) 800-4530 etx. 432
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
First 5 Monterey County
Provides child development screenings, parenting information, and services to children prenatal through age 5 and their families. They can also help families with referrals and assist with coordination of services.
Category: Child Health and Development, Parenting
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Monterey County Residents
Where: Business hours
Cost: none
Phone: (831) 444-8549
Email: info@first5monterey.org
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
Grief Support Group
Losing a loved one can be devastating. But you don't have to be alone. Join other men and women in a supportive environment where feeling of giref and loss can be shared. Trained volunteer facilitatirs will present valuable information and resources to help you recover from your loss and rebuild your life. Provided by Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP).
Category: Health Clinics and Hospitals
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
When: Mondays from 1400-1600
Where: Westland House, 100 Barnet Segal Lane, Monterey CA 93940
Cost: None
Phone: (831) 658-3737
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
Horseback Riding at Monterey Bay Equestrian Center
Although located north of Salinas, we provide services for the entire central coast and our services are available year 'round. Our horseback rides take place just minutes north of Monterey. They take riders through the Monterey Dunes and along the shoreline with extensive time spent at the water's edge.
Category: Outdoor Recreation
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Mon-Sun 9am-6pm
Where: 19805 Pesante Rd, Salinas, CA 93907
Cost: $150 per person
Phone: (831) 663-5712
Email: michael@montereybayequestrian.com
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/9/2023
Monterey Bay Aquarium
From sea otters to seaweeds, their unique oceanfront location and timeless galleries bring the wonders of the ocean to life for our visitors. But beyond their exhibits, they are transforming what it means to be an aquarium.
The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the ocean
Category: Other Recreation Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Where: 886 Cannery Row
Cost: Adults: $59.95, Youth: $49.95, Child: $44.95, Four and under: Free
Phone: (831) 648-4800
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/28/2023
Monterey Peninsula College Reading Center
College reading center that show students techniques for remembering and understanding what they read. Teach study strategies. Help students build their visual memory, phonemic awareness and concept imagery. Diagnostics in reading disorders.
POC; Adria Gerard, Reading Specialist.
Category: Higher Education, Other Education Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Monday-Thursday, 0800-1900, Friday, 0800-1400
Where: 980 Fremont Street Monterey CA 93940, LTC 124
Cost: None
Phone: (831) 645-1379
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
Free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who've been there.
Category: Depression, Anxiety
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: 1st Saturday of the Month from 1200-1330
Where: NAMI Monterey County Office, 1020 Merrill Street, Suite 1015, Salinas CA 93901
Cost: None
Phone: (831) 422-6264
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
NAMI Family Support Group
Free confidential support group of family members, friends, and partners of loved ones living with a mental illness. Join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective experiences and learned wisdom.
Category: Depression, Anxiety, Family Safety, Stress Management
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 1500-1630
Where: NAMI Monterey County Office, 1020 Merrill Street, Suite 1015, Salinas, CA 93901
Cost: None
Phone: (831) 422-6224
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings
Like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous offers support for recovering additcs. At meetings, members talk about the challenges they face maintaining sobriety and how to incorporate the program's 12 steps into their lives.
Category: Drug and Substance Abuse
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Where: St. Timothy's Church, 52 Soledad Drive, Monterey CA 93940; Monterey Felowship Hall, 519 Hartnell street, Monterey CA 93940; YMCA, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey CA 93940
Cost: Free
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
Papillon Center for Loss & Transition
Provides professionally led, compassionate services (crisis support, workshops, special events, and support groups) for individuals, families, and children experiencing loss and transition.
Category: Grief and Loss
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Monterey County Residents
Cost: none
Phone: (831) 320-1188
Email: papillon@papillon-center.org
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
Parents Place Pacific Grove
Parent education program of the Pacific Grove Adult School. Offering weekly age-related classes for parents/caregivers and their children ages newborn - 3 years and specially classes for newborn - 5 years.
Category: Parenting
Population: Service Members, Retirees, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Monterey County Residents
Cost: First class Free: Tuition starts at $60 thereafter
Phone: (831) 646-6580 between 0900-1300
Email: ppdl@pgusd.org
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
Seaside Yoga Sanctuary
Offers instructional based classes in a variety of yoga styles; incorporating the basic principles of alignment, breath awareness, and self exploration. Offers periodic community yoga on a donation basis.
Category: Other Recreation Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Monterey County Residents
When: Day and Evening classes
Cost: Varies, Call for information about Free community class
Phone: (831) 899-9642
Email: seasideyoga@sbcglobal.net
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
The Parenting Connection of Monterey
Originally an off-shoot of Parents Place, today the Parenting Connection offers specialty parenting classes, play groups, support groups, and the only program of its kind in Monterey County for maternal mental health.
Category: Parenting
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Monterey County Residents
When: Day and evening classes & groups
Cost: Varies
Phone: (831) 256-8371; (831) 783-5933
Email: hello@parentingconnectionmc.org
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 3/22/2022
