Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance

11/15/2025

PVPSA in the Community!!!

We’re proud to share that Jocelyn Flores Lopez, our ECM Program Coordinator, and Melissa Bernardi, AMFT, our Specialty Mental Health Program Director, represented PVPSA at the Health Career Expo at sponsored by

They connected with students, shared pathways into behavioral, wellness and health careers, and hopefully planted the seeds and inspired the next generation of leaders committed to supporting children, youth and families in our community.

Thank you, Jocelyn and Melissa, for leading with passion and dedication!

11/11/2025

At PVPSA, we recognize that service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. Many veterans continue to serve our community in countless ways; as mentors, parents, teachers, and leaders; and we’re committed to ensuring they have access to the mental health and wellness resources they deserve.

To every veteran in our community, thank you. 🇺🇸 Your strength and resilience inspire us to continue our mission of supporting healing, connection, and hope for all.

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11/06/2025

We would like to give a big round of applause and extend our gratitude to the 6th grade class for going through all 4 sessions of our To***co Use Prevention Education program (TUPE) 👏
Our TUPE program is a service available for all middle & high schools to sign up and receive education that leads to healthier choices for 6th or 9th grade classes. Interested? Reach out to luz.sotelo@pvpsa.org for more information ℹ️
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11/06/2025

⛈️ Pajaro Emergency Preparedness Fair, community event
Happening this Saturday 11/8 at

⛈️ Feria de preparación para emergencias de Pajaro, evento comunitario
Este sábado 11/8 en la escuela

⏰ 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
📍 Pajaro Middle School: 250 Salinas Rd

11/05/2025

At PVPSA, we believe that healthy identity, emotional belonging and community connection are essential; especially when navigating pressures around masculinity.

💜Join us TONIGHT: The screening is Wednesday Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. at Green Valley Cinema, 1125 S. Green Valley Road, Watsonville.
➡PVPSA Tabling begins at 5:00.
🎦The event is free and open to the public. The film will be screened with Spanish subtitles, and Spanish and Mixteco translation will be provided during the panel discussion.
🎟Tickets can be reserved at SCCOE.Link/MaskYouLiveIn.

11/05/2025

Take a look at the information we have on community food distributions for the as well as an announcement regarding CalFresh.

Información sobre la distribución de comida comunitarios en el condado de Santa Cruz, así como un anuncio sobre CalFresh.
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10/30/2025

Our PVPSA & Empower Watsonville teams had a great time giving treats, information, and connecting with our community for the Trunk or Treat night. See you again next year!
Thank you for putting on such an amazing event! 🎃🍬

Nuestros equipos de PVPSA y Empower Watsonville se divirtieron en repartiendo dulces, información y conectando con nuestra comunidad en la noche de Trunk or Treat. Nos vemos el año que viene!
Gracias a por organizar un evento tan increíble! 🎃🍬

10/29/2025

What a successful night! Last Thursday 10/23 our Caminos and Ascend teams held a showing of We thank the 40 participants who attended, our team, and support from our amazing community partners 🙌🍿🎬

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¡Qué noche tan exitosa! El jueves pasado, 23 de octubre, nuestros equipos Caminos y Ascend ofrecieron una proyección de Gracias a los 40 participantes que asistieron, a nuestro equipo y al apoyo de nuestros increíbles colaboradores comunitarios 🙌🍿🎬

10/24/2025

We are deeply concerned about today’s incidents of youth violence in our community. Our hearts are with those who were harmed, and we hope for their swift healing and recovery.

As a behavioral health organization, Pajaro Valley Prevention & Student Assistance (PVPSA) stands ready to support our students, schools, and community. We remain committed to working together to create safer, healthier environments for our youth and all community members.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to us. You are not alone.

(831) 728-6445

Please complete this form and our team will strive to make a connection with parent/guardian within the first 24-48 hours.

10/21/2025

🎉 Staff Spotlight 🎉 We are so lucky to have Noemi on our team as our Accounting & Finance Assistant! 💜 Noemi is reliable, punctual, resourceful, and detail-oriented. She gets things done on time and always with care. Beyond her role, she’s the kind of teammate who’s always willing to lend a hand wherever she’s needed.

Thank you, Noemi, for your dedication and the positive energy you bring every day! We appreciate you! 🙌

10/15/2025

🥣✨ Save the Date! ✨🥣 Warm your heart at PVPSA’s annual Soup for a Cause event coming in January 2026! Join us for an evening filled with community, delicious soup, and the chance to make a difference for youth and families in the Pajaro Valley.
📅 Mark your calendars now! January 22, 2026, 6:00PM-8:00PM 💜 More details coming soon!

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day 💜 It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritize and invest in good mental health.

This year's theme is 'access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies'. The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health in times of global instability. If you, or anyone you know needs support, our bilingual staff is here for you. 📳 831.728.6445