The Epicenter of Monterey

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The Epicenter of Monterey The Epicenter is a replication of the VOICES centers in Napa and Sonoma Counties.

The Epicenter exists to empower at risk and systems involved youth ages 16-24 to flourish by connecting them to to community resources that provide opportunities for equity and hope in order to improve youth outcomes in Monterey County. We are a youth led and youth-run organization that works towards empowering at risk youth by providing them with a one-stop resource center. One of the ways we are able to provide multiple resources is by having co-located staff in our center. Co-located staff are employees of other agencies that provide their services at our center. We provide and are the connection to resources like housing, education, employment, and mental/physical health and wellness. Our Mission

The Epicenter exists to empower at-risk and systems involved youth ages 16-24 to flourish by connecting them to community resources that provide opportunities for equity and hope in order to improve youth outcomes in Monterey County.

Help expand understanding of how structural conditions influence stigma, well-being, and alcohol use by sharing your exp...
09/30/2026

Help expand understanding of how structural conditions influence stigma, well-being, and alcohol use by sharing your experiences through a community health survey being conducted by the California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network.

See if you qualify for the full study—start with a quick eligibility screener: https://criticalpublichealth.org/leas-screener

Ayuda a ampliar el entendimiento sobre cómo las condiciones estructurales influyen en el estigma, el bienestar y el consumo de alcohol compartiendo tus experiencias a través de una encuesta de salud comunitaria realizada por la Red de Salud y Servicios Humanos LGBTQ de California.

Descubre si calificas para participar en el estudio completo comenzando con un breve cuestionario de elegibilidad: https://criticalpublichealth.org/leas-screener

09/24/2026

The winner announced for our Raising Cane’s Raffle! Shout out to Salinas Raising Cane’s for this generous donation! ♥️

Code Blue 2026 Join us as we honor Foster Care Awareness & Mental Health Awareness Month with a community picnic filled ...
05/14/2026

Code Blue 2026 Join us as we honor Foster Care Awareness & Mental Health Awareness Month with a community picnic filled with fun, connection, and support
+ Free food🤗

Raffle Prizes✨
Activities🎨
Community Resources 🖇️

9 Hartnell College Main Campus
Saturday, May 23, 2026
12PM-2PM
In partnership with the Independent Living Program and the Hartnell College Guardian Scholars program
Please have youth RSVP using the QR on the flyer. Foster youth will be prioritized. We hope to see you there! 💙💚

Hello everyone! We are open at our new location 🥳. Stop by to check out our new space and our resources. We will be loca...
05/12/2026

Hello everyone! We are open at our new location 🥳. Stop by to check out our new space and our resources. We will be located at 10 Katherine Ave from 12PM - 6PM. Thank you for being patient while we were in the process of moving. 📦☺️

Update 🗣️ we will be closed on Monday May 11th. We still have some things we need to move to the new place. Thank you al...
05/07/2026

Update 🗣️ we will be closed on Monday May 11th. We still have some things we need to move to the new place. Thank you all for your patience. Keep an eye out for more updates. Have a good weekend :)

04/24/2026

Families, reserve your spot today and don’t miss this fun and informative event!
Join us for “What I Wish My Parents Knew”. An event created from youth survey responses about what young people wish their parents understood.
iz Saturday, April 25
SHE/HER
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Street Middle School, Soledad
# Event highlights:
• Youth & Parent workshop tracks
• Bilingual sessions
• Free food & childcare
• Raffles & community resources
Come learn, connect, and grow tosether as a famiy. n’t
¡Familias, reserven su lugar hoy y no se pierdan este evento divertido e informativo!

We’re officially moving!!! Our new location will be revealed May 7th so keep an eye out👀
04/22/2026

We’re officially moving!!! Our new location will be revealed May 7th so keep an eye out👀

Join us for our free professional development event: Threads & Thrive🧑🏽‍💻 We are going to have:💚 Professional Clothing💚 ...
04/13/2026

Join us for our free professional development event: Threads & Thrive🧑🏽‍💻 We are going to have:
💚 Professional Clothing
💚 Fashion Show
💚 Resume Advice
💚 Raffle including a Laptop✨
💚 Professional Headshots
💚 Food
For ages 14-24

Address

10 Katherine Avenue
Salinas, CA
93901

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm

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