Janus of Santa Cruz

20/10/2026

Join us for a morning of meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and collaboration focused on supporting the individuals and families we serve. Representing Janus, our Chief Operating Officer, Jessica Guiver, will be presenting and sharing insights from our work in behavioral health and recovery as part of Santa Cruz Spotlight.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Crow’s Nest Restaurant, Santa Cruz

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-cruz-spotlight-tickets-2003182781624?aff=oddtdtcreator

14/10/2026

At Janus, we believe prevention, education, and support are essential to building healthier, safer communities. Substance misuse can impact individuals, families, schools, and entire communities, making awareness and early intervention more important than ever.

This month, we’re highlighting the importance of:
💙 Promoting education and prevention
💙 Supporting mental health and overall well-being
💙 Connecting individuals and families with helpful resources
💙 Empowering youth to make informed, healthy choices

Together, we can reduce stigma, strengthen our communities, and help individuals and families access the support they need to thrive.

Prevention starts with awareness, and every conversation makes a difference.

09/10/2026

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clarke, alongside our Janus staff, participated in the 2026 National Sobering Collaborative Sobering Summit in St. Louis, Missouri. Sobering care has moved beyond the realm of emerging practice, and this year’s Summit marks a pivotal moment for the field - one defined by growth, clarity, and a shared commitment to quality and accountability.

09/10/2026

National Mental Illness Awareness Week recognizes the important milestones in mental health, and brings awareness to the mental illnesses people experience. This week, while we honor the work that is done each day to help individuals with mental illnesses, we must remember that mental health services are not as equitable as they should be and we must strive to provide equal access to all.

08/10/2026

October is LGBTQ+ History Month, and a time to celebrate the courage, and resilience of LGBTQ+ individuals who have helped shape our communities across the nation. Here at Janus we honor the past and continue working toward a more inclusive future.

08/10/2026

Our CEO, Amber Williams, is representing Janus at the Words to Deeds Conference in Oakland! 🙌

Amber is joining the "Alternative Emergency Response: Scaling What Works to Sustain Mobile Crisis Programs in this Funding Environment" Panel and sharing Janus’ experience and perspective on innovative behavioral health programs, including our sobering centers.

We’re honored to showcase the work happening at Janus and contribute to the conversation about how California can scale programs that work, and therefore build a more compassionate, effective behavioral health response for communities across the state.

08/10/2026

Today is Donor Advised Fund Day - a great opportunity to turn your charitable giving into meaningful impact. A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) allows you to recommend grants to nonprofits you care about - and your generosity can help support the vital work of Janus of Santa Cruz.

Your generosity will help make a transformational project possible: a new perinatal building designed to accommodate more than 25 mothers, providing a safe and supportive environment where women can focus on recovery, healing, and building a healthy future for themselves and their children.

✨ This Donor Advised Fund Day, consider recommending a grant to Janus of Santa Cruz. Your gift can help us expand our capacity and create a space where mothers and their children can thrive.

07/10/2026

Thank you Watsonville Rotary for inviting Janus as a guest today to learn more about how we will continue to make a difference in the lives of our community members who are seeking services for substance use disorders.

02/10/2026

Throwback to last weekend celebrating our 50th Anniversary with over 250 of you! 💙✨

Over 250 community members and some elected officials came together Saturday night to share the 50th anniversary celebration of Janus of Santa Cruz.

29/09/2026

Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Recovery & prioritizing yourself is the best form of self-care. At Janus of Santa Cruz, we believe everyone deserves the support, compassion, and community they need to take that next step toward a healthier, brighter future.

This National Recovery Month, remember: choosing recovery means choosing yourself. You are worthy of the time, care, and support it takes to thrive.