The Epicenter connects youth to resources in Monterey County with a focus on four main pillars:
- Education
- Housing
- Health and Wellness
- Employment.
Youth seeking to obtain employment, higher education, health resources, housing, and more are welcome to drop in at the center today!
On site services:
Computers are available to use with free printing and Wi-Fi!
Teen Closet is free for any young person or community member age 14-24 in need of clothing and other hygiene products. Donations are always welcome!
Community Kitchen is available for anyone in need of food and use of kitchen appliances.
Youth Room is complete with a small library, board games and a TV for Netflix and video games.
Peer Team Members are available to provide peer-to-peer support and connect youth to resources in the community.
Resource assistance and referrals are available to youth who need help finding or accessing resources in their community.
Employment Assistance is available to youth seeking employment. Youth receive help in finding employment, resume and cover letter building, and mock interviews to prepare them for employment.
Food Pantry and our youth closet are available for youth ages 14-24, in Monterey County who are in need of food assistance. Groceries are available for pick up at our center on 737 S Main St. in Salinas during our hours of operation Monday – Thursday 12-6pm.
Listening Sessions is an activity where youth have the opportunity to share their opinions and feelings on a variety of topics related to youth health and development. The sessions give youth a safe space to share their thoughts and discuss in an open and non-judgmental way.
Tutoring is available to youth who need assistance with different subjects in school such as math, science, and English. Virtual and in-person tutoring is available upon appointment.
Youth Development is an important component of The Epicenter as a youth-led youth-run center. We assist youth in developing the skills necessary to transition into adulthood and to support their communities/peers. We help young people develop these skills through all our activities and programming by encouraging them to practice important life skills such as leadership, public speaking, outreach, communication, social skills, and self-care.
Hours of Operation & Contact Info
Monday – Thursday 12:00pm-6:00pm (Winter Hours: 11am-5pm)
737 S Main St. Salinas, CA 93901 For more information, contact us at info@epicentermonterey.org or call us at (831) 998-7291.