Survivors Healing Center

Survivors Healing Center Offering group therapy and support to survivors of childhood sexual abuse as well as community educa The group meets for 8-12 weeks.

Group Counseling

We believe that survivors of child sexual abuse and those who love and support them benefit by interacting with others in similar situations. On this page we hope you will find a group that you believe will enhance your healing. If you would like more information regarding the groups or if you would like to enroll, please call us at (831) 423-7601 or download our registration pac

ket: http://www.fsa-cc.org/survivors-healing-center/group-counseling/

Women’s Therapy Group

We provide a safe and supportive environment for healing from child sexual abuse. Together we break through isolation, develop healthy coping skills, reduce shame, and build healthy boundaries. Healing is facilitated using emotional release exercises, meditation, imagery, writing, and group discussions. An emphasis is placed on learning to nurture ourselves as we heal. Expressive Arts Therapy Group for Women

Women have the opportunity to explore their self-identity through art in a safe and nurturing environment. Various art forms are used alongside an exploration of boundaries to help increase self-esteem and support the issues that come with healing and self-discovery. No previous experience with art is necessary. Men’s Therapy Group

We help men understand that they are not alone and are not to blame. In a safe, supportive environment, we will use writing, emotional release exercises, and other processes to explore our feelings, confront the violation, and recognize the anger resulting from the original abuse. Gather strength, celebrate survival, and take the steps necessary to heal and move on. Latina Therapy Group

We provide a safe and supportive healing environment for exploring issues of child sexual abuse and break isolation, develop healthy coping skills, reduce shame, increase self-esteem, and build healthy boundaries. Healing is facilitated through the use of emotional release exercises, meditation, imagery, writing, and group discussions. Parents Therapy Group

We are now offering a new group specifically for parents of children who are survivors of sexual abuse. Goals of the therapy groups are to break isolation, process the effects of the trauma and develop healthy boundaries and coping skills. Parents will learn ways to help their children reduce shame, increase self-esteem, and build healthy boundaries. Healing is facilitated using group discussion with others in similar situations.

💜 Thank you to everyone who helped make our National Night Out/Caring for Kids event such a wonderful afternoon!We are s...
08/19/2026

💜 Thank you to everyone who helped make our National Night Out/Caring for Kids event such a wonderful afternoon!

We are so grateful to our amazing volunteers, especially those who join us every year from Bay Federal Credit Union, our generous sponsors who helped make the event possible, and everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello and join in the fun!

Throughout the afternoon, we handed out hundreds of Caring for Kids packets to families, filled with prevention and educational materials and our child safety coloring book. Kids also created lots of beautiful masks at our art table and enjoyed having their faces painted! 🎨🦋✨

We loved connecting with so many families and sharing a fun afternoon with our community while providing resources to help keep kids safe. 💜

¡Gracias! 💜

¡Muchas gracias a todos los que ayudaron a que nuestro evento de National Night Out/Caring for Kids fuera una tarde tan especial!

Estamos muy agradecidos con nuestros increíbles voluntarios, nuestros generosos patrocinadores que ayudaron a hacer posible este evento, y con todos los que pasaron por nuestro puesto para saludarnos y participar en la diversión.

Durante la tarde, entregamos cientos de paquetes de Caring for Kids a las familias, con materiales educativos y de prevención, además de nuestro libro para colorear sobre la seguridad infantil. Los niños también hicieron hermosas máscaras en nuestra mesa de arte y disfrutaron de la pintura de caritas. 🎨🦋✨

¡Nos encantó conectarnos con tantas familias y compartir una tarde divertida con nuestra comunidad mientras ofrecíamos recursos para ayudar a mantener seguros a los niños! 💜

💜 Meeting our community where they are.Today, Socorro is out in the fields connecting with community members, sharing re...
07/16/2026

💜 Meeting our community where they are.

Today, Socorro is out in the fields connecting with community members, sharing resources, and helping spread the word about the services available through Survivors Healing Center and Family Service Agency.

Every conversation matters. Whether someone needs support today or simply learns where to turn in the future, we're proud to be there—bringing hope, education, and connection directly into our community.

Thank you, Socorro, for representing SHC with such compassion and heart! 💜

💜 Llevando apoyo directamente a nuestra comunidad.

Hoy, Socorro está en los campos agrícolas compartiendo recursos e información sobre los servicios que ofrece Survivors Healing Center y Family Service Agency.

Cada conversación es importante. Ya sea que alguien necesite apoyo hoy o simplemente conozca dónde encontrar ayuda en el futuro, nos sentimos orgullosos de estar presentes, brindando esperanza, información y apoyo directamente a nuestra comunidad.

¡Gracias, Socorro, por representar a SHC con tanto compromiso y corazón! 💜

05/02/2026

🌟 Join Us Today for Kids Day! 🌟

We’re excited to be part of Kids Day today in downtown Santa Cruz! Come visit Survivors Healing Center’s booth inside the old Palace Arts building—we’d love to see you.

Bring the kids and stop by our table for fun, creative activities, including coloring and art, plus free child safety resources for parents and caregivers. We’ll be sharing our bilingual safety coloring books and information to help keep kids safe, supported, and empowered.

Kids Day is all about community, connection, and caring for one another—and we’re honored to be part of it. 💙

📍 Old Palace Arts Building
🕛 Happening today—come say hello!

Together, we can help create a safer, stronger community for all children.

As kids grow, they learn what's okay and not okay, not just from their parents but from the village of adults in their l...
04/02/2026

As kids grow, they learn what's okay and not okay, not just from their parents but from the village of adults in their lives as well.

As kids grow, they learn what's okay and not okay, not just from their parents but from the village of adults in their lives as well.

A perfect example of what that looks like was shared in a video showing a swim instructor at the end of a swim lesson with a toddler who hugged him and then went in for a kiss.

The hug was expected and welcome—"Thank you, Mila. I love Mila hugs!" the swim coach said. But when she started to go in for a kiss, he immediately pulled back, gently saying, "No, no kissy. No kissy 'cause I'm coach. You only kiss Mommy and Daddy, okay?"

The little girl looked a bit dejected and started to cry, and he quickly gave her an acceptable alternative. "Okay, hey! High five!" he said, while holding up his hand. "High five 'cause we're all done!" She calmed right down, gave him a high five, and then he moved on to clean-up time. See the video and learn more about this situation below.

We are so grateful to Caroline's Non Profit Thrift Shop for their generous grant in support of Survivors Healing Center!...
01/15/2026

We are so grateful to Caroline's Non Profit Thrift Shop for their generous grant in support of Survivors Healing Center!

This funding will help us continue our child sexual abuse prevention program, offer workshops for parents, and provide trainings throughout the community—all critical pieces of creating safer, more informed, and more compassionate spaces for children and families.

Thank you to Caroline’s for believing in prevention, education, and healing, and for being such a long-standing supporter of our work. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our community. 💙

In case you forgot to put yourself on your gift list this year, here’s a great opportunity for you to receive one of the...
12/17/2025

In case you forgot to put yourself on your gift list this year, here’s a great opportunity for you to receive one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself: YOGA! — the practice of cultivating alignment and connection with ourselves – to access deeper peace within.

Please join us in this community space (online or in-person in Santa Cruz), where we will meditate, breathe, move, and find stillness, as we honor the solstice holiday and the season of winter – with themes of rest and going inward, while connecting with movement towards more light. This will be a slow and gentle practice for all levels. No prior experience necessary.

As with all Antara offerings, practices will be trauma-sensitive and prioritize supporting you to tune in to your unique needs and rhythms of the moment – in body, mind, and spirit.

Please bring your pillows, bolsters, blankets, candles, tea, music, notebook, or whatever else you may need to feel comfy and supported!

ALL BODIES, MINDS, and SPIRITS WELCOME!

Schedule your appointment online Antara Institute Wellness and Training Center

✨ This holiday season, you can give a gift that truly matters — the gift of healing and hope. ✨Survivors Healing Center ...
12/17/2025

✨ This holiday season, you can give a gift that truly matters — the gift of healing and hope. ✨

Survivors Healing Center provides trauma-informed support groups, workshops, and community education to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their families heal and thrive.

Your support makes a real difference in creating a safer, kinder, and more connected community. 💛

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is Here!Happy Giving Tuesday!We hope you and your loved ones are doing well. We are incredibly grateful and honored to...
12/02/2025

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Happy Giving Tuesday!
We hope you and your loved ones are doing well. We are incredibly grateful and honored to provide a safe haven for healing—fostering safety, resilience, and well-being for survivors in our community. At Survivors Healing Center, we believe everyone deserves the chance to heal, and that all children should grow up in a safe, nurturing environment where they are valued and protected.

During this season of giving, we invite you to join us in giving the gift of healing. Your support is vital as we work toward our year-end fundraising goal of $50,000, which will allow us to continue making a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of survivors and their families.

We are deeply appreciative of our generous supporters who, through your kindness, bring hope, restore trust, and help survivors reclaim a sense of belonging. Your donation truly makes a world of difference.

To make a contribution today, you can donate by mail at:
Survivors Healing Center
104 Walnut Avenue, Suite 208
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Or securely online at: https://fsa-cc.org/donate/

Wishing you a warm holiday season and a bright start to 2026!

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104 Walnut Avenue Suite 214
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

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+18314237601

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