Cabrillo College Human Services Program

05/06/2026

GREAT NEWS!!!

The Cabrillo Human Services Program has been accredited by CCAPP!!

This is a huge moment for the program as accreditation means that the Drug and Alcohol Certificate of Achievement meets the educational requirements for certification, strengthening the pathway for students pursuing careers as state-certified drug and alcohol counselors.

12/04/2025

Hi Everyone!
I received this from CCAPP and want those of you who are in the AOD field (Students Included!) to know about it.
This includes FREE Continuing Ed units!

12/30/2024

Jon E. Nadherny/Calciano Youth Symposium March 7, 2025

This is a wonderful opportunity for Continuing Education and a great place to network with our community of Human Services and Education providers.
I highly recommend you attending.
Tickets are going FAST!

The Jon E. Nadherny/Calciano Memorial Youth Symposium
https://calcianoyouthsymposium.org/

10/15/2024

So hey, everyone: I have BIG NEWS!!!

After 26 years at Cabrillo I will be retiring at the end of this year.

It's been quite a ride. I started teaching the Applied Psychology Classes (Relationships, Death and Dying and Values and decision Making) filling in for Lynne Despelder when she went on sabbatical. But then I got hooked.

I created the first two courses, HSERV 50 and 51 the following summer through an institute. What later followed were years of developing curriculum for each of the classes we now have for both General Human Services and for Drug and Alcohol Counseling.

It has been such an honor to get to know all of you and to witness the incredible growth and development each and every one of you have made. But that's not all--YOU have made such a difference helping others and supporting health and wellness in our community.

Thank you.

10/08/2024

Voter Education Event @ Cabrillo Next Tuesday--

There's a lot on our ballots this November. Here's an event that might answer some of your questions...

Join CalMatters, Santa Cruz Local, and Cabrillo College for Voting Matters: an election education event for students. You'll have the chance to win prizes, learn everything you need to know about this year's election, and get tools to shape your future.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 12:30-2pm (Don't worry if you arrive late, we won't really start rolling until 12:40 or so)
Where: Horticulture 5005

Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Please RSVP by Monday 10/14 to attend.

Here is the link to RSVP so we have enough lunches. We're having burritos! :D

10/04/2024

Please pass the word along...

Thanks!

~CALL TO ACTION: we need your voice THIS SATURDAY~

We are reaching out to you to request your participation and leadership in the conversation around homelessness in Watsonville. THIS SATURDAY OCT 5TH, we need YOUR VOICE to create a force to balance out the NIMBY and negative narrative around our homeless community members and elevate their needs and experiences. While there will be no public comment, we need your vision to support the creation of the action plan, as you know, those who participate will shape the plan to move us forward. Please attend, please have your staff to attend—

We will creating action plans in 4 areas:
• Prevention
• Housing
• Enforcement and Management
• Services and Resources

Info for this Saturday and upcoming educational opportunity

When: Saturday October 5th from 9:00am – 1:00pm
What: City of Watsonville Special Council Meeting to discuss homelessness in Watsonville, welcoming a ‘robust community conversation’
Where: Civic Plaza Community Room, 725 Main Street, 6th Floor in Watsonville
Who: All community members welcomed and encouraged to listen, participate and learn.

09/16/2024

I had the opportunity to participate in the Health Improvement Partnership (HIP) of Santa Cruz County Community Forum: Celebrating 20 Years of Collaboration last Thursday.
It was a nice opportunity to network and celebrate with many of the movers and shakers in the Health and Human Services Programs in Santa Cruz County.
Congratulations Health Improvement Partnership!

08/09/2024

Hey folks--

There is an opening at the County for a BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPERVISING CLIENT SPECIALIST.

Here's the link:

We are hiring for BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPERVISING CLIENT SPECIALIST.

08/07/2024

08/07/2024

Ramping up!

Classes begin the week of August 26th.

There's still room in a few classes, so pass the word to any potential Human Services wannabe's. 😁

07/15/2024

Helpful info--

CDC’s new MMWR used data from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) applied to a “cascade of care” framework to estimate and characterize U.S. adult populations who need OUD treatment, receive any OUD treatment, and receive medications for OUD.