This review is for the Highlands Park Preschool. We LOVED it there. The director/teacher Lorien was…read moresuch a support for us and was amazing with our kiddo, all 4 stars are for her! I did have to take away a star because the building is dated and needs repair and they seem to be consistently understaffed.

From the owner: We envision a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full…read morepotential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life. Our family of programs includes the Child & Adult Care Food Program; Child Development Division; Women, Infants and Children (WIC); La Manzana Community Resources, Live Oak Community Resources, Mountain Community Resources, Nueva Vista Community Resources, Elderday Adult Day Health Care, Lift Line, and Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County. For more information, visit communitybridges.org.

I first learned about Sacred Heart through research for one of my college classes, and I was…read moreexcited to volunteer because I truly believe in the organization's mission. During my time volunteering, I did enjoy getting to know some of the families who came through the lines, connecting with other college students, and working with a few kind staff members. Helping people in the community was meaningful. However, my overall experience was disappointing due to the behavior of some long-time "regular volunteers." I frequently observed volunteers speaking harshly to people receiving food, yelling at them, and showing little patience when there were language barriers. I even witnessed a volunteer smack someone's hand away from the produce boxes. While I understand there are rules that must be followed, the way some people were treated felt disrespectful and lacking empathy. I also noticed inconsistency in how rules were enforced. Volunteers were told not to leave their stations or keep water on the floor, yet some long-time volunteers regularly ignored these rules themselves. There was also frequent gossip and negative talk about other volunteers. Sacred Heart serves people who are often already going through difficult circumstances. Compassion and respect should always be at the center of that work. Unfortunately, I didn't always see that reflected in the environment. I hope the organization takes time to evaluate volunteer conduct and reinforce the importance of empathy when working with the community.

Came twitch work for our qtr community volunteer. This was my first time to volunteer at a food…read morebank. Sacred Heart idoes so much more than the food bank. The also have clothing pantry. They also offer classes and so much more. If was a great experience from sorting and packing veggies to distributing food to the patrons coming in. Will be back to do more volunteer work.

Well I haven't met her yet but we kinda spoke via phone message and you'd swear you were talking to…read morea angel. She just makes you wanna feel comfortable. And I haven't met her in person and can't wait tell I do.!

Clarissa is a true, honest person with integrity who will meet u with real authenticity. She's…read morereal!!

Thank you for taking care of my grandpa, great facility , nurses and social workers were always so…read morehelpful!

couldn't have asked for a better facility for my family! Case manager really cares and all staff…read moreare super nice.

STPS has been a god send for us. We've been utilizing STPS for 2 years now and have seen great…read moreimprovement in our son's sensory needs. Lauren has been instrumental in teaching us and teaching Miles how to listen to his body in order to gain regulation skills he could not access previously. I cannot express how blessed we are to have STPS and especially Lauren in our son's corner. We just started using their BT services - Vivian has been amazing and understands our son so well. They've also been instrumental in getting our son well regulated in a higher demand environment where is being academically challenged to his actual abilities (above grade level). Do not look any further, STPS has amazing professional clinical staff who know kids and have a naturalistic implementation of their therapies.

Excellent care for your child's needs! We cross a bridge to come here at it is WORTH it! I was…read morelooking for OT for my child and it has been very difficult to find a company. Skilled Therapy Play Services allows us access to in-person services, personalized treatment plans, and so much practical home advice! They also have ABA services! I can't express how much my child has improved with the addition of OT and I highly recommend their company to any family looking for services for their child.

I've always been curious about meditation and decided to give this place a try based on other Yelp…read morereviews. My husband and I enrolled in the Level 1 Meditation class, which is free, and lasts for 12 weeks. It definitely is a commitment, but we attended all but one class (due to Thanksgiving break) and really found it so enjoyable and fulfilling. To note, this is Zen Buddhism that they are teaching, so if you are particular about that, it's something to consider. The Shifu who runs the class is really insightful and funny. (I think he's absolutely endearing!!) He made the classes fly by. The way they go is that the first half of class is dedicated to teaching you the basics of Zen meditation (chanting, sitting, walking). The second half is lecture in the dining hall, otherwise known as Dharma talks, which teach you a lot of the practical and traditional aspects of Zen Buddhism and meditation. Overall, going here has helped my hubby and I connect a lot better and learn how to handle stress in a more calm way. We definitely would have joined the level 2 class if we hadn't moved up north. I try to visit and meditate here whenever I am in the South Bay :)

I've visited many temples in the past due to my Buddhist mother dragging me, but this temple is the…read moreonly one that I really enjoy and actually will go on my free will. :P I took the level 1 meditation class in English, which I find is really rare. The other temples that I've been to only speak Chinese or Vietnamese. I don't understand Chinese very well, so I was very happy to find English courses here. The teacher is Shifu JianYing, who is a happy and funny monk. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. The lectures are enlightening, fun, and enjoyable. I highly recommend taking the class if you have time (once a week for 2 hours for 12 weeks), and it's free too! :)

It's been a few years since I saw Dr. Sholes. I went to see her for a tune-up to help me get…read morethrough some personal issues I'm dealing with. It was great reconnecting with her and after my session I felt better and it got better with each passing day. I will continue to see her for the time being. Without her I would never have gotten back on a jet airliner 10 years ago. With her guidance it made flying easier to the point where I didn't have to think about getting on a plane. It's really opened up my world! It was my claustrophobia that held me back from getting a a plane. I had been flying for work for years, then something happened and I couldn't get on a plane any longer. After 15 years of not flying, I was back flying again! Over the years I've been seeing her she has helped my become more comfortable with myself in understanding who I am. I cannot thank her enough!

Before I started receiving rRest sessions with Dr. Cindy my quest for perfection had revealed all…read moremy painful flaws and despite my commitment to connection and community I found myself lonely and despairing. Session by session I learned how to release beliefs that didn't serve me but not from my mind but from my body. I didn't rationalize them away nor did they disappear. INSTEAD I no longer was triggered by things that had given me pain. Especially profound was my release of relationships that felt like betrayals and continuously triggered resentment within me. Forgiveness is not what it was. Instead, I just don't feel reactive. This has given me the space to create a new life that I love. I'll always be profoundly grateful for the novel and easy way that Dr. Cindy helped me release pain and feel accompanied by her kindness, incredible insight and compassion.

My clinical experience at Creekview was extremely positive. The facility is exceptionally clean,…read morewell organized, and maintained to a high standard. It creates a safe and welcoming environment for both patients and staff. It is a facility where professionalism, teamwork, and compassion are clearly prioritized. It is a place where I would be honored in pursuing employment after completing my clinicals. During my clinical experience, I felt encouraged to learn and was consistently supported by staff who were willing to share their knowledge while maintaining a strong focus on proper patient centered care. Having a grandfather with Parkinson's disease deepened my understanding of the importance of patience, dignity, and compassionate care; values that Creekview consistently demonstrates. I am truly appreciative of the professionalism and empathy shown by the entire team, and I would feel very confident entrusting my own family's care to this facility. Overall, Creekview reflects excellence in both care and workplace culture.

If you are looking for a place for an Alzheimer's, patient to have a long-term care, this is…read moreprobably a very good solution. If you're looking for short-term skilled nursing, I'm not so sure. I brought my mom in here to recover from major surgery. They screwed up the medications for the first 2 to 3 days until I came in and sorted it out myself. And if you're doing this, just be aware, that if the hospital transfers a patient, it can take them a minimum of 12 hours to get the medication to their facility, but no one will tell you this. So as a result, my mother who is suffering from extreme pain due to major surgery, had to wait almost 12 hours for medication because once I realized what was going on, I had two traipse to her house and procure some myself. And even once I thought we sorted it out, they still kept forgetting to give her some of the meds she was supposed to have for her eyes. It was eminently frustrating. They treat everyone like a dementia patient whether they have dementia or not. This is a material problem for people who do not have dementia. If someone is trying to recover from something, it means they will not get the attention, exercise, etc. that they need to actually recover. They'll be told to stay in bed and not move. Not helpful. They are shortstaffed on skilled nurses for the facility. There's basically one per shift and that is the only person who is allowed to do much of anything other than very basic stuff. Another material problem in my point of view The facility itself is very nice, clean, with a variety of separate spaces that are all well maintained. The food was high-quality. There are enough people around that you can feel like at least someone is always on duty and attending to the needs of the residence. Everyone who works there is delightful. To be fair, they listen to my concerns and tried to rectify and respond in a timely manner. If this is considered one of the best of the best, I'm alarmed for what that means for my own old age. It was OK. Like I said, if you're using it for long-term Alzheimer's support it's probably fine.