You can search The Resource Book listings three ways:

1. By Category: Find the topic you're searching for in our alphabetized directory and click on it. You will automatically get a list of all resources related to that topic.

Example: To find information on Transportation, scroll down the list of categories and click on Transportation.

2. By Program or Agency Name: Type the name of the specific program or agency you are searching for into the Program/Agency Name field, then click "Submit."

Example: Program/Agency Name: American Heart Association

3. By Keyword: Type the condition or topic you're searching for in the Keyword box, then click "Submit."

Example: Keyword: Parkinson's

About the Database

We encourage agencies to review their listings and update them as needed. If you see a listing that needs to be updated, or you want to suggest an agency that is not included in The Resource Book, go to the homepage and click Add/Correct Info.

All requests to add or update listings are reviewed and fact-checked by Monterey County staff. Approved changes are added to The Resource Book database regularly. The entire add/update process may take six to eight weeks.

Monterey County's database contains government agencies and programs as well as nonprofit organizations. A small number of for-profit agencies that have worked with the county on a long-term basis also have been included. All new agencies added to the database are first reviewed by Monterey County staff members.