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Provides Women's sober co-Living, transitional housing

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People First is a homeless services provider in Santa Cruz County dedicated to ensuring housing for all by uniting the community, forming partnerships, inspiring advocacy and providing services.

We regularly update and distribute lists of free services and resources through the County in the form of 4 different Free Guides (Santa Cruz, Watsonville, San Lorenzo Valley, and Veterans).

We launched an Outreach-Based Case Management Program in January which works with homeless and recently housed people throughout the County by meeting them where they're at, literally and metaphorically.

This past winter was our second season of running Extreme Weather Shelters (EWS) in the County which provided hundreds of people experiencing homelessness with a warm and welcoming place to rest in the evening and spend time during the day.

We're entering our third year of operating an RV Safe Parking Program that includes a stable place for individuals and families to park their RVs 24/7, case management, and housing navigation.

Provides 24/7 shelter. Tents inside (Armory) & outside (Overlook). Cot provided. Provides case management, healthcare navigation, & housing navigation. Provides restrooms, handwashing stations, & showers. Provides 3 meals/day. Provides donations when available.

Pacific Preschool is a child- and family-centered programfor ages 3-5, focusing on screen-free outside activities -social development,gardening, creative play, practical skills, art, music, problem-solving, andpre-K skills. Morning program with extended careoption in the afternoons;flexible 3-, 4-, or 5-day schedules. FREE tuition for income-qualifiedfamilies. Highly experienced and bilingual staff. Nutritious breakfast andlunch prepared from scratch daily. Beautiful 10-minute drive from Santa Cruz.Preschoolers have priorityforenrollment in Pacific Elementary School - startyour child at a small public school with quality programs and a close, diversecommunity from around the county!

Pregnancy Resource Center of Santa Cruz offers no-cost and low-cost services to women in need of pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal care, perinatal education, well-woman care, std testing & treatment and counseling services. Material assistance such as diapers, baby clothes and baby furniture are available to clients. We accept Medi-Cal. Spanish speaking counseling is available on certain days.

SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENTS WEEKS HOUSE Description: Located just outside of Downtown Santa Cruz, CA, this 8-bed, all male facility provides a healthy balance of independence and support. The location provides easy access to public transportation and is in the heart of West Side Santa Cruz, which is bustling with activities and local businesses. At Weeks SLE, residents are encouraged to practice healthy relationships, accountability and responsibility. Active participation in some form of recovery program is required for residents, as well as attending regular house meetings and community chores. Capacity: 3 Telephone: (831) 313-5692 Email: [email protected] CLEVELAND HOUSE Description: Cleveland House is a beautiful 6-bed, female-only facility which provides a safe environment for likeminded sisters in recovery. Located near busy Mission Street in Santa Cruz's beautiful Residential West Side, residents will have access to many local eateries, businesses, activities and job opportunities. Residents are encouraged to live independently in this supportive, community based setting. Residents are encouraged to develop and practice life skills and relationship building. In this supported environment, residents are able to develop a stronger sense of accountability, responsibility and community to further their recovery. Capacity: 6 Telephone: (831) 226-3523 Email: [email protected] FREEDOM HOUSEDescription: Located just off historic Highway 1 in Aptos, CA, Freedom House is a sober living home for 12 men who are actively engaged in recovery. The multi-story home sits on a large wooded lot, in a quiet and serene setting. Freedom House is located far away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Cruz, with convenient public transportation access. At Freedom house, clients receive the benefits of community support from recovery peers as well as bilingual house management. Residents build community connections by attending weekly house meetings where rules and policies are frequently reviewed and assessed which helps to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all residents. Capacity: 12 Telephone: (831) 661-0186 Email: [email protected]

Wraparound is a four to twelve month intensive program that aims to address the mental health needs of youth on probation (ages 12-20) and increase parental capacity and skills to care for and address the mental health needs of their children involved in the justice system. Additionally, Wraparound addresses the unmet needs of family members through linkages to community resources. Services include individual and family counseling in the home, and intensive case management in the home and community settings, and 24-hour crisis response. Also included are linkages/referrals to mental health advocacy groups (NAMI-National Alliance on Mental Illness, MHCAN), medication management, therapeutic groups, parent education and support, peer support, pro-social connections and outpatient substance use treatment.

At Encompass, we value dignity and respect for all people as they work toward healing and recovery. Our certified clinicians provide a full spectrum of trauma-informed substance use disorder services for youth and their families. As an integrated behavioral health agency, we also specialize in treating co-occurring disorders. Harm reduction is central to our approach, and we use a number of evidence-based modalities. Mindfulness and body awareness activities are also integrated into our programs. Group Counseling: Evidence-based group models, such as Seven Challenges and Seeking Safety, are offered at our north and south office locations. Individual Counseling: One-on-one counseling is offered in our Santa Cruz and Watsonville offices, as well as in community locations like schools and homes. Intensive Outpatient Counseling: For youth at very high risk, we can provide intensive services (at least six hours per week), including individual, family, and group modalities.

• Bicycle Traffic School
• Child Passenger Safety Education
• Community Traffic Safety Coalition
• Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program (MMIC)
• Nutrition Programs/CalFresh Healthy Living
• Oral Health Program
• Teen Health Outreach
• Tobacco Education Coalition (TEC)

Gentle yoga taught with a trauma-sensitive lens. Taught by a rotating SYC teacher. $10-$20 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds.

Gentle chair yoga for seniors. Bi-lingual. No experience necessary.

Protects LGBTQ+ students in the county. Provides in-servicing to schools in the county on LGBTQ+ issues.

This property offers 106 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency and one-bedroom units. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.

This property offers 100 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency and one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.