EL DORADO CENTER | ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
EL DORADO CENTER
Treatment Focus: Helping individuals step down from locked care
El Dorado Center (EDC) is a community-based, short-term treatment program for individuals who may be stepping down from locked care. An intensive, structured residential program, EDC is an unlocked, home-like environment facilitating the healing process in preparation for transitioning back to community living. Our staff provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, structured activities, community outings, and assistance with independent living skills and connecting to the community. A registered nurse is on staff and a County psychiatrist is available for medication monitoring and management.
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Hours
24/7
Application process
Referrals to El Dorado Center must be coordinated with the Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health system of care. Please call the County Behavioral Health line at (800) 952-2335 to get started.
Eligibility
Be 18 years or older. Have active Medi-Cal insurance, or eligible for County Indigent Funding. Have a mental health disorder diagnosis identifying a significant impairment in an important area of life functioning or probability of significant deterioration in an important area based on assessment as determined by the LPHA. Be physically and mentally able to benefit from services. Be capable of self-care and of operating some medical devices. Not present with imminent danger to self or others.
Languages
English, Spanish
Agency info
ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
Nonprofit organization with about 40 programs county-wide providing services in behavioral health, family and social well-being, early childhood education, and housing in Santa Cruz County.