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DAVENPORT RESOURCE SERVICE CENTER (DRSC)

150 Church Street, Davenport, CA 95017
DRSC offers a variety of programming including the following: -Food programs: weekly distributions and walk-in pantry -Youth: year-round teen center, referral-based tutorial program, summer recreation -Families: financial empowerment workshops and case management -Fire recovery: disaster case management for families and individuals who lost their homes in the CZU lightning complex fires, community outreach and education related to disaster preparedness -COVID-19: community outreach and education and connection to resources -Seniors: community engagement and case management -Immigration Legal Services: consultations, family-based petitions, citizenship, DACA renewal, green card renewal, U-Visa, community education -General: translation (English and Spanish), outreach events, information and referral, form assistance, Cal-Fresh and Medi-Cal referral, computer and internet access

YOUTH HOMELESS RESPONSE TEAM

118 First Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Identify and connect unaccompanied homeless and at-risk youth and young adults (ages 15-24) to the individualized services they need to thrive, including Coordinated Entry, referrals, and individualized plans and case management to achieve housing, education, and/or employment support network goals. Youth Services: ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

NATIONAL MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE

6706 Sw 54th Avenue, Portland, OR 97219
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The Hotline offers callers: Phone or text access to professional counselors Real-time support and information Response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Resources Referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups Culturally sensitive support Counselors who speak English and Spanish Interpreter services in 60 language The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline can help. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-852-6262.

AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION

50 Ocean Street, Davenport, CA 95017
After School Recreation is available after school hours end for all Pacific School and Pacific Preschool students. Activities include games, sports, snacks, free play, homework, arts and crafts, etc. Preschool students must be picked up by 2:45. Transitional Kindergarten through Sixth Grade students must be picked up by 5:15. After-school programming is free for income-qualified families and offered at a low daily rate for others.

SPECIAL PARENTS INFORMATION NETWORK (SPIN)

740 Front Street, Suite 175, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Offers peers support groups, mentor parent program, information and resources to parents who have children with special needs to strengthen and empower their families and the professionals who serve them. Through parent volunteers and paid staff, they provide phone support, information, resource referrals, IEP clinics, educational workshops and networking events. Newsletters are available to download online. Stress Busters: Mindfulness Practices and Supportive Relationships

ENCOMPASS SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENTS

380 Encinal St, Ste 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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]

LIBRARY SERVICES

705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment. Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences. Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities. Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement. Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

VITAL DOCS PROGRAM

275 Main St Ste 100, Watsonville, CA 95076

Our Vital Docs Program helps people experiencing homelessness get a birth certificate.

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WINGS: VITAL DOCS PROGRAM

224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Assists in obtaining birth certificates, death certificates, & marriage certificates.

SUTTER MATERNITY & SURGERY CENTER

2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (SMSC) is unlike any other hospital you may know. We offer state-of-the-art maternity and medical/surgical services, combining patient-centered care and family convenience with the safety and security of a licensed and accredited acute care hospital.

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES - ENCOMPASS SANTA CRUZ RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY

Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz Residential Recovery offers a 30-bed co-ed residential program, serving clients for 30-90 days, based on individual needs. Staffed by a highly skilled and trained team, certified clinicians help clients focusing on issues surrounding recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. Program activities include evidence-based trauma informed and cognitive behavior therapies (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as focused individual and group counseling, pro-social life skill building, mindfulness and daily house meetings.

MONARCH HOUSING PROJECT

2206 40th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

This property offers 18 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency and one-bedroom units. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.

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LIBRARY SERVICES

2380 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment. Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences. Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities. Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement. Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

YOUTH PROBATION DIVERSION PROGRAM - ENCOMPASS ASCEND

Aptos, CA 95003
The STAR program provides support to youth who are exiting Probation-based placements and returning to a family-based home environment. The program's vision is for youth to transition home successfully by engaging in school and/or work and avoid future justice system involvement. Encompass STAR staff partner with Santa Cruz County Juvenile Probation, Positive Discipline, and Conflict Resolution Center to create robust transition plans and increase parental capacity to care for and address the needs of children involved in the justice system. Encompass staff are bilingual and focus on the whole family. Linkages include mental health and drug/alcohol counseling, employment resources, academic support, and pro-social activities.

CAREER CENTER

1566 Moffett Street, Salinas, CA 93905
Operates a career center where people can have access to computers, fax, copy machines, online job banks, job posting boards, job search assistance, resume assistance, job fairs, computer and typing testing and certification, referrals and information on local resources. Vocational rehabilitation service is described separately.

MEDICAL THERAPY PROGRAM

1430 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076
Provides occupational and physical therapy to children (birth to 21) with certain physical conditions or diseases. These are physical problems that affect the child's ability to control the movements of the body. Examples include cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or congenital orthopedic abnormalities. The therapy services are offered at two Medical Therapy Units (MTU) which are based at Duncan Holbert School in Watsonville and a Santa Cruz location. All services are provided free to families whose child has a medically eligible condition or disease.

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - CALFRESH HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM

1070 Emeline Avenue, Building G, 95060

The CalFresh Healthy Living program provides nutrition and fitness education for youth and parents/adults, in schools and community organizations. We convene community partners with a focus on south county to address healthy eating and active living through changes in policies, systems and environments. Current work addresses food insecurity (FoodRx), access to parks (ParksRx), and parent education.. Physical Health/Nutrition Education. Stress Busters: Mental Health and Balanced Nutrition

Youth Services: HEALTH & WELLNESS

LEGAL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES

1430 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076
Services include workforce and job development, education and computer literacy, mental health counseling, assessment and linkage to substance use disorder treatment, parenting and family involvement, social services navigation, domestic violence, anger management, and social skills classes, and linkage to shelter and housing support. Introduction: The Juvenile Services Division is responsible for the intake, investigation, pre and post adjudication services which include alternatives to detention programs and community supervision, out-of-home placement, and prevention of out of home placement for juveniles referred to the Probation Department.

SANTA CRUZ PROBATION - WATSONVILLE

1430 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provide support and supervision to youth on probation as well as youth at risk of becoming system involved.

Youth Services: ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

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SAN ANDREAS

295 San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076

This property offers 43 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency two-bedroom units and three-bedroom or larger units. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.

NAMI CONEXI?N GRUPO DE APOYO Y RECUPERACI?N

35 Penny Lane, Suite 2, Watsonville, CA 95076
Spanish-language group for adults who identify as living with a mental health condition
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NAMI TAY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

35 Penny Lane, Suite 2, Watsonville, CA 95076

Support group for loved ones of transition age youth (18-26) with mental health concerns.

Youth Services: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

INDOOR/OUTDOOR SOCCER TEAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH

Not Necessary For This Service
Offers at-risk youth who struggle with gangs, violence and poverty a chance to learn to play high-level soccer as a unified team. With the support of coaches as well as peer and adult mentors, players develop healthy lifestyles that promote positive relationships with family and friends, career and life skills, and continuing education. Stress Busters: Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

SAN LORENZO VALLEY SECONDARY SCHOOLS

325 Marion Avenue, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Offers middle school and high school education.
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