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PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES

275 Main Street, Suite 100, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides library cards, public computer, and wireless internet access. Offers e-resources, research databases, collection of books, newspapers, magazines, CDs, and DVDs. Provides activities for all ages including storytime reading, paint & tech nights and music. Provides adult literacy programs including individual reading, writing, and tutoring.

PACIFIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

50 Ocean Street, Davenport, CA 95017

Pacific Elementary School serves approximately 175 preschool through sixth-grade children. It also includes free morning preschool for income-qualified families. Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

RAPID STD/STI TESTING & TREATMENT

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.

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FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

175 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
Foster Grandparents earn serve as volunteer mentors and tutors to disadvantaged children and youth in schools, Head Start Centers and other agencies.

AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION (ADRC)/NO WRONG DOOR (NWD)

300 West Street, Hollister, CA 95023
The ADRC assists older adults, individuals living with disabilities, and family caregivers with identifying personal and community resources, navigating complex public benefits systems, and accessing information about dozens of non-profit community-based service partners. We help people get the supports they need to live where and how they want to live; services to meet real needs, and -more importantly!- to make real differences in the lives of those we are privileged to serve and learn from. San Benito County's new Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) is both a service hub AND a network of committed community organizations acting as a "No Wrong Door" system to enable people of all ages, incomes, and abilities to connect with anyone ADRC partner organization for accessing a wide array of Long-Term Services and Support options in the community.

LIBRARY SERVICES

2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA 95010
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

WATSONVILLE HEALTH CENTER-MOBILE SHOWERS

Mobile showers available to anyone in need, located behind the Watsonville Health Center: 1430 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, CA 95076

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LIBRARY SERVICES

117 Union Street, 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

LIBRARY SERVICES

230 Gault Street, 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

LIBRARY SERVICES

6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA 95018
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

DONATION SERVICES

1566 Moffett Street, Salinas, CA 93905

Accepts donations of clothing, household textiles of all kinds, housewares, jewelry, furniture, lamps, kitchenware, antiques, bicycles, shoes, small appliances, china, glassware, electronic equipment in good condition including computers, knick knacks, linens, sporting equipment, cars and boats.

Does not accept donations of mattresses and bedding, older TVs, (more than five years old). Furniture that needs repair or reupholster, built-in appliances, plumbing fixtures, used building materials, water soaked or stained items, broken appliances, magazines, chemicals or paint.

OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA

515 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Provides a food pantry; Tuesday and Thursday 10 am-Noon. Chickens are generally available at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Home visits and other assistance financial offered when calling the need Line.

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SAN BENITO COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE

649 Sanbenito Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Services Available:
  • Benefits Claims Assistance: Claims advocacy for veterans, their survivors or dependents.
  • Special Outreach Services is provided to those severely disabled, social disadvantaged and senior citizen veterans whose needs would otherwise go unmet.
  • County Veterans' Van Program: Free van transportation may be scheduled for transportation of Monterey County veterans to the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto and the San Jose VA Outpatient Clinic. This is a 24-hour voice mail service.
  • Survivors Assistance: Our Offices provide claims assistance for all veterans' survivors to include casualty reporting, SBP, DIC, burial and VA death insurance claims.
  • Homeless Services for Veterans: HUD-VASH (Program)
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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

1060 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Seeks to reduce the incidence of communicable diseases in Santa Cruz County through prevention, surveillance, identification of the source of the pathogen and implementation of control measures. Offers public education that proactively educates and addresses concerns and inquiries of the news media on communicable diseases, promotes the well being of the elderly, those with disabilities, or chronic illnesses and educates the public about immunization programs and promote health for all children, adolescents and their families.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)

1080 Emeline Avenue, 2nd Floor, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Provides emergency rescue operations and/or lifesaving activities for people who are stranded, lost, accident victims or exposed to other life threatening dangers. Provides rapid transportation to health care facilities for accident victims and acutely ill or injured individuals who need immediate medical intervention both on the scene and en route.
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FAMILY HEALTH PROGRAMS- HOME VISITING PROGRAMS

1060 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • Public Health Field Nursing A voluntary home visiting program with a Public Health Nurse to support families during pregnancy and with children up to 5 years old. The program provides strength-based case management, assists families with accessing resources, and provides health and parenting education.
  • Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) An evidence-based home visiting program that pairs first time expectant parents with a specially trained nurse. The program begins during pregnancy and provides support, education, and resources to families until their child turns 2 years old. Nurses also check in with the parent regarding their health and wellness and their child's growth and development.
  • Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)CPSP is a statewide program that provides enhanced reimbursement for a wide range of services to Medi-Cal eligible pregnant and postpartum women.
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) ProgramPublic Health Nurses in Santa Cruz County provide bereavement support, information, resources, and follow-up services to assist families and caregivers who have experienced the loss of an infant from SIDS or Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).

VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME, LEGAL IMMIGRATION, AND CITIZENSHIP SERVICES

656 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
Survivors/victims services: Immigration services Legal services: Help preparing Victim impact statements, U-Visas Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Adult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Arson;Domestic and/or Family Violence;Elder Abuse or Neglect;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Kidnapping (non-custodial);Kidnapping (custodial);Mass violence (domestic/international);Robbery;Survivors of homicide victims;Terrorism (domestic/international). Serve victims/survivors who are: Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Victim with limited English proficiency.

COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS

301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Gentle yoga taught through a trauma-sensitive lens. $5 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds.

Stress Busters: Mindfulness Practices

COUNSELING SERVICES

2901 Park Avenue, Soquel, CA 95073
Individual, family, and group counseling for individuals of all ages. Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare; Mindful Practices
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SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICE

988 or 877-663-5433

24-hour accredited Suicide Crisis Line for those are in suicidal, in crisis, or concerned about another person; Community Education and Outreach presentations and training for community members and service providers; and Suicide Bereavement Support, including groups for adults. Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare

UCSC CARE

400 Hahn Road, Suite 104, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
CARE (Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education) serves the UC Santa Cruz community by providing free and confidential support to those impacted by sexual assault, intimate partner/domestic violence, stalking, or sexual harassment. CARE offers prevention education training and works collaboratively with campus communities to create a culture of respect and empowerment.

CFSC, INC. APARTMENT COMPLEX FREEDOM

2718 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076

This property offers 9 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency and one-bedroom units. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.