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Provides monthly bill discount to SCMU account holder who are struggling to pay their SCMU bills.

Provides welcome home baskets for people moving into housing. When funding is available, mattresses and bed frames may also be provided. Wings accepts refferals from partner agencies.

The ReTURN program provides therapy and mental health services for AB109 eligible probation clients who are adjusting to life after serving a jail or prison term. ReTURN helps clients gain pro-social skills, repair relationships, and attain and maintain sobriety. Our mission is to provide comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments, individual and family cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, and system navigation management to assist clients in transitioning from incarceration back into the community. Services Offered:

• Benefits Navigation
• Benefits eligibility screening
• Health insurance/benefits
• ID/Documentation assistance
• Housing & Shelter
• Emergency housing
• Transitional housing
• Mental/Behavioral Health
• Family counseling, individual counseling
• Mental health education

Transitional Housing Plus is a supportive housing program that serves former foster and probation youth between the ages of 18-24. Participants receive assistance securing independent housing in the community and meet regularly with their THP Coordinators to work on independent living goals. Throughout this process, participants receive financial assistance with rent, utilities, food, and educational expenses while also saving money for when they leave the program. They also receive emotional support, life skills coaching, and connections to valuable community resources.

This property offers 4 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency and one-bedroom units. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.

The Multi-Family Utility Customer Assistance Program (UCAP) is designed to

assist financially struggling households that live in multi-family apartment

complexes. Households that live in large housing complexes usually pay their

water, wastewater, and/or refuse costs to their landlords or property managers via

rent, a 3rd party bill, or via HOA fees. This Multi-Family UCAP provides a onetime

utility assistance check to help struggling households afford their SCMU

utility service fees/costs. In order to apply, income-qualifying households must

live within SCMU's service area (generally Santa Cruz and Live Oak).

Services include therapy groups/survivor support groups for women, men, all-genders, parents of survivors and Latina survivors, workshops on Healing the Brain and the Nervous System, Relationships and Connection, Healing and the Body, Compassionate Communication, Creativity, lending library, information and referrals, special events and a safe place for fellowship and peer support. We also provide training, resources, presentations, and outreach to the community around the issue of child sexual abuse and sexual violence. Survivors/victims services: Mental Health Services, Support Groups Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Child sexual abuse/assault

The programs and services we offer provide employers with information needed to connect to local business services that will help solve your productivity issues, ensuring you have access to skilled workers and to quality training to upskill current employees. Workforce services for employers are available and most of the resources are provided to the employer at little to no cost. Workforce Santa Cruz County is ready to work with your business to achieve more! • On the Job Training: Learn about employer subsidies and support to train employees. • Recruiting: Hire new talent, retain employees, and assist with layoffs; • Resources: Find a directory of workforce contacts who will connect your business to services, get information about workforce tax credits, and learn how to access labor market data, or connect with small business consulting. • Rapid Re-employment Services: learn how to support lay-off affected staff with their next step and to lower unemployment claims Learn more: https://workforcescc.com/employers/

Peer-to-Peer: 8 week course De Persona a Persona: 8 week course Family-to-Family: 8 week course De Familia a Familia: 8 week course NAMI Basics (for loved ones of youth): 6 week course NAMI Bases: 6 week course Provider Education: 15 hour course

Offers individual psychotherapy, intensive outpatient programming, as well as workshops in specific aspects of trauma healing. Specializing in the treatment of trauma and mood disorders including PTSD, depression and anxiety,

Available virtual or hybrid in-person/virtual.

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]

Provides an online resource directory to assist individuals with locating current emergency shelter and Sober Living Environment (SLE) bed availability. Offers directory listings for open waitlists for low-cost housing units.