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COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION

1070 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides public health education, community safety advocacy, and health resource navigation. Offers nutrition programs, CalFresh enrollment support, oral health services, and teen health outreach. Administers traffic safety programs, bicycle traffic schools, child passenger safety certifications, tobacco education coalitions, and the Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) program.

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

1400 Emeline Street, Building K, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Administers a confidential 24-hour crisis helpline and referral service.

Provides comprehensive behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, individual and family psychotherapy, and case management for children and youth.

Offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and substance use disorder prevention, early intervention, and treatment services.

UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Provides post-secondary educational services as part of the University of California system. McHenry Library on campus offers computer and Internet access on the entry-level floor which does not require a username or password, and school policy is to let all members of the public use them for free.

PET FOOD PANTRY

2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Provides free food for dogs and cats to assist Santa Cruz County pet owners experiencing financial hardship. Offers a selection of free used pet supplies to support pet care needs.

ASES (AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY)

1320 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Provides after-school educational support, homework tutoring, and skill reinforcement in math and reading. Offers enrichment activities including art, creative writing, math games, cooking, dance, music, soccer, and team-building exercises. Provides daily snacks and Wednesday suppers for participating students.

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HOMELESS PERSONS HEALTH PROJECT

115-a Coral Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides comprehensive case management, community resource navigation, and information and referrals for individuals experiencing homelessness. Offers health screenings, HIV testing, substance use disorder counseling, and health education services. Supplies basic needs assistance, including hygiene products and pet food.

SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAM

Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Offers free supplies and services to injection drug users, including
  • exchange of syringes
  • HIV/HCV testing and prevention education
  • referrals and linkages to treatment
  • resources for primary care
  • mental health and substance abuse services
  • sharps containers and education on proper disposal of syringes
  • 24/7 kiosks for sharp disposals
  • Naloxone distribution
  • harm reduction and safe sex supplies
Kiosk locations:
Santa Cruz Clinic1080 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Watsonville Health Center9 Crestview Drive Watsonville, CA 95076
Government Center701 Ocean Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (located on Water Street side of 701 Ocean Street)

ADOLESCENT FAMILY LIFE PROGRAM

1060 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Provides home visits to pregnant and parenting teenagers, male (age 19 and under) and female (age 18 and under) and their children. Services include assessments, home nursing, parenting education, and case management to promote a healthy pregnancy and baby, to stay in school or re-enroll in school, to postpone future pregnancies, and to become emotionally, socially and financially independent.
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

28 Second Street, Suite 200, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support and medical support orders. Assists with parentage establishment, collection and distribution of payments, and modification of existing child support orders.

ELDERDAY ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE

501 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides adult day health care to promote independence and prevent institutional placement. Offers health monitoring, care coordination, family support, therapeutic activities, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Administers dietary consultations, program transportation, and daily meals.

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SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

317 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Serves residents age 60 and older in Santa Cruz counties by offering legal advice, advocacy, and representation for older adults. Assists with housing issues, elder abuse, public benefits, consumer matters, and healthcare navigation. Offers estate planning assistance, including advance healthcare directives, statutory wills, and powers of attorney

WINGS: VITAL DOCS PROGRAM

275 Main St, Suite 100, Watsonville, CA 95076

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

SAFE SCHOOLS PROJECT OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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Provides advocacy, professional development, and educational resources to create safe and affirming school environments for LGBTQIA2S+ students and staff. Offers leadership opportunities, youth conferences, recognition awards, and internship programs. Delivers problem-solving assistance and resource referrals for students experiencing school-based discrimination.

HOSPICE VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES

65 Nielson Street, Suite 121, Watsonville, CA 95076
Survivors/victims services: Support Groups Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: DUI/DWI Incidents;Other: vehicular victimization (e. g. hit and run);Survivors of homicide victims. Serve victims/survivors who are: LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Veteran

CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR IMMIGRANTS (CAPI)

1020 Emeline Avenue, Building B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides cash assistance to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter for eligible individuals.

Z_RENTAL ASSISTANCE LOAN PROGRAM

2750 41st Avenue, Suite F, Soquel, CA 95073

Get the money you need for a security deposit or rent payment with a Rental Assistance Loan from your local Credit Union.

Up to 24 months

0% financing*

625 minimum FICO score = Up to $5,000

No FICO score = Up to $2,500

ITINs accepted

VIA DEL MAR

124 West Beach Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides 40 low-income housing units with various layouts for individuals and families. Offers efficiency, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom or larger layouts.

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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ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

435 Monterey Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
Pre-packaged food and food vouchers available at the station in the lower parking lot on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Food baskets also available on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Home visits and other assistance offered in response to the Need Line

HIGHLANDS PARK SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER

8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

Provides educational, recreational, social, and health programs for older adults and community members. Offers fitness and yoga classes, social dance, music groups, technology support, and caregiver support groups. Administers congregate meals, food distribution, financial planning, and Medicare counseling assistance.

ADULT SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELING SERVICES - ENCOMPASS ALTO CENTERS - NORTH & SOUTH COUNTY

380 Encinal Street, Suite 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides outpatient substance use disorder counseling and treatment through individual sessions, group counseling, and peer support. Offers medications for addiction treatment (MAT) and contingency management services to assist individuals with recovery and managing medical or social complications related to substance use.

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES- ENCOMPASS SÍ SE PUEDE (MALE ONLY)

Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides bilingual and monolingual residential substance use disorder treatment for men for a period of 30 to 90 days. Offers evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with individual and group counseling, pro-social life skills training, and mindfulness.

FAMILY BASED COUNSELING, SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES - ENCOMPASS FAMILIES TOGETHER

9057 Soquel Drive Building C, Suite A, Aptos, CA 95003

Provides home-visiting counseling, parenting education, and case management to assist families with developing individualized service plans. Delivers support regarding child development, parent-child attachment, and general wellness. Connects participants to community resources, including substance use counseling, interpersonal violence services, and early education support.

ENHANCED CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES - ENCOMPASS LINKS2HEALTH

380 Encinal Street, Suite 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides comprehensive wraparound care and intensive care management to assist community members with meeting essential life needs and improving health outcomes. Connects individuals to housing navigation, housing retention, and sustaining support services. Offers assistance with establishing primary care medical homes, arranging medical transportation, and accessing community resources.

SURVIVORS HEALING CENTER

2901 Park Avenue, Soquel, CA 95073

Provides mutual support groups, therapeutic groups, mental health services, and educational workshops for survivors of sexual violence. Offers information, referrals, and a lending library.