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ENCOMPASS TENANT HUD HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES - GRACE COMMONS

Encompass is the largest nonprofit health and human services organization in Santa Cruz County, providing mental health, housing support, early education, and substance use recovery services to youth, families, and adults for over 50 years. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.

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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

PRENATAL CARE

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.

FOSTER, PROBATION, OR HOMELESS TEEN/YOUNG ADULT (15-24) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES - ENCOMPASS TAY PROGRAM

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

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.

CASA LINDA

1840 Maciel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

This property offers 20 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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STEPPING OUT HOUSING

740 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA

This property offers 16 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency and one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.

SENIORS COUNCIL FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM

175 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
It is the goal of the Seniors Council Falls Prevention Program to reduce the number of debilitating falls suffered by older adults and persons with disabilities in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties by offering services to help older adults maintain healthy activity levels and providing the tools they need to avoid placing themselves at unnecessary risk. These services consist of: A Matter of Balance: an eight-session workshop for individuals who live with a fear of falling. Companion for Life: providing a low-cost emergency response system for at-risk adults in Santa Cruz and San Benito County. In-Home Risk and Safety Assessments: professional or self-assessment of home to minimize risk of falls. Stress Busters: Mindfulness Practices
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ED BRIDGE

1070 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Open access for patients seen in ED Bridge.
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CALIFORNIA CHILDREN SERVICES PROGRAM (CCS)

1430 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076
Arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and physical and occupational therapy for youth (age 21 or under), when these services are authorized by this state program. Services are authorized for youth (age 21 or under) with eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care.

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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HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES - ENCOMPASS LINKS2HEALTH

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

The Encompass Housing Navigation Team provides support to tenants of Encompass Housing in order to facilitate a stable living environment, help assist tenants in developing a support system, improve skills needed to maintain housing, and to connect with community resources for employment, education, medical needs and community involvement. Services Offered

  • Help finding and retaining permanent housing for individuals or families
  • Help with home loans and financing
  • Linkage to other community support services (dental, transportation, medical care, etc.) as needed

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES - ENCOMPASS EL DORADO CENTER

Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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.

FAITH COMMUNITY SHELTER

Faith Community Shetler (FCS) is a rotating nightly shelter program hosted at various faith communities in Santa Cruz County.
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COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH- ?SANTA CRUZ COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Santa Cruz County Residents If you are over 12 and need help making an appointment, call the Bridges to Access Vaccination Helpline at (831) 219-8607. Leave your name, phone number, age and zip code, and Community Bridges' staff will call back within 48 hours. For assistance scheduling vaccinations and testing call (831)-440-3556 (English, Spanish, Mixteco and Triqui).
Healthcare SystemCurrent EligibilityHow to Schedule an Appointment
Kaiser PermanenteIndividuals 5 and older.Call 866-454-8855 or visit https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine. Non-Kasier patients should go to https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/covid-19/not-a-kaiser-permanente-member.
Sutter Health/Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF)Individuals 5 and older.Contact Sutter/PAMF to schedule a vaccination appointment: www.sutterhealth.org/covid-vaccine or by phone (844) 987-6115
Dignity Health Medical Group - DominicanIndividuals 5 and older.Sign up for notifications or make an appointment through https://myturn.ca.gov. For Dignity Health patients, more information is available at http://www.dhmf.org/dominican. Please call (831) 288-6526 for assistance.
Doctors on DutyPatients 18 and older.Call to make an appointment. Santa Cruz 831-425-7991 Watsonville 831-722-1444
Watsonville Vaccination CenterIndividuals 5 and older.250 Main St., Watsonville Thursday-Sunday 9:30 am - 5:00pm. Appointments can be made at https://myturn.ca.gov or by calling the COVID-19 hotline: 833-422-4255 Closed 12/23 - 12/26 and 12/31 - 1/1
Salud Para La GenteIndividuals 5 and older.To schedule an appointment, text VAX to (831) 728-0222. Walk-in vaccination clinic available at the Watsonville Farmers' Market: Peck St. & Main St, Watsonville, every Friday 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Santa Cruz Community Health (SCCH)Patients 12+, first shots & boosters, Tuesday--Friday; Patients 5-11, first shots, Tuesday-Saturday, starting 11/16/21Call (831) 427-3500 to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Emeline Health CenterHealthcare workers, EHC patients 5 and older.To make an appointment, contact the main line at (831) 454-4100.
Watsonville Health CenterHealthcare workers, WHC patients 5 and older.To make an appointment please call 831-763-8185. You may also contact the clinic main line (831) 763-8400.
Homeless Persons Health Project (HPHP)People experiencing homelessness or anybody eligible 5+.To make an appointment, call (831) 454-2080 or use the following link - https://calendly.com/covid-iz/hphp
Rite AidCheck website for eligibility.https://www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier
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LGBTQ+ YOUTH WELL-BEING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

The Diversity Center supports Gender Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) in middle and high schools through workshops, special events, and resource sharing. We organize social gatherings and activities for LGBTQ+ and allied youth (ages 11-18) and young adults (ages 18-24), including mental health fairs, Queer Prom, and CampOUT. In response to community needs, we launched a playgroup for gender-diverse children (ages 5-11) in collaboration with TransFamilies. All program participants are asked to complete our Community Connection Survey annually.

Key Programs

Rainbow Kids: A monthly 90 minute playgroup for gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies elementary school age 5-11 and their families. Co-facilitated with TransFamilies.

Prismatic Youth Gatherings: A monthly activity for LGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 11-18. This program is designed to help youth feel a sense of belonging and empowerment.

GenderVentures: A monthly support group for gender-diverse youth ages 11-18. This program encourages youth to explore and understand how gender informs the way we experience the world. One of the best ways to freely explore gender diversity safely, is to do so with community!

We host an annual Queer Prom and CampOUT for LGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 14-18.

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

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.

WORKFORCE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY JOB SEEKER SERVICES

229 Green Valley Road, Freedom, CA 95019

Workforce Santa Cruz County offers specialized programs for young adults (16-24) and adult (18+) job seekers and employees, including members of our community with disabilities, military veterans, and dislocated workers. Our services offer wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and more: . CalJOBS: CalJOBS is California's online resource to help job seekers navigate the state's workforce services. You can search and apply for jobs, create rsums, find education and training, download the CalJOBS app, and more. . Young Adults: Get help to develop skills, search and apply for jobs, network and connect to community resources. . Dislocated Workers: If you are 18 years or older, access our no-cost services to find a stable job or training for a new career. We can help you figure out what kind of career would be best for you through customized services specific to individuals who have been terminated or laid off, or have received a notice of termination or layoff. . Veterans: Veterans Career Services are available for unemployed and underemployed veterans and their spouses and include access to training, job search and placement assistance, and other supportive services. . Training: Workforce Santa Cruz County provides adult (18+) and youth (16-24) job seekers and employees with access to a wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and so much more. Eligible youth may co-enroll in both youth and adult programs. Learn more: https://workforcescc.com/job-seekers/

NAMI THURSDAY NIGHT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

No Physical Location
Local support group provides weekly opportunities for family members and friends of people living with mental illness to explore ideas and solutions to the problems they experience dealing with a mental illness in their families or friends. Drop-ins welcome.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

406 Main Street, Suite 222, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides financial assistance to South County Santa Cruz County residents for PAST DUE rent payments for low income households. Subject to funding availability.

ALCANCE

501 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
These services include work skills development, community engagement, job readiness, placement and retention assistance, youth leadership training, and work skills crews. The Alcance program serves youth with employment services, tutoring, mentorship, and community Engagement. Academic Advising, Behaviorial & Mental Health Services, Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Family Workshops, Financial Literacy, Job/Internship Placement, Socio Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Technical Skills Training, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement

YOUTH HOMELESS RESPONSE TEAM

406 Main Street, Suite 217, 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