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GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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

Provides financial assistance in the form of a loan to low- or no-income adults to meet basic needs for housing, utilities, personal items, and transportation. Offers supportive aid to unemployed individuals, disabled individuals awaiting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit awards, and individuals experiencing homelessness.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT: SCPD

155 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Enforces laws and ordinances and preserves the peace within the city of Santa Cruz. Accepts and processes applications for certain city permits such as alarm registration, one day liquor license, sound amplification permits, special events and taxi car driver permits.

WELL-WOMAN CARE

138-b Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Annual exam which includes breast exams, pelvic exams & pap smears, rapid STD/STI testing & treatment, and an overall health exam.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

400 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Assists families in finding suitable child care options and preschools based on the specific needs of the family. We also work to increase the quality of care by offering training and technical assistance to child care providers in Santa Cruz County. Families are encouraged to make CDRC their first point of contact when looking for child care, preschool or other resources to support their child's development. Helps families determine whether they qualify for child care payment assistance. Provides referrals to agencies that offer subsidized child care. Offers child care providers a wealth of resources to help them obtain a license, maintain a successful business, increase the quality of their program or grow as professionals.

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM

175 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provide friendly visitor and peer support in the homes of individuals having difficulty with daily living tasks. In addition, Senior Companions provide respite support for caregivers.

MONTHLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

Provides monthly all you can eat pancake breakfast.

Food included: Pancakes, eggs, potatoes, breakfast meat, fruit, OJ, and coffee or tea.

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.

PARENT TEEN MEDIATION

614 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides parent-teen and family mediation services, socio-emotional workshops, and conflict resolution coaching to help youth and parents manage interpersonal disputes. Offers behavioral and mental health support, emotional awareness education, and communication skills training to prevent conflict from escalating.

NEW OPTIONS

318 Cayuga Street Suite 208, Salinas, CA 93901
Provides coordination of care and services to adults with traumatic brain injuries after the individual has completed traditional medical rehabilitation. Offers three monthly support groups, quarterly education events and ongoing networking meetings with other agencies providing services to people who care about brain injury.

SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

303 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides life skills workshops, youth support groups, homework assistance, and one-on-one mentoring for children and youth. Offers education and guidance on healthy relationships, domestic and teen dating violence prevention, gender identity, and body image. Supplies food assistance bags for enrolled program participants.

FOSTER, PROBATION, OR HOMELESS TEEN/YOUNG ADULT (15-24) SERVICES - ENCOMPASS TRANSITION AGE YOUTH (TAY) PROGRAM

120 Dubois Street, Suite A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides resources and services to empower youth ages 15-24 who have or have had experiences with foster care placement, juvenile justice, homelessness/housing instability, or trauma related to being a victim of a crime. TAY also offers counseling, skills building, a drop-in resource center, and subsidized supportive housing.

CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM

233 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides individual crisis counseling, safety planning, and emergency response for crime victims and survivors. Offers information and referrals regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking resources. Administers victim accompaniment services during forensic medical evidence examinations.

SURVIVORS HEALING CENTER

104 Walnut Avenue, Suite 208, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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

SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICE

104 Walnut Avenue, Suite 208, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides a 24-hour crisis hotline that offers immediate support and intervention for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation or emotional distress.

Administers suicide bereavement support groups to assist individuals navigating loss.

SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICE

945 South Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901

Provides a 24-hour crisis hotline that offers immediate support and intervention for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation or emotional distress.

Administers suicide bereavement support groups to assist individuals navigating loss.

VISTA HOUSE, WATSONVILLE

CA

Provides Women's sober co-Living, transitional housing

PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES

275 Main Street, Suite 100, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides library cards, public computers, wireless internet access, and digital databases alongside a physical media and book collection. Offers community activities for all ages, including storytimes, art and technology workshops, and musical events. Administers adult literacy programs, including individual reading, writing, and tutoring instruction.

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS)

500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides 24/7 hotline to report elder or dependent adult abuse. Receives and investigates reports of abuse or neglect related to seniors (age 60 and older) or dependent adults (age 18-59 including self-neglect. Based on assessment, staff develop a plan to protect the rights, interests, safety, and welfare of client.

Provides safety and protection for adults who are experiencing or are at risk of:

- Physical injury

  • Sexual abuse
  • Poor nutrition
  • Dehydration
  • Untreated medical conditions
  • Misuse of medicines
  • Abandonment or general neglect

PUBLIC GUARDIAN

500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides court-appointed conservatorship management for individuals substantially unable to care for themselves or manage financial resources. Assesses eligibility and coordinates personal care, estate management, and protective services to secure stable living conditions and mitigate fraud or undue influence.

EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL CANCER SUPPORT

2901 Park Avenue Suite A1, Soquel, CA 95073

Provides emotional and practical support to women with any type of cancer, at any stage of the journey. Offers support groups in English and Spanish, as well as various healing workshops.

Also provides transportation, referrals and a lending library.

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE

701 Ocean Street Room 520, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Provides resources to assist residents and collect information on the scale of private property damage to help investigate the availability of possible State or federal assistance.

CERT AUXILIARY

308 Park Drive, Aptos, CA 95003

Provides disaster preparedness and response education. Sustains and manages the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program to build cohesive neighborhood response teams.

NAMI THURSDAY NIGHT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

35 Penny Lane, Suite 2, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides support groups 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.

TENANT/LANDLORD MEDIATION SERVICES

614 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides mediation services to resolve tenant-landlord and tenant-tenant disputes. Assists with pre- and post-court filing cases regarding notices to vacate, evictions, security deposits, and rental payments.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAMS

335 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
Provides individual case management services, a variety of pro-social activities and parent workshops to support student's academic and social success at school.