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SCHOOL ATHLETICS

415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides voluntary interscholastic sports programs and athletic team opportunities for students throughout the school year. Offers daily after-school practice sessions across multiple sports seasons.

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CHILD HEALTH AND DISABILITY PREVENTION (CHDP)

1430 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076
Provides early detection and prevention of health problems among children from low-to-moderate income families. Also offers a full range of health assessment services including:
  • health and developmental history
  • physical examination
  • nutritional assessment
  • immunizations
  • vision testing
  • hearing testing
  • lead testing
  • some laboratory tests
  • health education
  • anticipatory guidance, such as age appropriate safety awareness.

HIV/AIDS SERVICES

1070 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Offers information about HIV/AIDS education and prevention services, treatment and care services, and HIV clinic testing. Testing Clinics
Beach Flats Health Center Free/Anonymous and Bilingual Open to the Public 302 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz, CA. 95060 (831) 423-0222 9am - 12pm Tuesdays Diversity Center Free/Anonymous testing at Diversity Center is limited to men who have sex with men 1117 Soquel Santa Cruz, CA. 95062 (831) 425-5422 5pm - 7pm 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
Planned Parenthood Open to the Public Call for more information 1119 Pacific Avenue, Suite. 200 Santa Cruz, CA. 95061 (831) 426-5550 UCSC Health Center Confidential/Fee Based Testing For UCSC Students Only Call for more information Cowell Student Health Center 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz 95064 (831) 459-2500
Planned Parenthood Open to the Public Call for more information 40 Penny Lane, Watsonville (831) 724-7525 Salud Para La Gente Free/Anonymous Spanish-speaking only 204 East Beach Street, Watsonville (831) 728-0222 2pm - 6pm Tuesdays
CARe Team provides Case Management and treatments for individuals who would like to reduce their risk for becoming infected with HIV and those who are already infected.
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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).

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.

PROBATION SERVICES

303 Water Street, Suite 9, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Delivers community reintegration support for adults under probation supervision or returning from jail or prison. Offers workforce development, mental health counseling, substance use disorder linkage, family support, life skills classes, and housing navigation.

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LEGAL ASSISTANCE

21 Carr Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides comprehensive legal services, advocacy, and representation for low-wage workers and individuals. Assists with housing disputes, eviction defense, public benefits navigation, labor rights, education equality, and school discipline. Offers legal assistance for name and gender changes, along with specialized immigration remedies for victims of workplace crimes.

PACIFIC PRESCHOOL

50 Ocean Street, Davenport, CA 95017

Provides a preschool program focusing on screen-free outdoor learning, social development, creative play, practical skills, art, music, and pre-K preparation. Offers morning schedules with optional afternoon extended care, alongside daily scratch-prepared breakfast and lunch. Gives enrolled participants priority for elementary school enrollment.

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TRANSITION AGE YOUTH

500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

Serves current and former foster youth age 15-24 in making a healthy transition to adulthood. Programs include counseling, skill-building, a drop-in center and subsidized supportive housing.

TAY programs include:

- The Independent Living Program (ILP) serves current and former foster and probation placement youth age 15-21. Assists youth to develop independent living skills to successfully transition to self-sufficiency and includes services such as one-on-one counseling, assistance in obtaining ID cards, driving permits and licenses and workshops on topics that assist youth in achieving personal, education and vocational goals.

- The Transitional Housing Program is a supportive housing program for former non-minor dependents and foster youth between the ages 18-24. Supports with financial assistance, educational expenses, emotional support, life skills coaching, and referral to community resources to help them achieve the financial stability.

CALFRESH

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

Provides financial assistance for eligible residents to purchase healthy and nutritious foods. Benefits are issued monthly on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. The card is used as a debit card to purchase food at participating retailers. Emergency CalFresh may be available within three days in certain circumstances. Please ask representative about qualifications for Emergency CalFresh.

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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.

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

WORKPLACE MEDIATION

614 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides workplace mediation and dispute resolution services for coworkers and organizations facing conflict. Promotes respectful communication and cooperative problem-solving to resolve workplace disputes.

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.

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES

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

Provides individualized behavioral health services, including individual therapy, family therapy, and skill-building rehabilitation for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 3-20. Partners with families to support coping skills, self-confidence, positive relationships, and daily functioning. Offers in-person and virtual appointments, with school or community-based services available as needed.

ENCOMPASS RECOVERY RESIDENCES

Aptos, CA 95003

Provides short-term, supportive, and substance-free residential housing for individuals actively participating in outpatient recovery programs. Offers a structured environment focused on personal accountability, healing, and long-term recovery support.

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES FOR FOSTER, PROBATION, OR HOMELESS TEEN/YOUNG ADULT

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

Provides supportive transitional housing, rental assistance, and independent living skills coaching for young adults. Assists participants with securing independent housing in the community while setting personal goals. Offers financial aid for utilities, food, and educational expenses, along with emotional support, case management, and community resource connections.

SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP

233 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
Provide emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and their children, peer counseling, advocacy, information, referrals, drop-in support groups, and assistance with restraining order applications. Offers community education presentations to schools, community groups, and service providers.

HEALTH CARE ACCESS LINE

1070 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Offers an information phone line for residents of Santa Cruz County to find out about health insurance programs like Medi-Cal, Healthy Families or Healthy Kids. Operators answer questions on eligibilities, cost, plan coverage, and where to apply. Information can also be access in the website.

HOMELESS PERSONS HEALTH PROJECT

1830 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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.

PROBATION SERVICES

1430 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076

Delivers community reintegration support for adults under probation supervision or returning from jail or prison. Offers workforce development, mental health counseling, substance use disorder linkage, family support, life skills classes, and housing navigation.

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COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES

813 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076

Trains and recruits volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to advocate for children in the foster care system who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Provides comprehensive 35-hour initial training to prepare volunteers to serve as sworn officers of the court. Facilitates ongoing advocacy alongside judges, attorneys, and social workers to support child welfare until case resolution.

CALWORKS

500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides temporary cash assistance for low-income families with children. Also offers employment services and support services to help recipients become self-sufficient. Recipients are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal and may qualify for CalFresh benefits.

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SAN ANDREAS

295 San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides 43 low-income housing units with various layouts for individuals and families. Offers efficiency, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom or larger layouts.