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ENHANCED CARE MANAGEMENT
Provides comprehensive care management and coordination of physical, mental, and dental health services through a lead care manager for eligible Medi-Cal members. Services include support for housing resources, transportation, food assistance, and community programs.
OUTREACH PROGRAM
Provides oral health evaluations including x-rays, and procedures such as cleanings and fluoride varnish. Those patients who require more complex care are referred back to our clinic. Dientes provides oral health education and preventive services in six school districts (Pajaro Valley Unified, Live Oak, San Lorenzo Valley, Soquel Unified, Santa Cruz City & Santa Cruz County Office of Education) at 30+ schools. The program has been a huge success since its inception in 2009.
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CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM
Provides meal reimbursement and financial assistance to licensed care providers serving healthy meals and snacks to children and adults. Administers home visits from program consultants to observe meal services and deliver nutrition education.
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JOB SEEKER SERVICES
Provides career pathways exploration, skill development, job search assistance, resume building, and occupational training for job seekers. Offers specialized employment support, training placement, and career navigation for dislocated workers and military veterans. Connects participants to online workforce tools, career development resources, and co-enrollment training opportunities.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
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.
JOVENES SANOS
Jóvenes SANOS is a youth advocacy and leadership program based in Watsonville, California. Jóvenes SANOS strives to empower, educate, and raise awareness about youth mental health within the community. Jóvenes SANOS works to build an environment that embraces a culture of health and wellness by cultivating peer-to-peer conversations regarding mental wellness and promoting hope, resiliency and healing. Members meet weekly to
- participate in fun and interactive activities
- build community
- discuss projects and updates
- work together towards reaching our goals
- participate in College and Career readiness activities
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Processes claims for all Social Security programs. Provides continuing income to workers and their families in the case of retirement, disability or death. Accepts applications for Medicare. Individuals in need of cash and who are age 65 or over or who are blind or disabled, including blind and disabled children, may apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Accepts applications for original and duplicate Social Security cards. The Teleservice Center provides information about eligibility and the documents which must be submitted with the application.
HOMELESS PERSONS HEALTH PROJECT
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.
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SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAM
- 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
| Santa Cruz Clinic | 1080 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| Watsonville Health Center | 9 Crestview Drive Watsonville, CA 95076 |
| Government Center | 701 Ocean Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (located on Water Street side of 701 Ocean Street) |
FREEDOM WOMEN'S CENTER
Provides a faith-based residential discipleship and recovery program for women experiencing substance use disorders and life-controlling challenges. Offers spiritual guidance, personal development, character building, and supportive recovery services.
MESA
Provides academic support, study skills training, and individual academic planning to help middle and high school students excel in math and science. Offers college and career exploration, MESA day academies, incentive awards, and professional development opportunities for teachers.
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MEDICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION
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.
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IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINES
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
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.
LIFE LAB
Provides a school-based gardening program that integrates nutrition and natural science into hands-on agricultural activities. Offers garden-based science education, plant propagation, composting instruction, school meal harvesting, and garden crafting. Kindergarten through 4th grade students receive 50-minute classes every week. Preschoolers also have regular visits from our garden teacher.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY
- 3 days per week of classroom instruction in grade-level classrooms with highly qualified teachers
- 2 days per week of home study including a field trip program
- Optional Friday field trips organized by families
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HOSPICE VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES
TRANSITION AGE YOUTH
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.
CALWORKS
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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CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR IMMIGRANTS (CAPI)
Provides cash assistance to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter for eligible individuals.
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CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR IMMIGRANTS (CAPI)
Provides cash assistance to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter for eligible individuals.
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NAMI THURSDAY NIGHT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS
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.
EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
Provides intensive early intervention services for children with learning delays. Offers parent training and education covering positive parenting practices and behavioral strategies to support children with autism and developmental delays.
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
Offers no-cost and low-cost services to women in need of pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal care, perinatal education, well-woman care, rapid std testing & treatment and counseling services. Material assistance such as diapers, baby clothes and baby furniture are available to clients. We accept Medi-Cal.
