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SENIOR COMPUTER CENTER

301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The Senior Computer Center offers members (55 years & up) the opportunity to learn and troubleshoot technical issues on laptops, iPads, tablets, smart-phones and more, all led by volunteer instructors. Membership is $25/year and benefits include one-hour appointments with a tech tutor catered to YOUR tech device and joining Special Interest Groups to learn new skills.

ALCANCE

501 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Provides under-resourced, at-promise, and reentry youth and adults with economic opportunities, mentoring, and employment services. Offers skills development, community engagement, job readiness preparation, and linkages to vital community resources. Assists participants with academic advising, tutoring, behaviorial health services, and youth leadership development.

YOUTH HOMELESS RESPONSE TEAM

118 First Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Identifies and connects unaccompanied youth and young adults ages 15-24 who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness to individualized community services. Provides case management, tailored support planning to achieve housing, education, and employment goals.

STORM ASSISTANCE FOR IMMIGRANTS (SAI)

Various Location

Provides storm recovery services and disaster relief assistance for immigrants impacted by storms. Offers one-time financial assistance to eligible individuals and households to aid in recovery efforts.

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TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH HOUSING NAVIGATION PROGRAM

118 First Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides housing navigation, individualized case management, and resource connections for young adults ages 18-24 who have experienced the foster care system. Offers life skills training to assist participants with obtaining and maintaining stable housing. Delivers mentorship and tailored transition planning to support long-term independence.

MENTAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING

252 Green Valley Road, Freedom, CA 95019

Provides outpatient mental health services and emotional support counseling through integrated wellness programs. Services include individual and family therapy, behavioral health evaluations, crisis support, and preventative counseling designed to assist patients in managing psychological and emotional well-being.

VISION CARE

204 East Beach Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides comprehensive eye care and optometry services. Services include routine vision examinations, screenings, and diagnostic evaluations. Specialized optical departments provide prescription fitting, adjustments, and dispensing of eyeglasses and corrective lenses.

TRIPLE P

4450 Capitola Road, Suite 106, Capitola, CA 95010

Provides positive parenting educational services, including seminars, workshops, and support groups, to strengthen family relationships and promote child development. Offers specialized individual coaching sessions and targeted parenting support to assist families with managing common childhood and behavioral challenges.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) AND CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION

294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
Students will learn to speak, listen, read and write English in classes from beginning through advanced levels. Classes focus on interactive student activities that provide the opportunity to practice English for everyday situations, such as jobs, parenting, consumer activities, as well as prepare for career and academic pursuits.

ADULT BASIC AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076

An individualized course of study based on assessment, schedule, and goals will be designed for each student enabling students to earn their high school diploma or pass the High School Equivalency exams while improving their skills for college or career training. Courses are offered in teacher-directed classrooms with a blend of online, direct and individualized instruction. Online distance learning is available in combination with classroom instruction.

SPECIAL PARENTS INFORMATION NETWORK (SPIN)

455 San Benito Street Suite 30, Hollister, CA 95023
Offers peers support groups, mentor parent program, information and resources to parents who have children with special needs to strengthen and empower their families and the professionals who serve them. Through parent volunteers and paid staff, they provide phone support, information, resource referrals, IEP clinics, educational workshops and networking events. Newsletters are available to download online.

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!

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

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY

372 Airport Boulevard, Freedom, CA 95019

A certified technician teaches the parent/caregiver how to install the seat correctly and provides guidance as the parent/caregiver completes final installation.

SAN LORENZO VALLEY SECONDARY SCHOOLS

325 Marion Avenue, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Offers middle school and high school education.
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ECHO LEADERSHIP

500 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville, CA 95076

Works with young women in high school to encourage them to pursue post-secondary education, and plan for future careers.

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FRIENDLY PEERSUASION PHASE I/ PHASE II

440 Arthur Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
A substance abuse education program for middle school girls, which also prepares them to become facilitators of workshops on this subject for elementary school children. This program approaches drug abuse prevention as a peer issue, using the positive influence of young people modeling healthy behaviors.

DIABETES HEALTH CENTER

85 Nielson Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
Diabetes Health Center (DHC), provides education and support for those living with diabetes or prediabetes and other health conditions. We strive to empower clients and provide resources and tools to help build skills to make informed decisions to improve quality of life and reduce the risk of complications for many medical conditions and health problems.

MEDI-CAL ENROLLMENT AND RENEWAL SUPPORT

406 Main Street, Suit 406, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides screening and enrollment assistance to community members seeking Medi-Cal coverage. Assists participants with understanding eligibility requirements, completing applications, and updating case information. Supports current Medi-Cal enrollees with renewal and understanding recent and future changes to Medi-Cal eligibility.

Offers labor rights education and connects individuals to county and community resources.

¡ADELANTE SANTA CRUZ!

315 Poplar Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Support during middle and high school for selected students to help them on the pathway to higher education.

THE SALVATION ARMY WATSONVILLE CORPS

214 Union Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
Free daily meals to anyone in need. Also offers a bag of food once a week on Tuesday or Thursday.

ECHO LEADERSHIP

318 Cayuga Street, Suite 209, Salinas, CA 93901

Works with young women in high school to encourage them to pursue post-secondary education, and plan for future careers.

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MESA

300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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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