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SUPPORT FOR NATIVE AMERICANS, ALASKA NATIVES, AND HAWAIIAN NATIVES
Provides career development, educational assistance, emergency aid, and supportive services. Offers culturally responsive mental health support to assist individuals and families that are Native American, Alaskan native, and Native Hawaiian with personal growth and crisis stabilization.
SLUG SUPPORT
Provides early intervention, crisis prevention, and case management services to assist students navigating challenging circumstances. Offers emergency food assistance, temporary housing resources, and financial hardship aid for basic needs.
HOMELESSNESS CONNECTION SERVICES
Provides an online screening and intake request process to link households to available housing supports and community resources. Reviews individual situations to deliver tailored resource recommendations and direct referrals to Coordinated Entry Connectors when available.
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.
ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Access Team provides 24-hour confidential crisis intervention and referral services for mental health clients. Offers crisis intervention, and appropriate referrals.
Provides mental health services to eligible adults including case management and medication services, rehabilitation, counseling and therapy.
SENIOR PROGRAMS
Provides recreational, educational, and wellness programs to promote social engagement and active living for older adults. Offers fitness classes: including yoga, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong, alongside line dancing, walking and hiking clubs, book clubs, creative writing groups, and special events.
PET FOOD PANTRY
Provides free food for dogs and cats to assist Santa Cruz County pet owners experiencing financial hardship. Offers a selection of free used pet supplies to support pet care needs.
SCHOOL ATHLETICS
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.
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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COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - CALFRESH HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM
The CalFresh Healthy Living program provides nutrition and fitness education for youth and parents/adults, in schools and community organizations. We convene community partners with a focus on south county to address healthy eating and active living through changes in policies, systems and environments. Current work addresses food insecurity (FoodRx), access to parks (ParksRx), and parent education.. Physical Health/Nutrition Education.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Provides 1- to 2-year transitional housing programs for families.
(Current Vacancies for 1 year transitional housing)
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SAFE PARKING PROGRAM FOR OVERSIZED VEHICLES
Provides safe parking programs for individuals living in oversized vehicles. Offers long-term 24/7 parking with on-site case management, housing navigation, healthcare, and hygiene services. Administers overnight safe parking spaces with access to hygiene facilities and refuse disposal.
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YOUTH PROBATION
Provides intake, investigation, community supervision, and support services for youth involved in or at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. Delivers alternatives to detention, prevention services, and out-of-home placement support to promote positive youth development.
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FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES
Places children who are unable to live safely with their birth family into permanent homes. Recruits and screens prospective adoptive parents, finalize adoptions, provide post-adoption services and provide services to birth parents who choose to voluntarily relinquish their parental rights.
Provides foster parent recruitment, licensing of relative caregiver and foster family homes, training and support for relative caregivers and foster families and enforcement of foster care regulations.
THE FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES KINSHIP PROGRAM
Provides temporary placement of children in a safe, nurturing family environment with relatives or extended family members, when their parents cannot care for them. Offers care until the child can be reunited with his/her parents or adopted by another family. If possible, foster children are returned to their birth families, or through adoption, placed permanently with another family.
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NAMI MENTAL HEALTH RELATED CLASSES
Provides in-person and virtual mental health education courses for English and Spanish speaking community members, individuals living with mental health conditions, and their families. Services include:
-Peer-to-Peer/De Persona a Persona: 8 week educational program for adults (ages 18 and older) with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Offered in English and Spanish.
-Family-to-Family/De Familia a Familia: 8 week educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Offered in English and Spanish.
-NAMI Basics: 6 week education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. Offered in English and Spanish.
-Provider Education: 15 hour interactive training for mental health professionals on collaborative treatment models, psychiatric recovery stages, and coping strategies.
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CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Offers a 24-hour domestic violence crisis hotline, peer support groups, legal advocacy, one-on-one advocacy.
Provides education and training for schools, the public service sector, and in the community with a goal of zero tolerance for domestic violence through outreach and education. Support groups aimed at supporting survivors and Seeking Safety for survivors.
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES
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 RETURN PROJECT - ADULT JUSTICE INVOLVED THERAPY AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Provides reentry-focused therapy, intensive case management, and systems navigation for justice-involved individuals transitioning from incarceration. Offers comprehensive assessments, collaborative treatment planning, and individual and family cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. Delivers support with developing prosocial skills, repairing relationships, and maintaining sobriety.
MEDICATIONS FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES - ENCOMPASS MAT PROGRAM
Provides low-barrier, outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT), medication management, and peer recovery support for individuals experiencing substance use disorders. Offers contingency management services for individuals struggling with stimulant use disorder. Collaborates with community partners, courts, emergency departments, and residential facilities to support treatment transitions, offering in-person and virtual care.
CASA LINDA
Provides 20 low-income housing units, including efficiency and 1-bedroom layouts, to offer affordable residential living for individuals and families.
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MONARCH HOUSING PROJECT
This property offers 18 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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LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the City of Scotts Valley. The Department also offers other programs including:
-Citizens Volunteer Program
-Juvenile Programs
-Public Safety Information
-Anonymous Tip Line
-Community Services
-Information and Referral and an informative web site.
UCSC CENTER FOR ADVOCACY, RESOURCES & EMPOWERMENT (CARE)
Provides confidential advocacy support, resources, and violence prevention education for individuals impacted by sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, and sexual harassment. Collaborates with campus affiliates to educate the community about violence prevention and support social justice initiatives.
