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LIBRARY SERVICES

7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment. Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences. Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities. Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement. Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

WINGS: WELCOME HOME PROGRAM

Provides welcome home baskets for people moving into housing. When funding is available, mattresses and bed frames may also be provided. Wings accepts refferals from partner agencies.

SAFESPACES

501 Soquel Avenue, Suite G, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Parking from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am or as the site specifies Sanitary facilities available at most sites Assistance in navigating job, benefit, and housing search provided

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.

HOMELESS PERSONS HEALTH PROJECT

115-a Coral Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Provides a wide range of services to homeless individuals in Santa Cruz County. Services provided include: information & referrals to other vital services such as
  • dental
  • food
  • shelters
  • benefits advocacy
  • Medical and MediCare application assistance
  • alcohol & drug counseling and support
  • health education
  • HIV testing
  • hygiene supplies
  • pet food
  • case management.
All services are free and confidential. Also offers medical care and treatment at the following clinics. Most of the clinics are by appointment.
Coral Street Clinic (831) 454-2080 115-A Coral St., Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Emeline Health Center (831) 454-4100 1080 Emeline Ave., Santa Cruz
Watsonville Crestview Health Center (831) 763-8400 9 Crestview, Watsonville Santa Cruz Women's Health Center (831) 427-3500 250 Locust St., Santa Cruz
Planned Parenthood (Westside Clinic) (831) 426-5550 1119 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood (Clinical Mariposa) (831) 724-7525 40 Penny Lane, Watsonville
Oral Health Care (831) 464-5409 1830 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz

QUEER & TRANS YOGA WITH SAPPHIRE YOGA COLLECTIVE

1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Gentle yoga taught with a trauma-sensitive lens. Taught by a rotating SYC teacher. $10-$20 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds.

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SURVIVORS HEALING CENTER

945 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901

Services include therapy groups/survivor support groups for women, men, all-genders, parents of survivors and Latina survivors, workshops on Healing the Brain and the Nervous System, Relationships and Connection, Healing and the Body, Compassionate Communication, Creativity, lending library, information and referrals, special events and a safe place for fellowship and peer support. We also provide training, resources, presentations, and outreach to the community around the issue of child sexual abuse and sexual violence. Survivors/victims services: Mental Health Services, Support Groups Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Child sexual abuse/assault

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SAFE SCHOOLS PROJECT OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

14 Magellan Ct, Novato, CA 94949

Protects LGBTQ+ students in the county. Provides in-servicing to schools in the county on LGBTQ+ issues.

WATER/SCHULYAR

702 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

This property offers 4 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency and one-bedroom units and shared housing. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.

VILLAS DEL PARAISO

340a Paraiso Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

This property offers 51 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency and one-bedroom units, two-bedroom units, and three-bedroom or larger units. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.

OCEAN STREET APARTMENTS

This property offers 62 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency and one-bedroom units, two-bedroom units, and three-bedroom or larger units. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Administration Offices, 372 Airport Blvd., Watsonville, CA 95076
Provides rescue and basic life support for medical emergencies. Offers programs to prevent and mitigate the threats associated with fire, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, and accidental injury through prevention and public education activities. The department is also responsible for managing the City's safety and disaster management programs.
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CALIFORNIANS FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS

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Provides disability advocacy at state and local levels. Also provides private email discussion groups for members to share information and discuss disability issues.
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CAMPUS KIDS CONNECTION

1000 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Campus Kids Connection, Inc. provides quality, on-site child care programs in a safe, fun filled, and enriching environment for a diverse population of families in Santa Cruz County. The program provides a variety of activities for children and assures that each child has an opportunity to practice a broad range of skills.

AVID

300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an internationally recognized program designed to prepare students for success in colleges and universities. AVID students enroll in college preparatory classes and in an AVID elective class.
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SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Offers free and nutritious meals to children 1 to 18 years of age. The program runs through June 17th - July 17th, Closed July 4th.
SchoolAddressBreakfast (30 mins)Lunch Time
Harbor High 300 La Fonda Avenue7:45am-8:30am11am-12:30pm

THE FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES KINSHIP PROGRAM

1400 Emeline Avenue, Building K, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The Family & Children's Services Kinship program is the temporary placement of children in a safe, nurturing family environment with relatives or extended family members, when their parents cannot care for them. If possible, foster children are returned to their birth families, or through adoption, placed permanently with another family. Kinship care provides 24-hour care until the child can be reunited with his/her parents or adopted by another family. Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/FamilyChildren/KinshipCare/WhatisKinshipCare

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child sexual abuse/assault Survivors/victims services: Case manager.

FARM DISCOVERY AT LIVE EARTH

172 Litchfield Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076
Education and promotion of balanced nutrition, Provision of food and nutrition education, Education on balanced nutrition, Provision of food to support balanced nutrition, donation and delivery of fresh, organic produce to meal & pantry programs throughout the county. Farm Camps. Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

PLAZA COMUNITARIA

840 N Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Adult Classes:
      • Ged Support
      • Learning English
      • Citizenship Test Preparation
      • Write and/or Read in Spanish
      • Certificate of primary
      • Certificate of secondary
      • Drivers Education Test Preparation
      • Basic and Intermediate Computer Skills (Please contact for days/times of computer classes)
      Children and Youth grades 3-12: Homework Help and Tutoring (no childcare available)

      ¡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.

      WORKPLACE MEDIATION

      614 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
      Conflict in the workplace can cause costly and time-consuming problems that weaken the whole organization. Some of these costs include disrupted workflow, reduced productivity, absenteeism, and lowered motivation and morale. If a workplace conflict is escalating and coworkers are unable to resolve it on their own, CRC's Workplace Mediation Program can help bring about a satisfying solution. Mediation promotes respectful communication and cooperative problem solving in the workplace.

      RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM

      614 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
      Survivors/victims services:
      • Our Victim Offender Dialogue Program provides the opportunity for those most directly affected by crime - the victim, the offender, their families, and community members - to be directly and actively involved in responding to the harm caused by crime.
      • Offers victim-offender dialogues, victim-awareness classes, neighborhood courts, parent-teen mediations, re-entry mediations with justice-involved persons, restorative justice and transformative justice for certain domestic violence cases.
      Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Adult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Arson;Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Burglary;Domestic and/or Family Violence;DUI/DWI Incidents;Other: vehicular victimization (e. g. hit and run);Robbery;Teen dating victimization. Serve victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Veteran;Victim with disabilities: Cognitive/physical/mental;Victim with limited English proficiency

      HOUSING MEDIATION

      614 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
      Any issues between landlords and tenants or between tenants can be mediation. Cases can be both pre and post-court filing. Facilitates efficient and free landlord/tenant resolution. Issues addressed are notices to vacate, evictions (unlawful detainers), security deposits, rental payments, and much more

      COUNSELING SERVICES

      2901 Park Avenue, Soquel, CA 95073
      Individual, family, and group counseling for individuals of all ages. Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare; Mindful Practices
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