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The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program supports safe independent living for low-income frail elderly adults and disabled persons of all ages. County IHSS services assist people to apply for and determine eligibility to receive and access IHSS. The IHSS Public Authority - a separate partner agency - is the employer of record for IHSS providers, providing assistance to IHSS recipient consumers on how to interview, hire and supervise a care providers, helping improve service delivery for low income seniors and disabled individuals of all ages who are enrolled in IHSS.

• Garden-Based Science
• Weekly Lunch Room Flower Bouquets
• Plant Propagation
• Composting Program
• School Meal Vegetable Harvesting
• Garden Crafts
• Gardening Skills

24/7 Helpline, information and referrals, care consultations, support groups, education, and more for people living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, their families and caregivers.

• Emergency food pantry
• USDA commodities surplus food and food vouchers
• Emergency rental, mortgage and utility assistance
• Gas vouchers ($15 for transportation to medical appointments and interviews)
• Bus passes
• Holiday distributions and back to school backpacks and supplies.

Provides library cards, public computer, and wireless internet access. Offers e-resources, research databases, collection of books, newspapers, magazines, CDs, and DVDs. Provides activities for all ages including storytime reading, paint & tech nights and music. Provides adult literacy programs including individual reading, writing, and tutoring.

Provides Substance Use Disorder Treatment including individual, group and family counseling. Offers strategies to resolve legal, social, and family issues stemming from alcohol and drug abuse including:

• Individual and group chemical dependency counseling
• Aftercare and relapse prevention counseling
• Drug and alcohol abuse education

Court-related services include:

• Deferred Judgment (Court Diversion) provides an alternative to incarceration for first-offenders Alto In-Custody SUD Provides Substance Use Disorder treatment groups for incarcerated adults at the local county jail facilities. Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices

• 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.

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. Stress Busters: Mental Health and Balanced Nutrition

Youth Services: HEALTH & WELLNESS

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

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

This property offers 104 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency, two-bedroom units, and three-bedroom or larger units. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.

Workforce Santa Cruz County offers specialized programs for young adults (16-24) and adult (18+) job seekers and employees, including members of our community with disabilities, military veterans, and dislocated workers. Our services offer wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and more: . CalJOBS: CalJOBS is California's online resource to help job seekers navigate the state's workforce services. You can search and apply for jobs, create rsums, find education and training, download the CalJOBS app, and more. . Young Adults: Get help to develop skills, search and apply for jobs, network and connect to community resources. . Dislocated Workers: If you are 18 years or older, access our no-cost services to find a stable job or training for a new career. We can help you figure out what kind of career would be best for you through customized services specific to individuals who have been terminated or laid off, or have received a notice of termination or layoff. . Veterans: Veterans Career Services are available for unemployed and underemployed veterans and their spouses and include access to training, job search and placement assistance, and other supportive services. . Training: Workforce Santa Cruz County provides adult (18+) and youth (16-24) job seekers and employees with access to a wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and so much more. Eligible youth may co-enroll in both youth and adult programs. Learn more: https://workforcescc.com/job-seekers/