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SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

800 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville, CA 95076

Operates food distributions of produce and non-perishable food items at 100 locations countywide.

Supplies food to 100 local nonprofits so they don't have to source food themselves Also provides bilingual nutrition education, Cal AIM healthy food boxes, CalFresh outreach, and application assistance. Supports clients during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION

1936 Freedom Boulevard, Freedom, CA 95019

Provides nurturing and affordable early education services for children during the first 5 years of life. Administers services across 6 centers to support child health and development.

MEDI-CAL (LOCAL HEALTH PLAN PROVIDER: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH)

1020 Emeline Avenue, Building B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides needed health care services for eligible low-income individuals and families.

Medi-Cal helps cover: -Ambulatory patient services -Emergency services -Hospitalization -Dental care which includes preventive and diagnostic services (Denti-Cal) -Maternity and newborn care -Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment -Prescription drugs -Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices -Laboratory services. -Preventive and wellness services -Chronic disease management -Pediatric services (including oral and vision care) -Offers members Non-Emergency Medical Transportation on a case by case basis

For information about recent and upcoming changes to Medi-Cal visit the California Department of Health Care Services Medi-Cal Changes webpage.

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MOOD AND TRAUMA INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT

2125 Delaware Ave, Ste A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Offers individual psychotherapy, intensive outpatient programming, as well as workshops in specific aspects of trauma healing. Specializing in the treatment of trauma and mood disorders including PTSD, depression and anxiety,

Available virtual or hybrid in-person/virtual.

PUBLIC BENEFITS ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION

521 Main Street, Suite Y, 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.

Provides public benefits enrollment assistance for CalFresh, CalWORKS/TANF, WIC, and State Unemployment Insurance.

FOOD PANTRY

204 East Beach Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides supplemental food assistance, emergency grocery packages, and nutritional support to low-income individuals and families in the community to mitigate food insecurity.

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MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC

315 Poplar Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
After school dance classes for different levels learning traditional Mexican dances. Performances in a number of community events throughout the year.

ENSAMBLE MUSICAL

315 Poplar Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
After school instrumental music class with the goal of creating a traditional Banda de Viento. Performances in a number of community events throughout the year.

DENTAL CARE

208 Green Valley Road, Building 1, Freedom, CA 95019

Provides comprehensive oral healthcare and dental services for children and adults. Services include routine dental cleanings, examinations, X-rays, preventative treatments, fillings, and extractions. Care is delivered across fixed clinic sites as well as a specialized mobile dental clinic unit.

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VISION CARE

45 Nielson 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.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE LOAN PROGRAM

55 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Get the money you need for a security deposit or rent payment with a Rental Assistance Loan from your local Credit Union.

Up to 24 months

0% financing*

625 minimum FICO score = Up to $5,000

No FICO score = Up to $2,500

ITINs accepted

RENTAL ASSISTANCE LOAN PROGRAM

2750 41st Avenue, Suite F, Soquel, CA 95073

Get the money you need for a security deposit or rent payment with a Rental Assistance Loan from your local Credit Union.

Up to 24 months

0% financing*

625 minimum FICO score = Up to $5,000

No FICO score = Up to $2,500

ITINs accepted

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

JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH HOME (JMJ HOME)

205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Offers a temporary shelter for women and children.

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RV SAFE PARKING

Santa Cruz, CA 95065
A 24 hour a day safe parking program for people who are homeless that live in RV's

OUTREACH-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

The Outreach-Based Case Management Program helps those who are experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz County, pursue permanent housing solutions, access to community health and financial resources, provide housing navigation and supportive services to help individuals and families lead more stable lives. The Outreach-Based Case Management team consists of an Program Manager, Case Managers, and Healthcare Navigators. Healthcare Navigators focus on

  • breaking down the traditional walls of health care, extending beyond hospitals and health care settings into communities,
  • introducing a better way to coordinate health care, and
  • providing high-need members with in-person care management where they live.
Case Managers focus on providing services that help address members' health-related social needs, help them live healthier lives, and avoid higher, costlier levels of care. These include
  • support to secure and maintain housing,
  • access to resources to support short term recovery, and
  • a variety of other community-based services.

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LIFE LAB

50 Ocean Street, Davenport, CA 95017
Project Life Lab is Pacific School's gardening program, where the children learn nutrition and natural science in an integrated curriculum with gardening activities. Activities include:
  • Garden-Based Science
  • Weekly Lunch Room Flower Bouquets
  • Plant Propagation
  • Composting Program
  • School Meal Vegetable Harvesting
  • Garden Crafts
  • Gardening Skills

WELL-WOMAN CARE

138-b Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Annual exam which includes breast exams, pelvic exams & pap smears, STD/STI testing & treatment, and an overall health exam.

SPECIAL PARENTS INFORMATION NETWORK (SPIN)

294 Green Valley Road, Suite 313, Watsonville, CA 95076
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.

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES - ENCOMPASS SANTA CRUZ RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY

Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz Residential Recovery offers a 30-bed co-ed residential program, serving clients for 30-90 days, based on individual needs. Staffed by a highly skilled and trained team, certified clinicians help clients focusing on issues surrounding recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. Program activities include evidence-based trauma informed and cognitive behavior therapies (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as focused individual and group counseling, pro-social life skill building, mindfulness and daily house meetings.

YOUTH PROBATION DIVERSION PROGRAM - ENCOMPASS ASCEND

Aptos, CA 95003
The STAR program provides support to youth who are exiting Probation-based placements and returning to a family-based home environment. The program's vision is for youth to transition home successfully by engaging in school and/or work and avoid future justice system involvement. Encompass STAR staff partner with Santa Cruz County Juvenile Probation, Positive Discipline, and Conflict Resolution Center to create robust transition plans and increase parental capacity to care for and address the needs of children involved in the justice system. Encompass staff are bilingual and focus on the whole family. Linkages include mental health and drug/alcohol counseling, employment resources, academic support, and pro-social activities.

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES - ENCOMPASS EL DORADO CENTER

Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Treatment Focus: Helping individuals step down from locked care El Dorado Center (EDC) is a community-based, short-term treatment program for individuals who may be stepping down from locked care. An intensive, structured residential program, EDC is an unlocked, home-like environment facilitating the healing process in preparation for transitioning back to community living. Our staff provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, structured activities, community outings, and assistance with independent living skills and connecting to the community. A registered nurse is on staff and a County psychiatrist is available for medication monitoring and management.

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES - ENCOMPASS CASA PACIFIC

Watsonville, CA 95076
Treatment Focus: Helping individuals maintain sobriety and transition to independent living Casa Pacific is part of an innovative project centered around work and meaningful daily activities, as the core of the co-occurring disorders treatment approach. Residents attend the Community Connection's Mariposa Center to learn vocational skills and participate in various volunteer jobs, or they participate in the Community Action Board's Alcanse work crew. Other activities include socialization, recreation, accessing community resources, on-site recovery meetings and individualized attention to assist residents in maintaining sobriety, reaching their personal goals, and transitioning into independent community living

MONARCH HOUSING PROJECT

2206 40th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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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