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We believe that each person that walks through our doors has a gift. Our job is to help individuals discover those gifts and reach their full potential. Community Connection empowers adults with psychiatric disabilities and their families with the tools and resources they desire to build stronger community bonds and improve their lives.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships

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Outdoor Environmental Education
General Counseling Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Volunteer Opportunities
Tutoring Services
Brown Bag Food Programs
General Mental Health Information/Education
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Nutrition Education
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Survivors/Victims Services: Case Manager, System Navigator, Substance Use Resources, Mental Health Services, Support Groups
Basic Needs, gift cards, Family services
. Financial assistance (as funds are available)
. Food Pantry/Food Distribution
. Diaper/Formula Distribution

Education Services: implementation of attendance plans, educational interventions and supporting families with requesting services in through SELPA is there is suspicion of a learning disability.

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Diapers
Crime Witness Support
Food Pantries
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Support Groups
Brown Bag Food Programs
English as a Second Language
Child Abuse Support Groups
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
General Crime Victim Assistance
Formula/Baby Food
The Healthy Food program delivers weekly bags of fresh vegetables, fruits and healthy staples to 4,200+ Santa Cruz County seniors age 50+, families and farmworkers, distributes groceries on site and serves healthy meals from our commercial kitchen each weekday, and offers classes, support groups and annual luncheon events.

Utility assistance REACH and LIHEAP (no rental assistance), Water assistance (depending on LIWAP funding) Pantry assistance, pastoral care, character development program for children of all ages, church services and Bible study.

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Food Pantries
Brown Bag Food Programs
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
El Mercado is a weekly farmers' market aiming to decrease food insecurity and improve access to health-promoting resources for Pajaro Valley families. VeggieRx is a "prescription" for FREE fruits and vegetables that will increase access to healthy food options for individuals experiencing food insecurity.
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

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Youth Development
Camp Referrals
Guided Imagery
Brown Bag Food Programs
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Hiking
Leadership Development
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
Nutrition Education

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Onsite WIC access / Acceso in situ a WIC
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Counseling

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TANF
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Summer Food Service Programs
Job Finding Assistance
Nutrition Education
Food Pantries
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Parenting Skills Classes
General Health Education Programs
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Safety Education
Co-Parenting Workshops
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Brown Bag Food Programs
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Directory Assistance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Food Stamps/SNAP
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Food Donation Programs
Health Care Discount Enrollment Programs
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Parenting Materials

The Healthy Food Box program at Second Harvest Food Bank will provide a box of nutritious food that's tailored to chronic condition for twelve weeks along with three nutritional counseling sessions. The food box will include healthy recipes, educational materials and other resources to help you thrive.

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Brown Bag Food Programs
Food Pantries