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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES | MONARCH SERVICES

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES

Services include:

Specialized services are available for child witnesses to domestic violence and survivors of teen dating violence

Legal assistance with temporary restraining orders, court accompaniments, and information and referral (Visa U and VAWA)

Support groups

24-hour bilingual crisis line and in-person crisis counseling

Emergency shelter

Youth Services: HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Categories

Legal Information Services
Domestic Violence Shelters
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Youth Violence Prevention
Personal Financial Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Youth Development
Workshops/Symposiums
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Shelters
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Financial Literacy Training
Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Self Defense Training
Human Trafficking Shelters
Protective/Restraining Orders

211 Santa Cruz County, in partnership with the County's Housing for Health Division, is here to help link people to available supports and help identify potential resources for housing and other needs.

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General Housing Expense Assistance
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Homeless Diversion Programs
Housing Counseling
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Survivors/victims services: Case Manager, System Navigator, Basic needs, Education Services (On-Campus Supports - Adult School), Grief Counseling, Substance Use Resources, Shelter/Protective Care, Mental Health Services, Medical Services, Victim-Offender Dialogue or a Restorative Justice approach, Support Groups.

Education services: Tutoring & homework support, Credit accrual, Support with GED/High School Equivalency

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Arson;Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Burglary;Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child Pornography;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;DUI/DWI Incidents;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Kidnapping (non-custodial);Kidnapping (custodial);Mass violence (domestic/international);Other: vehicular victimization (e. g. hit and run);Robbery;Stalking/harassment;Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization;Terrorism (domestic/international)

Serve victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Victim with disabilities: Cognitive/physical/mental;Victim with limited English proficiency.

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Crime Witness Support
Domestic Violence Shelters
General Mental Health Information/Education
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Child Abuse Support Groups
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim Support Groups
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Tutoring Services
Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs
Links2Health is a comprehensive program designed to provide wraparound care to community members to help them meet essential life needs and improve health outcomes. Connect individuals to Community Supports to meet their social needs, including housing navigation, housing retention and sustaining services. Support connecting to housing, linking up with a primary care home, accessing transportation to appointments or a host of other social services.

Categories

Transitional Housing/Shelter
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Housing Counseling

The Family & Children's Services Transition Age Youth (TAY) program serves current and former foster youth age 15-24 with a range of services to assist youth in making a healthy transition to adulthood. Programs include counseling, skill-building, a drop-in center and subsidized supportive housing.

TAY programs include:
. The Independent Living Program (ILP) serves current and former foster and probation placement youth age 15-21. It assists youth to develop independent living skills to successfully transition to self-sufficiency and includes services such as one-on-one counseling, assistance in obtaining ID cards, driving permits and licenses and workshops on topics that assist youth in achieving personal, education and vocational goals.
. The Transitional Housing Program is a supportive housing program for former non-minor dependents and foster youth between the ages 18-24. Youth are supported with financial assistance, educational expenses, emotional support, life skills coaching, and referral to community resources to help them achieve the financial stability necessary to succeed in independent living.

Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/FamilyChildren/TransitionalAgeYout

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Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Women's Support Groups
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Student Financial Aid
Laundry Facilities
Workshops/Symposiums
Return to Education Support
Youth Employment Programs
Computer Access Aids
Employment Preparation
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Housing Advocacy Groups
Social Clubs/Events
Life Skills Education
Food Pantries
Continuing Education
General Clothing Donation Programs
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Food Donation Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Services Include:
Unemployment Assistance (UI application/access point)
OSHA Training
OJT On-the -job training opportunities
On site Job readiness training/Job placement assistance
Vocational English as a second language (VESL)/GED Preparation


Housing Assistance

Categories

Financial Literacy Training
Employment Preparation
Housing Counseling
Youth Employment Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Employment Related Fingerprinting
Job Finding Assistance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Employment Physical Examinations
Personal Financial Counseling
In Home Supportive Services Subsidies
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.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare

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Youth/Student Support Groups
Outdoor Environmental Education
Crime Victim Support Groups
Men's Support Groups
Protective/Restraining Orders
General Crime Victim Assistance
Nutrition Education
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Child Abuse Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Outreach Programs
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Parent Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Runs a soup kitchen that offers hot meals to anyone in need. People of all faiths come to serve and be served at the Kitchen--the only place in Santa Cruz that serves a midday meal. Provides clothing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during meal time. Also has a shower facility.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition

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Soup Kitchens
General Clothing Provision
Public Showers/Baths
General Clothing Donation Programs

Transitional Housing Plus is a supportive housing program that serves former foster and probation youth between the ages of 18-24. Participants receive assistance securing independent housing in the community and meet regularly with their THP Coordinators to work on independent living goals. Throughout this process, participants receive financial assistance with rent, utilities, food, and educational expenses while also saving money for when they leave the program. They also receive emotional support, life skills coaching, and connections to valuable community resources.

Categories

Transitional Housing/Shelter
Transitional Residential Substance Use Disorder Services

The Family & Children's Services Transition Age Youth (TAY) program serves current and former foster youth age 15-24 with a range of services to assist youth in making a healthy transition to adulthood. Programs include counseling, skill-building, a drop-in center and subsidized supportive housing.

TAY programs include:
. The Independent Living Program (ILP) serves current and former foster and probation placement youth age 15-21. It assists youth to develop independent living skills to successfully transition to self-sufficiency and includes services such as one-on-one counseling, assistance in obtaining ID cards, driving permits and licenses and workshops on topics that assist youth in achieving personal, education and vocational goals.
. The Transitional Housing Program is a supportive housing program for former non-minor dependents and foster youth between the ages 18-24. Youth are supported with financial assistance, educational expenses, emotional support, life skills coaching, and referral to community resources to help them achieve the financial stability necessary to succeed in independent living.

Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/FamilyChildren/TransitionalAgeYout

Categories

Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Women's Support Groups
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Student Financial Aid
Laundry Facilities
Workshops/Symposiums
Return to Education Support
Youth Employment Programs
Computer Access Aids
Employment Preparation
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Housing Advocacy Groups
Social Clubs/Events
Life Skills Education
Food Pantries
Continuing Education
General Clothing Donation Programs
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Food Donation Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Offers a temporary shelter for women and children.
Families may reside in the Shelter for a maximum of 6 months. The Shelter's current capacity is 30 women and children (boys under the age of 12).
Provides safety, counseling, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.

Services include:
  • 24 Hour Emergency Crisis Hotline
    1-877-778-7978
  • Temporary Shelter during time of transition
  • Emergency food and clothing
  • Play/Art Therapy for Children
  • Safety and Wellness Planning
  • In-house individual and group counseling
  • Outreach therapy
  • Medical referrals and advocacy
  • Referrals for legal assistance
  • Referrals to mental health services

Categories

Volunteer Opportunities
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters

The UCSC Slug Support Program was created to promote early intervention with students of concern to prevent culminating problems from escalating into a crisis. The goal of the Slug Support Program is to identify students navigating difficult or challenging situations and assist them in resolving their concerns. Slug Support also has emergency food and housing resources for students as well as a financial assistance hardship fund for basic needs. Slug Support serves both undergraduate and graduate UCSC students.

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Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Food Pantries
Food Stamps/SNAP
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Transitional Housing/Shelter
General Housing Expense Assistance
Housing Counseling
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Brown Bag Food Programs

MONARCH SERVICES VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF CRIME SERVICES | MONARCH SERVICES

MONARCH SERVICES VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF CRIME SERVICES

Survivors/victims services: Advocate, Case Manager, System Navigator, Immigration services, Legal services, Shelter/Protective Care, Support Groups, Restorative Justice.
Legal services: Restraining Orders, Court accompaniment services, U-Visas

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Adult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Adults sexually abused/assaulted as children;Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child Pornography;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Stalking/harassment;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;Other

Categories

Crime Victim Support Groups
Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Domestic Violence Shelters
Crime Witness Support
Transitional Housing/Shelter
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Child Abuse Support Groups
Provides information and referral on a wide range of topics related to disabilities.

-Information and Referral
-Advocacy
-Housing application assistance
-Transportation
-Personal Assistance Services
-Independent living skills training
-Peer support
-Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Support Groups
-Outreach & education
-Assistive technology
-Benefits counseling
-Supportive Services for veterans and families
-Supports clients prepare for a disaster event

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships

Categories

General Counseling Services
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Housing Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Independent Living Skills Instruction
General Mental Health Information/Education
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Assistive Technology Information
Specialized Information and Referral

Our emergency services are available 365 days a year. They include...

    • Bilingual Daily Bible services
    • Shelter for up to 35 homeless men
    • Nourishing meals twice a day
    • Daily showers
    • Modern, well-ventilated dorms

The Pajaro Rescue Mission is an arm of the local church and welcomes involvement from the Christian community. Here are some of the ways you can help.

    • Bible teachers Monday through Saturday evenings
    • Preachers, teachers, singers, instrumentalists, students, Christians to bring a Gospel message in word or music during open evenings from 7:30-8:30
    • Hygiene supplies, food and clothing are always welcome and are well appreciated by our guests

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Homeless Shelter
Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Food Donation Programs

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES | MONARCH SERVICES

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES

Services include:

Specialized services are available for child witnesses to domestic violence and survivors of teen dating violence

Legal assistance with temporary restraining orders, court accompaniments, and information and referral (Visa U and VAWA)

Support groups

24-hour bilingual crisis line and in-person crisis counseling

Emergency shelter

Youth Services: HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Categories

Legal Information Services
Domestic Violence Shelters
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Youth Violence Prevention
Personal Financial Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Youth Development
Workshops/Symposiums
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Shelters
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Financial Literacy Training
Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Self Defense Training
Human Trafficking Shelters
Protective/Restraining Orders
We provide resources and services to empower youth ages 15-24 who have or have had experiences with foster care placement, juvenile justice, homelessness/housing instability, or trauma related to being a victim of a crime. TAY also offers counseling, skills building, a drop-in resource center, and subsidized supportive housing.

Behavioral & Mental Health Services.
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Stress Management
Laundry Facilities
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Return to Education Support
Housing Advocacy Groups
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Life Care Planning
Youth Centers
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Life Skills Education
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Employment Preparation
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Housing Counseling
Homeless Employment Programs
Children's Clothing
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Public Showers/Baths
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Youth Employment Programs
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
General Counseling Services
Continuing Education
General Education Advocacy
Education Advocacy Groups
Free daily meals to anyone in need.
Also offers a bag of food once a week on Tuesday or Thursday.


Categories

General Counseling Services
Soup Kitchens
Spiritual/Religious Issues Counseling
Food Pantries
Homeless Drop In Centers
Adolescent/Youth Counseling

Identify and connect unaccompanied homeless and at-risk youth and young adults (ages 15-24) to the individualized services they need to thrive, including Coordinated Entry, referrals, and individualized plans and case management to achieve housing, education, and/or employment support network goals.

Youth Services: ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Categories

Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
Continuing Education
Life Skills Education
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Development
Homeless Employment Programs
Housing Counseling
Youth Centers
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Education Advocacy Groups
Return to Education Support
Youth Violence Prevention
Housing Advocacy Groups
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Provides information and referral on a wide range of topics related to disabilities.

-Information and Referral
-Advocacy
-Housing application assistance
-Transportation
-Personal Assistance Services
-Independent living skills training
-Peer support
-Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Support Groups
-Outreach & education
-Assistive technology
-Benefits counseling
-Supportive Services for veterans and families
-Supports clients prepare for a disaster event

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships

Categories

General Counseling Services
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Housing Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Independent Living Skills Instruction
General Mental Health Information/Education
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Assistive Technology Information
Specialized Information and Referral

A 24 hour a day safe parking program for people who are homeless that live in RV's

Categories

Homeless Safe Parking Programs
Cell Phone Donation Programs

Identify and connect unaccompanied homeless and at-risk youth and young adults (ages 15-24) to the individualized services they need to thrive, including Coordinated Entry, referrals, and individualized plans and case management to achieve housing, education, and/or employment support network goals.

Youth Services: ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Categories

Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
Continuing Education
Life Skills Education
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Development
Homeless Employment Programs
Housing Counseling
Youth Centers
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Education Advocacy Groups
Return to Education Support
Youth Violence Prevention
Housing Advocacy Groups
Transitional Housing/Shelter

6-month Shelter for single women and women with children (males under the age of 12).
1 to 2-year Transitional shared Housing that can accommodate males over the age of 12, including fathers.

Categories

Post Pregnancy Shelter/Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Homeless Shelter