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The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Adult Protective Services (APS) provides intervention services to protect elderly or dependent adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. We support older and disabled adults who may be experiencing physical assault or abuse, domestic and/or family violence, sexual assault or abuse, bullying (verbal, cyber, or physical), stalking, harassment, neglect, identity theft or fraud, financial crime or scams.

County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels, hospitals, or who are, or soon will be, experiencing homelessness. We support older and disabled adults regardless of status-if you are experiencing homelessness; are an immigrant; identify as LBGTQIA+; are a Veteran, have a physical or mental disability; or if you have limited English language proficiency.

Categories

Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Elder Abuse Counseling
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Elder Abuse Hotlines
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Provides mental health services to eligible adults including case management and medication services, rehabilitation, counseling and therapy. Also operates two specialized programs for youth and seniors.

The Access Team provides 24-hour confidential crisis intervention and referral services for mental health clients. Offers crisis intervention, and appropriate referrals.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices

Categories

Therapy Referrals
Psychiatric Case Management
Crime Witness Support
Case/Care Management
General Crime Victim Assistance
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams
Group Counseling
Mental Health Evaluation
Mental Health Drop In Centers
Mental Health Crisis Lines
General Counseling Services
Psychiatric Medication Services
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
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.

Categories

Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Food Pantries
Crime Victim Support Groups
Brown Bag Food Programs
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Diapers
General Mental Health Information/Education
Child Abuse Support Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Crime Witness Support
English as a Second Language
Formula/Baby Food

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME

Survivors/victim services: Advocate, Case Manager, System Navigator, Basic needs, Immigration services, Legal services, Mental Health Services.

Legal Services: information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation.

Education Services: Tutoring & homework support

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.

Categories

General Mental Health Information/Education
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance
Legal Information Services
Crime Witness Support
Tutoring Services
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.

Categories

General Crime Victim Assistance
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Crime Witness Support
General Mental Health Information/Education
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Domestic Violence Shelters
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Crime Victim Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs
Tutoring Services
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Child Abuse Support Groups
Victims/survivors services: Advocate, Legal services, Child Care/Transportation to attend services or court proceedings.
Legal Services: Help preparing Victim impact statements, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Court accompaniment services, Support understanding in criminal justice processes, Filing police reports, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation.
Financial Services: Victim Compensation (VOCA), Financial restitution, Support with funeral expenses.

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;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;Elder Abuse or Neglect;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Identity theft/fraud/financial crime;Kidnapping (non-custodial);KAdult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Adults sexually abused/assaulted as children;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;Elder Abuse or Neglect;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Identity theft/fraud/financial crime;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);Otheridnapping (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;Veteran;Victim with disabilities: Cognitive/physical/mental;Victim with limited English proficiency;Other

Categories

Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Crime Victim Compensation
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Post Disaster Legal Counseling Services
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Parent Abuse Counseling
Legal Information Services
Elder Abuse Counseling
Child Abuse Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Adult Child Abuse Survivor Counseling
Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Crime Victim Notification Services
Disaster Survivor Inquiries
Investigates sudden, unexplained, violent, and unnatural deaths to determine cause and manner of death.

Categories

Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
Cruelty to Animals Investigation
Community Crime Prevention Programs
Organized Crime Reporting
Crime Victim Support Groups
Prosecutes crimes committed in Santa Cruz County. Provides support for crime witnesses. Provides referrals to state and federal agencies that deal with consumer issues, and complaints.

Investigates and may administer estates when there is no next of kin, no one else willing or able to act on behalf of the decedent, or when appointed by the court because of a contested Will or other extraordinary situation.

Categories

General Crime Victim Assistance
Post Mortem Estate Administration
District Attorney
General Crime Prevention Programs
Crime Witness Support
Survivors/victims services: Advocate, Case Manager, System Navigator, Basic needs, Legal services, Financial, Mental Health Services, Victim-Offender Dialogue or a Restorative Justice approach, Support Groups, Child Care/Transportation to attend services or court proceedings
Legal Services: Restraining Orders, Help preparing Victim impact statements, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Court accompaniment services, Support understanding in criminal justice processes, Filing police reports, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation, U-Visas
Financial Services: If a survivor is in our Housing Program, we provide credit re-establishment services. We also occasionally offer Financial Literacy courses.
Education Services: If invited to a classroom, we provide workshops on healthy relationships as part of our prevention work to end intrfamilial cycles of violence.

Serves victims of crime who are impacted by the following crimes: Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;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

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Workshops/Symposiums
Legal Information Services
Crime Witness Support
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Financial Literacy Training
Banking and Financial Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Crime Victim Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
General Crime Victim Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Personal Financial Counseling
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Child Abuse Support Groups
Survivors/victims services: Case Manager, System Navigator, Immigration services, Legal services, Support Groups
Legal Services: immigration services; U-Visas
Financial Services: job search; rental assistance
Education Services: Tutoring & homework support

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes:
Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Child sexual abuse/assault;DUI/DWI Incidents;Mass violence (domestic/international);Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization.

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

Categories

Youth Employment Programs
Domestic Violence Support Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Crime Witness Support
Employment Preparation
Crime Victim Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Job Finding Assistance
Tutoring Services
Child Abuse Support Groups

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME

Survivors/victim services: Advocate, Case Manager, System Navigator, Basic needs, Immigration services, Legal services, Mental Health Services.

Legal Services: information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation.

Education Services: Tutoring & homework support

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.

Categories

General Mental Health Information/Education
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance
Legal Information Services
Crime Witness Support
Tutoring Services
  • Adult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault)
  • Adult sexual assault;Adults sexually abused/assaulted as children
  • Arson
  • Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical)
  • Burglary;Child Physical Abuse or Neglect
  • Child Pornography
  • Child sexual abuse/assault
  • Domestic and/or Family Violence
  • Elder Abuse or Neglect
  • Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other
  • Human trafficking: sex
  • Identity theft/fraud/financial crime
  • Kidnapping (non-custodial)
  • Kidnapping (custodial)
  • Other: vehicular victimization (e. g. hit and run)
  • Robbery
  • Stalking/harassment
  • Survivors of homicide victims
  • Teen dating victimization
  • Terrorism (domestic/international)

Categories

General Crime Victim Assistance
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
Municipal Police
Legal Information Services
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME

Survivors/victim services: Advocate, Case Manager, System Navigator, Basic needs, Immigration services, Legal services, Mental Health Services.

Legal Services: information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation.

Education Services: Tutoring & homework support

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.

Categories

General Mental Health Information/Education
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance
Legal Information Services
Crime Witness Support
Tutoring Services
Provides mental health services to eligible adults including case management and medication services, rehabilitation, counseling and therapy. Also operates two specialized programs for youth and seniors.

The Access Team provides 24-hour confidential crisis intervention and referral services for mental health clients. Offers crisis intervention, and appropriate referrals.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices

Categories

Therapy Referrals
Psychiatric Case Management
Crime Witness Support
Case/Care Management
General Crime Victim Assistance
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams
Group Counseling
Mental Health Evaluation
Mental Health Drop In Centers
Mental Health Crisis Lines
General Counseling Services
Psychiatric Medication Services
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Prosecutes crimes committed in Santa Cruz County. Provides support for crime witnesses. Provides referrals to state and federal agencies that deal with consumer issues, and complaints.

Investigates and may administer estates when there is no next of kin, no one else willing or able to act on behalf of the decedent, or when appointed by the court because of a contested Will or other extraordinary situation.

Categories

General Crime Victim Assistance
Post Mortem Estate Administration
District Attorney
General Crime Prevention Programs
Crime Witness Support
Survivors/victims services: Legal services

Legal Services: Legal defense services and referrals to social services agencies and community based organizations for assistance with non-legal social needs related to criminal legal system involvement.

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Currently charged with a crime, facing a juvenile justice allegation, facing involuntary commitment in conservatorship or contempt proeeding, arrested or cited for criminal offense and seeking early representation, seeking record clearance, or actively supervised on PRCS, probation, or parole and facing a violation.

Serve victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Undocumented;Other
Unable to afford a defense attorney, no conflicts with other clients, AND one of the following: currently charged with a crime, facing a juvenile justice allegation, facing involuntary commitment in conservatorship or contempt proeeding, arrested or cited for criminal offense and seeking early representation, seeking record clearance, or actively supervised on PRCS, probation, or parole and facing a violation.

Categories

Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
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;DUI/DWI Incidents;Elder Abuse or Neglect;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).

Survivors/Victim Services: Advocate, Legal Services
Legal Services: Information about Police and Investigation services, Help preparing Victim impact statements, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Court accompaniment services, Support understanding in criminal justice processes, Filing police reports, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation, U-Visas.

Categories

Crime Witness Support
Immigration/Naturalization Adjudication Services
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Municipal Police
Legal Information Services

The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Adult Protective Services (APS) provides intervention services to protect elderly or dependent adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. We support older and disabled adults who may be experiencing physical assault or abuse, domestic and/or family violence, sexual assault or abuse, bullying (verbal, cyber, or physical), stalking, harassment, neglect, identity theft or fraud, financial crime or scams.

County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels, hospitals, or who are, or soon will be, experiencing homelessness. We support older and disabled adults regardless of status-if you are experiencing homelessness; are an immigrant; identify as LBGTQIA+; are a Veteran, have a physical or mental disability; or if you have limited English language proficiency.

Categories

Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Elder Abuse Counseling
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Elder Abuse Hotlines
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance

SET FREE MONTEREY BAY VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF CRIME SERVICES | SET FREE MONTEREY BAY

SET FREE MONTEREY BAY VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF CRIME SERVICES

Survivors/victims services: Advocate, Case Manager, System Navigator, Financial, Education Services (On-Campus Supports - Adult School), Substance Use Resources, Shelter/Protective Care, Mental Health Services, Medical Services.

Legal services: Court accompaniment services, Record clearance to support obtaining victims services

Financial services: Victim Compensation (VOCA)

Education services: Support with GED/High School Equivalency

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Human trafficking: sex
Serve victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;Undocumented;Veteran;Victim with disabilities: Cognitive/physical/mental;Victim with limited English proficiency

Categories

Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Crime Witness Support
Transitional Housing/Shelter
General Mental Health Information/Education
Medical Care Expense Assistance
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim Compensation
Domestic Violence Shelters

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME

Survivors/victim services: Advocate, Case Manager, System Navigator, Basic needs, Immigration services, Legal services, Mental Health Services.

Legal Services: information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation.

Education Services: Tutoring & homework support

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.

Categories

General Mental Health Information/Education
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance
Legal Information Services
Crime Witness Support
Tutoring Services

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

Domestic Violence Shelters
Crime Victim Support Groups
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Child Abuse Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Survivors/victims services: Case Manager, System Navigator, Immigration services, Legal services, Support Groups
Legal Services: immigration services; U-Visas
Financial Services: job search; rental assistance
Education Services: Tutoring & homework support

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes:
Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Child sexual abuse/assault;DUI/DWI Incidents;Mass violence (domestic/international);Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization.

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

Categories

Youth Employment Programs
Domestic Violence Support Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Crime Witness Support
Employment Preparation
Crime Victim Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Job Finding Assistance
Tutoring Services
Child Abuse Support Groups