Families referred by Santa Cruz County Family & Children's Services or CalWORKs are assigned a therapist who helps design customized services, including sessions in English or Spanish, and in the home or other preferred location. Families learn about parenting, child development, parent-child attachment, and general wellness. In addition to counseling, home visitors connect families with other community resources such as substance use counseling, interpersonal violence services, and early education support.
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships
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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS) | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS)
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, refugee or asylum seeker; identify as LBGTQIA+; are a Veteran, have a physical or mental disability; or if you have limited English language proficiency.
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SLS serves residents age 60 and older in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties by offering legal advice, advocacy, and representation in the following areas.
landlord/tenant relations
mobile home park issues
age discrimination
elder abuse
Medicare and Medi-Cal denials
care facilities and nursing home
social security
consumer issues
limited estate planning
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SLS serves residents age 60 and older in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties by offering legal advice, advocacy, and representation in the following areas.
landlord/tenant relations
mobile home park issues
age discrimination
elder abuse
Medicare and Medi-Cal denials
care facilities and nursing home
social security
consumer issues
limited estate planning
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Stress Busters: Mental Health
Youth Services: Social Emotional Support, Youth Leadership, Health and Wellness.
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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.
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE / CLEAN SLATE PROJECT | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
CRIMINAL DEFENSE / CLEAN SLATE PROJECT
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.
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ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (HSA)
ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
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
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VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME, LEGAL IMMIGRATION, AND CITIZENSHIP SERVICES | CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF MONTEREY
VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME, LEGAL IMMIGRATION, AND CITIZENSHIP SERVICES
Legal services: Help preparing Victim impact statements, U-Visas
Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Adult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Arson;Domestic and/or Family Violence;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);Robbery;Survivors of homicide victims;Terrorism (domestic/international).
Serve victims/survivors who are: Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Victim with limited English proficiency.
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RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM | CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM
- Our Victim Offender Dialogue Program provides the opportunity for those most directly affected by crime - the victim, the offender, their families, and community members - to be directly and actively involved in responding to the harm caused by crime.
- Offers victim-offender dialogues, victim-awareness classes, neighborhood courts, parent-teen mediations, re-entry mediations with justice-involved persons, restorative justice and transformative justice for certain domestic violence cases.
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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SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | WALNUT AVENUE FAMILY & WOMEN'S CENTER
SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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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VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME, LEGAL IMMIGRATION, AND CITIZENSHIP SERVICES | CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF MONTEREY
VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME, LEGAL IMMIGRATION, AND CITIZENSHIP SERVICES
Legal services: Help preparing Victim impact statements, U-Visas
Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Adult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Arson;Domestic and/or Family Violence;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);Robbery;Survivors of homicide victims;Terrorism (domestic/international).
Serve victims/survivors who are: Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Victim with limited English proficiency.
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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
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Behavioral & Mental Health Services.
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships
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Eviction Defense, Landlord/Tenant,
Housing Discrimination, Unsafe Housing
PUBLIC BENEFITS
Welfare (CalWORKs), Food Stamps, (Cal
Fresh), General Assistance, MediCal,
Social Security overpayments,
Unemployment Benefits, State Disability
Insurance.
EDUCATION
School Discipline, Access and Equality.
WORKER'S RIGHTS
Wage & Hour, Discrimination, Dangerous
Working Conditions.
LGBT RIGHTS
Discrimination, Name and Gender Change
IMMIGRATION
U-Visa, T-Visa and VAWA for low-wage
workers who are victims of workplace
crime.
*Call CRLA to determine eligibility
ASUNTOS DE VIVIENDAS
Defensa de Desalojo, Asuntos de
Arrendador/Inquilino, Discriminacin,
Viviendas de renta inhabitables
BENEFICIOS PBLICOS
Welfare (CalWorks), Estampillas de
comida (CalFresh), Asistencia General,
MediCal, Sobrepagos de seguro social,
Beneficios de desempleo, Beneficios de
Incapacidad del estado.
EDUCACIN
Disciplina escolar, Acceso e igualdad.
DERECHOS DEL TRABADOR
Salarios/Sueldos, Discriminacin,
Condiciones peligrosas en el trabajo.
DERECHOS PARA PERSONAS LGBT
Discriminacin, Cambio de nombre y
gnero.
INMIGRACION
Visa-U, Visa-T y VAWA para trabajadores
de bajos salarios que son vctimas de
crmen.
*Llame a CRLA para determinar elegibilidad
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COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME | COMMUNITY BRIDGES
COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME
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.
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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
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- Crisis counseling, including one-on-one sessions
- Referrals and information about domestic violence or sexual assault
- Assist the caller in developing a safety plan
- Provide emergency response for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault
- Accompaniment to an evidence examination if appropriate
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WAFWC VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES | WALNUT AVENUE FAMILY & WOMEN'S CENTER
WAFWC VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES
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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PVPSA - VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF CRIME | PAJARO VALLEY PREVENTION AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE, INC.
PVPSA - VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF CRIME
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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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES | MONARCH SERVICES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES
- 24-hour crisis line for domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking survivors
- Advocacy, case management and therapeutic services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking
- Shelter services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or human traffickin
- Legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking
Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Services include:
-Emergency shelter
-24-hour bilingual crisis line and in-person crisis counseling
-Support groups
-Legal assistance with temporary restraining orders, court accompaniments, and information and referral
-Specialized services are available for child witnesses to domestic violence and survivors of teen dating violence
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SELF HELP CENTER/FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR/SMALL CLAIMS ADVISOR | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT SELF HELP CENTER
SELF HELP CENTER/FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR/SMALL CLAIMS ADVISOR
Legal services: Information about Police and Investigation services, Restraining Orders, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, information and assistance with criminal restitution process, Record clearance information to support obtaining victims services
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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SLS serves residents age 60 and older in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties by offering legal advice, advocacy, and representation in the following areas.
landlord/tenant relations
mobile home park issues
age discrimination
elder abuse
Medicare and Medi-Cal denials
care facilities and nursing home
social security
consumer issues
limited estate planning
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