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SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES | SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

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

What's Here

Legal Information Services
Elder Law
Senior Advocacy Groups
Senior Housing Information and Referral
General Legal Aid
Elder Abuse Counseling
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Protective/Restraining Orders

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

What's Here

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

SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | WALNUT AVENUE FAMILY & WOMEN'S CENTER

SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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

What's Here

Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Nutrition Education
Men's Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Youth/Student Support Groups
Child Abuse Support Groups
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
Parent Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Crime Victim Support Groups
Outreach Programs
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Outdoor Environmental Education

WAFWC VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES | WALNUT AVENUE FAMILY & WOMEN'S CENTER

WAFWC VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES

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

What's Here

Crime Witness Support
Banking and Financial Services
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Crime Victim Support Groups
Legal Information Services
Financial Literacy Training
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Personal Financial Counseling
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
General Mental Health Information/Education
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
General Crime Victim Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Workshops/Symposiums
Child Abuse Support Groups

SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES | SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

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

What's Here

Legal Information Services
Elder Law
Senior Advocacy Groups
Senior Housing Information and Referral
General Legal Aid
Elder Abuse Counseling
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Protective/Restraining Orders

SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES | SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

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

What's Here

Legal Information Services
Elder Law
Senior Advocacy Groups
Senior Housing Information and Referral
General Legal Aid
Elder Abuse Counseling
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Protective/Restraining Orders

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

What's Here

Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Domestic Violence Shelters
General Crime Victim Assistance
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Child Abuse Support Groups
Crime Victim Support Groups
Protective/Restraining Orders
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Crime Witness Support

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

Survivors/victims services: Legal Services
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

What's Here

Legal Information Services
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Protective/Restraining Orders

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

What's Here

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