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Provides a variety of diagnostic and prevention services to help those affected by severe autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, uncontrolled seizures and other developmental disabilities. Services include;
  • Case management and service coordination including planning, goal setting, residential placement, respite help, medical services, therapies, parenting classes, independent living skills training, mobility training and more.
  • Early intervention services for young children (age 0-3) with developmental disabilities may include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, infant development programs, behavior modification and respite care.
  • School age services are provided for children and youth (age 3- 22). Offers assistance accessing generic resources, advocacy at Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, respite and camp, day care, residential placement, behavior modification and adaptive skills training.

Adults' services revolve around community inclusion, self-determination, and independence. Services deemed appropriate to meet an individual's needs may include
  • Assistance accessing community resources or entitlements such as SSI, day programs, supported employment, independent living skills training, supported living services, residential care home placement, respite, behavior modification, adaptive skills training and competency training (for court-related issues).
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare

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Parenting Skills Classes
Pediatric Developmental Screening
Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing
Out of Home Respite Care
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Pediatric Developmental Assessment
General Mental Health Information/Education
Case/Care Management
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

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Life Care Planning
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Return to Education Support
Housing Counseling
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Laundry Facilities
Youth Centers
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Education Advocacy Groups
Continuing Education
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Children's Clothing
Employment Discrimination Assistance
General Education Advocacy
Life Skills Education
Employment Preparation
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
General Counseling Services
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Stress Management
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Public Showers/Baths
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Housing Advocacy Groups
Homeless Employment Programs
In Santa Cruz, we provide an array of employment, community living and day program services to individuals with developmental disabilities

Collects electronic waste including monitors, computers and accessories, televisions, stereos, DVD players and other electronic items. Also, accepts donations of clothing, and automobiles, running or not.

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General Clothing Donation Programs
Electronic Waste Recycling
Automobile Donation Programs
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Job Finding Assistance

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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Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Housing Advocacy Groups
Return to Education Support
Employment Preparation
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Youth Employment Programs
Laundry Facilities
Food Pantries
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Workshops/Symposiums
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Student Financial Aid
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Computer Access Aids
Continuing Education
Food Donation Programs
Social Clubs/Events
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
General Clothing Donation Programs
Women's Support Groups
Life Skills Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention

TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH HOUSING NAVIGATION PROGRAM

Provides housing navigation and housing focused case management to young adults ages 18-24 who were formally in the Foster Care System. We provide one on one case management, housing navigation, resource connection, provide life skill training to obtain and maintain housing, along with mentorship and individualized planning.

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Housing Counseling
Life Skills Education
Santa Cruz Residential Recovery offers a 30-bed co-ed residential program, serving clients for 30-90 days, based on individual needs. Staffed by a highly skilled and trained team, certified clinicians help clients focusing on issues surrounding recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. Program activities include evidence-based trauma informed and cognitive behavior therapies (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as focused individual and group counseling, pro-social life skill building, mindfulness and daily house meetings.

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Adult Residential Treatment Facilities
Transitional Residential Substance Use Disorder Services
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Group Counseling
Life Skills Education
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder 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

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Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Assistive Technology Information
Transitional Housing/Shelter
General Benefits and Services Assistance
General Counseling Services
General Mental Health Information/Education
Specialized Information and Referral
Independent Living Skills Instruction
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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Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Housing Advocacy Groups
Return to Education Support
Employment Preparation
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Youth Employment Programs
Laundry Facilities
Food Pantries
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Workshops/Symposiums
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Student Financial Aid
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Computer Access Aids
Continuing Education
Food Donation Programs
Social Clubs/Events
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
General Clothing Donation Programs
Women's Support Groups
Life Skills Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Treatment Focus: Helping individuals step down from locked care
El Dorado Center (EDC) is a community-based, short-term treatment program for individuals who may be stepping down from locked care. An intensive, structured residential program, EDC is an unlocked, home-like environment facilitating the healing process in preparation for transitioning back to community living. Our staff provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, structured activities, community outings, and assistance with independent living skills and connecting to the community. A registered nurse is on staff and a County psychiatrist is available for medication monitoring and management.

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General Counseling Services
In Person Crisis Intervention
Drug Related Crisis Intervention
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Alcohol Related Crisis Intervention
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
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

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