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Outdoor Science School is a week of hands-on science. The camp is set in a natural environment where students can learn about science by experiencing it in the world around them.

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Life Skills Education
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
Youth Development
Outdoor Environmental Education
Operates a career center where people can have access to computers, fax, copy machines, online job banks, job posting boards, job search assistance, resume assistance, job fairs, computer and typing testing and certification, referrals and information on local resources. Vocational rehabilitation service is described separately.

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Job Finding Assistance
Employment Preparation
Public Internet Access Sites
Education Advocacy Groups
Continuing Education
Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Debt Consolidation Services
Public Access Computers/Tools
General Education Advocacy
Return to Education Support
Life Skills Education
Vocational/Trade High Schools
SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENTS
WEEKS SLE
Description: Located just outside of Downtown Santa Cruz, CA, this 8-bed, all male facility provides a healthy balance of independence and support. The location provides easy access to public transportation and is in the heart of West Side Santa Cruz, which is bustling with activities and local businesses. At Weeks SLE, residents are encouraged to practice healthy relationships, accountability and responsibility. Active participation in some form of recovery program is required for residents, as well as attending regular house meetings and community chores. Capacity: 8 Telephone: (831) 313-5692 Email: [email protected]

CLEVELAND HOUSE
Description: Cleveland House is a beautiful 6-bed, female-only facility which provides a safe environment for likeminded sisters in recovery. Located near busy Mission Street in Santa Cruz's beautiful Residential West Side, residents will have access to many local eateries, businesses, activities and job opportunities. Residents are encouraged to live independently in this supportive, community based setting. Residents are encouraged to develop and practice life skills and relationship building. In this supported environment, residents are able to develop a stronger sense of accountability, responsibility and community to further their recovery. Capacity: 6 Telephone: (831) 226-3523 Email: [email protected]

FREEDOM HOUSE
Description: Located just off historic Highway 1 in Aptos, CA, Freedom House is a sober living home for 12 men who are actively engaged in recovery. The multi-story home sits on a large wooded lot, in a quiet and serene setting. Freedom House is located far away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Cruz, with convenient public transportation access. At Freedom house, clients receive the benefits of community support from recovery peers as well as bilingual house management. Residents build community connections by attending weekly house meetings where rules and policies are frequently reviewed and assessed which helps to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all residents. Capacity: 12 Telephone: (831) 661-0186 Email: [email protected]

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Substance Use Disorder Intervention Programs
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Life Skills Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Transitional Residential Substance Use Disorder Services
Campus Kids Connection, Inc. provides quality, on-site child care programs in a safe, fun filled, and enriching environment for a diverse population of families in Santa Cruz County. The program provides a variety of activities for children and assures that each child has an opportunity to practice a broad range of skills.

Categories

Life Skills Education
Arts and Crafts Clubs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Study Skills Assistance
Child Care Providers
Social Skills Training

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

A series of workshops for girls ages 12-14 about assertive communication, healthy relationships, avoiding risky situations, developing sisterhood, and understanding female health and the reproductive system.

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Youth Development
General Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Oral Health Education/Information
Nutrition Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Body Image Education
General Health Education Programs
General Mental Health Information/Education
Youth/Student Support Groups
Higher Education Bridge Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Internet Safety Education
Life Skills Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
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.

Academic Advising, Behavioral & Mental Health Services, Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Family Workshops, Financial Literacy, Job/Internship Placement, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Technical Skills Training, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement

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Employment Preparation
Return to Education Support
Youth Development
Youth Violence Prevention
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Continuing Education
Youth Literacy Programs
Homeless Employment Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Life Skills Education
Housing Advocacy Groups
Youth Centers
Education Advocacy Groups
Housing Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Outdoor Science School is a week of hands-on science. The camp is set in a natural environment where students can learn about science by experiencing it in the world around them.

Categories

Life Skills Education
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
Youth Development
Outdoor Environmental Education

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

Life Skills Education
Social Clubs/Events
Return to Education Support
Food Pantries
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Computer Access Aids
General Clothing Donation Programs
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Student Financial Aid
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Laundry Facilities
Continuing Education
Food Donation Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Housing Advocacy Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Workshops/Symposiums
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Employment Preparation
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Women's Support Groups
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENTS
WEEKS SLE
Description: Located just outside of Downtown Santa Cruz, CA, this 8-bed, all male facility provides a healthy balance of independence and support. The location provides easy access to public transportation and is in the heart of West Side Santa Cruz, which is bustling with activities and local businesses. At Weeks SLE, residents are encouraged to practice healthy relationships, accountability and responsibility. Active participation in some form of recovery program is required for residents, as well as attending regular house meetings and community chores. Capacity: 8 Telephone: (831) 313-5692 Email: [email protected]

CLEVELAND HOUSE
Description: Cleveland House is a beautiful 6-bed, female-only facility which provides a safe environment for likeminded sisters in recovery. Located near busy Mission Street in Santa Cruz's beautiful Residential West Side, residents will have access to many local eateries, businesses, activities and job opportunities. Residents are encouraged to live independently in this supportive, community based setting. Residents are encouraged to develop and practice life skills and relationship building. In this supported environment, residents are able to develop a stronger sense of accountability, responsibility and community to further their recovery. Capacity: 6 Telephone: (831) 226-3523 Email: [email protected]

FREEDOM HOUSE
Description: Located just off historic Highway 1 in Aptos, CA, Freedom House is a sober living home for 12 men who are actively engaged in recovery. The multi-story home sits on a large wooded lot, in a quiet and serene setting. Freedom House is located far away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Cruz, with convenient public transportation access. At Freedom house, clients receive the benefits of community support from recovery peers as well as bilingual house management. Residents build community connections by attending weekly house meetings where rules and policies are frequently reviewed and assessed which helps to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all residents. Capacity: 12 Telephone: (831) 661-0186 Email: [email protected]

Categories

Substance Use Disorder Intervention Programs
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Life Skills Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Transitional Residential Substance Use Disorder Services
SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENTS
WEEKS SLE
Description: Located just outside of Downtown Santa Cruz, CA, this 8-bed, all male facility provides a healthy balance of independence and support. The location provides easy access to public transportation and is in the heart of West Side Santa Cruz, which is bustling with activities and local businesses. At Weeks SLE, residents are encouraged to practice healthy relationships, accountability and responsibility. Active participation in some form of recovery program is required for residents, as well as attending regular house meetings and community chores. Capacity: 8 Telephone: (831) 313-5692 Email: [email protected]

CLEVELAND HOUSE
Description: Cleveland House is a beautiful 6-bed, female-only facility which provides a safe environment for likeminded sisters in recovery. Located near busy Mission Street in Santa Cruz's beautiful Residential West Side, residents will have access to many local eateries, businesses, activities and job opportunities. Residents are encouraged to live independently in this supportive, community based setting. Residents are encouraged to develop and practice life skills and relationship building. In this supported environment, residents are able to develop a stronger sense of accountability, responsibility and community to further their recovery. Capacity: 6 Telephone: (831) 226-3523 Email: [email protected]

FREEDOM HOUSE
Description: Located just off historic Highway 1 in Aptos, CA, Freedom House is a sober living home for 12 men who are actively engaged in recovery. The multi-story home sits on a large wooded lot, in a quiet and serene setting. Freedom House is located far away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Cruz, with convenient public transportation access. At Freedom house, clients receive the benefits of community support from recovery peers as well as bilingual house management. Residents build community connections by attending weekly house meetings where rules and policies are frequently reviewed and assessed which helps to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all residents. Capacity: 12 Telephone: (831) 661-0186 Email: [email protected]

Categories

Substance Use Disorder Intervention Programs
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Life Skills Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Transitional Residential Substance Use Disorder Services
Extended learning runs after school, summer school and credit recovery programs for PVUSD. Academic Advising, Behaviorial & Mental Health Services, Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Educator Professional Development, Family Workshops, Job/Internship Placement, Physical Health/Nutrition Education, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Technical Skills Training, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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General Mental Health Information/Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Youth Employment Programs
Social Skills Training
Family Support Centers/Outreach
Family Literacy Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Youth Violence Prevention
Study Skills Assistance
Career Entrance Examinations
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth Centers
Youth Development
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Youth Work Permits
Mental Health Drop In Centers
Advocacy
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Life Skills Education
Academic Counseling
Tutoring Services
Youth Literacy Programs
Cultural Heritage Groups
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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Life Skills Education
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Group Counseling
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Transitional Residential Substance Use Disorder Services
Adult Residential Treatment Facilities

A series of workshops for girls ages 12-14 about assertive communication, healthy relationships, avoiding risky situations, developing sisterhood, and understanding female health and the reproductive system.

Categories

Youth Development
General Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Oral Health Education/Information
Nutrition Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Body Image Education
General Health Education Programs
General Mental Health Information/Education
Youth/Student Support Groups
Higher Education Bridge Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Internet Safety Education
Life Skills Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
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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Homeless Employment Programs
Life Care Planning
Laundry Facilities
General Counseling Services
Education Advocacy Groups
General Education Advocacy
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Stress Management
Public Showers/Baths
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Employment Preparation
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Continuing Education
Life Skills Education
Children's Clothing
Youth Centers
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Housing Counseling
Housing Advocacy Groups
Return to Education Support
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Campus Kids Connection, Inc. provides quality, on-site child care programs in a safe, fun filled, and enriching environment for a diverse population of families in Santa Cruz County. The program provides a variety of activities for children and assures that each child has an opportunity to practice a broad range of skills.

Categories

Life Skills Education
Arts and Crafts Clubs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Study Skills Assistance
Child Care Providers
Social Skills Training
Campus Kids Connection, Inc. provides quality, on-site child care programs in a safe, fun filled, and enriching environment for a diverse population of families in Santa Cruz County. The program provides a variety of activities for children and assures that each child has an opportunity to practice a broad range of skills.

Categories

Life Skills Education
Arts and Crafts Clubs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Study Skills Assistance
Child Care Providers
Social Skills Training
Outdoor Science School is a week of hands-on science. The camp is set in a natural environment where students can learn about science by experiencing it in the world around them.

Categories

Life Skills Education
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
Youth Development
Outdoor Environmental Education
Outdoor Science School is a week of hands-on science. The camp is set in a natural environment where students can learn about science by experiencing it in the world around them.

Categories

Life Skills Education
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
Youth Development
Outdoor Environmental Education
Offers a range of services for youth including skills workshops, healthy relationships, domestic violence, teen dating violence, gender identity, and body image. Provides one on one mentoring, teen support groups, and homework group.

Youth mentoring over the phone (ages 12-17); please call our main office at (831) 426-3062 to leave a message for your youth advocate or to ask about this service.
Food bag program for people already participating in our Early Education Center, Housing & Employment, Services for Children & Youth or Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence programs
General Volunteer Orientations (held virtually at this time) & Volunteer Advocate certification trainings: Visit our website under the "volunteer" tab (www.wafwc.org) or email our Community Engagement Coordinator at [email protected].
Our Early Education teachers are staying in contact with parents and offering home learning support as needed.

Offers a range of services for youth including skills workshops, healthy relationships, domestic violence, teen dating violence, gender identity, and body image. Provides one on one mentoring, teen support groups, and homework group.

Categories

Oral Health Education/Information
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Advocacy
Nutrition Education
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Birth Control
Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Youth Development
Youth/Student Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Marriage and Relationships Support Groups
Body Image Education
Life Skills Education
Stress Management
Food Donation Programs
Education Advocacy Groups
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Campus Kids Connection, Inc. provides quality, on-site child care programs in a safe, fun filled, and enriching environment for a diverse population of families in Santa Cruz County. The program provides a variety of activities for children and assures that each child has an opportunity to practice a broad range of skills.

Categories

Life Skills Education
Arts and Crafts Clubs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Study Skills Assistance
Child Care Providers
Social Skills Training
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.

Categories

Housing Counseling
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Life Skills Education
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.

Academic Advising, Behavioral & Mental Health Services, Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Family Workshops, Financial Literacy, Job/Internship Placement, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Technical Skills Training, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement

Categories

Employment Preparation
Return to Education Support
Youth Development
Youth Violence Prevention
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Continuing Education
Youth Literacy Programs
Homeless Employment Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Life Skills Education
Housing Advocacy Groups
Youth Centers
Education Advocacy Groups
Housing Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Campus Kids Connection, Inc. provides quality, on-site child care programs in a safe, fun filled, and enriching environment for a diverse population of families in Santa Cruz County. The program provides a variety of activities for children and assures that each child has an opportunity to practice a broad range of skills.

Categories

Life Skills Education
Arts and Crafts Clubs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Study Skills Assistance
Child Care Providers
Social Skills Training

A series of workshops for girls ages 12-14 about assertive communication, healthy relationships, avoiding risky situations, developing sisterhood, and understanding female health and the reproductive system.

Categories

Youth Development
General Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Oral Health Education/Information
Nutrition Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Body Image Education
General Health Education Programs
General Mental Health Information/Education
Youth/Student Support Groups
Higher Education Bridge Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Internet Safety Education
Life Skills Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention