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Encompass' Youth Services Mental Health Counseling program is personalized to meet the individual needs of youth and to enhance the strengths and assets of each family. We provide individual, group, and family counseling for youth and families. Participating in counseling improves family, peer, and community relationships; increases self-confidence and school performance; and reduces drug and alcohol use. Services can be provided in home, in office, virtually via the web, and over the phone.

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Youth Issues Information Services
Youth/Student Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Youth Development
Child Guidance
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth Centers
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling

SOCIAL EVENTS FOR BEREAVED FAMILIES

A time to get together for informal company and conversation, and an opportunity to participate in a grief/remembrance oriented activity. Limited to families who have experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling. Some events may be appropriate for extended family/family friends.

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Women's Support Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Social Clubs/Events
Men's Support Groups
Youth/Student Support Groups
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent Support Groups

Sueos provides job readiness, career development, paid work experience/internships, academic support, and other supportive services to eligible youth in Santa Cruz County.

Youth Services: ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

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Youth Development
Youth Centers
Technical/Trade Schools
Youth/Student Support Groups
Financial Literacy Training
Student Financial Aid
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Academic Counseling
Tutoring Services
Job Finding Assistance
Career Entrance Examinations
Banking and Financial Services
Youth Employment Programs
Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Student Financial Aid Offices
Provides coordination of care and services to adults with traumatic brain injuries after the individual has completed traditional medical rehabilitation.

Offers three monthly support groups, quarterly education events and ongoing networking meetings with other agencies providing services to people who care about brain injury.

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Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Assessment
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Spanish-language group for adults who identify as living with a mental health condition

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Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
General Mental Health Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Provides opportunities for family members and friends of people living with mental illness to explore ideas and solutions to the problems they experience dealing with a mental illness in their families or friends. Facilitators are Spanish speaking. Child care may be available.

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Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Women's Support Groups
Youth/Student Support Groups
Men's Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
General Mental Health Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Mental Health Associations
Provides home-based services to families living throughout Santa Cruz County including case management, housing navigation, and rental assistance. Case-manager serves families in need of housing.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships

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General Counseling Services
Parent Support Groups
Case/Care Management
Rent Payment Assistance
A substance abuse education program for middle school girls, which also prepares them to become facilitators of workshops on this subject for elementary school children. This program approaches drug abuse prevention as a peer issue, using the positive influence of young people modeling healthy behaviors.

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Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Development
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
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.

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Crime Witness Support
Domestic Violence Shelters
General Mental Health Information/Education
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Child Abuse Support Groups
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim Support Groups
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Tutoring Services
Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs

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.

Youth Services: ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

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Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
Continuing Education
Life Skills Education
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Development
Homeless Employment Programs
Housing Counseling
Youth Centers
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Education Advocacy Groups
Return to Education Support
Youth Violence Prevention
Housing Advocacy Groups
Transitional Housing/Shelter
CARE (Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education) serves the UC Santa Cruz community by providing free and confidential support to those impacted by sexual assault, intimate partner/domestic violence, stalking, or sexual harassment. CARE offers prevention education training and works collaboratively with campus communities to create a culture of respect and empowerment.

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Youth Violence Prevention
Dating Violence Prevention
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Support Groups
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Sexual Assault Counseling
Workplace Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC | SENDEROS

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC

After school dance classes for different levels learning traditional Mexican dances. Performances in a number of community events throughout the year.

Stress Busters: Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

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Dance Performances
Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Dance Instruction
Parent Support Groups
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Cultural Heritage Groups
Provides virtual behavioral support navigating kids' milestones, phases, and behaviors for California families with children aged 0-12 years.

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Child Abuse Counseling
Child Guidance
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Group Counseling
General Mental Health Information/Education
Pregnancy Counseling
General Mental Health Support Groups
General Counseling Services
Parent Support Groups

Support group for loved ones of transition age youth (18-26) with mental health concerns.

Youth Services: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

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Mental Health Drop In Centers
Mental Health Evaluation
Youth/Student Support Groups
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
General Mental Health Information/Education
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
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.

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

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Youth/Student Support Groups
Outdoor Environmental Education
Crime Victim Support Groups
Men's Support Groups
Protective/Restraining Orders
General Crime Victim Assistance
Nutrition Education
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Child Abuse Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Outreach Programs
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Parent Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Support group for adults who identify as living with a mental health condition.

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Men's Support Groups
Women's Support Groups
General Mental Health Support Groups
  • Public Health Field Nursing
    A voluntary home visiting program with a Public Health Nurse to support families during pregnancy and with children up to 5 years old. The program provides strength-based case management, assists families with accessing resources, and provides health and parenting education.
  • Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
    An evidence-based home visiting program that pairs first time expectant parents with a specially trained nurse. The program begins during pregnancy and provides support, education, and resources to families until their child turns 2 years old. Nurses also check in with the parent regarding their health and wellness and their child's growth and development.
  • Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)CPSP is a statewide program that provides enhanced reimbursement for a wide range of services to Medi-Cal eligible pregnant and postpartum women.
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) ProgramPublic Health Nurses in Santa Cruz County provide bereavement support, information, resources, and follow-up services to assist families and caregivers who have experienced the loss of an infant from SIDS or Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).

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Parent Support Groups
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Pregnancy Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Prenatal Care
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Foster Parent/Family Recruitment
Home Health Aide Services
Well Baby Care
Infant and Child Safety Education
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Infant Massage Instruction
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Prenatal Fitness
Offers peers support groups, mentor parent program, information and resources to parents who have children with special needs to strengthen and empower their families and the professionals who serve them. Through parent volunteers and paid staff, they provide phone support, information, resource referrals, IEP clinics, educational workshops and networking events. Newsletters are available to download online.

Stress Busters: Mindfulness Practices and Supportive Relationships

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Disability Related Parenting Programs
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Specialized Information and Referral
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Student Disability Services
Disability Rights Groups
Parent Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Offers peers support groups, mentor parent program, information and resources to parents who have children with special needs to strengthen and empower their families and the professionals who serve them. Through parent volunteers and paid staff, they provide phone support, information, resource referrals, IEP clinics, educational workshops and networking events. Newsletters are available to download online.

Stress Busters: Mindfulness Practices and Supportive Relationships

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Disability Related Parenting Programs
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Specialized Information and Referral
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Student Disability Services
Disability Rights Groups
Parent Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities

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

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Legal Information Services
Domestic Violence Shelters
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Youth Violence Prevention
Personal Financial Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Youth Development
Workshops/Symposiums
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Shelters
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Financial Literacy Training
Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Self Defense Training
Human Trafficking Shelters
Protective/Restraining Orders
Spanish-language group for adults who identify as living with a mental health condition

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Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
General Mental Health Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

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Parent Support Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Youth Development
A substance abuse education program for middle school girls, which also prepares them to become facilitators of workshops on this subject for elementary school children. This program approaches drug abuse prevention as a peer issue, using the positive influence of young people modeling healthy behaviors.

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Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Development
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment.

Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences.

Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities.

Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

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Cultural Heritage Groups
Adult Literacy Programs
Science and Mathematics Clubs/Societies
Early Literacy Development Programs
General Counseling Services
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Career Entrance Examinations
Public Libraries
Public Internet Access Sites
Outdoor Environmental Education
Youth Literacy Programs
Employment Preparation
Youth Development
Family Literacy Programs
Tutoring Services
Youth/Student Support Groups
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Parent Support Groups
Assistive Technology Information
Nutrition Education
Women's Support Groups
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Advocacy
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion