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SURVIVORS HEALING CENTER

2901 Park Avenue, Soquel, CA 95073

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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NAMI GRUPO DE APOYO PARA FAMILIAS

No Physical Location

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.

LIBRARY SERVICES

117 Union Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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

LIBRARY SERVICES

7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003

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

GROWING TOGETHER

819 Pinehurst Drive, Aptos, CA 95003

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.

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

1400 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides comprehensive, strengths-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate behavioral health services for Medi-Cal eligible children and youth who have moderate to severe behavioral health needs.

Services include assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy (individual, family), case management, and psychiatric care (evaluation and medication management). Services delivered at County behavioral health clinic locations, community, or home-based settings, as clinically appropriate.

The Access Team provides 24-hour confidential crisis intervention and referral services (800-952-2335).

Provides substance use disorder prevention, early intervention, and treatment services across the continuum of care.

Stress Busters: Behavioral & Mental Health, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

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

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GROWING TOGETHER

500 Spring Grove Road, Hollister, CA 95023

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.

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION

135 Leibrandt Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

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

FOSTERED/FOSTER YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATING PROGRAM

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Provides guidance, advocacy, community organization, teaming, collaboration, and education case management around the issues of school success for students involved in the foster care system, including students living with their birth families but with child welfare involvement.

Stress Busters: Supportive Relationships

NAMI THURSDAY NIGHT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

No Physical Location

Local support group provides weekly 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. Drop-ins welcome.

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC

315 Poplar Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

LA MANZANA COMMUNITY RESOURCES

521 Main Street, Suite Y, Watsonville, CA 95076

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Onsite WIC access / Acceso in situ a WIC
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Counseling

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EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION

2667 E Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076

The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

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

NAMI THURSDAY NIGHT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

35 Penny Lane, Suite 2, Watsonville, CA 95076

Local support group provides weekly 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. Drop-ins welcome.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF YOUTH

35 Penny Lane, Suite 2, Watsonville, CA 95076

Local support group provides weekly opportunities for parents and caregivers of youth (under 18) with mental health concerns. Explore ideas and solutions to the problems experienced while managing care for a youth with a mental health condition. Drop-ins welcome.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships

FAMILIES TOGETHER

406 Main Street, Suite 326, Watsonville, CA 95076

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

SPECIAL PARENTS INFORMATION NETWORK (SPIN)

740 Front Street, Suite 175, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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

GROWING TOGETHER

318 Cayuga Street, Suite 209, Salinas, CA 93901

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.

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION

121 Sycamore Street, Suite 100, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

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

CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

400 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Assists families in finding suitable child care options and preschools based on the specific needs of the family. We also work to increase the quality of care by offering training and technical assistance to child care providers in Santa Cruz County. Families are encouraged to make CDRC their first point of contact when looking for child care, preschool or other resources to support their child's development.

Helps families determine whether they qualify for child care payment assistance. Provides referrals to agencies that offer subsidized child care.

Offers child care providers a wealth of resources to help them obtain a license, maintain a successful business, increase the quality of their program or grow as professionals.

Stress Busters: Supportive Relationships


BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COACHING

N/a: Virtual Service Only

Provides virtual behavioral support navigating kids' milestones, phases, and behaviors for California families with children aged 0-12 years.

FAMILY HEALTH PROGRAMS- HOME VISITING PROGRAMS

1060 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

  • 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).

FAMILIES TOGETHER

2941 Park Avenue, Unit C, Soquel, CA 95073

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

LIBRARY SERVICES

316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA 95076

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

PARENT TEEN MEDIATION

614 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

CRC cultivates peace in the community by providing tools, training, and a guided process for people in conflict. Our services are affordable, confidential, and available to all.

We offer workshops for youth and parents. Gain skills to prevent conflict from escalating. Increase your sense of self-awareness and how you respond to conflict. Learn tools to recognize your emotions and identify your needs so that you can communicate better.

We offer Parent-Teen or Family Mediation services, as well as conflict resolution coaching. Behavioral & Mental Health Services, Family Workshops, Socio-Emotional Learning, mediation and conflict resolution

Youth Services: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT