• 24-hour crisis line for domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking survivors
• Advocacy, case management and therapeutic services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking
• Shelter services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or human traffickin
• Legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking

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

The County Of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Veterans Services Office serves all veterans and their families, offering support and guidance of all benefits earned by military services, regardless of time in service, period of service or type of discharge. Established in 1946 to assist veterans, military retirees and their families, we are not employees of the federal government. We are County employees ready to assist you with the benefits and services earned through your military service.

• Bicycle Traffic School
• Child Passenger Safety Education
• Community Traffic Safety Coalition
• Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program (MMIC)
• Nutrition Programs/CalFresh Healthy Living
• Oral Health Program
• Teen Health Outreach
• Tobacco Education Coalition (TEC)

• Culturally based mentoring
• Cognitive Behavioral curriculum groups
• MRT (Moral Recognition Therapy)
• Anger Management
• One on one counseling
• Gang resistance assistance
• CalWORKs applications assistance
• DMV assistance
• Referrals to Residential SLE(sober living environment)
• Referrals to aftercare/ continuous care
• Prop 47 record clearance
• Child support cases
• Reunification with family
• Tattoo removal
• Court advocacy
• Transportation to and from appointments

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

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

For Boys and Young men
Teaching and supporting boys in discovery and journey from boyhood to manhood with guidance, coaching, and mentorship grounded in 41 developmental assets, youth leadership development, social-emotional and healthy masculinity

For men
Support men in their journey through manhood and couple relationships by developing a healthy masculinity and relationship

For dads
Supporting father involvement, fatherhood and co-parenting for the well-being of children


Youth Resources: Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Educator Professional Development, Family Workshops, Financial Literacy, Job/Internship Placement, Socio Emotional Learning, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

• Healthy Steps
• Prenatal Care
• Well care for kids (age 4 and under), including vaccines
• Emergency Dental and Eye Care
• Behavioral Health
• Chronic care management
• Medication Refills