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CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING | CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING

We offer one-day public workshops on Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills to learn how to handle conflict effectively and reach win-win solutions. For your business, non-profit, board of directors, group or association, you have the option of to attend one of our public workshops or our trainers can tailor workshops for you and deliver them on-site. We are happy to consult with you about your particular needs so that we can craft a training suited to your group culture.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships

What's Here

Conflict Resolution Training
Elder Mediation
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
General Counseling Services
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Workshops/Symposiums
Mediation
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution

TOBACCO USE PREVENTION EDUCATION (TUPE) | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

TOBACCO USE PREVENTION EDUCATION (TUPE)

Supporting districts with tobacco prevention capacity building, healthy kids survey administration, curriculum implementation, parent and community informational webinars, cessation support, restorative practices and other tobacco prevention and intervention supportive services.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare

What's Here

Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Smoking Addiction Support Groups
General Counseling Services
Smoking/Vaping Cessation Support

LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

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

What's Here

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

FAMILIES TOGETHER | FAMILIES IN TRANSITION OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

FAMILIES TOGETHER

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

What's Here

Case/Care Management
General Counseling Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Parent Support Groups

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION

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.

What's Here

General Counseling Services
Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Guidance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Outdoor Environmental Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Nutrition Education
Parent Support Groups
Preschools

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION

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.

What's Here

General Counseling Services
Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Guidance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Outdoor Environmental Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Nutrition Education
Parent Support Groups
Preschools

COUNSELING PROGRAM | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

COUNSELING PROGRAM

The counseling program collaborates with master's level associate and licensed clinicians to offer cost-free counseling and advocacy to young people, families, and individuals. Our services focus on fostering healthy coping mechanisms, stress management techniques, and addressing any other related concerns. Serving Santa Cruz county with offices in Watsonville, Live Oak, Santa Cruz, and Felton.

What's Here

Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Adult Child Abuse Survivor Counseling
Elder Abuse Counseling
Child Abuse Counseling
Divorce Counseling
General Counseling Services
Postabortion Counseling
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Post Disaster Legal Counseling Services
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
Parent Abuse Counseling

ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (HSA)

ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Provides mental health services to eligible adults including case management and medication services, rehabilitation, counseling and therapy. Also operates two specialized programs for youth and seniors.

The Access Team provides 24-hour confidential crisis intervention and referral services for mental health clients. Offers crisis intervention, and appropriate referrals.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices

What's Here

Therapy Referrals
Psychiatric Case Management
Crime Witness Support
Case/Care Management
General Crime Victim Assistance
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams
Group Counseling
Mental Health Evaluation
Mental Health Drop In Centers
Mental Health Crisis Lines
General Counseling Services
Psychiatric Medication Services
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention

LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

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

What's Here

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

MENTORS DRIVING CHANGE FOR BOYS, MEN AND DADS | MENTORS DRIVING CHANGE FOR BOYS, MEN AND DADS

MENTORS DRIVING CHANGE FOR BOYS, MEN AND DADS

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


Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

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

What's Here

Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Youth Employment Programs
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Youth/Student Support Groups
General Counseling Services
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Youth Violence Prevention
Advocacy
Youth Centers
Recreation Centers
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Youth Literacy Programs

THE SALVATION ARMY WATSONVILLE CORPS | THE SALVATION ARMY WATSONVILLE CORPS

THE SALVATION ARMY WATSONVILLE CORPS

Free daily meals to anyone in need.
Also offers a bag of food once a week on Tuesday or Thursday.


What's Here

Soup Kitchens
Food Pantries
Spiritual/Religious Issues Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Homeless Drop In Centers
General Counseling Services

RESIDENTIAL AND WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT | JANUS OF SANTA CRUZ

RESIDENTIAL AND WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT

Provides a sub-acute withdrawal management program that offers closely supervised, 24-hour residential care in a comfortable, safe environment. Withdrawal management is offered as a stand-alone program, but most people transition to another of Janus' Recovery Programs when they are finished with the process.

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

What's Here

General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Detoxification
Perinatal Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Perinatal Drug Use Disorder Treatment
Drug/Alcohol Testing
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Inpatient Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Central Intake/Assessment for Alcohol Use Disorder
Residential Drug Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Drug Detoxification
Residential Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling
General Counseling Services
Nutrition Education
Inpatient Drug Use Disorder Treatment Facilities

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN HEALTH CENTER | SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN HEALTH CENTER

Services

  • Primary Care for Adults & Children
  • Prenatal Care and Education
  • Birth Control Services
  • Behavioral Health Services
  • Health Education

What's Here

Outpatient Health Facilities
Prenatal Care
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Birth Control
General Counseling Services
General Health Education Programs
General Mental Health Information/Education
Prenatal Fitness
General Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Mental Health Evaluation
Comprehensive Outpatient Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Comprehensive Outpatient Drug Use Disorder Treatment

LIVE OAK COMMUNITY RESOURCES | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

LIVE OAK COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Homework Tutoring / Club de tareas

TRAINING & EDUCATION | ENTRENAMIENTO Y EDUCACIN
Emergency Preparedness Preparacin para emergencias
Literacy Classes / Clases de alfabetizacin

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


What's Here

Food Stamps/SNAP
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Co-Parenting Workshops
Student Counseling Services
Food Donation Programs
TANF
Housing Advocacy Groups
Tutoring Services
Advocacy
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Job Finding Assistance
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Youth Development
Housing Counseling
Parenting Materials
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
General Counseling Services
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Food Pantries
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Child Advocacy Centers
Parenting Skills Classes
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Ethnic Advocacy Groups
Medicaid
Case/Care Management
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs

COUNSELING PROGRAM | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

COUNSELING PROGRAM

The counseling program collaborates with master's level associate and licensed clinicians to offer cost-free counseling and advocacy to young people, families, and individuals. Our services focus on fostering healthy coping mechanisms, stress management techniques, and addressing any other related concerns. Serving Santa Cruz county with offices in Watsonville, Live Oak, Santa Cruz, and Felton.

What's Here

Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Adult Child Abuse Survivor Counseling
Elder Abuse Counseling
Child Abuse Counseling
Divorce Counseling
General Counseling Services
Postabortion Counseling
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Post Disaster Legal Counseling Services
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
Parent Abuse Counseling

SURVIVORS HEALING CENTER | FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF THE CENTRAL COAST

SURVIVORS HEALING CENTER

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

What's Here

Child Guidance
Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance
Sexual Assault Counseling
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Anger Management
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Sexual/Love Addiction Support Groups
Marriage and Relationships Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
In Person Crisis Intervention
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Therapy Referrals
Child Abuse Counseling
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Alcohol Use Disorder Referrals
Adult Children of Alcoholics Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Pet Loss Support Groups
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Sexual/Love Addiction Counseling
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Gambling Disorder Support Groups
General Counseling Services
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Separation/Divorce Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Gambling Disorder Support Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups

LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

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

What's Here

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

COUNSELING SERVICES | FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF THE CENTRAL COAST

COUNSELING SERVICES

Individual, family, and group counseling for individuals of all ages.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare; Mindful Practices

What's Here

Terminal Illness Counseling
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Sexual Orientation Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Overspender Counseling
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Gender Identity Counseling
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Adoption Counseling and Support
Sexual Assault Counseling
Postabortion Counseling
Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Caregiver Counseling
Hoarding Counseling Programs
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Suicide Counseling
Pregnancy Counseling
General Counseling Services
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Sex Offender Counseling
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Child Abuse Counseling
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling
Parent Abuse Counseling
Social Security Retirement Benefits
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Internet Addiction Counseling
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Marriage and Relationships Counseling
Group Counseling
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Ex-Offender Counseling
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Divorce Counseling
Sexuality Counseling
Truancy Counseling
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Elder Abuse Counseling
Student Counseling Services
Human Trafficking Counseling
Post Disaster Legal Counseling Services

PERINATAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | JANUS OF SANTA CRUZ

PERINATAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Provides group, individual, and family treatment, for women and children. Children 5 and under may live with their mothers during their stay. Stay based on regular assessments and individual needs for real results. Provides support for health and wellbeing goals.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices

What's Here

General Counseling Services
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling
Residential Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
Perinatal Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups

LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

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

What's Here

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

SURVIVORS HEALING CENTER | FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF THE CENTRAL COAST

SURVIVORS HEALING CENTER

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

What's Here

Child Guidance
Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance
Sexual Assault Counseling
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Anger Management
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Sexual/Love Addiction Support Groups
Marriage and Relationships Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
In Person Crisis Intervention
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Therapy Referrals
Child Abuse Counseling
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Alcohol Use Disorder Referrals
Adult Children of Alcoholics Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Pet Loss Support Groups
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Sexual/Love Addiction Counseling
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Gambling Disorder Support Groups
General Counseling Services
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Separation/Divorce Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Gambling Disorder Support Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups

CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Trains volunteers to work with children who have been removed from their homes, declared dependents of the court due to abuse, neglect or abandonment and placed in foster care.

Court Appointed Special Advocates work for a judge, alongside attorneys and social workers, as sworn officers of the court to advocate for children. Advocates receive an initial 35 hours of training and volunteer 10-15 hours per month on behalf of one child. The volunteer advocates on behalf of the child until the case is resolved.

Youth Services: Academic Support, Career Exploration and Development, Health and Wellness, Social-Emotional Support, Youth Leadership.

Stress Busters:
Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships (Foster Youth Only)

What's Here

Guardians ad Litem
Career Entrance Examinations
Cultural Heritage Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Academic Counseling
Youth Development
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Counseling Services
Advocacy
Tutoring Services

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (HSA)

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

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

What's Here

Mental Health Associations
Youth Development
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling
Mental Health Crisis Lines
Child Guidance
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Mental Health Evaluation
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Referrals
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Adult Psychiatric Hospitals
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Access Centers
General Counseling Services
Transitional Residential Substance Use Disorder Services
Children's/Adolescent Psychiatric Hospitals
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs
General Crime Victim Assistance
Youth/Student Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Referrals
Substance Use Disorder Intervention Programs
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Psychiatric Day Treatment
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
General Mental Health Information/Education

FAMILIES TOGETHER | FAMILIES IN TRANSITION OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

FAMILIES TOGETHER

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

What's Here

Case/Care Management
General Counseling Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Parent Support Groups

LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

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

What's Here

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