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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING | CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Provides information and referral on a wide range of topics related to disabilities.

-Information and Referral
-Advocacy
-Housing application assistance
-Transportation
-Personal Assistance Services
-Independent living skills training
-Peer support
-Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Support Groups
-Outreach & education
-Assistive technology
-Benefits counseling
-Supportive Services for veterans and families
-Supports clients prepare for a disaster event

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships

What's Here

Assistive Technology Information
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Housing Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
General Mental Health Information/Education
Transitional Housing/Shelter
General Counseling Services

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

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

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

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

EATING DISORDER INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP). | THE LOTUS COLLABORATIVE

EATING DISORDER INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP).

The Lotus Collaborative Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for eating disorder recovery offers clients 3 hours of support 4-7 days a week. Treatment days of our IOP include group therapy, nutrition education, and one supervised meal or snack. Clients receive weekly individual therapy with a Lotus primary therapist and dietary sessions with a registered dietitian. Our IOP programming offers a variety of scheduling options including an evening Professional Track for those maintaining a busy work, school or family schedule.

What's Here

General Counseling Services

SCAIR | SCAIR INC. (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AMERICAN INDIAN RESOURCES)

SCAIR

We provide career/educational services as well as emergency, mental health, and supportive assistance for families and individuals ages 14 years and older. We support Native American, Alaskan native, and Native Hawaiian low-income individuals and families.

What's Here

Native American Traditional Healing
General Education Advocacy
Special Education Advocacy
General Counseling Services
General Mental Health Information/Education
Adult Basic Education
Return to Education Support
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Career Entrance Examinations
Native American General Assistance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHINE A LIGHT COUNSELING CENTER | SHINE A LIGHT COUNSELING CENTER

SHINE A LIGHT COUNSELING CENTER

Provides affordable psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Services are provided by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Master's level Interns and Trainees who are under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices

What's Here

Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
General Counseling Services
General Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Evaluation
Mental Health Drop In Centers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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