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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.

Categories

Nutrition Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Outdoor Environmental Education
Child Guidance
Infant and Child Safety Education
Parent Support Groups
Preschools
General Counseling Services
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Child Care Expense Assistance
Offers at-risk youth who struggle with gangs, violence and poverty a chance to learn to play high-level soccer as a unified team. With the support of coaches as well as peer and adult mentors, players develop healthy lifestyles that promote positive relationships with family and friends, career and life skills, and continuing education.

Stress Busters: Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

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Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Youth/Student Support Groups
Soccer
Gang Programs
Youth Development
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
Treatment Focus: Helping individuals step down from locked care
El Dorado Center (EDC) is a community-based, short-term treatment program for individuals who may be stepping down from locked care. An intensive, structured residential program, EDC is an unlocked, home-like environment facilitating the healing process in preparation for transitioning back to community living. Our staff provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, structured activities, community outings, and assistance with independent living skills and connecting to the community. A registered nurse is on staff and a County psychiatrist is available for medication monitoring and management.

Categories

In Person Crisis Intervention
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Drug Related Crisis Intervention
Alcohol Related Crisis Intervention
General Counseling Services

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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Anger Management
General Crime Victim Assistance
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Marriage and Relationships Counseling
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
Child Guidance
Sexual/Love Addiction Support Groups
Youth/Student Support Groups
In Person Crisis Intervention
Therapy Referrals
Sexual Assault Counseling
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Child Abuse Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Alcohol Use Disorder Referrals
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Gambling Disorder Support Groups
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Pet Loss Support Groups
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Sexual/Love Addiction Counseling
General Counseling Services
Parent Support Groups
Separation/Divorce Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Gambling Disorder Support Groups
Adult Children of Alcoholics Support Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Provides professional counseling for parents and families. Offers parenting classes and individual and family therapy to work towards reunification when possible and prevent and treat child abuse. Provides counseling services for children who have medi-cal and a mental health diagnosis.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare

Categories

Child Guidance
General Counseling Services
Child Abuse Prevention
General Mental Health Information/Education
Parenting Skills Classes
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.

Categories

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

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

Categories

Case/Care Management
General Counseling Services
Parent Support Groups
Rent Payment Assistance
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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Family Literacy Programs
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
Early Literacy Development Programs
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Women's Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Nutrition Education
Advocacy
Youth Development
Public Internet Access Sites
Adult Literacy Programs
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

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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
Provides services to Janus clients and community members. Offered therapy for addiction and substance use issues, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, mental health, life transitions, grief, stress, relationship issues, as well as circumstances linked to poverty, and trauma,

Categories

Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Child Abuse Counseling
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
Marriage and Relationships Counseling
General Counseling Services
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Divorce Counseling
Adult Child Abuse Survivor Counseling
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
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

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Specialized Information and Referral
General Mental Health Information/Education
Housing Counseling
General Counseling Services
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Assistive Technology Information
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Independent Living Skills Instruction
We provide resources and services to empower youth ages 15-24 who have or have had experiences with foster care placement, juvenile justice, homelessness/housing instability, or trauma related to being a victim of a crime. TAY also offers counseling, skills building, a drop-in resource center, and subsidized supportive housing.

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

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Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Homeless Employment Programs
Life Care Planning
Youth Employment Programs
Housing Counseling
General Education Advocacy
Education Advocacy Groups
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Children's Clothing
Stress Management
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Employment Preparation
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Housing Advocacy Groups
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
General Counseling Services
Life Skills Education
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Youth Centers
Public Showers/Baths
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Return to Education Support
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Continuing Education
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Laundry Facilities
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.

Categories

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


The ReTURN program provides therapy and mental health services for AB109 eligible probation clients who are adjusting to life after serving a jail or prison term. ReTURN helps clients gain pro-social skills, repair relationships, and attain and maintain sobriety.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments, individual and family cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, and system navigation management to assist clients in transitioning from incarceration back into the community.

Services Offered:
- Benefits Navigation
- Benefits eligibility screening
- Health insurance/benefits
- ID/Documentation assistance
- Housing & Shelter
- Emergency housing
- Transitional housing
- Mental/Behavioral Health
- Family counseling, individual counseling
- Mental health education

Categories

General Counseling Services
Case/Care Management
Mental Health Evaluation
General Mental Health Information/Education

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)

Categories

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
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.

Categories

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

Categories

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

Categories

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

Categories

Family Literacy Programs
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
Early Literacy Development Programs
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Women's Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Nutrition Education
Advocacy
Youth Development
Public Internet Access Sites
Adult Literacy Programs
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

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

Categories

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

Categories

Family Literacy Programs
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
Early Literacy Development Programs
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Women's Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Nutrition Education
Advocacy
Youth Development
Public Internet Access Sites
Adult Literacy Programs
Individual, family, and group counseling for individuals of all ages.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare; Mindful Practices

Categories

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