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Receives and responds to reports of elder abuse or disabled adult abuse

SLS serves residents age 60 and older in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties by offering legal advice, advocacy, and representation in the following areas.

landlord/tenant relations
mobile home park issues
age discrimination
elder abuse
Medicare and Medi-Cal denials
care facilities and nursing home
social security
consumer issues
limited estate planning

Categories

Senior Housing Information and Referral
Legal Information Services
General Legal Aid
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Protective/Restraining Orders
Senior Advocacy Groups
Elder Abuse Counseling
Elder Law

The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Adult Protective Services (APS) provides intervention services to protect elderly or dependent adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. We support older and disabled adults who may be experiencing physical assault or abuse, domestic and/or family violence, sexual assault or abuse, bullying (verbal, cyber, or physical), stalking, harassment, neglect, identity theft or fraud, financial crime or scams.

County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels, hospitals, or who are, or soon will be, experiencing homelessness. We support older and disabled adults regardless of status-if you are experiencing homelessness; are an immigrant, refugee or asylum seeker; identify as LBGTQIA+; are a Veteran, have a physical or mental disability; or if you have limited English language proficiency.

Categories

Home Rehabilitation Programs
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
General Crime Victim Assistance
Elder Abuse Hotlines
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Elder Abuse Counseling
Crime Witness Support
Victims/survivors services: Advocate, Legal services, Child Care/Transportation to attend services or court proceedings.
Legal Services: Help preparing Victim impact statements, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Court accompaniment services, Support understanding in criminal justice processes, Filing police reports, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation.
Financial Services: Victim Compensation (VOCA), Financial restitution, Support with funeral expenses.

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Adult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Adults sexually abused/assaulted as children;Arson;Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Burglary;Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child Pornography;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;DUI/DWI Incidents;Elder Abuse or Neglect;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Identity theft/fraud/financial crime;Kidnapping (non-custodial);KAdult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Adults sexually abused/assaulted as children;Arson;Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Burglary;Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child Pornography;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;DUI/DWI Incidents;Elder Abuse or Neglect;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Identity theft/fraud/financial crime;Kidnapping (non-custodial);Kidnapping (custodial);Mass violence (domestic/international);Other: vehicular victimization (e. g. hit and run);Robbery;Stalking/harassment;Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization;Terrorism (domestic/international);Otheridnapping (custodial);Mass violence (domestic/international);Other: vehicular victimization (e. g. hit and run);Robbery;Stalking/harassment;Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization;Terrorism (domestic/international)

Serve victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Veteran;Victim with disabilities: Cognitive/physical/mental;Victim with limited English proficiency;Other

Categories

Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Parent Abuse Counseling
Crime Victim Notification Services
Adult Child Abuse Survivor Counseling
Child Abuse Counseling
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Crime Witness Support
Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Elder Abuse Counseling
Disaster Survivor Inquiries
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Post Disaster Legal Counseling Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Compensation
Legal Information Services

SLS serves residents age 60 and older in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties by offering legal advice, advocacy, and representation in the following areas.

landlord/tenant relations
mobile home park issues
age discrimination
elder abuse
Medicare and Medi-Cal denials
care facilities and nursing home
social security
consumer issues
limited estate planning

Categories

Senior Housing Information and Referral
Legal Information Services
General Legal Aid
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Protective/Restraining Orders
Senior Advocacy Groups
Elder Abuse Counseling
Elder Law

SLS serves residents age 60 and older in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties by offering legal advice, advocacy, and representation in the following areas.

landlord/tenant relations
mobile home park issues
age discrimination
elder abuse
Medicare and Medi-Cal denials
care facilities and nursing home
social security
consumer issues
limited estate planning

Categories

Senior Housing Information and Referral
Legal Information Services
General Legal Aid
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Protective/Restraining Orders
Senior Advocacy Groups
Elder Abuse Counseling
Elder Law

The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Adult Protective Services (APS) provides intervention services to protect elderly or dependent adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. We support older and disabled adults who may be experiencing physical assault or abuse, domestic and/or family violence, sexual assault or abuse, bullying (verbal, cyber, or physical), stalking, harassment, neglect, identity theft or fraud, financial crime or scams.

County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels, hospitals, or who are, or soon will be, experiencing homelessness. We support older and disabled adults regardless of status-if you are experiencing homelessness; are an immigrant, refugee or asylum seeker; identify as LBGTQIA+; are a Veteran, have a physical or mental disability; or if you have limited English language proficiency.

Categories

Home Rehabilitation Programs
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
General Crime Victim Assistance
Elder Abuse Hotlines
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Elder Abuse Counseling
Crime Witness Support
Individual, family, and group counseling for individuals of all ages.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare; Mindful Practices

Categories

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

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare; Mindful Practices

Categories

Parent Abuse Counseling
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Post Disaster Legal Counseling Services
Human Trafficking Counseling
Sexual Orientation Counseling
Student Counseling Services
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Terminal Illness Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
Sexuality Counseling
Pregnancy Counseling
Marriage and Relationships Counseling
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Caregiver Counseling
Gender Identity Counseling
Group Counseling
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
General Counseling Services
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Overspender Counseling
Truancy Counseling
Postabortion Counseling
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Internet Addiction Counseling
Suicide Counseling
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Divorce Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Sex Offender Counseling
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Social Security Retirement Benefits
Child Abuse Counseling
Sexual Assault Counseling
Hoarding Counseling Programs
Adoption Counseling and Support
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Elder Abuse Counseling
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Ex-Offender Counseling
Area Agency on Aging serve as the advocate and focal point for older individuals within the community by monitoring, evaluating, and commenting upon all policies, programs, hearings, levies, and community actions which will affect older individuals.

Categories

Senior Corps Volunteer Programs
Elder Abuse Counseling
Senior Centers
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Senior Advocacy Groups
Home Delivered Meals
Adult Day Programs
Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Aging/Older Adult Support Groups
Senior Ride Programs