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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

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

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

Elder Abuse Hotlines
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Elder Abuse Counseling

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

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

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

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 Advocacy Groups
Elder Law
Protective/Restraining Orders
Legal Information Services
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
General Legal Aid
Elder Abuse Counseling
Individual, family, and group counseling for individuals of all ages.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare; Mindful Practices

Categories

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

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

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

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare; Mindful Practices

Categories

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