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WRAPAROUND

Aptos, CA 95003

Wraparound is a four to twelve month intensive program that aims to address the mental health needs of youth on probation (ages 12-20) and increase parental capacity and skills to care for and address the mental health needs of their children involved in the justice system. Additionally, Wraparound addresses the unmet needs of family members through linkages to community resources.

Services include individual and family counseling in the home, and intensive case management in the home and community settings, and 24-hour crisis response. Also included are linkages/referrals to mental health advocacy groups (NAMI-National Alliance on Mental Illness, MHCAN), medication management, therapeutic groups, parent education and support, peer support, pro-social connections and outpatient substance use treatment.

WAFWC VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES

303 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Survivors/victims services: Advocate, Case Manager, System Navigator, Basic needs, Legal services, Financial, Mental Health Services, Victim-Offender Dialogue or a Restorative Justice approach, Support Groups, Child Care/Transportation to attend services or court proceedings
Legal Services: Restraining Orders, 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, U-Visas
Financial Services: If a survivor is in our Housing Program, we provide credit re-establishment services. We also occasionally offer Financial Literacy courses.
Education Services: If invited to a classroom, we provide workshops on healthy relationships as part of our prevention work to end intrfamilial cycles of violence.

Serves victims of crime who are impacted by the following crimes: Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;Stalking/harassment;Teen dating victimization.

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

PARENT AND FAMILY COUNSELING

530 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

COORDINATED ACCESS FOR EMPOWERING SUCCESS

200 7th Avenue, Suite 150, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

CAFES was launched to close a gap in diversion opportunities for Santa Cruz County adults who are first-time offenders with little or no criminal history and who need mental health, substance use and other related services that had been inaccessible prior to Prop 47.

SHINE A LIGHT COUNSELING CENTER

700 Frederick St. Ste. 103, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

PVPSA - VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF CRIME

335 E Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076

Survivors/Victims Services: Case Manager, System Navigator, Substance Use Resources, Mental Health Services, Support Groups
Basic Needs, gift cards, Family services
. Financial assistance (as funds are available)
. Food Pantry/Food Distribution
. Diaper/Formula Distribution

Education Services: implementation of attendance plans, educational interventions and supporting families with requesting services in through SELPA is there is suspicion of a learning disability.

SCAIR

877 S Victoria Ave, Suite #110, Ventura, CA 93003

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.

DISABILITY SERVICES

1110 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Provides a variety of diagnostic and prevention services to help those affected by severe autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, uncontrolled seizures and other developmental disabilities. Services include;

  • Case management and service coordination including planning, goal setting, residential placement, respite help, medical services, therapies, parenting classes, independent living skills training, mobility training and more.
  • Early intervention services for young children (age 0-3) with developmental disabilities may include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, infant development programs, behavior modification and respite care.
  • School age services are provided for children and youth (age 3- 22). Offers assistance accessing generic resources, advocacy at Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, respite and camp, day care, residential placement, behavior modification and adaptive skills training.

Adults' services revolve around community inclusion, self-determination, and independence. Services deemed appropriate to meet an individual's needs may include
  • Assistance accessing community resources or entitlements such as SSI, day programs, supported employment, independent living skills training, supported living services, residential care home placement, respite, behavior modification, adaptive skills training and competency training (for court-related issues).
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF YOUTH

No Physical Location

Local support group provides weekly opportunities for parents and caregivers of youth (under 18) with mental health concerns. Explore ideas and solutions to the problems experienced while managing care for a youth with a mental health condition. Drop-ins welcome.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF YOUTH

35 Penny Lane, Suite 2, Watsonville, CA 95076

Local support group provides weekly opportunities for parents and caregivers of youth (under 18) with mental health concerns. Explore ideas and solutions to the problems experienced while managing care for a youth with a mental health condition. Drop-ins welcome.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships

NAMI CLASSES

35 Penny Lane, Suite 2, Watsonville, CA 95076

Peer-to-Peer: 8 week course
De Persona a Persona: 8 week course
Family-to-Family: 8 week course
De Familia a Familia: 8 week course
NAMI Basics (for loved ones of youth): 6 week course
NAMI Bases: 6 week course
Provider Education: 15 hour course

NAMI CONEXI?N GRUPO DE APOYO Y RECUPERACI?N

35 Penny Lane, Suite 2, Watsonville, CA 95076

Spanish-language group for adults who identify as living with a mental health condition

CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

1350 41st Avenue, Suite 101, Capitola, CA 95010

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

FAMILIES TOGETHER

9057 Soquel Dr Bldg C, Suite A, Aptos, CA 95003

Families Together provides counseling, parenting support, and case management to families using a home visiting model and a client-centered approach to services. Caregivers participate in the development of an individualized service plan based on their unique strengths and needs.

Families referred by Santa Cruz County Family & Children's Services or CalWORKs are assigned a therapist who helps design customized services, including sessions in English or Spanish, and in the home or other preferred location. Families learn about parenting, child development, parent-child attachment, and general wellness. In addition to counseling, home visitors connect families with other community resources such as substance use counseling, interpersonal violence services, and early education support.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

NAMI CLASSES

No Physical Location

Peer-to-Peer: 8 week course
De Persona a Persona: 8 week course
Family-to-Family: 8 week course
De Familia a Familia: 8 week course
NAMI Basics (for loved ones of youth): 6 week course
NAMI Bases: 6 week course
Provider Education: 15 hour course

INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

2 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Suite 150, Monterey, CA 93940

The Alzheimer's Association provides information and referrals, support groups, education classes, care consultations, resources, and a 24/7 Helpline for people living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, their families, and caregivers. They also serve any community member who may be concerned about memory loss.

CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

318 Cayuga Street, Suite 208, Salinas, CA 93901

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

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME

133 Leibrant Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Survivors/victim services: Advocate, Case Manager, System Navigator, Basic needs, Immigration services, Legal services, Mental Health Services.

Legal Services: information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation.

Education Services: Tutoring & homework support

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.

COE - TUTORING & VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Survivors/victims services: Case Manager, System Navigator, Basic needs, Education Services (On-Campus Supports - Adult School), Grief Counseling, Substance Use Resources, Shelter/Protective Care, Mental Health Services, Medical Services, Victim-Offender Dialogue or a Restorative Justice approach, Support Groups.

Education services: Tutoring & homework support, Credit accrual, Support with GED/High School Equivalency

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: 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;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;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)

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

ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

1430 Freedom Blvd. Suite F, Watsonville, CA 95076

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

SANTA CRUZ WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER

250 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Services include:

  • Primary Care
  • Prenatal care and education
  • Birth control dispensary
  • Behavioral Health Services
  • Health education
  • Acupuncture
  • Chiropractic Services
  • Covered CA, Medi-Cal, and CalFresh enrollment and renewal
  • Group Medical Appointments
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare