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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

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Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing
Pediatric Developmental Screening
General Mental Health Information/Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Pediatric Developmental Assessment
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Out of Home Respite Care
Case/Care Management
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.

Categories

Return to Education Support
Adult Basic Education
General Mental Health Information/Education
General Counseling Services
Native American General Assistance
Career Entrance Examinations
General Education Advocacy
Native American Traditional Healing
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Special Education Advocacy
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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General Counseling Services
Assistive Technology Information
Housing Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
General Mental Health Information/Education
Independent Living Skills Instruction
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter

A series of workshops for girls ages 12-14 about assertive communication, healthy relationships, avoiding risky situations, developing sisterhood, and understanding female health and the reproductive system.

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Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Oral Health Education/Information
Youth Development
Higher Education Bridge Programs
General Health Education Programs
Body Image Education
Nutrition Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Youth/Student Support Groups
General Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Life Skills Education
General Mental Health Information/Education
Internet Safety Education

Support group for loved ones of transition age youth (18-26) with mental health concerns.

Youth Services: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

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Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Mental Health Drop In Centers
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Youth/Student Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Evaluation

NAMI THURSDAY NIGHT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS | NAMI SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

NAMI THURSDAY NIGHT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

Local support group provides weekly opportunities for family members and friends of people living with mental illness to explore ideas and solutions to the problems they experience dealing with a mental illness in their families or friends. Drop-ins welcome.

Categories

Mental Health Drop In Centers
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Women's Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Associations
Parent Support Groups
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Youth/Student Support Groups
Mental Health Practitioner Associations
Men's Support Groups
Mental Health Evaluation

Support group for loved ones of transition age youth (18-26) with mental health concerns.

Youth Services: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

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Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Mental Health Drop In Centers
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Youth/Student Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Evaluation

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

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF YOUTH

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

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Youth Development
Men's Support Groups
Women's Support Groups
General Mental Health Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Associations
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
Parent Support Groups

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.

Categories

General Mental Health Information/Education
Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Dementia Management

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME

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.

Categories

General Crime Victim Assistance
Legal Information Services
Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
General Mental Health Information/Education
Tutoring Services

SET FREE MONTEREY BAY VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF CRIME SERVICES | SET FREE MONTEREY BAY

SET FREE MONTEREY BAY VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF CRIME SERVICES

Survivors/victims services: Advocate, Case Manager, System Navigator, Financial, Education Services (On-Campus Supports - Adult School), Substance Use Resources, Shelter/Protective Care, Mental Health Services, Medical Services.

Legal services: Court accompaniment services, Record clearance to support obtaining victims services

Financial services: Victim Compensation (VOCA)

Education services: Support with GED/High School Equivalency

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Human trafficking: sex
Serve victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;Undocumented;Veteran;Victim with disabilities: Cognitive/physical/mental;Victim with limited English proficiency

Categories

Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Crime Victim Compensation
General Mental Health Information/Education
Domestic Violence Shelters
Transitional Housing/Shelter

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.

Categories

Mental Health Evaluation
Youth/Student Support Groups
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
General Mental Health Information/Education
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

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General Mental Health Information/Education
Family Maintenance/Reunification
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Case/Care Management
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Medicare
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Support Groups

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF YOUTH

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

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Youth Development
Men's Support Groups
Women's Support Groups
General Mental Health Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Associations
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Spanish-language group for adults who identify as living with a mental health condition

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Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
General Mental Health Information/Education
General Mental Health Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups

A series of workshops for girls ages 12-14 about assertive communication, healthy relationships, avoiding risky situations, developing sisterhood, and understanding female health and the reproductive system.

Categories

Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Oral Health Education/Information
Youth Development
Higher Education Bridge Programs
General Health Education Programs
Body Image Education
Nutrition Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Youth/Student Support Groups
General Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Life Skills Education
General Mental Health Information/Education
Internet Safety Education

NAMI THURSDAY NIGHT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS | NAMI SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

NAMI THURSDAY NIGHT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

Local support group provides weekly opportunities for family members and friends of people living with mental illness to explore ideas and solutions to the problems they experience dealing with a mental illness in their families or friends. Drop-ins welcome.

Categories

Mental Health Drop In Centers
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Women's Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Associations
Parent Support Groups
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Youth/Student Support Groups
Mental Health Practitioner Associations
Men's Support Groups
Mental Health Evaluation

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME

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.

Categories

General Crime Victim Assistance
Legal Information Services
Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
General Mental Health Information/Education
Tutoring Services
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

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Crime Witness Support
Financial Literacy Training
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Banking and Financial Services
Workshops/Symposiums
General Crime Victim Assistance
Child Abuse Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Legal Information Services
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support Groups
Personal Financial Counseling
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

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

Categories

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

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

Categories

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

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

COMMUNITY BRIDGES SURVIVORS/VICTIMS OF CRIME

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.

Categories

General Crime Victim Assistance
Legal Information Services
Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
General Mental Health Information/Education
Tutoring Services