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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

What's Here

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

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN HEALTH CENTER | SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN HEALTH CENTER

Services

  • Primary Care for Adults & Children
  • Prenatal Care and Education
  • Birth Control Services
  • Behavioral Health Services
  • Health Education

What's Here

Outpatient Health Facilities
Prenatal Fitness
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Birth Control
Mental Health Evaluation
General Health Education Programs
General Mental Health Information/Education
Comprehensive Outpatient Drug Use Disorder Treatment
Comprehensive Outpatient Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Prenatal Care
General Counseling Services
General Sexuality/Reproductive Health 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.

What's Here

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

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.

What's Here

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

HOUSING NAVIGATION & SUSTAINING SERVICES | ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES

HOUSING NAVIGATION & SUSTAINING SERVICES

The Encompass Housing Navigation Team provides support to tenants of Encompass Housing in order to facilitate a stable living environment, help assist tenants in developing a support system, improve skills needed to maintain housing, and to connect with community resources for employment, education, medical needs and community involvement.

Services Offered
- Help finding and retaining permanent housing for individuals or families
- Help with home loans and financing
- Linkage to other community support services (dental, transportation, medical care, etc.) as needed

What's Here

Housing Counseling
Case/Care Management
General 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.

What's Here

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

NAMI GRUPO DE APOYO PARA FAMILIAS | NAMI SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

NAMI GRUPO DE APOYO PARA FAMILIAS

Provides 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. Facilitators are Spanish speaking. Child care may be available.

What's Here

Mental Health Associations
General Mental Health Support Groups
Youth/Student Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Men's Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Women's Support Groups
Family Resource Centers/Outreach

CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING | CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

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

What's Here

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

SHINE A LIGHT COUNSELING CENTER | SHINE A LIGHT COUNSELING CENTER

SHINE A LIGHT COUNSELING CENTER

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

What's Here

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

CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING | CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

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

What's Here

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

ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (HSA)

ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

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

What's Here

General Mental Health Information/Education
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams
General Counseling Services
Therapy Referrals
Mental Health Crisis Lines
Case/Care Management
Mental Health Drop In Centers
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Mental Health Evaluation
Psychiatric Case Management
Group Counseling
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Psychiatric Medication Services

PVPSA - VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF CRIME | PAJARO VALLEY PREVENTION AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE, INC.

PVPSA - VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF CRIME

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.

What's Here

Crime Witness Support
Brown Bag Food Programs
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Crime Victim Support Groups
Food Pantries
General Crime Victim Assistance
General Mental Health Information/Education
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Formula/Baby Food
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
English as a Second Language
Diapers
Child Abuse Support Groups

NAMI TAY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP | NAMI SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

NAMI TAY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

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

Youth Services: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

What's Here

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

RETURN PROJECT (RE-ENTRY SERVICES) | ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES

RETURN PROJECT (RE-ENTRY 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

What's Here

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

NAMI CONEXI?N GRUPO DE APOYO Y RECUPERACI?N | NAMI SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

NAMI CONEXI?N GRUPO DE APOYO Y RECUPERACI?N

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

What's Here

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

What's Here

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

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.

What's Here

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

NAMI CLASSES | NAMI SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

NAMI CLASSES

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

What's Here

General Mental Health Information/Education
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Associations

INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTHERN NEVADA

INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

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.

What's Here

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

DISABILITY SERVICES | SAN ANDREAS REGIONAL CENTER

DISABILITY SERVICES

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

What's Here

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

WAFWC VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES | WALNUT AVENUE FAMILY & WOMEN'S CENTER

WAFWC VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME 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

What's Here

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

FAMILIES TOGETHER | ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES

FAMILIES TOGETHER

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

What's Here

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

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.

What's Here

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

WILL POWER/WON'T POWER | GIRLS INC. OF THE CENTRAL COAST

WILL POWER/WON'T POWER

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.

What's Here

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

NAMI CLASSES | NAMI SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

NAMI CLASSES

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

What's Here

General Mental Health Information/Education
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Associations