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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

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

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

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

Categories

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

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

Categories

General Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Associations
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Provides virtual behavioral support navigating kids' milestones, phases, and behaviors for California families with children aged 0-12 years.

Categories

General Mental Health Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Child Abuse Counseling
Pregnancy Counseling
Parent Support Groups
Group Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
General Counseling Services
Child Guidance

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

Youth Services: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Categories

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

Categories

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

Categories

Domestic Violence Support Groups
Crime Victim Support Groups
Child Abuse Support Groups
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Medical Care Expense Assistance
General Crime Victim Assistance
Domestic Violence Shelters
Tutoring Services
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Crime Witness Support
Transitional Housing/Shelter
General Mental Health Information/Education
Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

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

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

Categories

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

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES

The Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) program was a preventive program that delivered periodic health assessments and services to low-income children and youth in California. CHDP program provided care coordination to assist families with medical appointment scheduling, transportation, and access to diagnostic and treatment services. Health assessments were provided by enrolled private physicians, local health departments, community clinics, managed care plans, and some local school districts.

The CHDP program helps to prevent or find health problems through regular, no cost,
health check-ups. A check-up includes:

Health and developmental history
Physical exam
Needed shots
Oral health screening and routine
Referral to a dentist starting by age 1
Nutrition screening
Behavioral screening
Vision screening
Hearing screening
Health information
Lab tests, which may include: anemia, lead, tuberculosis, and other problems, as needed
Referral to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Categories

Immunizations
Disease/Disability Information
Medical Records
Nutrition Assessment Services
General Mental Health Information/Education
Birth Certificates
Child Health and Disability Prevention Exams
Tuberculosis Screening
Disability Awareness Training

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

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

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

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

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

Categories

Mental Health Associations
Youth Development
General Mental Health Information/Education
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Women's Support Groups
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
Men's Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
General Mental Health 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
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Dementia Management
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Spanish-language group for adults who identify as living with a mental health condition

Categories

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

Categories

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

Services

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

Categories

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

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

Youth Services: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Categories

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

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.

Categories

General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Offender/Ex-Offender Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
General Mental Health Support Groups
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Substance Use Disorder Intervention Programs
Ex-Offender Counseling
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

Categories

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

Categories

Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Witness Support
Tutoring Services
Legal Information Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
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.

Categories

Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Witness Support
Tutoring Services
Legal Information Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
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.

Categories

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

Categories

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