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The Paget Center is a male Veteran shelter available to military veterans who are eligible for healthcare. We provide a bed, 3 meals a day, connection to services and housing resources.

Arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and physical and occupational therapy for youth (age 21 or under), when these services are authorized by this state program.

Services are authorized for youth (age 21 or under) with eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care.

Seeks to reduce the incidence of communicable diseases in Santa Cruz County through prevention, surveillance, identification of the source of the pathogen and implementation of control measures.

Offers public education that proactively educates and addresses concerns and inquiries of the news media on communicable diseases, promotes the well being of the elderly, those with disabilities, or chronic illnesses and educates the public about immunization programs and promote health for all children, adolescents and their families.

Provides the general public of Santa Cruz County information and prevention on various types of viruses, or influenzas. Also offers information and referrals to various immunization and vaccination clinics throughout the county.

The CalFresh Healthy Living program provides nutrition and fitness education for youth and parents/adults, in schools and community organizations. We convene community partners with a focus on south county to address healthy eating and active living through changes in policies, systems and environments. Current work addresses food insecurity (FoodRx), access to parks (ParksRx), and parent education.. Physical Health/Nutrition Education.

Stress Busters: Mental Health and Balanced Nutrition

Youth Services: HEALTH & WELLNESS

Services include therapy groups/survivor support groups for women, men, all-genders, parents of survivors and Latina survivors, workshops on Healing the Brain and the Nervous System, Relationships and Connection, Healing and the Body, Compassionate Communication, Creativity, lending library, information and referrals, special events and a safe place for fellowship and peer support. We also provide training, resources, presentations, and outreach to the community around the issue of child sexual abuse and sexual violence.

Survivors/victims services: Mental Health Services, Support Groups

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Child sexual abuse/assault

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

Provides emergency rescue operations and/or lifesaving activities for people who are stranded, lost, accident victims or exposed to other life threatening dangers. Provides rapid transportation to health care facilities for accident victims and acutely ill or injured individuals who need immediate medical intervention both on the scene and en route.

The ADRC assists older adults, individuals living with disabilities, and family caregivers with identifying personal and community resources, navigating complex public benefits systems, and accessing information about dozens of non-profit community-based service partners. We help people get the supports they need to live where and how they want to live; services to meet real needs, and -more importantly!- to make real differences in the lives of those we are privileged to serve and learn from.

San Benito County's new Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) is both a service hub AND a network of committed community organizations acting as a "No Wrong Door" system to enable people of all ages, incomes, and abilities to connect with anyone ADRC partner organization for accessing a wide array of Long-Term Services and Support options in the community.

Individual, family, and group counseling for individuals of all ages.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare; Mindful Practices

Santa Cruz Residential Recovery offers a 30-bed co-ed residential program, serving clients for 30-90 days, based on individual needs. Staffed by a highly skilled and trained team, certified clinicians help clients focusing on issues surrounding recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. Program activities include evidence-based trauma informed and cognitive behavior therapies (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as focused individual and group counseling, pro-social life skill building, mindfulness and daily house meetings.

SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENTS
WEEKS HOUSE
Description: Located just outside of Downtown Santa Cruz, CA, this 8-bed, all male facility provides a healthy balance of independence and support. The location provides easy access to public transportation and is in the heart of West Side Santa Cruz, which is bustling with activities and local businesses. At Weeks SLE, residents are encouraged to practice healthy relationships, accountability and responsibility. Active participation in some form of recovery program is required for residents, as well as attending regular house meetings and community chores. Capacity: 3 Telephone: (831) 313-5692 Email: [email protected]

CLEVELAND HOUSE
Description: Cleveland House is a beautiful 6-bed, female-only facility which provides a safe environment for likeminded sisters in recovery. Located near busy Mission Street in Santa Cruz's beautiful Residential West Side, residents will have access to many local eateries, businesses, activities and job opportunities. Residents are encouraged to live independently in this supportive, community based setting. Residents are encouraged to develop and practice life skills and relationship building. In this supported environment, residents are able to develop a stronger sense of accountability, responsibility and community to further their recovery. Capacity: 6 Telephone: (831) 226-3523 Email: [email protected]

FREEDOM HOUSEDescription: Located just off historic Highway 1 in Aptos, CA, Freedom House is a sober living home for 12 men who are actively engaged in recovery. The multi-story home sits on a large wooded lot, in a quiet and serene setting. Freedom House is located far away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Cruz, with convenient public transportation access. At Freedom house, clients receive the benefits of community support from recovery peers as well as bilingual house management. Residents build community connections by attending weekly house meetings where rules and policies are frequently reviewed and assessed which helps to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all residents. Capacity: 12 Telephone: (831) 661-0186 Email: [email protected]

This property offers 83 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency, one-bedroom units, and two-bedroom units. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.

Workforce Santa Cruz County offers specialized programs for young adults (16-24) and adult (18+) job seekers and employees, including members of our community with disabilities, military veterans, and dislocated workers. Our services offer wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and more:

. CalJOBS: CalJOBS is California's online resource to help job seekers navigate the state's workforce services. You can search and apply for jobs, create rsums, find education and training, download the CalJOBS app, and more.
. Young Adults: Get help to develop skills, search and apply for jobs, network and connect to community resources.
. Dislocated Workers: If you are 18 years or older, access our no-cost services to find a stable job or training for a new career. We can help you figure out what kind of career would be best for you through customized services specific to individuals who have been terminated or laid off, or have received a notice of termination or layoff.
. Veterans: Veterans Career Services are available for unemployed and underemployed veterans and their spouses and include access to training, job search and placement assistance, and other supportive services.
. Training: Workforce Santa Cruz County provides adult (18+) and youth (16-24) job seekers and employees with access to a wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and so much more. Eligible youth may co-enroll in both youth and adult programs.

Learn more: https://workforcescc.com/job-seekers/

DOW workers support businesses along the downtown corridor as well as offer service linkage to those experiencing homelessness in the downtown area.

Support group for adults who identify as living with a mental health condition.

In Santa Cruz, we provide an array of employment, community living and day program services to individuals with developmental disabilities

Collects electronic waste including monitors, computers and accessories, televisions, stereos, DVD players and other electronic items. Also, accepts donations of clothing, and automobiles, running or not.

Offers elementary education at Bolder Creek Elementary School, and San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School.

Boulder Creek:https://bce.slvusd.org/
San Lorenzo Valley: https://sle.slvusd.org/

Offers intensive early intervention to children with learning delays.

Also offers training to parents of children with autism and developmental delays, covering strategies for increasing communication and decreasing problem behavior. Teaches positive parenting practices.

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.

Offers free and nutritious meals to children 1 to 18 years of age. The program runs through June 17th - July 17th, Closed July 4th.

Adult Classes:

• Ged Support
• Learning English
• Citizenship Test Preparation
• Write and/or Read in Spanish
• Certificate of primary
• Certificate of secondary
• Drivers Education Test Preparation
• Basic and Intermediate Computer Skills (Please contact for days/times of computer classes)

Provides transitional employment, job training and support services in a community-supported organic garden and related work enterprises. On-the-job training program is up to one year. Each participants works a consistent schedule and must set and work toward goals for shelter, education and/or employment. Offers a lecture series during the growing season and a retail store that sells products from the farm.

The District administers the Santa Cruz County Hazardous Materials Interagency Team (SCHMIT).

The District offers public CPR classes quarterly and the dates are posted on the District Website.

The District provides a Child Car Seat Inspection Program by appointment only.

Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment.

Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences.

Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities.

Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships