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CAB VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES

406 Main Street, Suite 222, Watsonville, CA 95076
Survivors/victims services: Case Manager, System Navigator, Immigration services, Legal services, Support Groups Legal Services: immigration services; U-Visas Financial Services: job search; rental assistance Education Services: Tutoring & homework support Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Child sexual abuse/assault;DUI/DWI Incidents;Mass violence (domestic/international);Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization. Serve victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Victim with limited English proficiency.

TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH HOUSING NAVIGATION PROGRAM

118 First Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
Provides housing navigation and housing focused case management to young adults ages 18-24 who were formally in the Foster Care System. We provide one on one case management, housing navigation, resource connection, provide life skill training to obtain and maintain housing, along with mentorship and individualized planning.

NATIONAL MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE

6706 Sw 54th Avenue, Portland, OR 97219
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The Hotline offers callers: Phone or text access to professional counselors Real-time support and information Response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Resources Referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups Culturally sensitive support Counselors who speak English and Spanish Interpreter services in 60 language The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline can help. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-852-6262.

PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES

2021 Freedom Boulevard, Freedom, CA 95019

Provides library cards, public computer, and wireless internet access. Offers e-resources, research databases, collection of books, newspapers, magazines, CDs, and DVDs. Provides activities for all ages including storytime reading, paint & tech nights and music. Provides adult literacy programs including individual reading, writing, and tutoring.

AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP - AFFORDABLE HOUSING

555 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

We build homeownership housing in partnership with volunteers on the job site and future homeowners with the assistance of local donors and gifts of building materials and professional labor. All homes built by Habitat remain affordable forever. If a Habitat homeowner moves, we buy the home back at a principal price and resell to a new qualifying family. We have been building affordable homes since 1989 and will continue to serve Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties for the foreseeable future. We also have built ADU's to help seniors age in place and done rehab/repair projects for the families we serve.

DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS

24/7 Helpline, information and referrals, care consultations, support groups, education, and more for people living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, their families and caregivers.

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HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES - ENCOMPASS LINKS2HEALTH

380 Encinal St, Ste 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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

YOUTH PROBATION DIVERSION PROGRAM - ENCOMPASS ASCEND

Aptos, CA 95003
The STAR program provides support to youth who are exiting Probation-based placements and returning to a family-based home environment. The program's vision is for youth to transition home successfully by engaging in school and/or work and avoid future justice system involvement. Encompass STAR staff partner with Santa Cruz County Juvenile Probation, Positive Discipline, and Conflict Resolution Center to create robust transition plans and increase parental capacity to care for and address the needs of children involved in the justice system. Encompass staff are bilingual and focus on the whole family. Linkages include mental health and drug/alcohol counseling, employment resources, academic support, and pro-social activities.

YOUTH SERVICES

500 Westridge Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
Offers an after school youth enrichment program for children in age 5-19 to learn and get hands-on experience in science and technology, agriculture, and arts and crafts. Youth design and participate in their own programs and activities. Also offers summer and winter camps with similar activities. Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature

CALWORKS EMERGENCY PAYMENT PROGRAM (CEPP)

406 Main Street, Suite 207, Watsonville, CA 95076
CEPP Provides emergency payments for services, information, and referrals to support the continuation of employment and educational goals for participants referred by the county's CalWORKs program.

LIFE LAB

50 Ocean Street, Davenport, CA 95017
Project Life Lab is Pacific School's gardening program, where the children learn nutrition and natural science in an integrated curriculum with gardening activities. Activities include:
  • Garden-Based Science
  • Weekly Lunch Room Flower Bouquets
  • Plant Propagation
  • Composting Program
  • School Meal Vegetable Harvesting
  • Garden Crafts
  • Gardening Skills

AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION

50 Ocean Street, Davenport, CA 95017
After School Recreation is available after school hours end for all Pacific School and Pacific Preschool students. Activities include games, sports, snacks, free play, homework, arts and crafts, etc. Preschool students must be picked up by 2:45. Transitional Kindergarten through Sixth Grade students must be picked up by 5:15. After-school programming is free for income-qualified families and offered at a low daily rate for others.

SUMMER CAMP

3100 Bean Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Offers various types of Christian-oriented residential summer camps for youth. Activities including swimming, hiking, archery, volleyball, basketball, softball, treasure hunts, creek walking, nightly campfires, sing-a-longs and skits, arts and crafts, nature study, Native American Indian lore, and leadership training.

SPECIAL PARENTS INFORMATION NETWORK (SPIN)

455 San Benito Street Suite 30, Hollister, CA 95023
Offers peers support groups, mentor parent program, information and resources to parents who have children with special needs to strengthen and empower their families and the professionals who serve them. Through parent volunteers and paid staff, they provide phone support, information, resource referrals, IEP clinics, educational workshops and networking events. Newsletters are available to download online. Stress Busters: Mindfulness Practices and Supportive Relationships

HOUSING AUTHORITY

2160 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Provides rental assistance to very low-income residents through the Section 8 program. The Section 8 waitlist is currently closed. Please check the website or call office for status update. Security deposit programs available on website.

LIBRARY SERVICES

6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA 95018
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

STEPPING OUT HOUSING

740 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA

This property offers 16 low-income units with various layouts. Options include efficiency and one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.

SENIOR COMPANION

Senior Companions volunteers provide friendly visitor and peer support in the homes of individuals having difficulty with daily living tasks. In addition, Senior Companions provide respite support for caregivers.

VITAL RECORDS

1430 Freedom Boulevard, Suite 101, Watsonville, CA 95076
Provides copies of birth and death certificates for events which occurred in Santa Cruz County during the previous or current year.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)

1080 Emeline Avenue, 2nd Floor, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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.
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HIV/AIDS SERVICES

1070 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Offers information about HIV/AIDS education and prevention services, treatment and care services, and HIV clinic testing. Testing Clinics
Beach Flats Health Center Free/Anonymous and Bilingual Open to the Public 302 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz, CA. 95060 (831) 423-0222 9am - 12pm Tuesdays Diversity Center Free/Anonymous testing at Diversity Center is limited to men who have sex with men 1117 Soquel Santa Cruz, CA. 95062 (831) 425-5422 5pm - 7pm 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
Planned Parenthood Open to the Public Call for more information 1119 Pacific Avenue, Suite. 200 Santa Cruz, CA. 95061 (831) 426-5550 UCSC Health Center Confidential/Fee Based Testing For UCSC Students Only Call for more information Cowell Student Health Center 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz 95064 (831) 459-2500
Planned Parenthood Open to the Public Call for more information 40 Penny Lane, Watsonville (831) 724-7525 Salud Para La Gente Free/Anonymous Spanish-speaking only 204 East Beach Street, Watsonville (831) 728-0222 2pm - 6pm Tuesdays
CARe Team provides Case Management and treatments for individuals who would like to reduce their risk for becoming infected with HIV and those who are already infected.
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MEDI-CRUZ

1080 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Provides health care coverage for low income individuals who don't have private health insurance, Medicare or Medi-Cal. Services are covered for a limited period specific to the treatment of the qualifying condition. Clients are expected to renew their application every two to three months depending on condition.
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ADOLESCENT FAMILY LIFE PROGRAM

1060 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Provides home visits to pregnant and parenting teenagers, male (age 19 and under) and female (age 18 and under) and their children. Services include assessments, home nursing, parenting education, and case management to promote a healthy pregnancy and baby, to stay in school or re-enroll in school, to postpone future pregnancies, and to become emotionally, socially and financially independent. Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices
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SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAM

Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Offers free supplies and services to injection drug users, including
  • exchange of syringes
  • HIV/HCV testing and prevention education
  • referrals and linkages to treatment
  • resources for primary care
  • mental health and substance abuse services
  • sharps containers and education on proper disposal of syringes
  • 24/7 kiosks for sharp disposals
  • Naloxone distribution
  • harm reduction and safe sex supplies
Kiosk locations:
Santa Cruz Clinic1080 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Watsonville Health Center9 Crestview Drive Watsonville, CA 95076
Government Center701 Ocean Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (located on Water Street side of 701 Ocean Street)

SURVIVORS HEALING CENTER

945 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901

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

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