Resources
“Dependence starts when we are born and lasts until we die.”-Brene Brown, Rising Strong
Crisis Support Services
FOR IMMINENT THREAT, PLEASE CALL 911
For other crisis support the following resources are available:
Santa Cruz County ACCESS
Parent Support Hotline
National Suicide Hotline - 988
Community Resources
Hospice of Santa Cruz County
Offers low/no cost grief counseling and support for children and adults.
https://www.hospicesantacruz.org/grief-support/
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness)
Offers support and information for people struggling with mental illness, caregivers and parents of people with mental illness, classes, and trainings.
Provides information about various community resources
Bilingual (English/Spanish) services available
Santa Cruz County Behavior Health Services
Mental health services for MediCal recipients meeting medical necessity criteria
Crisis support services for youth and adults
https://www.santacruzhealth.org
Encompass Community Services
A variety of programs supporting adults, transitional age youth (ages 15-25), and early childhood development
Offers health and housing support, integrated behavior health support, resources for residential care, and substance use services