Caregiver Services
ADVOCACY, INC.
5274 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite 203, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 429-1913
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Mental Health Patient’s Rights Advocate Programs. Information and guidance on selecting a nursing home, residential care or board and care facility.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
550 Water Street, Building L-2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 464-9982
1-800-272-3900 24/7 Helpline
Local office of the Northern California and Northern Nevada Alzheimer’s Association. Offers resource information and referral, care consultations, support groups, lending library, educational workshops, annual conference, and speakers bureau. www.alz.org/norcal
CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CCCIL)
1350 41st Avenue, Suite 101, Capitola, CA 95010-3906
(831) 462-8720 Voice
(831) 757-3949 TTY
Serving people with disabilities. Information and referral, advocacy, benefits counseling, housing assistance, peer support, personal assistance services, independent
living skills training. Traumatic brain injury program. Tri- lingual: English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Appointment is required.
CENTRAL COAST QUALITY OF LIFE
519-B Hartnell Street, Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 333-9091
A free case management program for persons with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s. Support groups, newsletter, educational events, socials, water aerobics, equipment re-use program, outreach.
CINDY’S CELEBRATIONS, INC. P.O. Box 1637, Capitola, CA 95010 (831) 479-7509
Recreational luncheons at different restaurants throughout the community for elderly clients. www.cindyscelebrations.org
DEL MAR CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER Health Projects Center
1537 Pacific Avenue, Suite 300, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-6639
Provides services to caregivers of adults with cognitive disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s, stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s, head injury), including care planning,
respite care, counseling, legal and financial consultation, information and referral, educational workshops, and trainings.
ELDERDAY ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE CENTER
100 Pioneer Street, Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 458-3481
A day program for seniors with functional impairments. Provides activities, meals, transportation, medical monitoring, physical and occupational therapy, and information.
email: info@cbridges.org
FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF THE CENTRAL COAST
104 Walnut Avenue, Suite 208, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-9444
2901 Park Avenue, Suite A-3, Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 346-6767
Counseling for individuals, couples and families. Adjusted fee scale. Medicare and Medi-Cal. Also offers these programs of interest to seniors (see separate entries in this directory):
I-You Venture……………………………………..(831) 459-8917
Senior Outreach Program
Santa Cruz………………………………………….(831) 459-9351
Watsonville …………………………………………(831) 728-9009
Suicide Prevention
Crisis line ……………………………………………(831) 458-5300
Toll-free crisis line ……………………………….1-877-663-5433
Survivors Healing Center……………………(831) 423-7601
WomenCARE …………………………………….(831) 457-2273
SENIOR NETWORK SERVICES
1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 462-1433
114 East 5th Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-1751
A community resource agency linking senior citizens with services. Specialists are available to discuss and coordinate resources, provide benefits counseling, case management and advocacy. Home visits may be arranged. Offers the following programs:
Case Management ……………………………..(831) 462-1433
Family Caregiver Support Program …….(831) 462-1433
Health Insurance Counseling and
Advocacy Program (HICAP) ……………….(831) 462-5510
Housing …………………………………………….(831) 462-6788
Information And
Assistance………………… (831) 462-1433, (831) 728-1751
Money Management …………………………..(831) 462-1433
Registry Program
— Home Help …………………………………….(831) 462-0880
— Respite Care ………………………………….(831) 462-0880
VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE Human Services Department
Mon – Thu 842 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-7276
Mon – Thu 18 West Beach Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 763-8868
Advocates for veterans. Helps determine benefits and services. By appointment only. www.santacruzvets.com