Councils & Commissions
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
234 Santa Cruz Avenue, Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-0400
Designated by the state to advocate for and identify the needs of seniors. Implements the Older Americans Act by distributing federal and state funds to local senior service providers. See Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties.
COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-2772
Advisory board to the Board of Supervisors that serves to insure equal access for persons with disabilities.
www.scccod.net
ELDERLY & DISABLED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3911
(831) 460-3200
Advisory committee to the Regional Transportation Commission. Assesses and advocates for transportation needs of elderly and disabled. Facilitates communication between public and private agencies, users and providers.
IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION Public Authority
P.O. Box 1300, Santa Cruz, CA 95061
(831) 454-4036
Advisory board to Board of Supervisors. Commission makes recommendations on the In-Home Support Services Program.
www.santacruzhumanservices.org
SENIORS COMMISSION Personnel Department
701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-2772
Reports to and advises the Board of Supervisors on all senior concerns. Information and advocacy for seniors.
www.sccseniors.org
SENIORS COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES
234 Santa Cruz Avenue, Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-0400
Operates the Area Agency on Aging, Seniors Council Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program, Project SCOUT and Companion For Life. Seniors Council Board and Advisory Council (to the Board) at same number.
www.seniorscouncil.org