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.

www.seniorscouncil.org

 

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.

www.sccrtc.org

 

 

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