Health Support Services
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE CARE CENTER (ELDERDAY)
100 Pioneer Street, Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 458-3481
A day program for seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Provides activities, meals, transportation, and information and support for caregivers.
email info@cbridges.org
www.communitybridges.org
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
1-800-227-2345
Phone operators 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
AMERICAN CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 850, Rocklin, CA 95677
email: ACPA@theacpa.org
https://theacpa.org
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
1-800-424-8666
9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST Mon-Fri
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
(510) 645-4499- Oakland
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION
(408) 606-5940
San Josewww.heart.org
AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND1-800-638-82998:30 am – 5 pm EST Mon–Thu.9 am – 3 pm EST Fri.Financial assistance to kidney patients. www.kidneyfund.org
AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION (212) 668-1000 Office1-800-465-4837 Helpline specialist9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST Mon-Friwww.liverfoundation.org
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION1-800-586-4872www.lung.org
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE CENTRAL COAST
2960 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062(831) 624-69211-866-272-2237 Disaster emergency 24 hr hotline First aid and CPR classes, disaster relief/preparedness, resilience campaign.www.redcross.org/centralcoast
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION1-800-283-7800 24/7 HelplineInformation & referral, community seminars, annual Bone & Joint Expo, physical referral list.www.arthritis.org/northern-california
CABRILLO COLLEGE STROKE & DISABILITY LEARNING CENTER6500 Soquel Drive, HW 1000, Aptos, CA 95003(831) 477-3300Education and support for persons who have experienced functional loss due to stroke or other acquired disability. Learn new knowledge and skills, regain abilities, and find ways to maintain maximum independence despite facing life-altering challenges.www.strokecenter.com
CANCER DETECTION PROGRAM – EVERY WOMAN
COUNTS1-800-511-2300 Automated phone line. Call 24 hours/dayA program funded by the State of California. Free mammogram & breast exam (40+) and cervical cancer (21+) for low-income women who qualify.
www.dhcs.ca.gov/
CANCER RESOURCE CENTER
Bennett & Suzy Katz Cancer Resource Center at the
Richard and Mary Solari Cancer Center
3150 Mission Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 462-7770
Access to information and community services relating to all aspects of cancer care and management. Support and information for cancer patients, families, and friends. No fees.
Oncology Nurse Navigator …………………(831) 462-7770
Enfermera de la Oncología Navigator …(831) 462-7770
www.dignityhealth.org/dominican/cancercare
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Bennett & Suzy Katz Cancer Resource Center at the
Richard and Mary Solari Cancer Center
3150 Mission Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 462-7770
Several support groups for cancer patients, families and friends. Call for further information.
www.dignityhealth.org/dominican/cancercare
CENTER FOR LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Dominican Hospital Center For
Lifestyle Management Programs
610 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 457-7077
Support, education and nutritional counseling for persons with diabetes and chronic breathing problems. Offers cardiac rehabilitation.
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
1-800-232-4636
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH
1600 Green Hills Road, Suite 101, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 430-5500
1-800-700-3874
Managed care health plan for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in Santa Cruz, Monterey and Merced County. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon – Fri.
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.
DEL MAR CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER
Health Projects Center
9000 Soquel Avenue, Suite 103, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(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.
DIABETES HEALTH CENTER
85 Nielson Street, Suite 201, Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 726-4267
Provides the educational part of diabetes management and medical nutrition therapy. Certified diabetes educator & certified dietitian. Please make appointment.
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Mon & Fri.,
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Tu, Wed., & Thur.
DOMINICAN HOSPITAL
1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 462-7700
www.dignityhealth.org/dominican
DOMINICAN HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION CENTER
111 Madrone Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 457-7057
Offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and special therapy.
EYE CARE AMERICA
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTHALMOLOGY
1-877-887-6327 Administration, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm PST
Medical eye care for the nation’s disadvantaged senior citizens. Provides eye exam. Does not provide eyeglasses.
HEALTH PROJECTS CENTER
9000 Soquel Avenue, Suite 103, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
AIDS Medi-Cal Waiver Program (MCWP)
(831) 459-6639 (see separate listing)
Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center
(831) 459-6639 (see separate listing)
Multipurpose Senior Service Program
(831) 459-6639 (see separate listing)
THE HEARING FOUNDATION
1-800-327-8077
(Formerly Ear of the Lion). Provides reconditioned hearing aids for low income people.
www.earofthelion.org
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
(301) 657-2248
HOMELESS PERSONS HEALTH PROJECT
115-A Coral Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-2080
Provides basic medical services and referrals for homeless and uninsured persons.
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
100 West San Fernando Street, Suite 365, San Jose, CA
95113
(408) 271-2873
Financial aid to patients, educational materials and support services.
LIONS CLUB EYE FUND (831) 458-9766
May pay for eye examinations, prescriptions, glasses and related eye care for low income people.
www.santacruzhostlionsclub.org
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA
94501
(415) 673-7500
MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
(415) 543-3303
1-888-427-5653
Patient information, grants and research.
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY CHAPTER
2589 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95050
1-800-344-4867
Provides referrals & information about MS for people with MS, their families, health professionals & the general public. Programs include respite, legal clinics, educational and wellness. Self- help support groups are peer-led. Call for information.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP
P.O. Box 698, Santa Cruz, CA 95061
(831) 429-7906
24-hour phone line takes messages.
SANTA CRUZ AIDS PROJECT
716 Ocean Street, Suite 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-3900
Serves people with HIV/AIDS through case management. Benefit advocates, financial and nutritional assistance. A program of Encompass.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
1001 Rodriguez Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 454-7200
(831) 454-7227 – Animal Control
Provides 24-hour animal rescue and is the only full service open-admission shelter in the county.
www.scanimalshelter.org
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKINSON’S GROUP
(831) 708-2906
Meets first Wednesday of the month, 2:00 pm, Congregational Church of Soquel, 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel 95073. For patients and caregivers. Call for details.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
3150 Mission Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 462-7770
Meets last Wednesday each month 7 – 9 pm.
SUTTER MATERNITY & SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA CRUZ
2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 477-2200
Specializes in the care of medical, surgical and obstetrical patients and their families.
www.sutterhealth.org/
VISTA CENTER FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED
3315 Mission Drive, Suite B, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 458-9766
Services and resources for the blind and visually impaired. Evaluation, training, support, and recreational activities. Low vision clinic with ophthalmologist referral.
WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
75 Nielson Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-4741
www.watsonvillehospital.com
WomenCARE
Women’s Cancer Advocacy, Resources and Education
2901 Park Avenue, Suite A1, Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 457-2273
FREE support and resources for women with any kind of cancer and their loved ones. Emotional support groups, one-on-one peer support, practical support, body work and body care from professionally trained volunteers, healing circle groups, resource library. Our
Entre Nosotras program in Watsonville and Santa Cruz provides culturally appropriate services for Spanish speaking women.
(831) 761-3973
Office hours: Mon – Thu 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
WomenCARE is a program of Family Service Agency of the Central Coast.