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Alzheimer's Association, Santa Cruz Office

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Providing information and referral, support and education to people with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and their care partners. Speakers available for community o...[Full Record]
Address: 325 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-464-9982
Email: norcal-info@alz.org
Website: http://www.alz.org/norcal


American Cancer Society

Your local American Cancer Society office is your source for the most relevant information to help guide you. Appointments are needed for all services to ensure we have the right people available to meet your needs. Hours and services vary by location. You can always call our Cancer Inform...[Full Record]
Address: 945 S Main St Ste 201
Salinas,  CA  93901
Phone: 831-442-2992
Website: http://www.cancer.org


American Chronic Pain Association

Since 1980, the ACPA has offered peer support and education in pain management skills to people with pain, family and friends, and health care professionals. The information and tools on our site can help you to better understand your pain and work more effectively with your health care...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 850
Rocklin,  CA  95677
Phone: 800-533-3231
Email: ACPA@theacpa.org
Website: http://theacpa.org/


American Diabetes Association, Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading 501(C)3 nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Educational information available in the office or over the phone and referral services. Membership in the Association entitles member to o...[Full Record]
Address: 111 W. Saint John Street, Suite 1150
San Jose,  CA  95113
Phone: 408-241-1922
Website: http://www.diabetes.org


American Heart Association

Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 killers of all Americans. We are working with citizens and leaders, collaborating with neighbors and supporters. We are unraveling complex health issues in our community with a powerful combination of groundbreaking research and community le...[Full Record]
Address: One Almaden Blvd. Ste. 500
San Jose,  CA  95113
Phone: 408-606-5940
Website: http://www.heart.org


Birthright of San Jose

At Birthright, we understand the challenges related to unplanned pregnancies. Birthright is available to women for as long as they need us. We offer love, friendship, and support to women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant. Birthright is interdenominational and is not involved...[Full Record]
Address: 1210 Bascom Ave. Suite 129
San Jose,  CA  95128
Phone: 408-241-8444
Website: https://birthright.org/sanjose


Breathe California Central Coast

Breathe California Central Coast (BCCC) is dedicated to preventing lung disease, promoting lung health, and protecting air quality for all people living in the Central Coast Counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo. We accomplish this through education, research, and advocacy....[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 10607
Salinas,  CA  93912
Phone: 831-422-7306
Email: dramirez@breathecentral.org
Website: http://www.breathecentral.org


Cabrillo Extension

We offer a variety of workshops and classes to the community for your personal and professional growth and enjoyment. Examples: Creative Arts, Health/Fitness, Business & Career, Computers, Online classes, Money, Investment & Estate Planning, History & Nature, Photography, Culinary, Gr...[Full Record]
Address: 6500 Soquel Drive Building 2100A
Aptos,  CA  95003
Phone: 831-479-6331
Email: extension@cabrillo.edu
Website: http://www.cabrillo.edu/services/extension/


California Smokers' Helpline

The Helpline is staffed with caring, trained professionals. Most have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and all are fully trained in helping smokers quit. They understand that for many, quitting smoking may be the hardest thing they’ve ever done. They are nonjudgmental in their approach and p...[Full Record]
Phone: 800-662-8887
Website: http://www.nobutts.org


Central Coast Center for Independent Living

CCCIL promotes the independence of people with disabilities by supporting their equal and full participation in life. CCCIL provides advocacy, education, and support to people with disabilities, their families, and the community. We’re one of a nationwide network of Centers for Independent...[Full Record]
Address: 1350 41st Avenue, Suite 101
Capitola,  CA  95010
Phone: 831-462-8720
Email: info@cccil.org
Website: http://www.cccil.org


Central Coast Region, American Red Cross

The American Red Cross of the Central Coast helps individuals and families recover from, prepare for, and prevent disasters supporting individuals and families who live in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties. We are an independent, nonprofit organization that depends upon the gene...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: AR
Carmel,  CA  93921
Phone: 831-624-6921
Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/california/northern-california-coastal/chapters/central-coast


Child and Adult Care Food Program

CACFP A nutrition assistance program that reimburses food for licensed caregivers, providing healthy meals to support both children and adults in our community. CACFP is part of the Community Bridges family of programs....[Full Record]
Address: 236 Santa Cruz Avenue
Aptos,  CA  95003
Phone: 831-688-8840
Website: http://communitybridges.org/cacfp/


City of Santa Cruz Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women

The vision of this city advisory body is to end sexual assault, sexual harassment and domestic violence in the City of Santa Cruz through prevention, programs and public policy. Purpose: To make ending violence against women the highest priority in the City of Santa Cruz; to ensure ...[Full Record]
Address: 809 Center Street, Room 10
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-420-5363
Email: cpvaw@cityofsantacruz.com
Website: http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/city-manager/commission-for-the-prevention-of-violence-against-women


Clinica Del Valle Del Pajaro

Medical Department: Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday: CLOSED Dental Department: Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday:CLOSED Optometry Department: Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday:CLOSED Wellness Services and Counseling: Hours: Tue...[Full Record]
Address: 45 Nielson Street
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-728-0222
Website: http://www.splg.org


Davenport Resource Service Center

Located ten miles north of Santa Cruz, the Davenport Resource Service Center (DRSC), provides services to support the culturally diverse and low-income population in the rural north coast. Emergency and prevention services we provide include, food distribution; educational services for chi...[Full Record]
Address: 150 Church Street
PO Box: 97
Davenport,  CA  95017
Phone: 831-425-8115
Email: lizettep@cabinc.org
Website: https://cabinc.org/drsc/


Diabetes Health Center

The Diabetes Health Center Management Program is a multi-disciplinary program designed to meet the unique needs of the diverse population and those affected with diabetes in our community. This program will provide clients and their families with the tools needed for diabetes self -manage...[Full Record]
Address: 85 Nielson Street Suite 201
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-763-6445
Website: https://pvhealthtrust.org/programs/diabetes-health-center/


Dominican Hospital

Dominican offers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Dominican's services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County, a Total Joint Replacement program, and advanced neurological and endoscopic services. As Santa Cruz County's h...[Full Record]
Address: 1555 Soquel Dr.
Santa Cruz,  CA  95065
Phone: 831-462-7700
Website: http://www.dominicanhospital.org


East Cliff Family Health Center

The East Cliff Family Health Center serves the primary health care needs of men, women and children regardless of economic status, through high-quality, patient-centered programs that offer primary care, pediatric services, mental health education and more. Services: Primary Care Pedi...[Full Record]
Address: 21507 East Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-427-3500


ETR

ETR offers science-based health and education products and programs, providing solutions that work for health professionals, educators and consumers throughout the United States. We employ proven methods that engage individuals, families and communities in eliminating health and educati...[Full Record]
Address: 100 Enterprise Way. Suite G300
Scotts Valley,  CA  95066
Phone: 800-620-8884
Email: customerservice@etr.org
Website: http://www.etr.org


HSA Alcohol and Drug Services

Treatment and early intervention objectives include reduction of substance abuse and criminality while increasing employment, educational achievement and health, and promoting family well-being. In addition to the programs listed below, the Alcohol and Drug Program Administration also pro...[Full Record]
Address: 1400 Emeline Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-454-4050
Website: http://www.santacruzhealth.org


HSA Homeless Persons Health Project

The Homeless Persons’ Health Project (HPHP) is one of three health clinics within the Health Services Agency of the County of Santa Cruz, and is a member of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. Located at 115-A Coral Street in Santa Cruz, it is in the heart of community serv...[Full Record]
Address: 115-A Coral Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-454-2080
Email: hphpreferral@santacruzcounty.us
Website: http://www.santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/ClinicServices/HomelessPersonsHealthProject.aspx


HSA Public Health Department Communicable Disease Control

A team of highly skilled public health workers coordinate disease control and prevention activities in a wide variety of settings throughout the community. Ongoing goals of the Communicable Disease Unit includes the following: -Conducts surveillance for over 80 diseases and disease s...[Full Record]
Address: 1080 Emeline Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-454-4114
Email: hsacd@santacruzcounty.us
Website: http://www.santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/PublicHealth/CommunicableDiseaseControl.aspx


HSA Public Health Department Community Health Education

The Community Health Education Unit strives to engage the community through education, policy, and environmental change to create opportunities for all to lead healthy lifestyles where we live, learn, work, and play....[Full Record]
Address: 1070 Emeline Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-454-4141
Email: info@santacruzhealth.org
Website: http://www.santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/PublicHealth/CommunityHealthEducation.aspx


HSA Public Health Department HIV/AIDS Services

The Resource Page contains information about HIV testing, education, treatment and care services. There are also web links to various local, state and national HIV/AIDS information. HIV Testing Information - (831) 454-2437 HIV Care and Resources - (831) 454-4730 The HIV Early Inter...[Full Record]
Address: 1070 Emeline Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-454-2437
Email: info@santacruzhealth.org
Website: http://www.santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/PublicHealth/HIVAIDSServices.aspx


Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services

We are a local, one-of-kind grassroots organization. Our support services extend to families with children under 18 diagnosed with cancer within the counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito and South Santa Clara. Jacob's Heart provides emotional, social and financial assistance to chil...[Full Record]
Address: 680 W. Beach Street
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-724-9100
Email: info@jacobsheart.org
Website: http://www.jacobsheart.org


La Leche League of San Jose

La Leche League International is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing support, encouragement, information, and education to families who want to breastfeed. All people interested in breastfeeding and chestfeeding are encouraged to attend group meeti...[Full Record]
Phone: 408-641-0138
Email: lllofgreatersanjose@gmail.com
Website: http://lllnorcal.org/san-jose/


LinCare, Inc.

Services Provided CONCENTRATOR BILEVEL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES HOSPITAL BED (SEMI-ELECTRIC) LIQUID SYSTEM (PORTABLE) GAS SYSTEM (PORTABLE) LIQUID SYSTEM (STATIONARY) GAS SYSTEM (STATIONARY) COMPRESSOR CPAP EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES DME NEBULIZER THERAPY...[Full Record]
Address: 401 Victor Way, Suite 1
Salinas,  CA  93907
Phone: 831-757-1060
Website: http://www.lincare.com


Live Oak Community Resources

Our compassionate staff build a warm, friendly, safe place for the Live Oak community to access resources that offer stability and hope for the future. Live Oak Community Resources is part of the Community Bridges family of programs....[Full Record]
Address: 1740 17th Ave.
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-476-7284
Email: info@cbridges.org
Website: http://communitybridges.org/locr/


Lupus Foundation of Northern California

Dedicated to serving an ethnically and economically diverse population and to providing the widest possible access to services, the LFNC offers programs designed to meet both social and educational needs of patients and their families in English and Spanish, both in-person and online. Focu...[Full Record]
Address: 2635 North 1st Street, Suite 211
San Jose,  CA  95134
Phone: 408-954-8600
Email: executive@lfnc.org
Website: http://www.lfnc.org


March of Dimes California Chapter

The March of Dimes California Chapter has one goal: to help babies in our community start life in the healthiest way possible. Our programs help moms-to-be learn how to take care of themselves before, during and after their pregnancy....[Full Record]
Address: 1101 S. Winchester Blvd., Ste E-155
San Jose,  CA  95128
Phone: 408-260-7629
Website: http://www.marchofdimes.com/california/


Mended Hearts, Inc., Chapter 370- Santa Cruz Satellite

Mended Hearts is a community-based, nationwide support network for heart patients and their caregivers founded in 1951. Our community-based organization is built upon the principles of service, charity, and partnership....[Full Record]
Email: info@mendedhearts.org
Website: http://mendedhearts.org/


Mount Madonna Center

Mount Madonna Center is a conference and retreat center located on 355 acres of mountain-top redwood forest and grassland overlooking Monterey Bay, between Santa Cruz and Monterey, in Northern California. We are a community designed to nurture the creative arts and the health sciences w...[Full Record]
Address: 445 Summit Road
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 408-847-0406
Email: programs@mountmadonna.org
Website: http://www.mountmadonna.org


Mountain Community Resources

Mountain Community Resources (MCR) is a local family resource center that has been serving the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley communities since 1982. We offer a network of programs and services designed to help people thrive. We work directly with individuals and families to build a ...[Full Record]
Address: 1634 Highway 9
Felton,  CA  95018
Phone: 831-335-6600
Email: info@cbridges.org
Website: http://communitybridges.org/mcr/


Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana....[Full Record]
Address: 1115 Mission Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-429-6362
Email: askmaps@maps.org
Website: http://www.maps.org


National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The National MS Society, Northern California Chapter provides a variety of programs, services and information for persons living with multiple sclerosis, their friends and families, and health care professionals engaged in our shared movement toward a world free of MS. We are committed to ...[Full Record]
Address: 1700 Owens ST. Suite 190
San Francisco,  CA  94158
Phone: 415-230-6677
Email: can_info@nmss.org
Website: http://can.nationalmssociety.org/


Northern California Arthritis Foundation

Arthritis Helpline 888-391-9389 Option 101 The Arthritis Helpline provides the opportunity to speak one-on-one with someone about your unique arthritis needs. We offer the latest information on types of arthritis, medications and treatments and can direct you to rheumatologists in your a...[Full Record]
Address: 657 Mission Street, Suite 603
Santa Cruz,  CA  94105
Phone: 415-356-1230
Website: http://www.arthritis.org/northern-california/


Nursing Mothers Counsel of Santa Cruz County

The Santa Cruz Chapter of Nursing Mothers Counsel is a non-profit, non-affiliated organization dedicated to supporting the personal breastfeeding goals of all families. Our services are provided by trained volunteer counselors who have also breastfed their own children. NMC volunteer cou...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 66634
Scotts Valley,  CA  95067
Phone: 831-688-3954
Email: info@nursingmothers.org
Website: http://www.nursingmothers.org


Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust

The Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public benefit health care foundation created in 1998 to serve the health care needs of Pajaro Valley residents. The Trust is the only health care foundation on the central coast....[Full Record]
Address: 85 Nielson Street
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-761-5639
Website: http://www.pvhealthtrust.org


Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, Inc.

Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA) is a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing education, training, counseling and prevention services to students, families and staff in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. PVPSA provides services to help prevent criminal behav...[Full Record]
Address: 335 E. Lake Ave.
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-728-6445
Email: admin@pvpsa.org
Website: http://www.pvpsa.org


Palo Alto Medical Foundation Santa Cruz Community Education

Classes, support groups and community events designed to help you enhance your health and wellness. Classes are held throughout the year in various locations throughout the Santa Cruz area and are open to everyone in the community not just Palo Alto Medical Foundation patients....[Full Record]
Address: 2880 Soquel Avenue Suite 10
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-479-6628
Website: http://www.PAMF.org/healtheducation/


Palo Alto Medical Foundation

The Palo Alto Medical Foundation for Health Care, Research and Education (PAMF) is a not-for-profit health care organization dedicated to enhancing the health of people in our communities. Our physician group numbers more than 1,450 physicians working in partnership with approximately ...[Full Record]
Address: 2025 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-423-4111
Website: http://www.pamf.org


Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Watsonville Health Center

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care. Most birth control, annual exams, HIV testing, and STD testing...[Full Record]
Address: 398 South Green Valley Road
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-724-7525
Website: http://www.ppmarmonte.org


Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Westside Health Center

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte improves and transforms the lives of over 220,000 women, men and children every year throughout mid-California and Northern Nevada. With over 30 health centers, we provide a range of reproductive and general health services including birth control, pregnanc...[Full Record]
Address: 1119 Pacific Ave., Suite 200
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-426-5550
Website: http://www.ppmarmonte.org


Pregnancy Resource Center of Santa Cruz

Administration: 831-475-9255 24-Hour Helpline: 831-475-2200 Call or schedule appointment online Services Provided: Information on abortion, pregnancy and adoption Pregnancy testing Pregnancy verification Ultrasound Nurse consultations Pregnancy-related crisis counseling Counsel...[Full Record]
Address: 1570 Soquel Drive, Suite #3 & 4
Santa Cruz,  CA  95065
Phone: 831-475-2200
Website: http://www.santacruzprc.org


Prevent Blindness Northern California

Blindness is catastrophic to an individual and in many cases sight loss is preventable. Prevent Blindness Northern California (PBNC), a 501(c)(3) organization, provides services to prevent vision impairment. Since 1966, PBNC has screened over 1 million children and adults, connected over ...[Full Record]
Address: 1388 Sutter Street, Suite 408
San Francisco,  CA  94109
Phone: 415-567-7500
Email: q@eyeinfo.org
Website: https://northerncalifornia.preventblindness.org/


Recoverywave.com

Listed on the website are four basic approaches to the treatment of addiction, with options listed to the left. 12-Step (12 step) Programs - These programs assist users with a step-by-step path to sobriety. By attending meetings, members become part of a community committed to achieving...[Full Record]
Website: http://recoverywave.org/


Salud Para La Gente

Salud focuses on providing cost-effective, high quality primary health care to the underserved low-income communities, in the Monterey Bay area, primarily Santa Cruz County and North Monterey County. Our clinics are staffed by a team of health care professionals who work together to gui...[Full Record]
Address: 204 East Beach St.
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-728-0222
Website: http://www.splg.org


Santa Cruz AIDS Project

The Santa Cruz AIDS Project (SCAP) serves men, women and children who are HIV positive living in Santa Cruz County. Our mission is to promote and participate in a comprehensive and compassionate response to HIV and AIDS through education, advocacy, and supportive services. All care service...[Full Record]
Address: 542 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-427-3900
Email: scap@encompasscs.org
Website: https://www.encompasscs.org/santa_cruz_aids_project


Santa Cruz Women's Health Center

Operated for women and their children regardless of their economic status, the Santa Cruz Women’s Health Center is built on a 40-year legacy of equality, advocacy, high-quality care and respect. Operating as a family practice, it serves women and children through high-quality, patient-cen...[Full Record]
Address: 250 Locust Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-427-3500
Website: http://www.scwomenshealth.org


Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County

Second Harvest Food Bank has a network of 200 member agencies and direct service programs providing groceries, fresh produce, and prepared meals throughout Santa Cruz County. Call the Community Food Hotline at (831) 662-0991 for the most up-to-date information about the dates and times of ...[Full Record]
Address: 800 Ohlone Parkway
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-722-7110
Email: suzanne@thefoodbank.org
Website: http://www.thefoodbank.org


Sobriety Works

Sobriety Works provides professionally operated outpatient treatment services and supportive sober living environments that are warm, nurturing, and focused on the people they serve. Based on the 12-Step model, our services are person-centered and individually tailored to meet each clie...[Full Record]
Address: 8030 Soquel Ave., Suite 103
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-476-1747
Email: sobrietyworks@sobrietyworks.com
Website: http://www.sobrietyworks.com


The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

T.L.C. is a locally based, but national resource center that serves sufferers, family, and doctors of people who compulsively pull out their hair. The Center provides referrals to treatment providers throughout the United States. TLC staff is available to answer your questions by phone or ...[Full Record]
Address: 716 Soquel Avenue, Suite A
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-457-1004
Email: info@bfrb.org
Website: http://www.bfrb.org/


Unblind My Mind

Unblind My Mind, Inc. (UMM) is a nonprofit 501c3 organization dedicated to improving health one bite at a time. We understand dietary changes are a journey. We want to guide you and be part of that journey based on what we’ve learned through scientific research, experience, and understandi...[Full Record]
Phone: 510-541-0602
Email: kreid@unblindmymind.org
Website: http://unblindmymind.org


United Cerebral Palsy Association

United Cerebral Palsy of San Francisco was founded in 1951, and UCP of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties was founded in 1952. In May of 1999 the two organizations joined to form UCP of the Golden Gate, a network of support, information, and innovation that spans the San Francisco Bay Area....[Full Record]
Address: 1521 Webster Street
Oakland,  CA  94612
Phone: 510-832-7430
Email: info@ucpgg.org
Website: http://ucpgg.org/


Visiting Nurse Association of Santa Cruz County

Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year Home Health Care is good medicine and that's why the Visiting Nurse Association continues its over 50 year commitment to providing quality, state-of the-art health care at home. Developments in medical treatm...[Full Record]
Address: 2880 Soquel Avenue, Suite 10
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-477-2600
Website: http://www.santacruzvna.org


Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

WIC is a safe place for families to receive a sense of hope, comfort and security, allowing women, infants and children to thrive. WIC is part of the Community Bridges family of programs. Provides personalized nutrition education, special checks to buy healthy food, breastfeeding inform...[Full Record]
Address: 1105 Water Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-426-3911
Email: info@cbridges.org
Website: https://communitybridges.org/wic/


WomenCARE

WomenCARE is a community of women, which provides advocacy, resources, education and support to all women with cancer, their families, friends and health practitioners throughout diagnosis, healing, surviving or dying. WomenCARE is directed and led primarily by women with cancer or a cance...[Full Record]
Address: 104 Walnut Ave., Ste 208
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-423-9444
Email: office@womencaresantacruz.org
Website: http://www.womencaresantacruz.org/