General Agency Information |
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| Name: | Santa Cruz AIDS Project |
| Alternate Name(s): | SCAP |
| Address: |
542 Ocean Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Driving Directions |
Contact Information |
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| Primary Phone: |
831-427-3900
Use California Relay: True |
| Fax: | 831-427-0398 |
| Email: | scap@encompasscs.org |
| Website: | https://www.encompasscs.org/santa_cruz_aids_project |
Hours |
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| Days/Hours of Operation: |
Monday-Friday, 9-5
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Details |
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| Description: | 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 services are free, confidential and offered within a non-judgmental environment. SCAP is a welcoming place. We celebrate and value each person entering our doors for services regardless of age, race, culture, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, lifestyle, background, religion, ability, or income. |
| Mission: | The Santa Cruz AIDS Project was founded in 1985 by a group of dedicated volunteers with the mission to lead a community response to the ever-changing HIV/AIDS pandemic, to enhance the quality of life through powerful support programs, to advocate effectively for the health and dignity of those living with HIV, and to reduce the spread of HIV through results-oriented and measured education and prevention programs that are tailored to specific at-risk community groups and focused on the health of Santa Cruz County. |
| Programs: | Care services include case management, access to medical care, financial assistance, food bank, volunteer support, support groups, and pro bono professional support services. The Santa Cruz AIDS Project provides free and anonymous rapid result HIV testing. The test is administered by California State Certified Test Counselors who will walk people through the testing process, the results, and local resources. The rapid test is done through an oral swab - no blood or urine - and only takes 20-25 minutes to develop results, which are given immediately. SCAP is now offering confidential rapid Hepatitis C testing for those who qualify. This rapid test is administered through a finger prick and also takes 20-25 minutes to develop results. |
| Volunteer Info: | Volunteer positions are open to all individuals, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. There are many ways to get involved, please review our volunteer opportunities. For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact scap@encompasscs.org |
| Languages other than English: |
American Sign Language Spanish |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | Parking & Wheelchair Access |
| Public Transportation: | Available Within One Block |
| Eligibility: | Open to All |
| Fees: | None |
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County |
| Physical Location: | Santa Cruz |
| Funding Source: |
Donations Grants |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Advocacy African Americans Aid Recipients/Beneficiaries AIDS AIDS/HIV Control AIDS/HIV Issues AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling AIDS/HIV Prevention Supplies Confidential HIV Testing Family Counseling Food Health Care Advocacy Groups Health Education HIV Testing Individual Counseling Legal Services Medicaid/Medi-Cal Mutual Support Groups Private Nonprofits Public Awareness/Education Safer Sex Education Speakers/Speakers Bureaus SSI SSI Applications Transportation Volunteer Opportunities Youth |
| This agency was last updated on March 13, 2019. | |