Local Resources
Shelters
Santa Cruz County Referral Specialist
(831) 291-5098
Start the referral process for any County run shelters.
Homeless Services Center
Many services. Initial intake appts, 9am-3pm: appts 1-4pm | 115 Coral St. | (831) 458-6020 |
Salvation Army Shelter Program
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| 7 days a week | 6:00pm | 115 Coral St. | Get there early first come first serve
(831) 458-6020
(831) 459-6644
Shelter for the coldest nights, based on weather forecasts | (831) 246-1234 |
The Warming Center Overnight
Paul Lee Loft Shelter
River Street Shelter
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Home
Faith Community Shelter
Rebele Family Shelter
(831) 459-6644
Temporary shelter for families & single adults, via local church sanctuaries | (831) 332-8151
Faith-based shelter for women and children | 132 Lennox St | (831) 459-8046
Smart Path to Housing and Health
(831) 454-4122
Work/Jobs
A work-first team approach to overcoming homelessness. Thurs 12:30pm | 418 Front St., | (831) 713-3708 |
No cost job help | 350 Encinal St, Santa Cruz; 2045 40th Avenue, Suite B, Capitola |
General Resources
Keep belongings safe. Available everyday 8am-10am & 5pm-7pm | 150 Felker St. Suite H | (831) 246-1234 |
Housing search and application assistance, Wed 12:30pm-2:30pm | Library, 224 Church St.
Healthy Pets for All
Check facebook for updates | healthypetsforall@gmail.com
New day program offering classes and services; open to those exp. homelessness and who have a county mental health coordinator. EVERYDAY 9am-3pm | 300 Harvey West Blvd | (831) 425-8132 ext 214 |
Working Together
Information & job help, free phone calls, prints, housing search, Thu 10am-11:30am | Library, 224 Church St. |
Crisis Textline 741-741 | 877-ONE-LIFE (877-663-5433)
Bike Church
Bike co-op. Work space and cheap parts. 703 Pacific Avenue (enter on Spruce St) | Fri-Sun 12-5pm
Talk with a social worker about housing, health or wellness solutions, Tue 1pm Fri 10am-12pm | Library, 224 Church St.
Wings
Ask your case manager about the Wings Advocacy program
Medical
Free Medical Care. Mon, Wed 8a-5p; Tue, Thur 1-5p; Fri 8a-3p | 115 Coral St. | (831) 454-2080 |
Santa Cruz County Veteran’s Office Services for Veterans & Families
(831) 454-7276 |
Emeline Health Center
1080 Emeline Ave. | M-F 9:00am-5:00pm | (831) 454-4100
Peer Support, Classes & Counseling | 1051 Cayuga St. | (831) 469-0462 |
Salud Para La Gente |
204 East Beach St.| (831) 728-0222
Domestic Violence Support | 303 Walnut Ave. | (831) 426-3062
Meals
A non-theistic, Buddhist-inspired approach to addiction recovery | 738 Chestnut St.
Mon 8-12pm; Tues 5-7pm; Fri 8-11:30am | 1060 Emeline Ave. Room 105.Use north entrance Building F
New Life Recovery Substance Use Recovery
Substance Use Recovery | 707 Fair Ave | (831) 427-1007
Free HIV & HEP C Testing; Wed 5:30pm-8pm, Thurs 10am-12pm) | 716 Ocean #200 | (831) 427-3900
Substance Use Recovery | 200 7th Ave., # 150 | (866) 526-8772
Santa Cruz Peoples Kitchen
Weekly Sunday food/equipment distribution| rotating locations
Elm Street Mission
Wed 7am worship begins, followed by a meal ( Before 7:15am) | 117 Elm St.
Saint Francis Soup Kitchen
Mon-Fri 12pm | 205 Mora St. (off River St.)
Manna Ministries
Sat Noon | 7600 Soquel Dr. Aptos, Resurrection Church lot |
Calvary Episcopal Church
Mon 6pm | 532 Center St,. (Downtown, Little Red Church)
Food Not Bombs
Everyday 12pm- 4pm | Lot 27 | 310 Front St.| Corner of Front and Laurel
SC Community Fridges
503 California St. | MAH 507 Front St. 8am-10pm| 508 Olive St. | 612 Laurel St. | sccommunityfridge@gmail.com
Second Harvest Food Bank
Hotline to free food locations | (831) 662-0991
Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-1:30 | 115 Coral St
Shower the People
(Mobile Shower Trailer) Wed 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Trinity Presbyterian | 420 Melrose, SC (Behind Safeway, off Morrissey)
Mon-Fri 11am-12:30pm | 205 Mora St.
Shower the People
(Mobile Shower Trailer) Sat 12:30pm-2:30pm, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm | Resurrection Catholic Church, 7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos