COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 UPDATES & TESTING

• COVID-19 Information and Updates Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency
  • COVID-19 Call Center: 831.454.4242.
  • After Hours Call United Way 2-1-1.
  • Santa Cruz County is currently in the Yellow Tier with most indoor business operations open with modifications. On June 15th, California capacity and distancing restrictions will be lifted for most businesses and activities.
• COVID-19 Testing Sites in Santa Cruz County:
  Here in English / Here in Spanish
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

VACCINE

• Everyone 12 years of age and older is now eligible.
  
• Local Vaccine Information including how to schedule an appointment.
  
• Vaccination Scheduling Assistance Help Lines:
  • Call Community Action Board 831-440-3556. Help provided in English, Spanish, Mixteco and Triqui.
  • Bilingual Helpline Call Community Bridges 831-219-8607
  • Assistance in Watsonville:
    • Call 831-768-3279
    • Visit the Main Library 275 Main St., Suite 100 Watsonville, CA 95076 Monday - Friday 12pm - 6pm
• Individuals who are homebound can fill out this survey to get the vaccine or call Community Bridges 831-219-8607 for help filling out the survey.
  
• Share the latest Bilingual COVID-19 Safety and Vaccine Messaging by the Save Lives Pajaro Valley Group.
• Share the latest videos for youth by youth featuring Lupita Rojas from FoodWhat?!
  • How to sign up to get vaccinated
  • What it’s like to get vaccinated.

FOOD

• Call the Second Harvest Community Food Hotline 831-662-0991
• Sign up for CalFresh by calling the Community Food Hotline 831.622.0991 or contacting a Family Resource Center.
• Santa Cruz County Schools Free Meals.
• Monthly Bilingual Food Distribution Calendars and Essential Resources:

State Eviction Moratorium and Rental Assistance

• State Eviction Moratorium is extended to June 30 2021 as long as you:
  • Turn in a Tenant Declaration Forms Here in English / Here in Spanish within 15 days of your Landlord providing it.
  • Pay 25% of rent owed Sept 2020 - June 2021 by June 30 2021
• Apply for CA COVID-19 Rent & Utility Relief
  This is for rent owed to your landlord or utility companies due to COVID-19 impacts.
  • Visit the website Here in English / Here in Spanish for details and how to apply or text “RENT” to 211-211
  • For local help applying:
    • In South County Call:
      • Community Action Board 831-778-4535
      • Families in Transition 831-740-2947
    • In Mid and North County:
      • Community Bridges in Live Oak 831-476-7284
      • Community Bridges in Beach Flats 831-423-5747 ext 13
      • Community Bridges in San Lorenzo Valley 831-335-6600
  • For state help applying call 833-430-2122

Info About Financial Assistance and Other Essential Resources

Local Resource Centers:

Please connect with a local family resource to see what other financial, food, or rental assistance you may qualify for.

• Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey Bay 831-722-2675
• Community Action Board 831-763-2147 ext 210
  • Davenport Resource Center 831-425-8115
• Community Bridges 24hr Text Line 831-854-7093
  • Live Oak Community Resources 831-476-7284
  • Nueva Vista Community Resources 831-423-5747
  • La Manzana Community Resources 831-724-2997
  • Mountain Community Resources 831-335-6600
• Valley Churches United 831-336-8258

Other Resources:

• FEMA is now taking applications to help cover funeral costs due to COVID, regardless of immigration status. Call 844-684-6333
• Central Coast Energy Services: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Low income households can get financial help to pay for your PG&E bills. Call 1-888-728-3637 to learn more.
• Financial Help for Individuals in California. Information and resources for California residents affected by COVID-19
• Housing for Harvest:
  Support for farmworkers or food processing workers who have COVID-19 to safely isolate. May include free temporary hotel housing, help with groceries, transportation, medical checks, and isolation incentive of $500. Call 831-454-4242

Housing Assistance

• Smart Path Housing 831-454-4122
• Housing Matters Santa Cruz County 831-458-6020
• Families in Transition 831-728-9791
• Santa Cruz City Housing Resources 831-420-5150
  
• Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County 831-454-9455

Healthcare Assistance

• East Cliff Family Health Center 831-427-3500
• Santa Cruz Women's Health Center 831-427-3500
• Salud Para La Gente 831-728-0222
• Dientes Community Dental Watsonville: 831-621-2560 Santa Cruz: 831-464-5411

Crisis and Mental Health Support

• Walnut Avenue Family and Women's Center 24hr Domestic Violence Hotline 1-866-269-2559
• Monarch Services 24hr Domestic Violence and Rape Hotline 1-888-900-4232
• Trevor Project LGBTQ Youth Crisis Support 866-488-7386
• Suicide Prevention 1-877-663-5433
• ACCESS-Mental Health 24hr Mental Health Crisis Support 800-952-2335
• Encompass Community Services Youth and Family Services 831-429-8350
• Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance provides counseling services to children, youth, adults and families. 831.728.6445
• Positive Discipline Community Resources helping families with parent coaching and building respectful adult-youth relationships 831-476-7284 ext. 107
• MENtors supporting boys, men, and fathers through coaching and mentorship 831- 588-7592
  

Meal Delivery for Older Adults

• Meals on Wheels 831-464-3180 ext 100
• Teen Kitchen Project 831-316-4540
• Grey Bears 831-479-1055
• Great Plates 831-454-4406

Unemployment Assistance

The California Department of Employment Development provides financial assistance to workers who have lost employment, experienced illness, or are caring for a sick family member.

• There are multiple ways to file an Unemployment and Insurance Claim:
  • Online here
  • By phone: Representatives are available at the following toll-free numbers, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon Pacific time except on state holidays.
    English 1-800-300-5616, Spanish 1-800-326-8937
  • By Mail or by Fax: File your UI claim by accessing the paper Unemployment Insurance Application (under Fill-in Forms). For faster and secure processing, fax the completed application to the number listed on the form. If you mail your application, use the address on the form and allow additional time for processing.
  • How to Apply for UI Benefits Videos English | Spanish

• California Labor & Workforce Development Agency Guidance for employers and workers on paid sick leave, unemployment insurance, and workplace health and safety guidance.
• Undocumented Workers Employment Right by Legal Aid At Work.

Legal Assistance

• California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)
  (831) 724-2253 21 Carr Street, Watsonville
• Santa Cruz County Superior Court (Self-Help Center)
  (831) 786-7200 (Option 4) 1 2nd St, Watsonville
• Senior Legal Services of Santa Cruz County
  (Age 60 and over) help@seniorlegal.org
  (831) 426-8824 501 Soquel Avenue, Suite F, Santa Cruz
• Watsonville Law Center
  (831) 722-2845 315 Main Street, Suite 207, Watsonville

Mutual Aid

• Santa Cruz Free Guide Shelters, meals, showers, restrooms and support for people experiencing homelessness.
• Santa Cruz County Mutual Aid and Community Fridges

Grants

• In response to the PPP loan inequities, PP Loan Direct has created a way to offer an easier way to apply and connect to a SBA-approaved loan processor. PPP Loan Direct provides FAQs, access to support and a much simpler more efficient way to apply.

Reduce Spread of Covid-19

Follow and share this simple Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 graphic on social media: