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.
• COVID-19 Testing Sites in Santa Cruz County
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

VACCINE

• Santa Cruz County Vaccine Distribution Plan, Distribution Sites and How to Register.
  
• VACCINE HELP LINE for 65+ Call Community Bridges for help signing up. Bilingual call line. 831-219-8607
• Want to help?
  • Sign up with the volunteer center here.
    *Need more Bilingual Spanish& English volunteers.
  • Share Save Lives Pajaro Valley messages and graphics about the vaccine and COVID prevention.

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:

Financial and Rental Assistance

Mixed Immigration status families and those with Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN) may now be eligible for federal and state relief. If you have questions about eligibility or need tax assistance support please contact Project SCOUT. 831-724-2606

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:

• 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 Assistance

• Housing is Key: Tenant and Landlord Resources from the state.
  • Eviction Protection Guidelines extending the eviction moratorium to June 30 2021
  • Tenant Declaration Forms for COVID-19 Financial Hardship
• 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

• COVID-19 Health Equity Pilot Project Grants
  CA Dept of Public Health Office of Health Equity has grants for 16-30 community-based organizations led by and serving communities facing inequities in COVID-19 infection and impacts. Learn more here. Apply by March 2nd 2021.
• 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

• Share this blog post about how to keep safe from COVID this season.
• Follow and share this simple Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 graphic on social media: