Councils and Commissions

AREA AGENCY ON AGING
234 Santa Cruz Avenue
Aptos 95003
688-0400
Designated by the state to advocate for and identify the needs of seniors. Implements the Older Americans Act by distributing federal and state funds to local senior service providers. See Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties.

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
701 Ocean Street, Room 030
Santa Cruz 95060
454-2355
Advisory board to Board of Supervisors.

ELDERLY & DISABLED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

1523 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz 95060-3911
460-3200
Advisory committee to the Regional Transportation Commission. Assesses and advocates for transportation needs of elderly and disabled. Facilitates communication between public and private agencies, users and providers.

LONG TERM CARE
INTERAGENCY COMMISSION
Human Resources Agency
1400 Emeline Avenue, Bldg. K
Santa Cruz 95060
P. O. Box 1320
Santa Cruz 95061
454-4864
Advisory Board to Board of Supervisors. Commission works to improve long term care.

SENIORS COMMISSION
Human Resources Agency
1400 Emeline Avenue, Bldg. K
Santa Cruz 95060
P. O. Box 1320
Santa Cruz 95061
454-4864
Reports to and advises the Board of Supervisors on all senior concerns. Information and advocacy for seniors.

SENIORS COUNCIL OF
SANTA CRUZ AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES
234 Santa Cruz Avenue
Aptos 95003
688-0400
Operates the Area Agency on Aging, Tri-County Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program and others. Seniors Council Board and Advisory Councils (to the Board) at same number.