Finance

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Human Resources Agency
1400 Emeline Avenue, Bldg. K
Santa Cruz 95060
454-4101
Provides services on behalf of elderly and dependent adults who are unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect or exploitation. Conservatorships.

CALIFORNIA LIFELINE PROGRAM
1-877-858-7463
Reduced rate telephone service to qualifying low income customers.

CARE
(California Alternate Rates for Energy)
1-866-743-2273 (PG & E).
Provides 20% discount on monthly PG& E bill to qualifying low income customers.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
217 E. Lake Ave
Watsonville 95076
722-2675 or 393-3110 (Seaside)
Immediate assistance for people facing rent/eviction situations, utility shutoff, food and lodging needs, and other emergencies of day to day living.

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE
OF SANTA CLARA VALLEY AND VENTURA COUNTY
1190 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 208
San Jose 95128
1-800-540-2227
A non-profit community service that provides budget and debt counseling and education workshops at no cost. A Debt Repayment Program is available to help clients repay creditors, for which there is a small monthly fee. Counseling in Spanish is available.

ENERGY PARTNERS
Programs of PG & E
1-800-933-9555
Offers weatherization and other energy improvements to qualifying low income persons at no cost.

ENERGY SERVICES
Central Coast Energy Services
1-888-728-3637
P.O. Box 2707
Watsonville 95077-2707
Offers the following programs to eligible low-income households:
HEAP - Once per calendar year financial assistance for gas and electric, propane or firewood costs. Also budget counseling.
Fast Track - Emergency energy bill pay­ment for those facing shut-offs or a home-heating crisis.
Weatherization/Furnace Replacement
Work done on homes and apartments at no cost to owner to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy bills.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING
AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP)
Senior Network Services
1777A Capitola Road
Santa Cruz 95062
462-5510
Assists with all Medicare concerns: education, claims, problems, and the new prescription drug benefit. Evaluates supplemental health insurance policies, HMO plans and long term care insurance.

HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
County Redevelopment: 454-3149
Santa Cruz: 420-5109
Capitola: 475-7300 ext. 215
Loans for low-income homeowners. Funding availability varies. Call your local housing departments for more information.

HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
North Santa Cruz County
1020 Emeline Avenue, Building B
Santa Cruz 95060
454-4166

South Santa Cruz County
119 W. Beach Street
Watsonville 95076
763-8500
(see Food Stamps, Medi-Cal and Medi-Cruz )

LIFESPAN
600 Frederick Street
Santa Cruz 95062
469-4900
Provides comprehensive care management, daily money management and home care services.

MONEY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Senior Network Services
1777A Capitola Road
Santa Cruz 95062
462-1433
Assists seniors with paying bills, balancing bank statements, budgeting finances, organizing records and medical insurance claims. Services available in seniors' homes, nursing facilities and residential care facilities. Sliding scale fee.

PUBLIC GUARDIAN'S OFFICE
Health Services Department
1080 Emeline Ave., Bldg D (basement)
Santa Cruz 95060
P.O. Box 1895
Santa Cruz 95061
454-4160
Emergencies after 5 p.m. 1-800-952-2335
County program offers supervision of mental health and probate conservatorships. (Help for elderly individuals unable to handle their own affairs.)

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
423-0878, 722-3250
Emergency assistance, including help with food, clothing, appliances, transportation, rent and utilities.

THE SALVATION ARMY
721 Laurel Street
Santa Cruz 95060
426-8365

112 Grant Avenue
Watsonville 95076
724-3922
Provides crisis/emergency aid, including food, clothing and energy assistance (see REACH program below).
R.E.A.C.H. --(Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help) Financial assistance for qualifying low income people who have received PG & E termination notices.

TAX COLLECTOR
Santa Cruz County Tax Collector
454-2510
Automated tax information system.

SENIOR CITIZENS LEGAL SERVICES
501 Soquel Avenue, Ste. F
Santa Cruz   95062
426-8824

114 E. Fifth St.
P.O. Box 1156
Watsonville   95077
728-4711
Free legal advice and representation. (See Legal and Consumer Services).

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Toll Free: 1-800-772-1213
169 Walnut Avenue
Santa Cruz 95060
426-8111
Fax: 426-1667

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
Oakland Regional Office of the
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
1-800-827-1000

VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE
Human Services Department
842 Front Street
Santa Cruz 95060
458-7110

215 E. Beach Street (Mon. - Thurs.)
Watsonville 95076
763-441
Advocates for veterans. Helps determine benefits and services.

VOLUNTEER TAX ASSISTANCE
Project SCOUT
114 E. Fifth Street
Watsonville 95076
724-2606
For all other areas: 1-877-373-8297
Serving Santa Cruz County. Assisting with income tax returns and renters/ homeowners rebate program.