Health Support Services

ADVANTACARE INFUSION
5 Mandeville Court
Monterey 93940
1-800-481-4662
Pharmacy providing home infusion therapy & enteral therapy. Medicare/Medi-Cal accepted.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
1777-A Capitola Road
Santa Cruz 95062
464-9981 (Helpline)
464-9982 (Office)
Fax: 464-8930
Local chapter of national organization. Newsletters, support groups, literature, resource information and referral, speakers bureau.

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
CARE CENTER (ELDERDAY)
100 Pioneer Street Suite C
Santa Cruz 95060
458-3481
A day program for seniors with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Provides activities, meals, transportation, and information and support for caregivers.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUPS
1777-A Capitola Road
Santa Cruz 95062
464-9981
Educational information, referral, discussion, and weekly support groups.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
1-800-227-2345
Phone operates 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.

AMERICAN CHRONIC PAIN ASSOC.
P.O. Box 850
Rocklin, CA 95677
916-632-0922
Steve Sibley Group Facilitator 423-1385
ACPA facilitates peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain.

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
1-800-424-8666
2:00-5:00 p.m., E.S.T. Mon-Fri.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
1-408-241-1922

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
757-6221 (Salinas)

AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND
1-800-638-8299
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. E.S.T. Mon-Thurs. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday. Financial assistance to kidney patients.

AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION
1-800-223-0179

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
1-800-586-4872

AMERICAN RED CROSS
2960 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz 95062
462-2881 Fax: 462-5996
Transportation to out-of-county medical appointments, first aid and CPR classes, disaster relief/preparedness, blood services by appointment.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
Northern California Chapter
1-800-464-6240
Information & referral, public education, self-help program, financial aid to patients.

CABRILLO COLLEGE STROKE CENTER
De Laveaga Golf Course
501 Upper Park Road
Santa Cruz 95065
425-0622
Classes open to adults with disabilities.

CTAP (California Telephone Access Program)
1-800-806-1191
(TTY English) 1-800-806-4474
Distributes free, specialized telecommunications equipment and services for individuals who have difficulty using a standard telephone for a variety of different medical reasons.

CANCER DETECTION PROGRAM
EVERY WOMAN COUNTS
1-800-511-2300
8:30 a.m - 5 p.m. Mon-Fri.
A program funded by the State of California. Free mammogram, breast exam (40+) and
Pap smear (25+) for low-income women who qualify.

CANCER RESOURCE CENTER
Bennett & Suzy Katz Cancer Resource Center
at Dominican Hospital
1555 Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz 95065
462-7770
Access to information and community services relating to all aspects of cancer care and management. Support and information for cancer patients, families and friends. No fees.

CENTER FOR LIFESTYLE
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Dominican Hospital Center For Lifestyle Management Programs
610 Frederick Street
Santa Cruz 95062
457-7077
Support and education for persons with diabetes and chronic breathing problems. Offers cardiac rehabilitation.

CENTRAL COAST ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH
1600 Green Hills Rd., Suite 101
Scotts Valley 95066-4981
430-5500
1-800-700-3874
Managed care health plan for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in Santa Cruz County.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon-Fri.

DEL MAR CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER
736 Chestnut Street, Suite F
Santa Cruz 95060
459-6639
Provides services to caregivers of adults with brain impairment (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke, Parkinson's, head injury), including assessment, respite, counseling, legal consultation, information and referral.

DIABETES HEALTH CENTER
85 Nielson Street, Suite 201
Watsonville 95076
763-6445
Provides the educational part of diabetes management. Certified diabetes educator & certified dietitian. Please make appointment 8 am to 4:30 pm Mon-Fri.

DOMINICAN HOSPITAL
1555 Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz 95065
462-7700
Domini-Call: 462-7740
Billing Service: 457-7001

EPILEPSY NETWORK
1836 17th Ave., Suite D
Santa Cruz 95062
475-9110
Support groups and educational forums for persons with epilepsy. Complete resource center available.

FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
Senior Network Services
1777-A Capitola Road
Santa Cruz 95062
462-1433
Senior Network Services administers a program provided by local agencies offering information and assistance, respite care, case management, adult day care, legal services, support groups and education to caregivers.

HEALTH INFORMATION
Public Health Nurse
454-4339
Mon-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-noon; 1:00 -5:00 p.m.
Nurse gives information about health related matters and recommends community resources.

HEALTH PROJECTS CENTER
736 Chestnut Street, Suite F
Santa Cruz 95060
Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center--459-6639 (see separate listing above)

HEARING AID HELPLINE
1-800-521-5247 ext. 3
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. EST Mon.-Fri.

THE HEARING FOUNDATION
1-800-327-8077
(Formerly Ear of the Lion). Affordable hearing aids and financial help for people with hearing loss who do not qualify for government aid for hearing aids or surgery.

HOMELESS PERSONS HEALTH PROJECT
115-A Coral Street
Santa Cruz 95060
454-2080
Provides basic medical services and referral.

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY, THE
675 N. First Street, Suite 1100
San Jose 95112
1-408-271-2873
Financial aid to patients, educational materials and support services.

LIONS CLUB EYE FUND
413 Laurel Street
Santa Cruz 95060
458-9766
Pays for eye examinations, prescriptions, glasses and related medical care for low income people.

MEDIC ALERT (ID Bracelet/Necklace)
1-800-ID-ALERT

MENDED HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP
P.O. Box 2994
Santa Cruz 95063-2994
688-9332 Harry Rasmussen
Support group for persons dealing with past or upcoming heart surgery.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
4300 Stevens Creek Blvd., #117
San Jose 95129
408-423-9345
Combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services and far reaching professional and public health education.

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION of NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
1-415-543-3303
Patient information, grants and research.

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY CHAPTER
2589 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
1-800-344-4867
1-408-988-7557
Provides referrals & information about MS for people with MS, their families, health professionals & the general public. Programs include respite, legal clinics, newly diagnosed workshops & durable medical equipment to loan or provide stipends. Support group meets 3rd Saturday of every month at 1220 41st Ave, Capitola in the United Way building.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP OF
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
P.O. Box 4103
Santa Cruz 95063
*82 438-3841, 426-2252
Meets first Friday of the month, 12:00 noon. Also home visitation program.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP
P.O. Box 698
Santa Cruz 95061
429-7906
24-hour phone line takes messages and gives recorded schedule for daily meetings throughout Santa Cruz County.

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP
479-4485 David Donahoe
Meets first Wednesday of the month,12:30 p.m., St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 2500 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz.   For patients and caregivers. Call for details.

SENIORS EYECARE PROGRAM
(FORMERLY NATIONAL EYE CARE PROJECT)
1-800-222-EYES (3937)
Medical eye care for the national's disadvantages senior citizens. Provides eye exam. Does not provide eye glasses.

VISTA CENTER FOR THE
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED
(Formely Doran Center)
413 Laurel Street
Santa Cruz 95060
458-9766
Services and resources for the blind and visually impaired. Evaluation, training, support, and recreational activities. Low vision clinic with ophthalmologist referral.

WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
75 Nielson Street
Watsonville   95076
724-4741
Philips Lifeline -- Emergency Response System. Subscriber's telephone connected to hospital by base unit. 1-800-579-3341

WomenCARE
Women's Cancer Advocacy, Resources and Education
617-B Water Street
Santa Cruz   95060
457-2273
Resource center for women with cancer and their loved ones. Support groups, classes, counseling and other information, bodywork, resource library. No fees. Office hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:00 a.m.-noon.