Health Support Services

ADVANTACARE INFUSION
5 Mandeville Court
Monterey 93940
www.advantacare.net
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
alznorcal.org
464-9981 (Helpline)
464-9982 (Office)
Fax: 464-8930
1-800-272-3900
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
www.splg.org
458-3481
1-800-272-3900
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
www.alznorcal.org
464-9981
Educational information, referral, discussion, and weekly support groups.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
www.cancer.org
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
www.theacpa.org
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
www.acb.org
1-800-424-8666
2:00-5:00 p.m., E.S.T. Mon-Fri.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
www.diabetes.org
1-408-241-1922

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
www.americanheart.org
757-6221 (Salinas)

AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND
www.kidneyfund.org
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
www.liverfoundation.org
1-800-223-0179

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
www.lungusa.org
1-800-586-4872

AMERICAN RED CROSS
2960 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz 95062
www.sccredcross.org
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
www.arthritis.org
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
www.strokecenter.com
425-0622
Classes open to adults with disabilities.

CTAP (California Telephone Access Program)
www.ddtp.org
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
www.dhs.ca.gov/cancerdetection
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
www.dominicanhospital.org
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
www.dominicanhospital.org
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
www.ccah-alliance.org
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
1537 Pacific Avenue, Suite 300
Santa Cruz 95060
www.delmarcaregiver.org
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
www.pvhealthtrust.org
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
www.dominicanhospital.org
462-7700
Domini-Call: 462-7740
Billing Service: 457-7001

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

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

FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
Senior Network Services
1777-A Capitola Road
Santa Cruz 95062
www.seniornetworkservices.org
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
www.santacruzhealth.org/phealth/2fieldnurse.htm
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
1537 Pacific Avenue, Suite 300
Santa Cruz 95060
Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center--459-6639 (see separate listing in this directory)
www.caregiver.org

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

THE HEARING FOUNDATION
1-800-327-8077
www.hearingfoundation.org
Provides re-conditioned hearing aids for low income people.

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

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

LIONS CLUB EYE FUND
(Vista Center for the
Blind & Visually Impaired)
413 Laurel Street
Santa Cruz 95060
www.vistacenter.org
458-9766
Pays for eye examinations, prescriptions, glasses and related medical care for low-income people.

MEDIC ALERT &
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION SAFE RETURN

www.medicalert.org/safereturn
1-888-572-8566