Support Services

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
1777-A Capitola Road
Santa Cruz 95062
alz.org/norcal
464-9982 (Office)
Fax: 464-8930
1-800-272-3900 24/7
Local chapter of national organization. Newsletters, support groups, literature, resource information and referral, speakers bureau.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUPS
1777-A Capitola Road
Santa Cruz 95062
www.alz.org/norcal
464-9982
Educational information, referral, discussion, and weekly support groups.

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 that includes caregiver assessment and case management, respite care, and information and assistance about community resources.

home HELP for seniors
Senior Network Seervices
1777-A Capitola Road
Santa Cruz 95062
Phone: 462-0880
Email: snregistry@cruzio.com
www.seniornetworkservices.org
Matches seniors with workers who provide home care and home maintenance.

Meals on wheels
Community Bridges
1777-A Capitola Road
Santa Cruz 95062
464-3180 ext. 100
www.communitybridges.org
Provides daily meals to homebound adults.

MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM (MSSP)
Health Projects Center
1537 Pacific Ave., Suite 300
Santa Cruz 95060
www.hpcn.org
459-6639
Provides case management services by nurses and social workers to help maintain frail elderly in their homes. Must be Medi-Cal eligible nd over 65.

VOLUNTEER CENTER
Offers the following programs serving seniors:
Helping Hands Senior Home Repair Program
1740 17th Avenue
Santa Cruz 95062
www.scvolunteercenter.org
427-5070
Social service agencies can refer low income senior homeowners to receive minor home repairs to reduce safetry and health risks. Labor is free, materials costs may be covered. No roof repairs or work requiring a permit.