Community Services
Animal Control

Call the Animal Services Authority at (831) 454-7303
If you are bitten by an animal or have an animal that bit someone else, the Animal Services Authority will require the following information:

  • Type of animal.
  • Description of animal.
  • Address where animal lives.
  • Owner's name.
  • Time and day of bite.
  • Place where you were bit.

Other reasons to call the Animal Services Authority

  • You see an injured animal. If the owner of the animal is present, it is their responsibility to transport the animal to a veterinarian.
  • You see loose livestock.
  • You see an animal - dead, alive, or injured - creating a traffic hazard or involved in a situation that is dangerous to human safety.
  • Animal complaints/nuisances.
  • Humane/Live animal traps for removing wild cats, raccoons, foxes, skunks, etc.
  • Dog licensing. All dogs must be rabies-vaccinated and licensed when they reach four (4) months of age.


Lost/found animals. Call (831) 454-7303. Stray animals are held for 72 hours for owner redemption and then are placed up for adoption. It is your responsibility, if you have lost your pet to check, in person, at the Animal Services Authority or visit the Animal Services Authority website.

Your animal may be waiting there for you
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Harbor Patrol

The Harbormaster and Harbor Patrol have jurisdiction over the small craft harbor. The following is a list of the most frequently requested services:

  • Emergency - Dial 911.
  • United States Coast Guard
    (831) 647-7300 (Monterey)

California Fish and Game

  • Business Office (831) 649-2870 (Monterey)
  • Emergency Law Enforcement from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and
  • Holidays call (831) 454-2720
  • Elkhorn Slough Sanctuary (831) 728-2822
  • CalTip to Report Violations only 1-800-952-5400
Mental Health Services

1040 Emeline Street, Santa Cruz

Provides services to those in need of counseling, crisis intervention and clinical evaluation, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Shelters

AFDC Homeless Assistance Program
425-2381
Catholic Social Services
722-2675
County HSA Homeless Mentally Ill Program
425-2484
First Step Family Shelter
688-8777
Homeless Mentally Disabled Advocacy and Outreach
429-1913
Homeless Shelter
425-3437
New Life Center
427-1007, 458-1668
Ombudsman Advocate, Inc.
688-8833
Pioneer House - Supportive Outreach Services
459-0444
Salvation Army
426-8365 (Santa Cruz), 724-3922 (Watsonville)
Santa Cruz County Housing Authority
425-2471
Santa Cruz Food Bank and Nutrition Services
722-7110
Seventh Day Adventist
429-1442
Shelter Information and Referral
685-1325, 662-3616
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
662-0991
Women's Crisis Support
685-3737

Substance Abuse/Counseling Programs

Al-Anon Family Groups
662-4696
Nar-Anon Family Groups
http://www.nar-anon.org or (800) 477-6291
Alcoholics Anonymous
438-1650
Alto Counseling Center
423-2003 or 688-8100
AWARE
427-3010
Department of Rehabilitation
426-4077
Hermanas Residential Program
722-2471
Hope Haven, Inc
438-4354
Janus Residential Treatment Program
462-1770 (detox) or 462-1060
Methadone Detoxification and Maintenance
425-0112
Narcotics Anonymous
662-466
Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center
423-3891 or 425-1830
Sunflower House
423-3890
Sunflower Youth Home
688-7993
TRIAD Counseling & Substance Abuse Services
425-1478
Underage Drinking (Tips for Parents)
Women's Crisis Support and Counseling Services
685-3737
Youth Services Substance Abuse Counseling
425-0771, 728-2226

Victim/Witness Assistance Program

Notice to victims and persons who suffer a financial loss as a result of a crime of violence: A program has been established by the State of California to provide aid to innocent persons who suffer loss of money due to injury or death resulting from crimes of violence and to assist, as advocates, victims of violent crime through the criminal justice process. You may be eligible for financial assistance if you have been a crime victim and:

  • You have been hurt or injured which results in an absence of work and/or medical treatment.
  • Someone who financially supports you has been hurt, injured, or killed as a result of a violent crime.
  • You have assumed or voluntarily paid medical bills, support, or burial expenses for someone who was hurt, injured, or killed as a result of a violent crime.
    Funds to compensate victims are collected from convicted offenders.

Important Notice: Except under unusual circumstances, you have up to one year from the date of the crime to file your claim.

For information or assistance in completing forms, contact:
Victim/Witness Assistance Program

District Attorney's Office
701 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95050
(831) 454-2010

Women's Crisis Support and Shelter Services

If you have been the victim of domestic violence, the Women's Crisis Support and Shelter Services can assist you. They can provide safe shelter for you and your children. They also provide counseling and some assistance through legal processes.

For more information or assistance, contact them at (831) 685-3737

Youth Services

Youth Services provides counseling to young people and their families. They also assist runaways and specialize in teenage problems or questions about family conflict, school, drugs, abuse, runaway, pushed-out, etc.

Hotline: 425-0771 or 728-2226

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