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Encompass Community services is the largest nonprofit provider of health and human services in Santa Cruz County.

Youth & Family Services

Early childhood education, youth mental health counseling, family counseling, and connections to other health care services.

Housing Support

Housing navigation and access, mental health services, and connections to other health care services for adults and youth experiencing homelessness.

Adult Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient services for substance use disorders including mental health counseling and Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT).

Adult Residential Services

Residential treatment services and peer respite for adults with substance use disorders and other mental health challenges.

Encompass Community Services has been delivering comprehensive health and human services to the Santa Cruz community for over 50 years. We serve 6,000 community members yearly through over 25 programs. Encompass is committed to providing everyone in Santa Cruz County with access to the high-quality services they need to have a long, healthy life. With the support of our partners, government grants, and individual donors, we are creating a community in which everyone is healthy, thriving, and able to reach their full potential.

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Our Services

Encompass offers a wide variety of services including:

Early Childhood Education

Youth & Family Services

Housing Support Services

Adult Outpatient & Residential Services

Our comprehensive care network enables us to collaborate in meaningful ways to support individuals in our community. Our teams help adults and youth who are unhoused, struggling with substance use, living with mental health challenges, or have justice-related probation requirements. We also offer early childhood education through our Head Start programs to promote school readiness. Encompass serves our most vulnerable populations so that everyone has access to the services they need.

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Join Our Team

At Encompass, you can help change the world. It all starts in our community. When we collaborate in meaningful ways to support individuals, social change is possible. We are the largest nonprofit in Santa Cruz County with a rich history. We have a variety of skill-building and professional growth opportunities across our 40+ programs. At Encompass, we believe in serving our neighbors with compassion and dignity. Our community needs YOU! Learn more about our job openings and apply today.

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Help Us Make an Impact

Encompass Community Services has been a vital part of the Santa Cruz community for over 50 years, but our work would not be possible without the support of our community and partners. Your donation supports a broad range of programs that change lives, lift people up, and make our community stronger.

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