ALTO Counseling Center

Community Recovery Services

The ALTO program offers outpatient services, drinking driver programs, drug court and more. We offer flexible hours and a sliding scale fee. All services are confidential.

ALTO Counseling Center

Santa Cruz phone: (831) 423-2003

716 Ocean Street 
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Watsonville phone: (831) 728-2233

585 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076

email: crs@encompasscs.org

SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Treatment

ALTO offers individual and group counseling for individuals with substance abuse problems. The counselors are trained professionals using proven approaches to help individuals achieve and maintain sobriety. All services are provided in a relaxed, comfortable setting. We offer a sliding fee scale and flexible hours.
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Drinking Driver Programs

Drinking Driver Programs offers adults convicted of First-Offense and Multiple-Offense drinking and driving charges counseling and education programs that meet court and DMV requirements. We have two convenient locations in Santa Cruz and Watsonville…
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To schedule an appointment in Santa Cruz call 831-423-2003
To schedule an appointment in Watsonville call 831-728-2233

Deferred Judgment Program/PC 1000

Deferred Judgment (Court Diversion) provides an alternative to incarceration for first-offenders. We are an authorized PC1000 provider for Santa Cruz County. The program satisfies the requirements of most California courts…
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Anger Management

A 12-week evidence-based cirriculum that has been designed to help participants increase personal awareness and reduce stress. Offered in both North and South County in English and Spanish.

For more information about classes in Santa Cruz call 831-423-2003
For more information about classes in Watsonville call 831-728-2233

Batterer's Intervention Program

The Domestic Violence Program is a 52-week program for adults referred by the courts. This program satisfies the requirements of most California courts…
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