Santa Cruz Community Health

Santa Cruz Community Health Driven by a 51-year commitment to health care as a human right, Santa Cruz Community Health is a leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive health services.

We operate: Live Oak Health Center, SC Mountain Health Center and SC Women's Health Center. Through the Santa Cruz Women’s Health Center and the East Cliff Family Health Center, SCCHC (a Federally Qualified Health Center) provides comprehensive primary care services in English and Spanish to all ages, genders, ethnicities, abilities and sexual identities and orientations, regardless of their ability to pay. Seeded by the Santa Cruz Women’s Health Center, SCCHC is driven by its originator’s 40-year commitment to social justice and access to health care as human right. Its mission remains constant: to provide quality health services and advocate the feminist goals of social, political, and economic equality. SCCHC’s health centers deliver high-quality care through compassionate, dedicated medical providers, health educators, and administrative staff. SCCHC’s clinics offer primary care, pediatrics, integrated behavioral health, prenatal care and education, chronic disease management, health insurance enrollment, and more.

🎉Special Holiday Treat at Our Food Distribution! 🍗 We’re excited to offer frozen chicken at our food distribution. We ho...
11/21/2025

🎉Special Holiday Treat at Our Food Distribution! 🍗

We’re excited to offer frozen chicken at our food distribution. We hope this helps make your holiday celebrations even more special!

📍 Where: Live Oak Health Center
🗓️ When: Friday, November 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (or until supplies run out)

🛑 Important:
- Supplies are limited and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
- You must be present to receive a chicken.

This event is open to everyone, and no eligibility requirements apply.

🎉 ¡Un Regalo Especial para las Fiestas en Nuestra Distribución de Alimentos! 🍗

Esta semana, estamos emocionados de ofrecer pollo congelado en nuestra distribución de alimentos. ¡Esperamos que esto haga que sus celebraciones festivas sean aún más especiales! 🍗

📍 Dónde: Live Oak Health Center
🗓️ Cuándo: Viernes, 21 de noviembre de 2025
⏰ Hora: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (o hasta que se agoten los suministros)

🛑 Importante:
- Los suministros son limitados y se entregarán por orden de llegada.
- Debe estar presente para recibir un pollo.

Este evento está abierto para todos, sin requisitos de elegibilidad. ¡Esperamos verle allí!

🎤 Join us for The Power of Her Voice!A special Benefit Poetry Reading in support of Santa Cruz Community Health.📅 Thursd...
11/16/2025

🎤 Join us for The Power of Her Voice!

A special Benefit Poetry Reading in support of Santa Cruz Community Health.

📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Temple Beth El | 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos

This event is a call to come together now— in a moment when progress must be defended, and the voices of those impacted must be amplified.

The event invites the community to celebrate the strength, creativity, and resilience of women and gender-diverse voices through an evening of poetry, connection, and purpose. In celebration of Women in a Golden State: California Poets at 60 and Beyond, guests will enjoy readings from acclaimed poets Ellen Bass, Terri Drake, Nancy Fowler, Teri Ketchi, Veronica Kornberg, Jennifer Lagier, Ruth Mota, Dion O’Reilly, Linda Serrato, and Patrice Vecchione.

🎟️ Tickets are $25 each: https://www.schealthcenters.org/the-power-of-her-voice-a-benefit-poetry-reading-for-scch/

🎤 Join us for The Power of Her Voice!A special Benefit Poetry Reading in support of Santa Cruz Community Health.📅 Thursd...
11/11/2025

🎤 Join us for The Power of Her Voice!

A special Benefit Poetry Reading in support of Santa Cruz Community Health.

📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Temple Beth El | 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos

Featuring talented Monterey Bay poets reading from Women in a Golden State: California Poets at 60 and Beyond.

✨ Enjoy an evening of poetry, community, and connection — with light refreshments and books available for purchase.

🎟️ Tickets are $25 each: Link in our bio!

Since our founding, Santa Cruz Community Health has stood firm in our belief that health care is a human right. This event celebrates that legacy—honoring our history, uplifting women’s voices, and looking toward a future of continued service and advocacy.

🍎 Important CalFresh Update:Due to the federal government shutdown, new funds for November can’t be added to EBT cards u...
10/28/2025

🍎 Important CalFresh Update:

Due to the federal government shutdown, new funds for November can’t be added to EBT cards until funding resumes.
 
✅ You can still use your current benefits.
🍞 Need food now? Visit cafoodbanks.org/find-food.

🔗 More info at cdss.ca.gov

 
🍎 Actualización importante de CalFresh:

Debido al cierre del gobierno federal, no se pueden agregar nuevos fondos a las tarjetas EBT para noviembre hasta que se reanude la financiación.
 
✅ Aún puede usar sus beneficios actuales.
🍞 ¿Necesita comida ahora? Visite cafoodbanks.org/find-food.

🔗 Más información en cdss.ca.gov

Enjoy a slice that gives back! 💚 Join us for a Woodstock’s Pizza Fundraiser on Nov 6, 12–9 PM. Dine in or order online a...
10/24/2025

Enjoy a slice that gives back! 💚

Join us for a Woodstock’s Pizza Fundraiser on Nov 6, 12–9 PM. Dine in or order online at Woodstock’s (710 Front St.) and mention Santa Cruz Community Health or use code SCHEALTH at checkout.

🍕 Up to 20% of proceeds will support health services for our patients across Santa Cruz County!

Getting a mammogram can help find breast cancer early — when it’s easier to treat. 💗You may need a mammogram if you:✅ Ar...
10/21/2025

Getting a mammogram can help find breast cancer early — when it’s easier to treat. 💗
You may need a mammogram if you:
✅ Are 40 years or older
✅ Have a family member with breast cancer
✅ Notice changes in your breasts
 
Not sure if you need one? Talk to your doctor or give us a call — we’re here to help.

 
🎀 Octubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama.
Hacerse una mamografía puede ayudar a encontrar el cáncer de mama temprano, cuando es más fácil tratarlo. 💗
 
Es posible que necesite una mamografía si:
✅ Tiene 40 años o más
✅ Tiene un familiar con cáncer de mama
✅ Nota cambios en sus senos
 
¿No está segura si la necesita? Hable con su doctor(a) o llámenos — estamos aquí para ayudarle.

🎤 Join us for The Power of Her Voice!A special Benefit Poetry Reading in support of Santa Cruz Community Health.📅 Thursd...
10/16/2025

🎤 Join us for The Power of Her Voice!

A special Benefit Poetry Reading in support of Santa Cruz Community Health.

📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Temple Beth El | 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos

Featuring talented Monterey Bay poets reading from Women in a Golden State: California Poets at 60 and Beyond.

✨ Enjoy an evening of poetry, community, and connection — with light refreshments and books available for purchase.

🎟️ Tickets are $25 each: Link in our bio!

Since our founding, Santa Cruz Community Health has stood firm in our belief that health care is a human right. This event celebrates that legacy—honoring our history, uplifting women’s voices, and looking toward a future of continued service and advocacy.

https://www.schealthcenters.org/the-power-of-her-voice-a-benefit-poetry-reading-for-scch/

Did you know the flu virus changes every year? 🦠That’s why it's so important to get a new flu shot each season. Santa Cr...
10/10/2025

Did you know the flu virus changes every year? 🦠That’s why it's so important to get a new flu shot each season. Santa Cruz Community Health is offering flu vaccines that are designed to protect against the most common strains of the flu virus. 📞 Call today to make an appointment at (831) 427-3500 or text us at (831) 900-4610.



¿Sabías que el virus de la gripe cambia cada año? 🦠 Por eso es tan importante ponerse la vacuna contra la gripe cada temporada. Santa Cruz Community Health está ofreciendo vacunas diseñadas para proteger contra las cepas más comunes del virus de la gripe. 📞 ¡Llama hoy para hacer una cita al (831) 427-3500 o mándanos un mensaje de texto al (831) 900-4610!

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TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is a proven therapy designed to help children and teens process and...
10/08/2025

TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is a proven therapy designed to help children and teens process and heal from challenging experiences and memories. It supports positive changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, promoting overall well-being. 🌟

Our Behavioral Health team offers TF-CBT to established SCCH patients. To learn more or get a referral from your Primary Care Provider, give us a call today! 📞

TF-CBT (Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual con Enfoque en el Trauma) es una terapia comprobada diseñada para ayudar a niños y adolescentes a procesar y sanar experiencias y recuerdos difíciles. Apoya cambios positivos en los pensamientos, sentimientos y comportamientos, promoviendo el bienestar general. 🌟

Nuestro equipo de Salud del Comportamiento ofrece TF-CBT a pacientes establecidos de SCCH. Para obtener más información o una referencia de su proveedor de atención primaria, ¡llámenos hoy! 📞

✨ Now at SCCH: Your health at your fingertips! ✨Access your medical records anytime, anywhere with MyChart, our secure p...
10/06/2025

✨ Now at SCCH: Your health at your fingertips! ✨
Access your medical records anytime, anywhere with MyChart, our secure patient portal. View test results, message your care team, and request appointments for you or your children—all online! 💻📱
Next time you’re at our office, ask us how to sign up.

✨ ¡Ahora en SCCH: tu salud al alcance de tu mano! ✨
Accede a tus registros médicos en cualquier momento y lugar con MyChart, nuestro portal seguro para pacientes. Consulta resultados de exámenes, envía mensajes a tu equipo de cuidado y solicita citas para ti o tus hijos—¡todo en línea! 💻📱
La próxima vez que vengas a nuestra clínica, pregúntanos cómo registrarte.

Santa Cruz Community Health was proud to co-host “Business After Hours”, a vibrant evening of networking and connecting ...
09/22/2025

Santa Cruz Community Health was proud to co-host “Business After Hours”, a vibrant evening of networking and connecting with our partners Dientes Community Dental Care and the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce. 💗

Professionals from across our Santa Cruz community gathered in our beautiful shared outdoor plaza on Capitola Road to build relationships, share ideas, and celebrate collaboration.

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us in strengthening community ties and supporting a healthier Santa Cruz. ✨🌿

🌟 We’re thrilled to be part of the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours series! Join Dientes & S...
09/12/2025

🌟 We’re thrilled to be part of the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours series! Join Dientes & Santa Cruz Community Health for an evening of networking, connection, and community spirit. Meet local professionals, learn about vital health services, and unwind with great company.

Gain perspective from CEOs Laura Marcus (Dientes) and Anita Aguirre (SCCH) , who will reflect on their shared journey of building partnerships, sparking innovation, and advancing equitable healthcare.

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 5 PM -7 PM
📍 Live Oak Plaza, 1500 Capitola Road

Make sure you secure your spot and register today!


https://web.santacruzchamber.org/events/Business-After-Hours-Dientes-Santa-Cruz-Community-Health-6494/details?fbclid=IwRlRTSAM0Vr9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkI2dvu6n5sGuFLtD9g1DZ0EO4jGIjV8PoxRXZ_n5kzTxxjM5jbQuW4hJ4Au_aem_GUZsUVPT7zgpzJ-lStwfsQ

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
6pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
6pm - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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+18314273500

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