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Encompass Community Services

Changing lives, building community since 1973. http://www.encompasscs.org

Encompass is a nonprofit organization with about 40 programs county-wide providing services in behavioral health, family and social well-being, early childhood education, housing, and more. We touch hundreds of lives in the community each year by providing access to:

Housing
Counseling for individuals, families and youth
Substance use recovery programs
Head Start and Pre-K
Reentry services
Health and financial services

As the largest community-based nonprofit in the county with a rich history, we know living a healthy life includes access to positive social, economic and educational opportunities. We exist to create pathways toward equity in these areas while serving our neighbors with compassion and dignity.

08/28/2025

Hope all of our Santa Cruz families have had a great start to the school year! If you are still looking for Pre-K and childcare services for your baby, toddler, or young child, our Head Start facilities are still accepting applications. Learn more at: https://www.encompasscs.org/early_education_programs.

08/26/2025

August marks National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), a time to acknowledge how vital vaccinations are in protecting our health at every stage of life. NIAM encourages everyone to stay current with recommended vaccines and to speak with a trusted healthcare provider about what’s needed for you and your loved ones.

08/13/2025

Congratulations to MidPen Housing on the grand opening of their Sparrow Terrace housing project! We look forward to celebrating our Si Se Puede Center opening with you next year!

08/08/2025

Today's National Health Center Week theme day is Partner Appreciation. Special thanks to the Health Improvement Partnership of Santa Cruz County for facilitating collaboration and communication across Santa Cruz County health organizations this week and all year. We are truly .

08/07/2025

Today's theme day for National Health Center Week is Population Focus, celebrating health centers’ commitment to understanding the unique needs of their patients and communities, and providing quality, accessible care. Encompass will continue to provide services that support every member of our community - regardless of race, age, immigration status, gender, ability, religion, sexual orientation or class.

08/05/2025

Today's theme day for National Health Center Week is Client Appreciation. Thank you to our Santa Cruz youth, families, and adults who trust us with their care every day. We are so proud to serve you.

08/04/2025

Today's theme day for National Health Center Week is Staff Appreciation. We are beyond grateful for our dedicated staff members who provide life-changing services every day. Thank you for all you do!

08/03/2025

It's National Health Center Week (NHCW), a time to celebrate one of our nation’s great success stories: Community Health Centers. For over half a century, these health centers have provided high-quality, cost-effective and compassionate care to millions of Americans—regardless of income or insurance status. In Santa Cruz County, we see firsthand the remarkable impact of this work every day, and Encompass is proud to be included in this annual celebration. Check out our recent blog for more information on NHCW and how you can support us: https://bit.ly/456fOYs.

08/02/2025

This July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule that would ban undocumented immigrants from accessing taxpayer-funded programs, including Head Start. A federal court issued a preliminary injunction on July 22nd, 2025, preventing HHS from enforcing this policy until litigation is resolved.

This proposal is not only harmful—it’s unjust. It targets some of our community’s most vulnerable children, undermines the foundational promise of equal opportunity, and directly threatens the national Head Start program. Thankfully for our Santa Cruz community members, Encompass is exempt from these new verification requirements because of our non-profit status. Head Start grantees run by nonprofits are exempt under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. However, this sudden change sets a harmful new precedent, and we should make our voices heard by opposing policies such as these.

We encourage you to make a public comment via the Head Start website to let our government officials know how detrimental policies such as these can be for children, families, and communities. Learn more by visiting the link in our bio and make your voice heard: https://bit.ly/4fhLQFH.

07/29/2025

Thank you to Yoga For All Movement for your committed partnership to serving our Encompass residential clients. Your services are so important to our community and we appreciate your role in our clients' recovery journey.

07/15/2025

This July we honor the strength, creativity, and advocacy of individuals within the disabled community. Disability Pride is about visibility, acceptance, and celebrating all people living with disabilities, whether chronic, invisible, physical, mental, or emotional. Disabilities are not something to be fixed or hidden, but are a vital part of human diversity.
Let’s continue to break down barriers, challenge ableism, and build a world where every body and mind is valued. Thanks to our Encompass IDEA team for their continued commitment to inclusion both inside and outside of our agency.

06/24/2025

This Pride Month, Encompass Community Services celebrates the strength, diversity, and resilience of our LGBTQ+ community. We remain committed to creating inclusive, affirming spaces where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered to live as their authentic selves. Love, dignity, and equity for all—this month and every month.
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Address

380 Suite 200 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18314691700

Website

http://www.encompassCS.org/

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