County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency - Homeless Persons Health Project

Organization Description

County Government providing a wide range of services. Departments include Health & Human Services, Information Services, Sheriff, Probation, District Attorney, Planning, Public Works, Parks, Elections, Personnel, Assessor, Auditor- Controller- Treasurer- Tax Collector, Agricultural Extension, County Administrative Office, and numerous others.

Program Information

Specific Activities for CHHS Students focus on working with the Benefit Advocacy Program. The Benefit Advocacy Program is seeking interns to assist the benefits coordinator to help clients with the SSI application process. This would involve interviewing clients, assisting with collection of medical records and agency coordination needed. PLACEMENT NOT AVAILABLE ON FRIDAYS DUE TO COUNTY FURLOUGH.

Health & Safety

VIP Enrollment: All volunteers and interns must sign up with the County through our Volunteer Initiative Program.    Here is the link to the Volunteer Site - Click on "Register as a Volunteer": https://scvolunteercenter.org/volunteer/
Address 
701 Ocean St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Website:
http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us
Student Contact 
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Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Material Poverty
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Political Engagement, Safety Education, Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease, Communicative Disorders, Disability Support Services, Family Planning Services, Mental Well-being, Patient Advocacy, Substance Abuse, Wellness Education Programs