Monarch Services- Santa Cruz

Organization Description

Our Vision

Empowering individuals, families and our communities to take action against violence and abuse.

Our Mission

Lives free from violence and abuse.

Our Values

Monarch Services’ is committed to serving everyone in our community, with a special commitment to women, youth, children, Latinas and other under served groups.

We honor and value the uniqueness of each individual and will treat each person with dignity and respect.

We are committed to working together with respect, trust, integrity, accountability and mutual support. We are committed to communicating openly, honestly and responsibly.

We value our staff, volunteer and Board commitment to our clients, to quality services and to social change.

We are committed to serving as leaders for social change for the benefit of the community through advocacy, shaping policy and collaborating with community partners.

 

Program Information

We have three generalist internships available for Prevention Program, Shelter Program, and Crisis Intervention Program, respectively. We are also able to take on 1 advanced placement for Fall.
Shelter Program Interns will assist with case management and other duties related to serving residential clients at our confidential facility.
Prevention Program Interns will assist with outreach, workshop, tabling, and other activities.
Crisis Intervention Interns will assist with various legal, therapy, counseling support, case management activities.

Students will work with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking. This includes the opportunity for shelter screening, intakes, individual support, group counseling, and legal support.

Health & Safety

Interns will need to have clear boundaries with clients, so as to not risk abusers finding out their personal information.
Clients have yelled at shelter staff, but there is no physical threat.

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Address 
1509 Seabright Ave.
233 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
United States
General Phone 
(831) 722-4532
Website:
https://www.monarchscc.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Maria Barranco
Job Title
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Phone
831-722-4532
Email
MariaB@monarchscc.org
Program(s) 
MSW (Master of Social Work)
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Guardians/Parents, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, People Impacted by Crime
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Legal Assistance, Skill Development, Behavioral Health, Family Planning Services, Neglect Prevention and Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Wellness Education Programs
Hours of operation 

Evening and weekend hours available at this site