Senior Resources in Santa Cruz County

Who to call for help at home, meals, getting around, and elder abuse. Kept current by Vital Link, a family-owned Oakland company.

Last checked September 17, 2026  · 

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831-688-0400

Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties. The area’s front door for older adults. The Seniors Council is the designated Area Agency on Aging for both counties.

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Information & Assistance
The area’s front door for older adults. The Seniors Council is the designated Area Agency on Aging for both counties.
Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties		 831-688-0400 Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday by appointment
Adult Protective Services
Report suspected abuse, neglect or self-neglect of an older or dependent adult.
Santa Cruz County Human Services		 1-866-580-4357
831-454-4101		 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Paid help at home with bathing, meals, housework and getting to appointments, for people who qualify for Medi-Cal.
Santa Cruz County Human Services		 831-454-4101
831-763-8800		 Weekdays. On the 763 number choose option 2
Medicare counseling (HICAP)
Free, unbiased help understanding Medicare, supplements, drug plans and appeals. They do not sell anything.
Senior Network Services		 831-462-5510 Weekdays
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living. The crisis line answers around the clock.
Senior Network Services		 831-429-1913
1-800-231-4024		 Office weekdays. The 800 number is the 24-hour crisis line
Meals on Wheels
Home-delivered meals for older adults across the county.
Community Bridges		 831-464-3180 ext. 100 Weekdays

Serving Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Capitola, Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak, Felton, Ben Lomond.

This list is kept up to date by Vital Link Medical Alert Systems, family-owned in Oakland since 1981. If a number here is out of date, call us at (510) 338-3466 and we will fix it.

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https://vital-link.com/senior-resources/santa-cruz-county/