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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.

12/26/2025

Happy Kwanzaa, a time of reflection, recommitment to cultural ideals, and strengthening community bonds. We wish you a joyous and meaningful 7 days.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and very best wishes from Encompass! 🎄

12/21/2025

Happy Winter Solstice! Spend some time outdoors today enjoying the beautiful County in which we live.

12/19/2025

Happy Hanukkah! We wish you light, resilience, and togetherness as you celebrate the Festival of Lights.

12/12/2025

The holiday season is a time to gather withfriends, families and loved ones, whether to be at a party or over the dinner table.We want to thank all those in our community that have helped NG in our mission of nourishing the next generation.

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12/03/2025

It's Giving Tuesday, a global celebration of generosity, community and collective positive impact. If you are planning a Giving Tuesday donation or end-of-year contribution, we hope you’ll consider supporting Encompass. Your generosity is helping us not only deliver essential care, but also empower lives, strengthen families, and build a healthier, more equitable Santa Cruz County. Donate today at https://bit.ly/48c7aKY. Thank you for your support! 💓

11/11/2025

Thank you, courageous veterans, for your service to our country. Encompass will be closed today in honor of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

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11/05/2025

Attention South County Head Start families: Encompass has partnered with Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) to temporarily operate our early child development programs at several Encompass Head Start Watsonville sites. This partnership ensures that children can continue to benefit from education and nutrition services during the federal government shutdown and affected teachers and assistants will have access to employment opportunities.

Parents of enrolled Head Start and Early Head Start programs are encouraged to call the PVUSD Child Development Department at 831-786-8270 for more information on locations and registration.

This effort reflects Encompass and PVUSD’s shared mission to support Santa Cruz County children. While this collaboration helps bridge services during the federal shutdown, it is important to clarify that PVUSD is not taking over Head Start operations, nor is Encompass relinquishing its federal grant. Encompass will continue advocating for the release of federal funding so it can reopen classrooms and restore early education services as soon as possible.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4nDSFUM.

10/30/2025

Don't forget! Join us in the parking lot of the Encompass Thrive Hive this afternoon at 3pm for a Trunk or Treat! Can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎃👻

10/14/2025

It's almost Halloween! Join us on Thursday, October 30th from 3-5pm at the Encompass Thrive Hive parking lot for a trunk or treat! Bring the whole family, wear your costumes, and celebrate Hallo-Eve with us! See you there!

10/10/2025

It's World Mental Health Day. At Encompass, we are proud to provide mental health counseling to youth, teens, adults, and families across Santa Cruz County. If you are interested in learning more, visit encompasscs.org or call 831-469-1700 today. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health.

10/07/2025

GREAT NEWS! Thanks to the swift collaboration of the County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Faris Sabbah, and First 5 Santa Cruz County, Encompass Head Start and Early Head Start will remain open through October 31!
Together, these partners identified and secured critical bridge funding to keep our 15 classrooms open while long-term funding solutions are pursued. We are sincerely grateful to these partners as well as to our Board Chair, Elaine Johnson, for stepping forward so quickly to protect these vital programs.

Encompass continues to advocate with our federal representatives, including Congressman Jimmy Panetta, and the federal Office of Head Start to reinstate our full five-year grant and release previously approved carryover funds for next fiscal year. The government shutdown creates more complications, so please continue to contact your federal representatives to advocate for our full 5-year grant amount so that we can continue to serve and enroll over 250 children and families across the County. Thank you for your help and advocacy so far!

Read the full details here: https://bit.ly/47dIQYy.

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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