programschild & family community recovery community support youth services internships news & events donationsdonate now get involved jobs staff links you are herehome santa cruz aids project scap santa cruz aids project scap about us the santa cruz aids project scap serves men women and children who are hiv positive living in santa cruz county . our mission is to promote and participate in a comprehensive and compassionate response to hiv and aids through education advocacy and supportive services . all care services are free confidential and offered within a non judgmental environment . care services include case management financial assistance benefits advocacy wellness opportunities and access to our food pantry . scap is a welcoming place . we celebrate and value each person entering our doors for services regardless of age race culture gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation lifestyle background religion ability or income . mission statement the santa cruz aids project was founded in 1985 by a group of dedicated volunteers with the mission to lead a community response to the ever changing hiv aids pandemic to enhance the quality of life through powerful support programs to advocate effectively for the health and dignity of those living with hiv and to reduce the spread of hiv through results oriented and measured education and prevention programs that are tailored to specific at risk community groups and focused on the health of santa cruz county . for more information on programs and services please call 831 427 3900 . community support services menu river street emergency shelter santa cruz aids project scap scap client services get tested education and community engagement surf city aids ride bizaid volunteer contact scap payee services residential treatment 2nd story supported housing transition age youth programs enhanced support services downtown outreach worker contact css go back to css home ... helpful css links training registration page donate to encompass to donate by check or credit card go to our donations page or print our or donations form . to donate goods or services please visit our goods and services needed page . 542 ocean street santa cruz ca 95060 phone 831 459 0444 e mail css encompasscs.org links staff email logindonate to encompasssubscribe to our newsletter youth services 831 429 8350 santa cruz 831 688 8856 watsonville transition age youth 831 459 0444 children and families 831 724 3885 adult substance abuse 831 423 2003 santa cruz 831 728 2233 watsonville mental health services 831 459 0444 hiv aids 831 427 3900 get directions administrative serviceshead start headquarters