Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz)

Housing & Shelter — Domestic Violence Shelters in Santa Cruz, California. Walnut Avenue Family and Women's Center at 303 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz providing 24/7 confidential DV emergency shelter (all genders), DV advocacy, support groups, crisis intervention, and youth programs (ages 12–18). 24-hour DV helpline: (866) 269-2559. Office: (831) 426-3062 M–F 8am–5pm. Also: Salvation Army Watsonville emergency shelter (112 Grant Street, Watsonville, (831) 724-3922) and Paja

Phone: (866) 269-2559

Address: 303 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, 95060

Website: https://www.wafwc.org/

Languages: English, Spanish

Services offered: DV emergency shelter (24/7, all genders, confidential), DV advocacy, support groups, youth programs (12-18)

Ages served: All genders, adults and youth

Insurance & payment accepted: Free – DV Survivors

Good to know: 24-hr DV helpline: (866) 269-2559. All genders welcome. Watsonville: Salvation Army (831) 724-3922.

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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz)

How do I contact Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz)?

You can call Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz) at (866) 269-2559 or visit 303 Walnut Avenue in Santa Cruz, California. Their website is https://www.wafwc.org/.

What services does Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz) offer?

Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz) offers DV emergency shelter (24/7, all genders, confidential), DV advocacy, support groups, youth programs (12-18). Serves All genders, adults and youth. Walnut Avenue Family and Women's Center at 303 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz providing 24/7 confidential DV emergency shelter (all genders), DV advocacy, support groups, crisis intervention, and youth programs (ages 12–18). 24-hour DV helpline: (866) 269-2559. Office: (831) 426-3062 M–F 8am–5pm. Also: S

Are services at Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz) free or low-cost?

Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz) reports accepting: Free – DV Survivors. Call Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz) at (866) 269-2559 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz) support?

Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz) reports providing services in: English, Spanish. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz)?

Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center – DV Emergency Shelter & Youth Services (Santa Cruz) reports serving All genders, adults and youth. Accepted insurance/payment: Free – DV Survivors. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (866) 269-2559 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.