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Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties

General Agency Information
Name: Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties
Alternate Name(s): Area Agency on Aging
Address: 234 Santa Cruz Ave.
Aptos,  CA  95003
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Contact Information
Primary Phone: 831-688-0400
Fax: 831-688-1225
Website: http://www.seniorscouncil.org
Details
Description: The Seniors Council is a community-based non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization operating several different programs that provide services in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey and Santa Clara Counties.
Mission: It is the mission of the Seniors Council to enable older persons to function with independence and dignity in their homes and in the community to their fullest capacity.
Programs: Operates the Area Agency on Aging in San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties and Santa Clara Counties.

Operates the Foster Grandparent Program in Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties.

Operates the Senior Companion Program in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Santa Clara Counties and Monterey Counties.

Operates Project SCOUT program, providing tax-preparation and assistance through its dedicated core of volunteers in Santa Cruz County.

Operates the Companion For Life Project providing personal emergency response equipment that will summon help for seniors when it is needed.

See related agencies below for more information on these programs:
Project Scout
Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program
Languages other than English: Spanish
Accommodations for Disabled Persons: Designated Parking
Public Transportation: Available Within One Block
Eligibility: Contact for Information
Fees: None
Areas Served: Monterey County
San Benito County
Santa Clara County
Santa Cruz County
Physical Location: Aptos
Funding Source: City Government
County Government
Federal Government
State Government
Officials/Contact Persons
Officials: Clay Kempf
Executive Director
831-688-0400Ext: 115
clayk@seniorscouncil.org
Subject Headings
Subject Headings: Advocacy
Older Adults
Private Nonprofits
Public Awareness/Education
Senior Advocacy Groups
This agency was last updated on March 13, 2019.