Encompass Community Services is a nonprofit organization based in Santa Cruz, California, that provides a range of behavioral health and social support programs for individuals, families, and community members. Founded in 1973, the organization operates multiple programs across Santa Cruz County focused on mental health care, substance use recovery, housing support, and family services. Its services include outpatient counseling, residential recovery programs, and case management designed to address both clinical and social needs connected to substance use and behavioral health challenges.
The organization serves adults and youth through coordinated care that may include individual counseling, group therapy, life-skills development, and recovery planning. Some programs provide residential treatment lasting several weeks, while outpatient services offer ongoing support through scheduled therapy sessions and community-based resources. Encompass also works with individuals facing housing instability, justice system involvement, or co-occurring mental health conditions, connecting clients with services intended to support stability and long-term recovery.
Programs are delivered through a network of locations and partnerships throughout the county, allowing clients to access care in clinical settings as well as community environments. Services are supported through public funding, grants, and community partnerships, reflecting the organization’s role as a regional provider of health and human services. Treatment approaches may include evidence-based therapies, counseling, and supportive services that address both substance use and broader life circumstances affecting recovery outcomes.
