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After day‑services closures, Santa Cruz County and community partners scramble to maintain restrooms, showers and mail services
Summary
Housing Matters ended day services and MHCAN closed unexpectedly; county staff outlined short‑term steps (porta‑potties, distributed showers, Employment & Benefit Services mail access), recommended a clubhouse model for peer mental‑health supports and ratified contract amendments removing day‑services payments.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on March 24 heard a detailed update on two recent closures that removed critical day‑services for people experiencing homelessness.
Housing Matters announced in October it would stop day services that provided mail room access, restrooms and showers; the Mental Health Client Action Network (MHCAN) experienced an unplanned closure in August 2025. County staff told the board those programs were primarily supported by private fundraising and partners, with only limited county contract dollars for specific components. Behavioral Health staff said the county…
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