Shelter

 

The Women's Crisis Support~Defensa de Mujeres emergency shelter, Mariposa House, has been providing shelter to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault since 1977. Clients needing safe shelter will be referred for shelter screening after their crisis intervention intake.

 


 

Our confidential location affords families a safe, nurturing, supportive environment where the healing and self-empowerment process can begin. The 29-day program offers counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, children's services and help accessing appropriate community agencies. Referrals include housing, government assistance, court/legal, employment, and other shelters/programs.


Each family has their own room with shared bathrooms, kitchen, and communal living space. Clothing, toiletries, laundry facilities, and food are provided. Participants are required to share daily living chores, attend mandatory meetings, participate in goal planning sessions and respect shelter rules. Bilingual staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

 

 

 

Santa Cruz Service Office, 1537 Pacific Avenue #300, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, (831) 425-4030
Watsonville Service Office, 220 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 722-4532
Administration, 233 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 722-4532
Crisis Line: (831) 685-3737 TTY: (831) 426-7164