COMMUNITY RESOURCES
At Watsonville Community Hospital, we believe that thriving communities are built on connection, support, and shared knowledge. It is our goal to bring individuals, families, and organizations together by providing easy access to valuable resources that empower and uplift.
Check out the following links for a variety of resources available in our community on everything from mental health, substance use and immigration issues to food support and information about local medical clinics.
The following resource guide provides a list of shelters and other resources specifically for unhoused persons.
Immigration Resources
Navigating the complexities of immigration can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. There are organizations right here in our community who are ready to help. It’s important to understand your rights as an immigrant, regardless of your status. Knowing your rights can empower you to make informed decisions, protect yourself, and advocate for your family and community.
We hope you can find some support through these agencies, and the information and guidance you need to confidently move forward in your journey.
Community Action Board – Provides legal services, advocacy & community education/information to help immigrants acquire legal status, reunite with family members, and make US citizenship more accessible.
Catholic Charities – Immigration attorney and Department of Justice Acredited staff assist people on a path to lawful permanent residence and citizenship.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center – Includes a a toolkit with clear, actionable information about your rights and how to exercise them effectively. Also, includes: Know Your Rights and What Immigrant Families Should Do Now
Sus Derechos – Recursos de inmigración en español
Immigration Law Help – Searchable online directory of free or low-cost nonoprofit immigration legal services providers in all 50 states.
Santa Cruz County Immigration Resources – Resources to support residents concerned about their ability to access critical healthcare or social safety net services to support their overall health, wellbeing, and ability to thrive
Know Your Rights
Immigration Presentations
Live Oak Know Your Rights Sessions – February 18th – 4:30 to 6 pm. Get more information here: Spanish Session English Session
Recording of PVUSD’s Know Your Rights English presentation on Jan. 27, 2025
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s (ILRC) Know Your Rights Red Card, is designed to help individuals communicate their rights in encounters with immigration officials. You can download it in several languages here:
The following Know Your Rights videos are provided in English, Spanish and Mixteco, courtesy of the County of Monterey. The distribution of these videos is not intended and does not constitute legal advice nor create an attorney-client relationship. You should consult your own attorney to assure compliance with all applicable laws.