Supporting Probation Involved Youth
OASIS
The OASIS program (Outpatient Alternative with Supportive Intensive Services) provides intensive community-based wrap-around services to youth and families going through the court process. The program consists of individual and group counseling, parent support and prosocial activities. Services are available in both English and Spanish. The OASIS Program is designed to make certain that youth appear at their court hearings and do not re-offend between the time they are released into the community and the time they return to court for their disposition hearing.
Who Qualifies? Minors on the Home Supervision and Electronic Monitoring Programs.
Vision Program
The Vision Program specializes in providing field-based counseling and case management to youth involved in the juvenile probation system. We use a strengths and empowerment model to enable the youth and their families to reach their personal goals. The program serves youth ages 11-19 who are referred by their probation officer. Services that are provided are counseling, assessment and service planning, case management, education, resource linkage, advocacy and transportation.
The Vision Program bills Medi-Cal and Healthy Families. We do not bill private insurance. If you do not have Medi-Cal or Healthy Families, a sliding scale fee will be assessed by Santa Cruz County Mental Health.
Who Qualifies? Youth ages 11 – 19 who are referred by their probation officer.
Contact Info: Call (831) 469-1700 x 133
Minor DUI Diversion Program
The Minor DUI Diversion provides educational group counseling to youth convicted of a DUI and referred by juvenile probation. This program, designed to satisfy the diversionary needs of juvenile probation, focuses on the overall negative effects of substance use and particularly the devastating effects of drinking and driving. This program includes an eight session weekly group treatment series for referred youth as well as an initial comprehensive intake to include both youth and parent(s)/guardian(s).
In some circumstances, DMV will require classes for youth to obtain restricted licenses. Our program does not meet these DMV requirements. Teens will also learn about the effects of alcohol as well as other commonly abused drugs and how use of these substances negatively impact their life in a variety of areas such as: health, motor skills and judgment.
Comprehensive and informative curriculum reinforces teens’ ability to accurately self-assess their pattern of substance usage and the life problems it causes. Services provided in English.
Who Qualifies? Youth who have been convicted of a DUI
What is the Cost? The cost for this program is a total of $380, consisting of one intake session at $60 and 8 group sessions at $40/session. Full payment for the program is expected at the time of intake.
Contact Info: Call (831) 429-8350 ext. 120
Camino Nuevo / New Path
Camino Nuevo/New Path is a collaborative program with Juvenile Probation, Barrios Unidos, Community Action Board, and Youth Services. This program serves youth involved in the juvenile justice system with an emphasis on youth with high needs and low criminality. The program offers several components including an evening treatment center, field-based counseling services, job development services and drug and alcohol treatment. Youth are referred to this program by Juvenile Probation. The program is funded by a State Corrections Department grant received by our County's Juvenile Probation Department and services are at no cost to the clients.
Who Qualifies? Probation youth referred by Juvenile Probation
What is the Cost? Free of charge
