Friends Outside
Friends Outside has provided support to the incarcerated, their family members, and those recently released for more than thirty years in Santa Cruz County. Our mission is to engage volunteers to restore justice, provide hope, and support change for those impacted by incarceration. We work closely with community partners to provide a continuum of services from custody to community re-entry. Our services are open to anyone who has been in jail or prison within the past 6 months from the date of intake, or has a referral from Probation.
Three Locations to Support You!
Santa Cruz - at County Probation Office
303 Water St Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: 831-454-2250
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-4pm
Closed daily from 12-1pm
Santa Cruz - Live Oak
1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone 831-427-5078
Available by appointment ONLY
Please - no drop-ins!
Watsonville
2007 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95019
Phone: 831-228-1182
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5pm
Evening groups available with a referral from Probation
What We Do: Post Release Services
We provide a wide variety of support services for post released individuals. Learn more about our programs to support clients with community re-entry. After release from jail or prison, case managers can help facilitate post-release plans and provide applicable services, along with support and advocacy.
Take Action for Justice... Join us
Take part in building a safer, stronger community by volunteering. Check out our featured volunteers, view our latest opportunities, grab a few volunteer resources, or watch and share our videos of client success.
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