Business Details
46 Years
experience
Empowering Californians to Age Safely at Home with Dignity
Health Projects Center has been dedicated to supporting Californians in aging safely at home since 1980. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we deliver high-quality services across Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, and Merced Counties, focusing on care management, caregiver support, and workforce development. Our mission-driven approach emphasizes cultural competence, offering programs in both English and Spanish to address the needs of older adults, family caregivers, and healthcare professionals. With over four decades of experience, we combine personalized care coordination with community-based solutions to help individuals maintain independence while reducing institutional care costs.Our team of experts, including certified social workers and healthcare educators, works tirelessly to strengthen the healthcare workforce through training initiatives and educational programs. We operate with transparency and accountability, ensuring every donation directly supports services that empower vulnerable populations. Our commitment to dignity, service, and community collaboration has made us a trusted resource for over 1,300 families annually.
Services
Care Management
Caregiver Support
Workforce Development
MSSP Program
ECM Services
Educational Programs
Internships & Field Placements
Continuing Education
Care Coordination
Personalized Support
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have 45 years of experience in community-based senior care solutions
- We offer culturally appropriate programs in both English and Spanish
- Our personalized care coordination helps avoid nursing home placements
- We train over 200 healthcare professionals annually through AHEC programs
- We maintain 100% tax-deductible donations for direct program support
Services
Care Management
Our Care Management program enables adults to maintain independence at home through personalized care coordination. We connect individuals with essential services that promote safety and well-being, including our Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) and Enhanced Care Management (ECM). Our professional care managers help recipients access and coordinate comprehensive care from various healthcare providers and community organizations.
Caregiver Support
We provide comprehensive support for family caregivers helping loved ones with memory loss, dementia, or other cognitive impairments. Our services include expert guidance, respite care, and vital resources to ease the caregiving journey. We offer educational programs and emotional support to help caregivers maintain their own physical and mental health while providing quality care.
Workforce Development
Our Workforce Development initiative strengthens community healthcare through training programs for professionals. We offer AHEC Scholars programs, continuing education webinars, and field placements for students in social work, public health, and related fields. Our training focuses on geriatrics, chronic disease management, and culturally competent care for underserved populations.
Educational Programs
We deliver educational programs through our Central Coast Area Health Education Center (AHEC). These include internships, field placements, and continuing education courses for healthcare professionals. Our curriculum covers team-based care, clinician burnout prevention, geriatrics, and chronic disease management, with training available in both English and Spanish.
MSSP Program
The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) provides comprehensive social and healthcare management services to help seniors remain in their homes. Our trained professionals coordinate medical care, social services, and community resources to maintain independence and quality of life for older adults while reducing institutional care requirements.
People
John Beleutz
Executive Director
John Beleutz has served as Executive Director since 2006, bringing extensive public health experience from roles including Peace Corps Community Health Worker and Director of US Programs for Population Services International. He holds an MPH from UNC Chapel Hill and advocates for accessible healthcare and dignified aging.
Jorge Zamora
Director of Finance
Jorge Zamora, CPA, directs financial operations with expertise from nonprofit, public, and corporate sectors. He holds a Master of Science in Accounting from San Francisco State University and focuses on strategic financial systems to support organizational growth and community impact.
Vanessa Aguilera-Viortao
Education and Training Manager
Vanessa manages educational programs and Central Coast AHEC, leveraging her MPH in Community Health Education. She graduated from Fresno State and San Jose State Universities, focusing on health access programs for underserved communities and public health seminars.
Bailey Faustina
Communications and Development Manager
Bailey handles communications and fundraising with a BS in Public Relations from San Jose State University. She manages advertising, social media, and fund development while engaging in community outreach and creative initiatives.
Maria Ramirez
Supervising Care Manager
Maria supervises the Multipurpose Senior Service Program with an MSW from University of Massachusetts Global. She provides case management services while pursuing clinical social work licensure, focusing on community-based care for seniors in her native Salinas region.
Questions
What services does Health Projects Center offer?
We provide Care Management, Caregiver Support, and Workforce Development programs to help seniors age at home safely while supporting caregivers and training healthcare professionals.
How are donations used by Health Projects Center?
Donations directly fund programs that help over 1,300 families annually with care coordination, caregiver resources, and healthcare workforce training across five California counties.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, and Merced Counties through our offices in Santa Cruz, Salinas, Hollister, and San Luis Obispo.
How can I make a referral to your programs?
You can make referrals through our website or by contacting our Santa Cruz headquarters at (800) 624-8304 for care management and caregiver support services.
Do you offer services in languages other than English?
Yes, we provide culturally appropriate programs in both English and Spanish, with additional language assistance available for multiple other languages.
