Resource Wellness Navigation

SERVICES

We realize it can be overwhelming when your child starts to struggle with a mental health issue and we want to support parents and caregivers in being able to intervene early and get the support they need. YouthWell works collaboratively with our Santa Barbara County community organizations to simplify access to resources for youth through age 25 and their families.

Wellness Navigators
YouthWell has Wellness Navigators that can help connect you to services.

Parents, counselors, and community providers in Santa Barbara County can email us or call 805.770.1218 if you need support navigating available resources. Complete our WELLNESS NAVIGATOR CONTACT FORM.

Youth & Family Mental Health & Wellness Resource Directory
YouthWell hosts an online resource directory for youth through the age of 25 and their families. Find a list of organizations providing youth and family mental health and wellness services in Santa Barbara County. Find crisis resources, therapists, treatment programs, parent and youth support groups, and more. 

MAKE A REFERRAL

Wellness Navigators

  • If you are not finding what you need using the Resource Directory or you are having challenges due to barriers accessing such as waitlists, etc., please use the referral form to connect with YouthWell Wellness Navigators and we will do our best to help families find the mental health and wellness services they need for their family. (Providers and school counselors are invited to use this form or parents can also self-refer.)
  • You can also call or email with any questions... Navigator@youthwell.org or 805.770.1218. 

Youth & Family Mental Health & Wellness Resource Directory 

  • Find a complete list of organizations providing youth and family mental health and wellness services in Santa Barbara County. Find crisis resources, therapists, treatment programs, parent and youth support groups, and more. 

We welcome your feedback and having you share your experience >

Family Care Coordination

SERVICES

2024-2028 Cottage Center for Population Health - Behavioral Health Initiative • MindThrive

Youth ages 12 to 18 and their families are invited (through a referral partner) to participate in a new initiative offering early intervention and treatment support for mild to moderate mental health and substance use needs. Community organizations have partnered to help adolescents and families connect to services and take a holistic approach to addressing their needs. YouthWell provides the family care coordination.

*This program is currently open to families through referral with our partners (SBUSD and GPC).

REFERRAL PROCESS

How Do Families Participate?
*This program is currently open to families through referral with our partners.

  • Partners: Families can talk with their clinic provider [Grotenhuis Pediatric Specialty Clinics] or school counselor [SBHS or DPHS] for a Mind Thrive referral using ConnectSBC.org
  • Within 72 hours, YouthWell Family Care Coordinators will follow up with the parent/guardian to help your family connect to services.
  • YouthWell will continue to support and advocate for your family throughout the process.
  • Length of services is based on individual needs.
  • Mind Thrive Flyer (see below)

We welcome your feedback and having you share your experience >

PARTNERS

Mind Thrive Participating Organizations:

  • CADA
  • CALM
  • Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
  • FSA
  • OpenMinds
  • Pacific Pride Foundation
  • Sanctuary Centers
  • SYV People Helping People
  • YouthWell

Client Update Form >

Connect SBC

ConnectSBC.org [FindHelp] is a referral platform for SB County. Organizations can contact Cottage Population Health to get connected.

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