AHA! equips teenagers, educators, and parents with social and emotional intelligence to dismantle apathy, prevent despair, and interrupt hate-based behavior.
Age Groups
OUR PROGRAMS & SERVICES...
- In-school AHA! Peace Builder programs at junior and senior high schools.
- After-school groups: Girls’ Group, Ally Group, Creative Group, EQ Vibes Music Group, AHA! Juniors Group (for junior high students), Sing It Out group (spring only).
- 3-week summer Intensive groups for junior and senior high school students - one program in SB, one in Carpinteria.
- 5-day summer Digital Cleanse wellness retreat for teens 13-19.
- AHA!'s Littlest Little Farm (for teens ages 12-19) - SEL and regenerative agriculture program.
- Parent Groups through AHA! After-School Programs and at selected school campuses; many are open to the community. Check the AHA! website for specific dates and times.
- Spanish language Social-Emotional Learning workshops for adults.
- 6 free sessions of supportive psychotherapy for teens in AHA! programs, their parents, and area educators; to inquire about receiving services, contact Clinical Director Sabrina Geshay at sabrina@ahasb.org