YOUTH & FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

Resource Directory

Find youth behavioral health and wellness resources for Santa Barbara County in our directory for ages 0-25 and their families.

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Future Leaders of America
805-642-6208

In service to community, Future Leaders of America provides high school youth with leadership training, educational experiences, and promotes the personal development of youth and families, for the purpose of fostering a greater awareness and participation in responsible leadership in a global and democratic society.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe, Ventura County
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Gateway Educational Services
805-895-1153

Gateway Educational Services provides assessment-based tutoring for K-12 students, college planning, and educational summer camps.

Age Groups
Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria
805-684-6364

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria offers after school enrichment programs, summer day camps, college bound programs in STEM, empowerment workshops, and programming on literacy and healthy sexuality with Carpinteria Unified School District.

Regions
Carpinteria, Ventura County
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara
805-963-4757

Through after-school and summer enrichment programs serving girls in grades TK-12, the Girls Inc. Experience equips girls and teens to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated, and independent.

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Goleta Union School District
805-681-1200

Each school offers extensive academic support and if needed school-based counseling services. Please contact your teacher or principal or call the main office for questions. There are licensed school psychologists, community liaisons, nurses, school social worker as well as other specialists available.

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta, Other
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), recovery & aftercare
Good Heart Recovery: Outpatient Rehab
805- 242-2175

Good Heart Recovery is a full-service outpatient alcohol and drug rehab & mental health treatment center located in Santa Barbara, California.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), recovery & aftercare
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling, parent coaching
Goodwill
805-981-0130

Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties offers no-cost programs designed to help youth gain the skills and training needed to build a successful future.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Ventura County
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Grizzly Youth Academy
800-926-0643

For youth between the ages of 15 1/2 and 18 who have dropped out of high school, or are at-risk of dropping out, we offer a highly-structured environment that promotes leadership, cooperation, and academic skills, while building self-esteem, pride, and confidence.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe, SLO County, Ventura County
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, recovery & aftercare
Guadalupe Union School District
805-343-2114

The Guadalupe Union School District will provide each student with the academic, social, and technological skills that will prepare them for a successful high school experience.

Age Groups
Regions
Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Gun Violence Prevention and Resources

Local organizations focused on gun violence prevention.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe, SLO County, Ventura County, Other
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
education & workshops
Haven Family Resource
805-834-2229

​Perinatal support for mothers including: Mental Health Counseling • Classes & Groups • Massage •
Feeding & Sleep Support • Warm Referrals/ Resources

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling, parent coaching, parenting classes, perinatal & postpartum
Health Coach: Terra Thomas
805-705-1777

As a credentialed health coach, I specialize in transforming individuals' and families' relationships with food, eating, and body acceptance.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center
805-964-1519

Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center employs equine-assisted services to inspire, strengthen, and motivate people of all ages and capabilities.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Hidden Wings
805-705-3918

Hidden Wings is dedicated to nurturing the gifts of young adults with autism so that they might have full and productive lives in society. Through pioneering the development of a post-secondary school, specifically designed for visual thinkers, Hidden Wings is helping prepare youth to face the challenges of the world

Age Groups
Regions
Santa Ynez Valley
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Homelessness and Hunger Resources

Local resources serving youth and families on housing and basic needs

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, recovery & aftercare, advocacy
Hope Counseling Center
805-681-7384

Hope Counseling Center is a non-profit organization staffed by professionally trained and licensed therapists in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Psychology. We are dedicated to the values of love, integrity, respect, acceptance and growth. We combine professional and clinical competence with faith-based wisdom, warmth and compassion to bring hope and healing to the many adults, children, couples, and families we serve.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Hope Refuge
805-699-6097

A retreat center where programs and services can be offered and to address the trauma, abuse, abandonment, and neglect of a sex trafficking survivor.

Age Groups
Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley
Levels of Care
treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), recovery & aftercare, advocacy
Hope School District
805-682-2564

Hope School District serves students in TK through 6th grade at three schools, Hope Elementary, Vieja Valley Elementary, and Monte Vista Elementary. Students in our district are offered a variety of wellness resources and support.

Age Groups
Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Parent & Caregiver Resources
parenting classes
HopeNet of Carpinteria

HopeNet of Carpinteria is a group of concerned citizens who provide education and resources to prevent suicide.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
education & workshops
Hosford Counseling Clinic at UCSB
805-893-8064

The Hosford Counseling and Psychological Services Clinic at UCSB provides low-cost psychotherapy, counseling, and assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Parent & Caregiver Resources
therapy-counseling
Hospice of Santa Barbara
805-563-8820

Our mission is to care for anyone experiencing the impact of serious illness or grieving the death of a loved one. We offer individual GRIEF COUNSELING for adults and children, support groups and care management services, free of charge. Hablamos español. Wait time for an appointment varies so it is best to call for current status.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling
House of Pride and Equality
805-316-1356

At House of Pride and Equality are a committed and dedicated group that encourages Santa Maria to strive for equity and equality for all in the LGBTQ+ Community through grassroots collective efforts pushing LatinX narratives to the forefront.

Regions
Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe, SLO County
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
805-897-1059

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) supports youth participants by providing a variety of free or low-cost resources, including academic support and enrichment activities for HACSB youth. Through ongoing partnerships with community agencies we are pleased to offer the following programs.

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Parent & Caregiver Resources
basic needs & financial assistance, legal services
Human Trafficking Resources & SB County Task Force
805-259-4692

The task force is comprised of state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as non-profit and faith-based organizations. To report a tip or to get help, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. View the full listing to see a list of local support services.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe, SLO County, Ventura County
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Immigrant Legal Defense Center
805-886-9136

Immigrant Legal Defense Center (ILDC) attorneys provide pro bono legal services to indigent immigrants facing deportation on the Central Coast.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe, SLO County, Ventura County
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
education & workshops, legal services
Inclusive Arts Clubhouse – Grace Fisher Foundation

Bringing the arts to kids of all abilities. The Grace Fisher Foundation exists to connect children living with disabilities to music, art, dance, and other forms of artistic expression in order to provide an accessible space for community inclusion, education, creation, and self-discovery.

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, recovery & aftercare
Independent Living Resource Center [ILRC]
805-963-0595

Support for Individuals with Disabilities. Promote independent living and full access for individuals with disabilities through advocacy, education and action in our communities.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Maria & Guadalupe, SLO County, Ventura County
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
InterAct Theatre School
805-869-2348

Our after school and summer classes in acting, singing and dance are an excellent way to learn new skills, build confidence, and make friends.

Age Groups
Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Isla Vista Youth Projects, Family Resource Center
805-685-6900

IVYP mitigates the effects of poverty, racism and trauma by providing high-quality, trauma-informed child care, comprehensive, culturally sensitive family support, and visionary community leadership.

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Parent & Caregiver Resources
parenting classes, education & workshops, basic needs & financial assistance
Jewish Federation of Greater SB
805-957-1115

The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara is dedicated to building a vibrant and inclusive local Jewish community, to enhancing the well being of Jews in Santa Barbara, Israel and throughout the world, and to strengthening the relationship between the Jewish community and the community at large.

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy