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. (contact [email protected] to add your organization)
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Full Spectrum Recovery and Counseling is an outpatient treatment clinic known for our cutting-edge and effective approach to treating substance use and behavioral addictions. Our staff also specializes in coaching for life enhancement as well as the treatment of mental health issues.
Fusion Academy is a fully accredited middle and high school with a specialized focus on Social-Emotional Learning and Academic Mastery. Students experience personalized instruction through our 1:1 classroom model. Students can enroll full time, part-time, take classes for credit, or tutoring. Our homework cafe is a space for students to thrive socially, while receiving support on study skills and executive functioning. We also offer a flexible curriculum including 1:1, asynchronous learning, and small group projects.
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.
Gateway Educational Services provides assessment-based tutoring for K-12 students, college planning, and educational summer camps.
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.
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.
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.
Good Heart Recovery is a full-service outpatient alcohol and drug rehab & mental health treatment center located in Santa Barbara, California.
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.
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.
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.
Local organizations focused on gun violence prevention.
Perinatal support for mothers including: Mental Health Counseling • Classes & Groups • Massage •
Feeding & Sleep Support • Warm Referrals/ Resources
As a credentialed health coach, I specialize in transforming individuals' and families' relationships with food, eating, and body acceptance.
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center employs equine-assisted services to inspire, strengthen, and motivate people of all ages and capabilities.
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
Local resources serving youth and families on housing and basic needs
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.
A retreat center where programs and services can be offered and to address the trauma, abuse, abandonment, and neglect of a sex trafficking survivor.
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.
HopeNet of Carpinteria is a group of concerned citizens who provide education and resources to prevent suicide.
The Hosford Counseling and Psychological Services Clinic at UCSB provides low-cost psychotherapy, counseling, and assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Immigrant Legal Defense Center (ILDC) attorneys provide pro bono legal services to indigent immigrants facing deportation on the Central Coast.
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.
Support for Individuals with Disabilities. Promote independent living and full access for individuals with disabilities through advocacy, education and action in our communities.
Our after school and summer classes in acting, singing and dance are an excellent way to learn new skills, build confidence, and make friends.