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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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.
Our after school and summer classes in acting, singing and dance are an excellent way to learn new skills, build confidence, and make friends.
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.
I offer 1:1 coaching for parents and educators and youth as well as facilitating support groups for parents, youth, and educators. I also specialize in grief and rage work and mediation services for co-parents, parents and teens, and advocate for youth within the schools.
KIND MIND brings social-emotional learning based in mindfulness and nature-connection to support both students and teachers. Instruction is both remote and in-person to meet the various needs of our partner schools. With cultural sensitivity & a trauma-informed approach, we empower and collaborate with administrators, principals and teachers to implement Kind Mind tailored to each unique district, school, grade-level, & classroom.
Dedicated to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families make positive connections for successful development. Randi develops a personalized plan from assessment to placement and then provides ongoing case management.
The Koegel Autism Center provides diagnostic assessments, intervention services, parent support, and clinical training opportunities through its research projects and clinics.
At La Ventana approach to treatment is designed to address the underlying causes that contribute to challenges faced by those struggling with substance abuse, alcoholism, and mental illness.
Lean On Me strengthens communities by providing a peer-to-peer text line that allows for easy access to confidential, non-crisis emotional support.
LEAP: Learn • Engage • Advocate • Partner 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.
Roland Rotz, Ph.D. is a licensed child and adult psychologist, director of the Lifespan Development Center in Carpinteria, CA, and a nationally recognized expert on ADHD. The author of Fidget to Focus, Dr. Rotz specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and co-occuring conditions.
Open Monday through Friday 2:00-6:00pm.
We provide after-school programs for students in grades 7-12, including enrichment activities, homework assistance, tutoring, excursions, events, internship opportunities, and more.
The Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) offers a quality educational program to 9,800 students from K-12th grade. Our district emphasizes cooperation, collaboration and individualized learning at all levels, and it is our top priority to ensure our students have the skills and resources they need to graduate high school and be prepared for college or good-paying jobs.
Love is Respect is a national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources. Call 866-331-9474, Live Chat, or Text: LOVEIS to 22522
Love on a Leash offers pet therapy, providing comfort and stress relief to those in need.
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Online screening tools to help determine whether symptoms relate to a mental health condition.
For nearly 75 years, the Mental Wellness Center has been building hope for individuals and families, providing support in recovery and raising awareness of mental health within the Santa Barbara community.
The Mental Wellness Center provides mental health education to local students, a residential services program which safely provides a home to more than 100 community members across seven residential sites, and serves individuals & families impacted by mental illness through support groups, employment services and social connection programs like the Fellowship Club, an on-site social day club and safe space with resources for those living with mental health challenges.
Mindpath College Health offers individuals (18+ years), couples, and group therapy as well as psychiatric services. We offer both short and long-term treatment.
Mission Harbor offers individual and group therapy for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorder. We offer separate group tracks to help forge community and connection. Individual therapy modalities include EMDR for trauma, ERP for OCD, CBT and DBT.
Mission Scholars is a free 7-year mentorship program that uses comprehensive college admissions guidance, mentorship, and career development training to help motivated, low-income students reach their full potential and become a force for change in our communities.
Mi Vida, Mi Voz (MVMV) is an initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara focused on collecting information about community resources in five basic categories: Health; Basic Needs (food, financial support, housing, legal); Mental Health; Children & Families; and Seniors. The initial emphasis was health and basic needs information during COVID-19. MVMV ensures the information is bilingual, accurate, and relevant and partners with trusted networks of community leaders to ensure this information is disseminated through methods already utilized by the Spanish-speaking community.
Mosaic Therapy Collective serves families and children with disabilities in Santa Barbara County.
Our supportive and educational programs and services focus on serious mental health disorders including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), major depression, borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, severe anxiety disorder and co-occurring brain disorders and substance abuse disorders.
Dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering women to take charge of their reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes. Provides early medical services, education, consultation, and resources.
They provide services to help patients understand the full range of options (abortion, parenting / unplanned parenthood, adoption) including the details for each option, FREE pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and STI/STD testing and treatment.
New Beginnings Counseling Center offers youth, individual, couples, groups, and family counseling in both English and Spanish. Services are available via tele-health and in person at our center in downtown Santa Barbara. We can provide therapy to all ages, including elementary school-aged children. Our current wait time is typically one week. We provide low-cost counseling services on a sliding scale and turn nobody away due to an inability to pay.