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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United Parents
805-384-1555

We are the helping hands that fill the gaps where parents and children need it most... respite care, educational advocacy, workshops and parent support groups and more.

Regions
Ventura County
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, education & workshops
United Way of Santa Barbara
805-965-8591

United Way offers a continuum of integrated services in three focus areas: School Readiness and Academic Achievement, Financial Empowerment, and Response and Recovery in Times of Community Crisis.

Age Groups
Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Vantage Point Recovery
855-271-4781

Addiction and Depression Treatment Center. Currently, many people are suffering from mental health issues like depression, social anxiety, personality disorder, and so on. Diagnosing the problem and proper guidance are important for a healthy life. Contact Vantage Point Recovery for one-to-one customized treatment from a qualified therapist.

Regions
Ventura County, Other
Levels of Care
treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), recovery & aftercare
Victim-Witness Assistance Program
805-568-2408

The District Attorney's Office Crime Victim Witness Assistance Program is available to victims of crime and their family members. Information and assistance navigating the criminal justice system and resources, referrals and financial assistance available. Legal residency is not a requirement, and services are free.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, crisis response & hotlines, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
legal services
Westmont Logo
805-565-6003

Our (CAPS) Counseling and Psychological Services program provides support for currently enrolled students at Westmont College. Services provided include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, wellness programming, psychological assessment, and consultation.

Age Groups
Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), crisis response & hotlines, advocacy
What is LOVE
805-705-0011

What is LOVE teaches young people, adults, and schools how to identify unhealthy relationships so we can prevent dating abuse and connect teens to 24/7 FREE counseling services.

Age Groups
Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Wilderness Youth Project (WYP)
805-964-8096

Wilderness Youth Project (WYP) connects kids from all backgrounds to Santa Barbara’s natural beauty through small groups guided by expert mentors during the school day, after school and in summer.

Age Groups
Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
YOR Place – Youth Opioid Response
805-260-1108

YOR Place provides youth-driven community outreach, drop-in services, and access to prevention, intervention, treatment, medication for addiction treatment (MAT), and recovery services for youth (ages 12-25) who are misusing opioids and/or stimulants

Regions
Lompoc
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), recovery & aftercare, advocacy
Young Life Santa Barbara
818-858-0679

Young Life is for all young people, wherever they live or whomever they are. We work with students from middle school to college and have specific ministries aimed at ensuring every kid feels a sense of belonging.

Regions
Other
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Young People in Recovery
805-280-5903

Recovery support services including all-recovery meetings, pro-social events, and workshops, aimed at educating and providing a safe supportive space for those in recovery.

Age Groups
Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, recovery & aftercare, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups
Youth and Family Services, Channel Islands YMCA

Youth and Family Services, YMCA provides a continuum of care for youth, young adults, and their families. Our programs ensure youth have a safe place to live, a reliable system of support, healthy connections to safe adults, and access to the resources they need to thrive in their community. Programming is accessible at the St. George Youth Center, Noah's Anchorage Youth Shelter, My Home, and through the Street Outreach Support Program. We provide short-term mental health counseling to individuals and families at no cost. We operate a 24/7 crisis hotline 365 days per year. Crisis Hotline: 1-866-HELP-TEEN

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta, Other
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Parent & Caregiver Resources
therapy-counseling
Youth Making Change – Fund for SB
805-962-9164

Youth Making Change (YMC) is a teen-led grant-making program that provides young people with the opportunity to engage directly in organized philanthropy.

Age Groups
Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
YouthWell
805-448-2426

YouthWell focuses on education, support, prevention, and early intervention, connecting youth and families to mental health and wellness resources before the crisis.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
education & workshops
Zona Seca
805-963-8961

Zona Seca provides professional and cost-effective counseling, intervention, and prevention services. Programs and counseling include:
The Youth Offender Program (YOP),
Driving Under the Influence Education, Batter's Intervention Counseling, Drug Diversion

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe)