Parents & Caregivers

SAFTY
888-334-2777

SAFTY is a mobile Crisis triage and crisis hotline for all youth in Santa Barbara County up through the age of 20. SAFTY provides quick and accessible service to families by providing specialized crisis intervention, in-home support and linkage to mental health services, follow up post crisis and working in collaboration with the child’s existing service providers, SAFTY seeks to keep youth and families safe in their homes and communities.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
crisis response & hotlines
Sanctuary Centers
805-569-2785

Sanctuary Centers is a nonprofit mental health agency that has been specializing in comprehensive mental health treatment since 1976. With over forty years of experience working with adults whose mental health and substance use disorders are often debilitating, Sanctuary Centers has created a unique continuum of care based upon clients’ needs and preexisting gaps in service.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), recovery & aftercare
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling
Sansum Clinic
805-681-7500

Sansum Clinic's mission is to provide an excellent healthcare experience, recognizing our first priority is the patients we serve.

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Santa Barbara Rock Gym
805-770-3225

Indoor rock climbing gym for ages 5 and up.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Santa Maria Health Care Center
805-346-7230

At Santa Maria Health Care Center we offer services for children, women, adults, and seniors. Our team of dedicated medical, professional, and friendly staff are committed to listening to your needs in a gentle and caring way. Translation services are available and appointments are encouraged. You will never be turned away for care at Santa Barbara County Health Centers for your inability to pay. We have a sliding fee discount program.

Regions
Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic
805-688-7070

Our behavioral health providers treat the entire family. We offer a full range of behavioral health services and have a comprehensive clinical staff comprised of psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychiatry, and Substance Abuse Counseling. We provided outpatient services to patients across the lifespan for a variety of mild-to-moderate behavioral health diagnoses.

Regions
Santa Ynez Valley
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People
805-686-0295

People Helping People is dedicated to improving the lives of men, women and children in the Santa Ynez Valley, Los Alamos and surrounding communities by addressing emergency and basic needs, furnishing comprehensive integrated family and individual support services and acting as a catalyst for positive community change.

Regions
Santa Ynez Valley, Other
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), crisis response & hotlines, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling, parenting classes
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District
805-688-6487

Health and Wellness Center at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (SYVUHSD). Our Vision is to provide the SYVUHSD community with education, resources and support to encourage lifelong health and wellness. Our Mission is to offer our school community equal access to on-site and on-line wellness services with the goal of achieving academic and personal success for our high school students.

Regions
Santa Ynez Valley
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling, parenting classes
SavieHealth
805-743-4776

Individual Therapy for teens and adults in English and Spanish.
FREE healthcare clinic serving Lompoc and the surrounding area.
Hours: Wednesday to Saturday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Now offering Telehealth via TEXT

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
SB ACT
805-259-4692

The Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SB ACT) collaborates WITH and FOR the marginalized populations of Santa Barbara, to addresses issues from homelessness to trafficking to under-resourced neighborhoods, while actively working for the betterment of their physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental health needs.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Lompoc
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, crisis response & hotlines, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
education & workshops, basic needs & financial assistance
SB Alternatives to Violence Project
805-637-3491

Work with teens who have been referred by the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Workshops teach teens (and adults) how to deal with their surroundings in positive, healthy ways in order to reduce violence in their schools and communities.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, recovery & aftercare, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
education & workshops
SB County Behavioral Wellness Child & Family Services
888-868-1649

The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness (BeWell) serves children who are Medi-Cal beneficiaries with serious emotional disturbance and/or substance use disorders. To obtain services, call the 24/7 ACCESS LINE, 888-868-1649 or visit our website.

If your child is in crisis, call 888-334-2777. SAFTY is the 24/7 behavioral health crisis helpline for children and teens.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), crisis response & hotlines
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling
SB County Psychological Association

Search our database of over 120 licensed psychologists. Results can be filtered by insurance, style of treatment, and areas treated.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), recovery & aftercare
Parent & Caregiver Resources
therapy-counseling
SB Neighborhood Clinics
844-594-0343

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics is a Federally Qualified Health Center with 8 locations in South Santa Barbara County from the Eastside of Santa Barbara to Isla Vista. Services available are Primary Medical/Dental Healthcare, Behavioral Health including Substance Use Disorder Treatment, with Medically Assisted Treatment and Confidential Family Planning and Reproductive Health Counseling. Insurance, Medi-Cal and patients with no insurance accepted. Sliding Fee Discounts available. Appointments can be made by phone, walk-ins welcome. We provide high quality, comprehensive, affordable healthcare to all people, regardless of ability to pay, in an environment that fosters respect, compassion and dignity.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), recovery & aftercare, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
therapy-counseling
SB Opioid Safety Coalition
805-681-5323

A local community coalition dedicated to saving lives and preventing opioid misuse through expanding public education and media outreach, enhancing opioid surveillance, preventing overdose and promoting Naloxone distribution, promoting safe disposal practices, encouraging early intervention, and expanding treatment access and recovery throughout Santa Barbara County.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
education & workshops
SB Response Network
805-699-5608

Santa Barbara Response Network (SBRN) is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting fellow community members’ through traumatic experiences and toward resilient recovery. We respond to those affected by suicide, violence, natural disasters, and any other traumatic incidents.

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
SB SNAP – Special Needs Adaptive Program
805-452-9039

Link to a calendar of events and list of local resources offering SB Special Needs Adaptive Programs (SNAP)!

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe, Ventura County
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy

Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network (SBTAN) offers: support groups for transgender adults, teens, and families of trans youth; trans affirming trainings for organizations and schools; local events and community activism.

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
support groups
SB Unified School District
805-963-4338

SBUSD has an intentional focus on creating and maintaining positive learning environments that value relationships, equity, and social-emotional growth. We aim to offer early and ongoing support to students and families using the Santa Barbara Unified School-Based Mental Health Services Referral Model. We also offer district virtual wellness resources and opportunities to encourage students, families, and staff to practice self-care in collaboration with community partners. For more information please contact your counselor, Dean (secondary 7th-12th), or Principal (elementary K-6th).

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling, parenting classes
SBCAMFT – CA Assoc. of Marriage & Family Therapists

Use the SBCAMFT directory to find licensed therapists with various specialties.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), recovery & aftercare
Parent & Caregiver Resources
therapy-counseling
SELPA – SB County Special Education Local Plan Area
805-683-1424

Special education programs are available to all eligible students with disabilities, ages birth to 21 in Santa Barbara County. SBC-SELPA is a joint powers agency that provides oversight, guidance, training and support to member local education agencies (LEAs), parents, guardians, and the community related to identifying and providing compliant, best practice Individualized Education Plan(IEP) Services to students with disabilities.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Serenity Counseling and Psychological Services
805-448-7469

Mental health professionals at Serenity Counseling and Psychological Services perform mental health assessments and marriage and family counseling.

Regions
Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe)
Parent & Caregiver Resources
therapy-counseling
St. George Youth Center
805-685-9170

St. George Youth Center provides a safe, fun, alternative space for teens during after-school hours. The youth center is open to young people in grades 5 -12. Our goal is to create a space where all youth and teens feel safe, supported and empowered to be the best version of themselves.

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA)
805-963-6832

Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA) empowers people through healing and social change to eliminate all forms of sexual violence. We are committed to transforming lives by providing services and education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We offer a 24-hour hotline (805) 564-3696.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), crisis response & hotlines, recovery & aftercare, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling