Parents & Caregivers

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)
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
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
Individualized Educational Services
1-805-420-3805
Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Parent & Caregiver Resources
parenting classes, education & workshops
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
Kari O’Driscoll Coaching
206-790-1998

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.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, parent coaching, parenting classes, education & workshops
Kind Mind
805-229-1737

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.

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta
Klein Therapeutic & Educational Services
(818) 870 - 0268

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.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
treatment & intervention (moderate to severe)
Koegel Autism Center – UCSB
805-893-2049

The Koegel Autism Center provides diagnostic assessments, intervention services, parent support, and clinical training opportunities through its research projects and clinics.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Parent & Caregiver Resources
education & workshops
La Ventana Treatment Program
(844) 972-4197

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.

Regions
Ventura County, Other
Levels of Care
treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), recovery & aftercare
Parent & Caregiver Resources
therapy-counseling
LEAP
(805) 968-0488

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.

Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta, Lompoc
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Parent & Caregiver Resources
parenting classes, education & workshops, basic needs & financial assistance
916-809-8008
Regions
Santa Barbara-Goleta, Ventura County
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling
Love is Respect
866-331-9474

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

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Love on a Leash
805-689-7288

Love on a Leash offers pet therapy, providing comfort and stress relief to those in need.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe, SLO County, Ventura County
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Marian Regional Medical Center
(805)-739-3000

Coming soon…

Regions
Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Mental Health America – MHA
(703) 684.7722

Online screening tools to help determine whether symptoms relate to a mental health condition.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Mental Wellness Center
805-884-8440

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.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, education & workshops
Mission Harbor Behavioral Health
805-209-4446

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.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley
Levels of Care
advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling
Mission Scholars

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.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Mi Vida, Mi Voz
805-705-4846

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.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness
Mosaic Therapy Collective
805-617-1115

Mosaic Therapy Collective serves families and children with disabilities in Santa Barbara County.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate)
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling, education & workshops
NAMI SB County
805-884-8440

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.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, parenting classes
Network Medical
(805) 967-9096

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.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), advocacy
New Beginnings Counseling Center
805-963-7777

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.

Regions
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara-Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, treatment & intervention (mild to moderate), treatment & intervention (moderate to severe), recovery & aftercare
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, therapy-counseling, parenting classes, education & workshops
One Community Action
805-694-6950

One Community Action has worked to advance community-centered solutions that address systemic inequities at the root of the violence and despair, with a focus on Community Building, Healing, Leadership Development, Education & Advocacy, & Violence Prevention

Regions
Santa Maria & Guadalupe
Levels of Care
prevention & wellness, advocacy
Parent & Caregiver Resources
support groups, education & workshops, basic needs & financial assistance