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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: Strategies for Families & Providers to Challenge Insurance Denials
DESCRIPTION:Families and providers often face confusing and frustrating obstacles when insurance plans delay\, deny\, or refuse to pay for mental health care. \nJoin us for a workshop where staff from DMHC and the CA Insurance Commissioner’s Office will guide families and providers on how to file complaints effectively\, challenge denials\, and secure reimbursement for mental health care. \n\nDATE #1: Thursday\, January 15 from 9:00-10:00am\nDATE #2: Wednesday\, February 4 from 6:30-7:30pm\nWHERE: Virtual on ZOOM [link shared after registration]\nREGISTRATOIN: REQUIRED…https://wkf.ms/4iRdEmh\nCOST: FREE\nCONTACT: navigator@youthwell.org\n\nParticipants will learn: \n\nKey mental health coverage rights\nEffective strategies for responding to insurance denials\nHow and when to file complaints with DMHC\nHow families can request reimbursement and escalate appeals\nHow providers can strengthen claims\, submit for payment\, and push back when coverage is denied\n\nParticipants will leave with tools\, scripts\, and pathways to navigate barriers and hold insurance plans accountable.
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/workshop-strategies-for-families-providers-to-challenge-insurance-denials/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:Activities/Classes,Clases en español,Parent Education,Workshops, Trainings, Speakers,YouthWell Groups & Workshops,youthwell newsletter feature
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ORGANIZER;CN="YouthWell":MAILTO:outreach@youthwell.org
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SUMMARY:Evolve Community Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:About Evolve Treatment: Evolve offers the highest caliber of evidence-based treatment for teens\, 12 to 17 years old\, who struggle with mental health\, substance abuse\, and/or behavioral issues. Evolve offers a full continuum of care\, including Intensive Outpatient (IOP)\, Partial Hospitalization (PHP)\, and Residential Treatment Centers (RTC). \nHOW TO ATTEND: If you’re interested in joining\, please fill out the registration form. After reviewing your registration we will email you with the consent form via DocuSign. Once this is signed we will grant you access through Zoom. \nIf you have any questions or would like more information about Evolve’s programs\, please contact us at 1-(855)-890-2493. \n 
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/evolve-community-parent-support-group/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:Family & Community Groups,Parent Education,Support Groups - parents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evolve Treatment Centers":MAILTO:kgross@evolvetreatment.com
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DTSTAMP:20260419T001141
CREATED:20251029T221802Z
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SUMMARY:Alateen/Alanon Support Group- Santa Barbara High School
DESCRIPTION:For teens affected by someone’s drinking or addiction. 3 available dates and locations: Sundays at Friendship Center\, Thursdays at SB High School\, and Fridays at DP High School. Alateen is for young people from 12 through 18. Alateen\, part of the Al-Anon Family Groups\, is a fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend. We help one another by sharing our experience\, strength\, and hope.  ALATEEN CHAT… Chat live with other teens in any of the scheduled meetings! Young people aged 13 to 18 who have been affected by someone else’s drinking are invited to share experience\, strength\, and hope with other teens. \nWHEN: Thursdays\, 10:23am\nWHERE: Santa Barbara High School\, 700 E Anapamu St\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93103\nQUESTIONS: Contact Nancy Palmer at 972.898.8133 or scws.org/alateen
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/alateen-alanon-support-group-santa-barbara-high-school/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Santa Barbara High School\, 700 E Anapamu Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups - youth [10-18]
ORGANIZER;CN="Al-Anon and Alateen Santa Barbara":MAILTO:ListManager@AlAnonSantaBarbara.info <ListManager@AlAnonSantaBarbara.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T133000
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SUMMARY:FamilyTools+ [hybrid] - Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:For parents/caregivers of youth\, ages 5-18\, with ADHD\, dyslexia\, autism\, Tourette’s\, and uniquely-wired brains… \n[weekly drop-in] Address the day to day challenges of parenting\, ideas for strengthening family connections\, and how to prioritize your own self-care and wellness while learning tips from other parents. *Focus on specific needs of parents raising neurodivergent youth: emotional regulation\, time management\, building relationships with teachers/schools.\nWake Center\, room 15. \nVisit our Support Group page for any updates\, and please register in advance.\nWe will follow up and provide you with the information needed to participate. \nWHEN: THURSDAYS\, 12:00-1:30pm\nWHERE: Hybrid – Zoom OR in-person at SBCC Wake Center\, 300 N Turnpike\nCOST: FREE\nFACILITATOR: Kara Rocque
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/familytools-hybrid-parent-support-group-2/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Wake Center\, SBCC\, 300 N. Turnpike\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Community Groups,Support Groups - parents,YouthWell Groups & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="YouthWell":MAILTO:outreach@youthwell.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T150000
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CREATED:20251015T215605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T235825Z
UID:10026503-1768489200-1768494600@youthwell.org
SUMMARY:Play Therapy Group featuring Dungeons & Dragons
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Social Skills group with D&D to experience therapy in a unique role play setting. We’ll work together to… \n\nstrengthen communication and improve social skills.\nexplore therapeutic environment\nwork in group dynamics\nunderstand concepts of play therapy\n\nWHEN: Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm weekly for 12 weeks. \nWHERE: IN-PERSON at New Beginnings Counseling Center\, 530 E Montecito St Suite 101\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93103\nWHO: 18 years and older [no experience needed!]\nCONTACT: To sign up please call 805.963.7777 or email counseling@sbnbcc.org \n 
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/play-therapy-group-featuring-dungeons-dragons/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:New Beginnings Counseling Center\, 530 E Montecito St Suite 101\, Santa Barbara\, 93103
CATEGORIES:Activities/Classes,Community Events,Support Groups - youth [18-25]
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Beginnings":MAILTO:mchandler@sbnbcc.org
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