IN·clued!
2025-12-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
IN·clued is a fun and informative 3-hour workshop focused on sexual health created specifically for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14-19!

Participants will receive sexual health knowledge and skills to keep themselves safe, as well as tools to advocate for themselves when they see a doctor or visit a health center.
Participants will also receive supportive resources and meals!

WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Click here to watch an IN·clued program overview video
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING?
Sign Up!
*Start date and times will be shared after sign up*
Programming provided in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and ventura Counties

IN·clued es un taller divertido e informativo de 3 horas centrado en la salud sexual creado específicamente para jóvenes LGBTQ+ de 14 a 19 años!

Los participantes recibirán conocimientos de salud sexual y habilidades para mantenerse a salvo, así como herramientas para abogar por sí mismos cuando ven a un médico o visitan un centro de salud.
Los participantes también recibirán recursos de apoyo y comidas!

¿QUIERES SABER MÁS?
Haz clic aquí para ver un vídeo general del programa IN-clued
¿LE INTERESA PARTICIPAR?
¡Inscríbete!
*La fecha y el horario de inicio se comunicarán tras la inscripción*
Programación ofrecida en los condados de San Luis Obispo, Santa Bárbara y Ventura

Play Therapy Group featuring Dungeons & Dragons
2025-12-18 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-25 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-01 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-08 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-15 15:00 - 16:30 | New Beginnings Counseling Center, 530 E Montecito St Suite 101, Santa Barbara, 93103
Join us for a Social Skills group with D&D to experience therapy in a unique role play setting. We’ll work together to…

strengthen communication and improve social skills.
explore therapeutic environment
work in group dynamics
understand concepts of play therapy

WHEN: Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm weekly for 12 weeks.
WHERE: IN-PERSON at New Beginnings Counseling Center, 530 E Montecito St Suite 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
WHO: 18 years and older [no experience needed!]
CONTACT: To sign up please call 805.963.7777 or email counseling@sbnbcc.org

Proud Fellowship
2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Shepard Hall, E Chapel St, Santa Maria, 93454, United States
Proud Fellowship is a program created for LGBTQIA+ young adults (ages 16-22) to collaborate in a safe and welcoming environment. Discuss ideas, create art, play games, and more in “Proud Fellowship”. Meetings will occur every FIRST and THIRD Thursday of the month. Registration is required. This program runs approximately 1 hour.
LOCATION: Learning Center/Shepard Hall
TIME: 4:00PM
WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd THURSDAY of the month
For more information, please call the Information Desk at 805-925-09994
This program is sponsored b the Pacific Pride Foundation and will be facilitated by Jenise Trinidad Coates.

TBRI Caregiver Package Training
2025-12-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual, CA, United States
Join Pathway Family Services for Truth Relational Intervention Caregiver package training. TBRI is a powerful evidence based trauma intervention. This comprehensive training will go in depth to the three principles of TBRI: empowering, connecting, and correcting.
Gain valuable insight into brain development, proven techniques for healing children of trauma while exploring and addressing our own attachment styles.

Join us for 8 weekly online sessions
April 25th – June 13th, 2025
Register here! [Exact days and times can be selected after registration!]

Call 877-550-KIDS with any questions!

AHA! Littlest Little Farm | Junior High
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Montecito Union School, 385 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, 93108, United States
LLF participants learn and practice regenerative agriculture skills. They work hard and have fun as part of a team, getting hands in the soil and communicating with plants, animals (goats, chickens, and a tortoise!), insects, and each other.
The LLF is offered in 4-5 week cycles. The following cycle dates are for Junior High School Students.

Cycle 1: FEB 22, MAR 1, 8, 15, 22
Cycle 2: MAY 10, 17, 24, 31

WHEN: Saturday
WHERE: Montecito Union School – 385 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:30PM
INTERESTED?
Step 1: Apply at tinyurl.com/AHAspring2025
Step 2: Attend Enrollment Meeting
WHEN: January 7th or 21st
TIME: 5:30 – 6:30PM
WHERE: AHA! office – 923 Olive St., Suite 5, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Please contact Sarah to RSVP

Step 3: Attend mandatory orientation
WHEN: February 1st
TIME: 10:00AM – 12PM
WHERE: Parish Hall – 1535 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
QUESTIONS?
Sarah Block | LLF Enrollment Coordinator | 805-455-3456 sarah@ahasb.org

LiFT - Connect With Your Teen About Values and Making Decisions
2025-12-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-21 08:00 - 17:00
LiFT (Linking Families and Teens) is a FREE 6-hour program that unites adolescents (ages 13-19) and their parental figure* to share family values, strengthen family ties, and talk about the difficult things – healthy relationships and sexual health.

Connect with other parents and supportive adults within your community
Participants will receive supportive resources and meals!

*You may join the LiFT program with a teenager, grandchild, nephew, niece, or other important teen in your life*
LiFT program Overview Video
Interested? Sign up!
*Start date and times will be shared after sign up*
Programming provided in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties in both ENGLISH and SPANISH

LiFT (Linking Families and Teens) es un programa GRATUITO de 6 horas que une a adolescentes (de 13 a 19 años) y a su figura paterna* para compartir valores familiares, reforzar los lazos familiares y hablar de las cosas difíciles – relaciones sanas y salud sexual.

Conéctate con otros padres y adultos de apoyo dentro de tu comunidad
¡Los participantes recibirán recursos de apoyo y comidas!

*Puedes unirte al programa LiFT con un adolescente, nieto, sobrino, sobrina u otro adolescente importante en tu vida*
La fecha y hora de inicio del programa se confirmarán en el momento de la inscripción
Vídeo general del programa LiFT
¿Interesado? ¡Inscríbase!
*La fecha y el horario de inicio se comunicarán tras la inscripción*
El programa se ofrece en los condados de San Luis Obispo, Santa Bárbara y Ventura, tanto en ESPAÑOL como en INGLÉS.

Heroic Activation Workshop - Make 2026 the Greatest Year of Your Life
2026-01-10 10:00 - 14:30 | 1528 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, 1528 Chapala Street, Suite 305, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
This workshop aims to help you make 2026 your greatest year yet. This 4-hour experience helps people reclaim their energy, sharpen their focus, clarify what matters most, build confidence through meaningful action, and identify 3-5 tiny habits you can start in order to achieve your goals for this year.
The workshop is normally $250, but for a limited time use the coupon code: “Activation101” to register FOR FREE. This code is only good until Friday January 9, at 9:00pm.

WHEN: Saturday, January 10
WHERE: 1528 Chapala Street, Suite 305, Santa Barbara, CA
REGISTRATION: REQUIRED >>
COST: $0 (this workshop is normally $250 but is being offered for FREE with the coupon code “Activation101”)
HOST: Steve Caputo
CONTACT: For questions and support email support@heroic.us

FREE WEBINAR - Operation Parent
2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:30 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Operation Parent is providing two free webinar sessions for parents, caregivers, and professionals. These webinars combine research, real-life experience, and trusted guidance in order to inform and equip you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth in your life. Spanish captions will be available live during the webinar and full Spanish translations will be made available later that day.
January 13 – Growing Minds and Modern Highs – THC, Hemp, & Kratom: Explore the latest youth substances and their effects on developing brains and mental health. Julie Dreifaldt from One Chance to Grow Up will share her first-hand experience in youth substance use and explain practical ways to guide young people safely.
February 11 – The Mind-Risk Connection – How Mental Health can Influence Substance Use: Dr. Linda Richter from Partnership to End Addiction will discuss how mental health and substance use in youth are often connected. She will be joined by Stephanie Marquesano, founder of The Harris Project, who will share her personal experiences, how to spot warning signs, reduce risk, and intervene before small problems become bigger ones.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, February 11
WHERE: Zoom (link provided after registration)
REGISTRATION: REQUIRED >>
COST: $0
CONTACT: Submit questions >>

WORKSHOP: Strategies for Families & Providers to Challenge Insurance Denials
2026-01-15 09:00 - 10:00 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Families and providers often face confusing and frustrating obstacles when insurance plans delay, deny, or refuse to pay for mental health care.
Join 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.

DATE #1: Thursday, January 15 from 9:00-10:00am
DATE #2: Wednesday, February 4 from 6:30-7:30pm
WHERE: Virtual on ZOOM [link shared after registration]
REGISTRATOIN: REQUIRED…https://wkf.ms/4iRdEmh
COST: FREE
CONTACT: navigator@youthwell.org

Participants will learn:

Key mental health coverage rights
Effective strategies for responding to insurance denials
How and when to file complaints with DMHC
How families can request reimbursement and escalate appeals
How providers can strengthen claims, submit for payment, and push back when coverage is denied

Participants will leave with tools, scripts, and pathways to navigate barriers and hold insurance plans accountable.
