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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T100000
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR - Operation Parent
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJanuary 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. \nFebruary 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. \n\nWHEN: Tuesday\, January 13 and Wednesday\, February 11\nWHERE: Zoom (link provided after registration)\nREGISTRATION: REQUIRED >>\nCOST: $0\nCONTACT: Submit questions >>
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/free-webinar-operation-parent/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:Activities/Classes,Parent Education,Workshops, Trainings, Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Operation Parent":MAILTO:info@operationparent.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T170000
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SUMMARY:LiFT - Connect With Your Teen About Values and Making Decisions
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nConnect with other parents and supportive adults within your community\nParticipants will receive supportive resources and meals!\n\n*You may join the LiFT program with a teenager\, grandchild\, nephew\, niece\, or other important teen in your life* \nLiFT program Overview Video\nInterested? Sign up! \n*Start date and times will be shared after sign up* \nProgramming provided in San Luis Obispo\, Santa Barbara\, and Ventura Counties in both ENGLISH and SPANISH \n  \n  \nLiFT (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. \n\nConéctate con otros padres y adultos de apoyo dentro de tu comunidad\n¡Los participantes recibirán recursos de apoyo y comidas!\n\n*Puedes unirte al programa LiFT con un adolescente\, nieto\, sobrino\, sobrina u otro adolescente importante en tu vida* \nLa fecha y hora de inicio del programa se confirmarán en el momento de la inscripción \nVídeo general del programa LiFT\n¿Interesado? ¡Inscríbase! \n*La fecha y el horario de inicio se comunicarán tras la inscripción* \nEl programa se ofrece en los condados de San Luis Obispo\, Santa Bárbara y Ventura\, tanto en ESPAÑOL como en INGLÉS.
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/lift-connect-with-your-teen-about-values-and-making-decisions/2026-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Activities/Classes,Parent Education,Support Groups - parents,Support Groups - youth [10-18],Support Groups - youth [18-25],Youth Classes [10-25],youthwell newsletter feature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T170000
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SUMMARY:IN·clued!
DESCRIPTION:IN·clued is a fun and informative 3-hour workshop focused on sexual health created specifically for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14-19! \n\nParticipants 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.\nParticipants will also receive supportive resources and meals! \n\nWANT TO LEARN MORE?\nClick here to watch an IN·clued program overview video \nINTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING?\nSign Up! \n*Start date and times will be shared after sign up* \nProgramming provided in San Luis Obispo\, Santa Barbara\, and ventura Counties \n  \nIN·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! \n\nLos 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.\nLos participantes también recibirán recursos de apoyo y comidas!\n\n¿QUIERES SABER MÁS?\nHaz clic aquí para ver un vídeo general del programa IN-clued \n¿LE INTERESA PARTICIPAR?\n¡Inscríbete! \n*La fecha y el horario de inicio se comunicarán tras la inscripción* \nProgramación ofrecida en los condados de San Luis Obispo\, Santa Bárbara y Ventura
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/in%c2%b7clued/2026-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Activities/Classes,LGBTQ+ Support,Youth Classes [10-25],YouthWell Groups & Workshops,youthwell newsletter feature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260620T133542
CREATED:20251212T164430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T202750Z
UID:10027052-1768467600-1768471200@youthwell.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T210000
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CREATED:20250220T002254Z
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UID:10023374-1768586400-1768597200@youthwell.org
SUMMARY:TBRI Caregiver Package Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGain valuable insight into brain development\, proven techniques for healing children of trauma while exploring and addressing our own attachment styles. \n\nJoin us for 8 weekly online sessions\nApril 25th – June 13th\, 2025\nRegister here! [Exact days and times can be selected after registration!]\n\nCall 877-550-KIDS with any questions! \n 
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/tbri-caregiver-package-training/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities/Classes,Parent Education,Support Groups - parents,Support Groups - teachers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pathway Family Services":MAILTO:info@pfsffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260620T133542
CREATED:20241230T200743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T193057Z
UID:10022784-1768644000-1768653000@youthwell.org
SUMMARY:AHA! Littlest Little Farm | Junior High
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe LLF is offered in 4-5 week cycles. The following cycle dates are for Junior High School Students. \n\nCycle 1: FEB 22\, MAR 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\nCycle 2: MAY 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\n\nWHEN: Saturday\nWHERE: Montecito Union School – 385 San Ysidro Rd\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93108\nTIME: 10:00AM – 12:30PM \nINTERESTED?\nStep 1: Apply at tinyurl.com/AHAspring2025 \nStep 2: Attend Enrollment Meeting\nWHEN: January 7th or 21st\nTIME: 5:30 – 6:30PM\nWHERE: AHA! office – 923 Olive St.\, Suite 5\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\nPlease contact Sarah to RSVP \n\nStep 3: Attend mandatory orientation\nWHEN: February 1st\nTIME: 10:00AM – 12PM\nWHERE: Parish Hall – 1535 Santa Barbara St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101 \nQUESTIONS? \nSarah Block | LLF Enrollment Coordinator | 805-455-3456 sarah@ahasb.org
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/littlest-little-farm/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Montecito Union School\, 385 San Ysidro Rd\, Santa Barbara\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities/Classes,Youth Classes [10-25]
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHA!":MAILTO:perla.ahasb@gmail.com
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