Family Support Group
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mental Wellness Center, 617 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Family Support Group encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community in a non-judgmental space where participants can benefit from others’ experiences and discover their own inner strength.
The group helps caregivers build coping skills, find strength through shared experiences, and feel supported without judgment. Participants learn to let go of guilt, accept what they can’t control, and understand that mental health conditions are not anyone’s fault.
If you are interested in registering, please call the Family Advocate at (805)-325-5580.

TBRI Caregiver Package Training
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-29 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!

Annual Mental Health Fair - Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
2026-05-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, 400 West Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, United States
The Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Department at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is holding its annual Mental Health Fair! Featuring information on mental health, substance use disorders, community resources, wellness and recovery. More than 15 local nonprofit agencies will be represented. This event is FREE and open to the public.

WHEN: Saturday, May 2 from 10:00am-2:00pm
WHERE: 400 West Pueblo St., Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
COST: $0

*Park in the hospital parking structure on the corner of Pueblo and Castillo Street. Validated parking will be offered. Enter the hospital via the main/Pueblo lobby and you will be escorted to the event.

ParentConnect Support Group [hybrid] – YouthWell
2026-05-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-18 12:00 - 13:30 | IN-PERSON/YouthWell, 610B Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while also setting boundaries, supporting siblings, and managing your own self-care.
This is a weekly, hybrid, drop-in support group and is intended for parents or caregivers of youth, ages 12-25. However, if your child is outside of this age range and struggling with a mental health challenge, please don’t hesitate to inquire to attend.
WHEN: Mondays, 12:00-1:30pm
WHERE: HYBRID — Zoom OR In-Person/1528 Chapala St, Suite 203, Santa Barbara
REGISTRATION: REQUIRED >
**zoom link shared after registration**

Compartiendo Esperanza
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Mental Wellness Center, 617 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Un grupo para personas que tienen seres queridos adultos que viven con un trastorno de salud mental. Regístrese para nuestro grupo de apoyo en Santa Barbara. Venga a nuestro grupo a compartir su historia con otras familias. Para registrarse llame al (805)-325-5580.

GRUPOS DE APOYO Santa Maria - Corazon Latino
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Santa Maria
Corazón Latino is a non-profit dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting the Latinx and underserved communities of the Central Coast. Our mission is to promote emotional well-being, share resources, foster civic engagement, and provide culturally responsive support to the Latinx community. Our Grupos de Apoyo (Mental Health Support Groups) are our core program, which are led by trained Community Health Workers/Promotores (CHW/Ps) who provide mental health support in Spanish. During the groups we reduce stigma, teach coping skills (through the Emotional CPR suicide-prevention model), connect participants to community resources, and host presentations from local organizations. Support groups are offered in Santa Maria, Lompoc, and on Zoom.
SANTA MARIA:

WHEN: 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30pm-7:30pm
WHERE: Santa Maria, CA
RSVP: Register here >>
CONTACT: Silvia at 805-621-1556

Servicios Bilingues (they are offered completely in Spanish at the moment) Parents & Caregivers as well as ages 18-25 are our main age groups. We also offer free childcare and many participants bring their children 0-18 to the groups as well.

GRUPOS DE APOYO Lompoc - Corazon Latino
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Lompoc, Lompoc, CA, United States
Corazón Latino is a non-profit dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting the Latinx and underserved communities of the Central Coast. Our mission is to promote emotional well-being, share resources, foster civic engagement, and provide culturally responsive support to the Latinx community. Our Grupos de Apoyo (Mental Health Support Groups) are our core program, which are led by trained Community Health Workers/Promotores (CHW/Ps) who provide mental health support in Spanish. During the groups we reduce stigma, teach coping skills (through the Emotional CPR suicide-prevention model), connect participants to community resources, and host presentations from local organizations. Support groups are offered in Santa Maria, Lompoc, and on Zoom.
LOMPOC:

WHEN: 4th Thursday of every month from 5:30pm-7:30pm
WHERE: Lompoc, CA
RSVP: Register here >>
CONTACT: Silvia at 805-621-1556

Servicios Bilingues (they are offered completely in Spanish at the moment) Parents & Caregivers as well as ages 18-25 are our main age groups. We also offer free childcare and many participants bring their children 0-18 to the groups as well.

Grupo de Apoyo para Padres [virtual]
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:30 | YouthWell, 610B Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Family Support Group in Spanish: Grupo de apoyo para padres de jóvenes hispanohablantes, de 10 a 18 años, que se lleva a cabo semanalmente en persona en Santa Bárbara.
Un grupo de desarrollo de habilidades para que los padres aborden los desafíos diarios de la crianza de los hijos, mejoren la comunicación y fortalezcan las relaciones entre padres e hijos. Aprenda a reconocer sus fortalezas, cómo manejar la crianza de los hijos durante los conflictos y cómo manejar el estrés mientras prioriza su autocuidado.

FECHA/HORA: 1st & 3rd MARTES • 6:00PM-7:30PM • 2x mes • grupo sin cita previa
UBICACIÓN: asistir via Zoom

**El enlace de Zoom se le enviará por correo electrónico después de registrarse para el grupo**
Si tiene preguntas o comentarios, envíe un correo electrónico GROUPS@youthwell.org o llamar 805.770.1930 ext 103

For parents/caregivers of youth ages 10-18, a support group for Spanish speaking parents of youth, held weekly in-person in Santa Barbara.
A skills-building group for caregivers to address the daily challenges of parenting, improve communication, and strengthen parent-child relationships. Learn to recognize your strengths, how to handle parenting during conflict, and how to manage stress while prioritizing your self-care.
WHEN: 1st & 3rd TUESDAYS from 6:00-7:30pm
WHERE: via ZOOM
REGISTRATION: REQUIRED> [zoom link shared after registration]

HYBRID WEBINAR: Executive Functioning for Adolescents - Fusion Academy
2026-05-15 11:30 - 12:30 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Fusion Academy Palos Verdes is hosting a FREE community education event. This interactive hybrid webinar is designed for parents and therapists who are supporting students as they prepare for the school transition from elementary school to middle school and from middle school to high school. Learn strategies to help your student redirect from overwhelmed to organized.

WHEN: Friday, May 15th from 11:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Virtual on Zoom OR Fusion Palos Verdes, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 250
RSVP: Register here >>
COST: $0
CONTACT: Call 310-651-8284 or email palosverdes@fusionacademy.com

FREE Virtual Parent Workshop: Building Foundations for Feeding, Speech + Breath - Seabird Speech Therapy
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Join Seabird Speech Therapy and the Mosaic Collective for a virtual parent-focused talk on early oral motor development and how it impacts speech, feeding, and breathing. Learn what to expect in the first five years, signs to look out for, and easy ways to support your child’s growth at home. Q&A included!

WHEN: Saturday, May 16th at 2:00pm
WHERE: Zoom (Meeting ID: 881 4569 0810)
COST: $0
CONTACT: Email admin@mosaictherapycollective.com or call 805-617-1115

Panel Conversation: Supporting Our Neurodivergent Youth [IN-PERSON]
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Camp Arnaz
Engage in this panel discussion and Q&A aimed toward parents and community leaders. This session will include a conversation with Dr. Krasno, Clinical Director of the UCSB Koegel Autism Center and Dr. Olson, a clinical psychologist. Childcare is available at $10 per child.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 20th from 5:30pm-7:30pm
WHERE: Camp Arnaz, 93022
RSVP: *REQUIRED to purchase tickets >>
COST: $10 per person (separate from childcare cost)

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SERIES: Financial Literacy for Adults - Lompoc Teen Center
2026-05-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Lompoc Teen Center, 732 N H St., Lompoc, United States
Join us for a FREE financial literacy workshop series presented by Chase at the Lompoc Teen Center, designed to equip teens and families with essential money management skills. This interactive and practical workshop series covers budgeting and saving, credit building, and fraud prevention, with sessions tailored for both teens and adults. Workshops take place on April 30, May 21, and June 18, concluding with a special Back-to-School Giveaway (while supplies last).

WHEN: Thursday, April 30th, Thursday, May 21st, & Thursday, June 18th from 5:15pm-6:15pm
WHERE: Lompoc Teen Center, 732 N H St, Lompoc
RSVP: REQUIRED >>
COST: $0
CONTACT: Email info@lompocteencenter.org or call 805-741-7904

GRUPOS DE APOYO Zoom - Corazon Latino
2026-05-27 17:30 - 19:30 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Corazón Latino is a non-profit dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting the Latinx and underserved communities of the Central Coast. Our mission is to promote emotional well-being, share resources, foster civic engagement, and provide culturally responsive support to the Latinx community. Our Grupos de Apoyo (Mental Health Support Groups) are our core program, which are led by trained Community Health Workers/Promotores (CHW/Ps) who provide mental health support in Spanish. During the groups we reduce stigma, teach coping skills (through the Emotional CPR suicide-prevention model), connect participants to community resources, and host presentations from local organizations. Support groups are offered in Santa Maria, Lompoc, and on Zoom.
ZOOM:

WHEN: 4th Wednesday of every month from 5:30pm-7:30pm
WHERE: Virtual on ZOOM
RSVP: Register here >>
CONTACT: Maria at 805-621-0666

Servicios Bilingues (they are offered completely in Spanish at the moment) Parents & Caregivers as well as ages 18-25 are our main age groups. We also offer free childcare and many participants bring their children 0-18 to the groups as well.

ParentConnect Support Group [hybrid] – YouthWell
2026-06-01 12:00 - 13:30 | IN-PERSON/YouthWell, 610B Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while also setting boundaries, supporting siblings, and managing your own self-care.
This is a weekly, hybrid, drop-in support group and is intended for parents or caregivers of youth, ages 12-25. However, if your child is outside of this age range and struggling with a mental health challenge, please don’t hesitate to inquire to attend.
WHEN: Mondays, 12:00-1:30pm
WHERE: HYBRID — Zoom OR In-Person/610B Anacapa St, Santa Barbara
REGISTRATION: REQUIRED >
**zoom link shared after registration**

ParentConnect Support Group [hybrid] – YouthWell
2026-06-01 12:00 - 13:30 | IN-PERSON/YouthWell, 610B Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while also setting boundaries, supporting siblings, and managing your own self-care.
This is a weekly, hybrid, drop-in support group and is intended for parents or caregivers of youth, ages 12-25. However, if your child is outside of this age range and struggling with a mental health challenge, please don’t hesitate to inquire to attend.
WHEN: Mondays, 12:00-1:30pm
WHERE: HYBRID — Zoom OR In-Person/610B Anacapa St., Santa Barbara
REGISTRATION: REQUIRED >
**zoom link shared after registration**

VIRTUAL Speaker Series: The Parent They Come To - Fusion Academy
2026-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Fusion Academy is hosting a virtual speaker event with a certified parenting coach! The Parent They Come To: How to Change the Conversation so Your Teen is Open to Your Guidance will show parents practical tools to reduce conflict, build trust, and become the parent their teen comes to when it matters most. Raising a teenager can sometimes feel like every conversation turns into a power struggle or leaves you feeling disconnected. Parents try to help, but their advice often leads teens to shut down rather than open up. In this talk, parenting coach Jeanine Mouchawar explains why that happens and introduces a simple framework called Connect Before Correct that helps parents change the conversation. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

WHEN: Friday, June 5th from 12:00pm-1:00pm
WHERE: Virtual on ZOOM
RSVP: Registration required >>
COST: $0
CONTACT: Email santabarbara@fusionacademy.com or call 805-292-9658
