TBRI Caregiver Package Training
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, 2026-01-23 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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!

Family Advocate Services in Carpinteria
2025-12-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Carp Connect, 941 Walnut Avenue, Carpinteria, 93103
Carp Connect’s Family Advocate Services Program:
All services are located at the CARP Connect Office: 941 Walnut Avenue on the ground floor of the Carp Veteran’s Building. Register at Carpinteria Health Clinic: 931 Walnut Avenue
Services are walk-in or on demand within the hours of 9:00AM-10:00AM every Tuesday.
For more information, contact 805-884-8440 or 805-262-7795

LiFT - Connect With Your Teen About Values and Making Decisions
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 | CA
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.

Evolve Community Parent Support Group
2026-01-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
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).
HOW 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.
If you have any questions or would like more information about Evolve’s programs, please contact us at 1-(855)-890-2493.

ParentConnect Support Group [hybrid] – YouthWell
2026-01-05 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-26 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**

Grupo de Apoyo para Padres [virtual]
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-20 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]

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.

PFLAG Santa Barbara January Zoom Meeting
2026-01-19 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
Please join us for our January meeting where we will be discussing and learning about “Trans Athletes in Youth and Pro Sports”. For some people the first time they hear about trans people is in the context of “fairness” in sports. This topic is often the gateway to harmful, hateful beliefs and actions. Come learn how we can lead with love and learn together. There is always time for discussion and support. This is a Zoom meeting and pre-registration is required by emailing pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com

VIRTUAL SUMMIT: Life After Loss
2026-01-22 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-23 09:00 - 12:00 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
A no-cost two-day virtual summit exploring grief aftermath for educators, mental health providers, school leaders, and child advocates hosted by the Center for Applied Research Solutions team. This event is an opportunity to engage in a rich learning experience through workshops, panels, keynotes, and discussion forums focused on grief work and aftermath.
Day One – January 22 – Main Summit: Topics will focus on grief aftermath. The summit is open to the public but recommended for educators, school leaders, afterschool and extended learning staff, bereavement specialists, community leaders, behavioral health providers, and anyone navigating grief aftermath.
Day Two – January 23 – Special Space for Providers’ Grief Processing: Topics will focus on providers processing grief while supporting youth in need. This summit is designed specifically for behavioral health providers both school and non-school based.

WHEN: Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23
WHERE: Zoom (link provided after registering)
REGISTRATION: REQUIRED >>
COST: $0
CONTACT: Email any questions to pacificsouthwest@mhttcnetwork.org

Calm the Storm: Helping Anxious Kids Through Parent Support
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Calm the Storm: Helping Anxious Kids Through Parent Support (Virtual Community Education Event)
Join us on Thursday, January 2 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM PST on Zoom for a practical, hope-filled training on supporting kids and teens with anxiety, OCD, and related challenges. Dr. Katrina Rydzewski, PsyD will introduce SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based approach that helps caregivers reduce unhelpful “accommodations” and strengthen supportive responses that can decrease anxiety over time.
RSVP required, RSVP here. Zoom link provided upon registration).

WEBINAR: Calm the Storm - Helping Anxious Kids Through Parent Support - Fusion Academy
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Fusion Academy is hosting a FREE virtual community education event. This webinar will provide an overview of SPACE treatment, deepen parents’ understanding of childhood anxiety and accommodation, and offer practical tools to reduce their child’s anxiety. SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is an evidence-based program that helps children and teens overcome anxiety and related challenges by working directly with the parents – not the child. Research shows that when parents change their patterns, kids’ anxiety can decrease significantly without the intervention of therapy.
The webinar will be led by Dr. Katrina Rydzewski, Psy.D, a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety-related disorders in children and adolescents.

WHEN: Thursday, January 22 from 6:00pm-7:00pm
WHERE: Zoom (link will be provided upon RSVP)
REGISTRATION: RSVP Here >> **REQUIRED
CONTACT: Email at losangeles@fusionacademy.com or call 310-445-2516
COST: $0

IN-PERSON Know Your Rights Trainings (Santa Maria, Lompoc, Carp) - 805 UndocuFund
2026-01-23 16:00 - 19:30 | CA
Rapid Response and Know Your Rights trainings are taking place across the Central Coast to equip our communities with the knowledge and tools to respond to ICE. Anyone can play a role in defending their community. Find a training date and location near you – exact locations will be provided after registration. Please RSVP as soon as possible.
Santa Maria:

WHEN: Friday, January 23 from 4:00pm-7:30pm
REGISTER HERE >

Lompoc:

WHEN: Friday, January 30 from 6:00pm-8:30pm
REGISTER HERE >

Carpinteria:

WHEN: Saturday, January 31 at 4:00pm
REGISTER HERE >

For more information, email info@805undocufund.org or call (805) 200-8471. Future training dates can be found at 805undocufund.org/trainings.

Asking the Right Questions
2026-01-27 09:30 - 11:00 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Do you ever feel you are not receiving the information you are
seeking when communicating with your child’s school team?
Come join the Alpha FEC and learn effective strategies when it
comes to asking the right questions and communicate in a
productive manner.
For more information contact: Gema Herrera, gherrera@alphasb.org, 805-452-8789.
Join via zoom: Meeting Identification: 832 7768 9421

VIRTUAL - Parent Ed Nights
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS for parents, teens, and teachers, and community.
*Se proporciona interpretación en español*
REGISTRATION REQUIRED >
• PARENT EDUCATION NIGHTS SERIES •
FREE 1.5-hour virtual education nights designed to help parents/caregivers navigate the everyday challenges of raising children from K-12th. Each session explores a topic, offers practical tools and strategies, and creates space to learn from other parents.
WHEN: TUESDAY January 27th
TIME: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Parenting in Community: Finding Your Village
We have all heard the phrase “it takes a village,” but how do we create that for ourselves? Learn to create meaningful parent networks, strengthen your support system, navigate the emotional and logistical challenges of raising kids, and lean into connection as a powerful parenting tool.
