BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//YouthWell - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:YouthWell X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://youthwell.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for YouthWell REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260709T211527Z CREATED:20260709T211527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T211527Z UID:10029560-1783411200-1783443600@youthwell.org SUMMARY:Community Organizing Training - Central Coast Social Justice Academy DESCRIPTION:This three-day training\, lead by CAUSE\, is an opportunity for new and emerging organizers to learn the essentials of grassroots community organizing. It is a bilingual space with simultaneous interpretation available. This project is a partnership between the Fund for Santa Barbara\, the McCune Foundation\, and CAUSE\, with additional funding support from the Santa Barbara Foundation\, Natalie Orfalea Foundation and Schiele Family Foundation.  \nThrough this training you will develop strategic campaigns\, relationship building and recruitment\, understand power\, and get hands-on experience. \n\nWHEN: August 21-23rd\, 2026\nWHERE: Santa Maria [exact location shared after registration]\nCOST: Sliding Scale\, if cost is a barrier\, please email garciaalex@fundforsantabarbara.org to discuss different discount options\nREGISTRATION: <>\nCOST: $0\nCONTACT: email andreabarahona@visionycompromiso.org or call 213-522-9147\n\nThrough this training you will: \n\nIdentify and enhance your strengths and leadership skills\nLearn how to develop advocacy skills and create change\nUnderstand the power of media\, outreach\, and policy\nCreate your own community project plan\n\nBy attending all sessions\, you will receive certification as a community promoter/promotora. URL:https://youthwell.org/event/free-youth-leadership-workshop-vision-y-compromiso/2026-07-11/ LOCATION:2050 Alameda Padre Serra\, Santa Barbara\, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra\, Santa Barbara\, United States CATEGORIES:Activities/Classes,Workshops, Trainings, Speakers,Youth Classes [10-25] ORGANIZER;CN="Vision y Compromiso":MAILTO:claudia@visionycompromiso.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T143000 DTSTAMP:20260626T204324Z CREATED:20260626T204324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T204324Z UID:10029478-1783762200-1783780200@youthwell.org SUMMARY:Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training DESCRIPTION:Join our FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and gain the skills to recognize early signs of mental health or substance use challenges in youth. This nationally recognized certification course teaches you how to respond with confidence\, connect young people to the right support\, and become a trusted adult in your community. \nTraining Details\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, July 1 | 9:00am–2:30pm \n\n\n🖥️ Blended format: 2-hour self-paced + 5.5-hour Zoom \n\n\nWhy This Training Matters\nOne in five youth experiences a mental health challenge each year. Parents\, educators\, first responders\, and other caring adults play a crucial role in recognizing the warning signs and providing support before a crisis arises. \nResearch shows the #1 protective factor in youth mental health is having at least one trusted adult. This training equips you to be that adult — someone who knows what to say\, how to listen\, and where to connect young people for help. \nYouthWell provides both Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and QPR Suicide Prevention trainings in Santa Barbara County. Both programs are free to the community\, thanks to local partnerships and funding\, and both offer practical strategies\, as well as certification upon completion. \nWhat You’ll Learn in Youth MHFA\n\n\nHow to identify risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use challenges \n\n\nHow to approach and support a young person who may be struggling \n\n\nHow to connect them with appropriate professional and community resources \n\n\nAction steps you can take to reduce stigma and promote mental wellness \n\n\nCertification valid for 3 years \n\n\nOther Training Opportunities\nQPR (Question\, Persuade\, Refer) is a 2-hour training that focuses on suicide prevention. Participants learn how to recognize warning signs\, ask the right questions\, and refer individuals at risk to life-saving resources. Certification is valid for 2 years. \nHow to Register• Email: MHTraining@YouthWell.org• Fill out our registration form• View our full training schedule \nClass Descriptions \n\n\n\n\nYouth MHFA (6.5 hrs): Free certification course (18+) on recognizing\, understanding\, and responding to youth mental health or substance use challenges. 3-year certification. [Register >>] \n\n\nQPR (2 hrs): Free suicide prevention training on how to question\, persuade\, and refer someone at risk. 2-year certification. [Register >>] URL:https://youthwell.org/event/free-youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-3/ LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA CATEGORIES:QPR & Mental health first aid,Workshops, Trainings, Speakers,youthwell newsletter feature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://youthwell.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/header_MHFA_QPR-e1688526307643.png ORGANIZER;CN="YouthWell":MAILTO:outreach@youthwell.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR