ILRC Chat Space for teens & young adults
2025-11-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Every Friday! Weekly themes, social connections, interactive activities, and peer support.
It is for anyone with any type of disabilities to gather and talk about various topics pertaining to disability.
FOR MORE INFO OR TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE E-MAIL JLESNER@ILRC-TRICO.ORG

AHA! Littlest Little Farm | Junior High
2025-11-22 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:30, 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 | 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
2025-11-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-10 08:00 - 17:00, 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
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.

IN·clued!
2025-11-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-10 08:00 - 17:00, 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
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

YouthWell's YAB Mentor Sessions: Teen-Led. Expert-Supported.
2026-01-13 17:45 - 19:15 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Join Santa Barbara area students now attending colleges across the country as they share real experiences with academic stress, what helped, what didn’t, and what they wish they had known in high school.
Therapist Melissa Lowenstein will help students understand the difference between stress and distress, and share accessible coping tools.
Free • REGISTRATION REQUIRED >>
Zoom link provided after registration
Questions: yab@youthwell.org | 805.770.1239
Session Dates:
January 13, 2026 | 5:45–7:15 PM | Virtual • Academic Stress
February 10, 2026 | 5:45–7:15 PM | Virtual • Social Connection & Mental Wellness
March 10, 2026 | 5:45–7:15 PM | Virtual • Peer Support
April 28, 2026 | 5:45–7:15 PM | Virtual • Politics & Mental Health
YouthWell Mentor Sessions are interactive, youth-centered conversations focused on real-life challenges that impact mental health and wellbeing.
Each session explores a timely topic, such as academic stress, peer support, social connection, or navigating today’s political climate, through a mix of expert insight and lived experience. Youth hear from mental health professionals, community leaders, and near-peer mentors, including college students and former Youth Advocacy Board members, who share practical tools, personal stories, and strategies for coping, connection, and self-care.
Mentor Sessions are designed to help young people feel less alone, build confidence in supporting themselves and others, and walk away with skills they can actually use.
Open to youth ages 10–25 and parents
