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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\, February 1 | 1:00pm–6:30pm \n\n\n🖥️ Blended format: 2-hour self-paced + 5.5-hour Zoom \n\n\n📝 Registration closes January 18 \n\n\nWhy This Training Matters\nOne in five youth experience 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-2/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:QPR & Mental health first aid,Workshops, Trainings, Speakers,youthwell newsletter feature
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ORGANIZER;CN="YouthWell":MAILTO:outreach@youthwell.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T170000
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UID:10023263-1770192000-1770224400@youthwell.org
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/2026-02-04/
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:20260204T080000
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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/2026-02-04/
CATEGORIES:Activities/Classes,LGBTQ+ Support,Youth Classes [10-25],YouthWell Groups & Workshops,youthwell newsletter feature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T183000
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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/2026-02-04/
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:20260210T174500
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SUMMARY:YouthWell's YAB Mentor Sessions:  Teen-Led.  Expert-Supported.
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nTherapist Melissa Lowenstein will help students understand the difference between stress and distress\, and share accessible coping tools. \nFree • REGISTRATION REQUIRED >> \nZoom link provided after registration\nQuestions: yab@youthwell.org | 805.770.1239 \nSession Dates:  \nJanuary 13\, 2026 | 5:45–7:15 PM | Virtual • Academic Stress \nFebruary 10\, 2026 | 5:45–7:15 PM | Virtual • Social Connection & Mental Wellness \nMarch 10\, 2026 | 5:45–7:15 PM | Virtual • Peer Support \nApril 28\, 2026 | 5:45–7:15 PM | Virtual • Politics & Mental Health \nYouthWell Mentor Sessions are interactive\, youth-centered conversations focused on real-life challenges that impact mental health and wellbeing. \nEach 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. \nMentor 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. \nOpen to youth ages 10–25 and parents
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/youthwells-yab-mentor-sessions-teen-led-expert-supported/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:Workshops, Trainings, Speakers,Youth Classes [10-25],YouthWell Groups & Workshops,youthwell newsletter feature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T164032
CREATED:20250821T233052Z
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UID:10026170-1770750000-1770753600@youthwell.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - Parent Ed Nights
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS for parents\, teens\, and teachers\, and community.\n*Se proporciona interpretación en español* \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED >      \n• PARENT EDUCATION NIGHTS SERIES •\nFREE 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. \nWHEN: TUESDAY February 10th\nTIME: 7:00pm-8:30pm \nBalancing Positivity & Boundaries – Part 1\nExplore how to foster a loving\, respectful family culture with strong yet flexible boundaries. Discover practical ways to build connection\, encourage cooperation\, and create emotional safety.
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/virtual-parent-ed-nights-7/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:Clases en español,Parent Education,Workshops, Trainings, Speakers,YouthWell Groups & Workshops,youthwell newsletter feature
ORGANIZER;CN="YouthWell":MAILTO:outreach@youthwell.org
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