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Find support groups for parents and youth, workshops, parenting classes, youth classes, volunteer opportunities for youth, and more. Use the FILTER to choose a category, or to sort by region or age. ADD AN EVENT to the calendar. MANAGE your events. [View our RESOURCE DIRECTORY to find mental health services for youth, ages 0-25, and their parents/caregivers in SB County.]
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The NAMI Santa Barbara County Public Policy Committee regularly meets on Zoom on the 2nd Monday of the month. We work toward improvement of mental health services for people living with mental health disorders and their families. We study and take positions on proposed legislation, generating support at the grass roots level, communicating positions to ... Read more
(805) 456-1234 Una línea de ayuda confidencial y gratuita donde los padres pueden obtener apoyo y asesoramiento de expertos, incluyendo referencias a los servicios de tratamiento adecuados para enfrentar los problemas. No es una línea de emergencia!. Para emergencias, padres llamen al 911 o SAFTY al (888) 334-2777 A confidential, free-of-charge helpline parents can call ... Read more
Anger is a natural human emotion, but when it is out of control, it can harm our physical health, as well as our emotional and psychological well-being. If your relationships, career, and daily living are being affected by anger, our Anger Management classes can help you to understand and regulate this intense and overwhelming emotion. ... Read more
Teens: learn regenerative farming skills in a fun, supportive, caring community! PROGRAM DETAILS: Teens meet each Saturday from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM for five (July) or four (Aug) consecutive weeks. Each Saturday, teens will work in groups of eight with two AHA! facilitators. Teens who fulfill their LLF contract will receive either a stipend of $20 ... Read more
The goal of Lisa’s Place is to provide friendship and support to Central Coast trans people through chat circles, activities, outings, and dinners. It’s the only transgender center in Santa Barbara for our transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming communities, as well as our families, friends, and allies. Lisa’s Place welcomes people of all gender expressions and ... Read more
Clases de “Juntos educamos a nuestros hijos” Clases semanales en grupo (via Zoom durante la pandemia) designadas para ayudar a los padres a navegar los retos de criar a los adolescentes. Los Participantes podrán unirse al grupo a cualquier tiempo y recibirán apoyo del facilitador de la clase Y de otros padres enfrentando los mismos ... Read more
This group provides a safe space to take emotional risks and explore our individual growth while being supported by a like-minded community. We explore emotions, thoughts, and experiences as they arise, offering connection and self reflection. The skills we practice will benefit your sense of connection to yourself and to others, within and outside our ... Read more
This group provides a safe space to work on skills to relieve anxiety and stress in today's environment. Individuals will learn how anxiety is created, skill building to cope, and ways to manage. Meets once a week via Zoom on Mondays from 5:30 PM-7:00 PM and runs every 12 weeks. To join this group, contact ... Read more
The Coronavirus can’t keep us down! During times of stress and crisis support is more important than ever. The pressures and questions facing LGBTQ+ people and their families continue and may even be intensified. That is why we offer our regular Santa Barbara support meeting virtually using the Zoom platform via PFLAG Connects. You are ... Read more
SPOT (Support for Parents of Teens, ages 12-25) is a safe space for moms of teens and young adults to connect with other moms/caregivers who might also be struggling in parenting a child with mental health or substance use challenges. This is predominately a Moms group. We listen, support, and gain perspective in what is ... Read more
Learn about various Intimate Partner Violence topics in a virtual small group setting. These classes are in English. This group is intended for survivors of intimate partner violence who would like a safe place to connect and learn with other survivors who share similar experiences. This group will run for 6 weeks and is free ... Read more
A weekly group to support young adults in their 20s cultivating evidence-based skills that are proven effective in reducing emotional distress and suffering, improving relationships, increasing motivation, fostering skillful decision-making, and creating more balance. Meets via Zoom for 16 weeks on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Every 16 weeks, a new group begins. For ... Read more
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