AHA! Littlest Little Farm | Junior High
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Family to Family Class
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Mental Wellness Center, 617 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Family to Family is a FREE 8 session education program for family members of adults living with a mental health disorder.
It will help them understand and support their loved one while maintaining their own wellbeing. Please call the Family Advocate at (805)-325-5580 to register or email familyadovcate@mentalwellnesscenter.org

COMMUNITY EVENT: Indigenous Market - American Indian Health & Services
2026-04-11 11:00 - 15:00 | 3227 State Street, 3227 State Street, Santa Barbara, 93105, United States
AIH&S is hosting a FREE community cultural arts fair showcasing local native artists, traditional native dancers, music and tacos. This event offers a wonderful opportunity supporting local talents within our community. All ages are welcome!

WHEN: Saturday, April 11th from 11:00am-3:00pm
WHERE: 3227 State St. Santa Barbara
COST: $0
CONTACT: email culturalservices@aihscorp.org or call 805-879-5605

Interested vendors and partners RSVP here >>, last day for submissions is Wednesday, April 1st.
*Booths are free but there are limited spaces

Sexual Assault Awareness Fundraiser - Yoga, Reiki, Soundbath
2026-04-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Velvet Movement, 115 W Ocean Ave, Lompoc, 93436, United States
Velvet Movement and North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center are hosting a yoga, reiki, and soundbath fundraiser in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This event is open to all and ticket sales will go directly to supporting survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Yoga mats and bolsters recommended!

WHEN: Saturday, April 11th from 11:30am-1:30pm
WHERE: Velvet Movement, Lompoc
RSVP: Venmo Ticket Link >>
COST: $30 per ticket (ticket sales dedicated to supporting survivors)
CONTACT: Email sabrina@ncrccpc.org or call 805-315-2800

Alateen/Alanon Support Group - Friendship Center
2026-04-12 13:00, 2026-04-19 13:00 | Friendshipe Center, 89 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara, 93108, United States
For teens affected by someone’s drinking or addiction. 3 available dates and locations: Sundays at Friendship Center, Thursdays at SB High School, and Fridays at DP High School. Alateen is for young people from 12 through 18. Alateen, part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend. We help one another by sharing our experience, strength, and hope. ALATEEN CHAT… Chat live with other teens in any of the scheduled meetings! Young people aged 13 to 18 who have been affected by someone else’s drinking are invited to share experience, strength, and hope with other teens.
WHEN: Sundays, 1:00pm
WHERE: Friendship Center – 89 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
QUESTIONS: Contact Nancy Palmer at 972.898.8133 or scws.org/alateen

Nature Group Therapy for Teen Girls
2026-04-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 | nature therapy
A Nature Therapy Group for girls to explore their strengths and power for camaraderie and support, both with each other and with the earth. This weekend group provides a space to process, de-compress, explore, and connect with what ever is coming up for each group member and be a supportive witness. In addition, getting to honor the unique needs of each season and what we can learn from mother earth’s cyclical nature.
The female nervous system is primed for connection, yet we live in an increasingly isolated society. Oxytocin is our primary regulator for the female nervous system, and being in community and nature, support the production of this impactful hormone. Puberty is an ideal time to learn how we can better support our own nervous system and hormone production, while supporting our peers as well.
Your budding teen will get the opportunity to lead, connect, speak-up, disagree, and learn important self-advocacy skills as they help shape the group and our experience together.

ParentConnect Support Group [hybrid] – YouthWell
2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-20 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**

Hearing Voices Support Group - Mental Wellness Center
2026-04-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Mental Wellness Center, 617 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
The Hearing Voices group is a welcoming, peer-led support space for adults who hear voices or have other unusual sensory experiences. The group offers a respectful, non-judgmental environment where participants can share their experiences, feel understood, and connect with others who have similar lived experiences. Participants are encouraged to explore what their experiences mean to them, share coping strategies, and reduce feelings of isolation while building community, understanding, and empowerment.

WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 2:30pm-4:00pm
WHERE: Mental Wellness Center, Second Floor, Conference Room A
REGISTRATION: Register here >>
CONTACT: Call 805-884-8440

Community Involvement Fair - UCSB Community Affairs Board CARE Expo
2026-04-15 12:00 - 16:00 | UCSB Campus
The UCSB Community Affairs Board (CAB) is hosting their annual CARE Expo – a non-profit career and involvement fair designed to connect organizations with passionate students eager to get involved in community work.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 15 from 12:00pm-4:00pm
WHERE: UCSB Corwin Pavilion
COST: $0
CONTACT: Email as-cabcommunityoutreach@ucsb.edu

As UCSB’s largest student-led volunteer organization, CAB is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships between students and community organizations by promoting volunteer opportunities that create lasting impacts.

VIRTUAL Support Group for Parents of Teens - Evolve
2026-04-15 17:30 - 18:30 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Evolve offers free weekly virtual support groups for parents and caregivers of teens. This group provides a safe, welcoming space to connect with other parents, share resources, and talk openly about the challenges of supporting a teen while balancing work, family responsibilities, and self-care. Participants receive practical guidance and emotional support from others who understand the realities of teen mental health and behavioral challenges. You are not alone. This group is designed to help parents feel heard, supported, and connected to others who truly get it.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unsure where to turn, this parent support group is here for you. It is made up of parents walking a similar path and navigating many of the same struggles.

WHEN: Every Wednesday from 10:00am-11:00am
WHERE: Virtual on ZOOM (link provided after registration)
REGISTRATION: **required REGISTER NOW >>
COST: $0
CONTACT: Call 1-855-890-2493

About Evolve Treatment Centers
provides evidence-based treatment for teens ages 12 to 17 facing mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our full continuum of care, exclusively for adolescents, includes outpatient psychiatry and therapy, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Residential Treatment Centers (RTC).
*How to Attend*
To join, please complete the registration form on our website. After reviewing your registration, our team will email you a consent form via DocuSign. Once the form is signed, you will receive access details for the Zoom group.

Family to Family Classes
2026-04-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Mental Wellness Center, 617 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Family to Family is a FREE 8 session education program for family members of adults living with a mental health disorder.
It will help them understand and support their loved one while maintaining their own wellbeing.
If you are interested in registering please call the Family Advocate at 805-325-5580 or email familyadvocate@mentalwellnesscenter.org.

Alateen/Alanon Support Group- Santa Barbara High School
2026-04-16 10:23 | Santa Barbara High School, 700 E Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
For teens affected by someone’s drinking or addiction. 3 available dates and locations: Sundays at Friendship Center, Thursdays at SB High School, and Fridays at DP High School. Alateen is for young people from 12 through 18. Alateen, part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend. We help one another by sharing our experience, strength, and hope. ALATEEN CHAT… Chat live with other teens in any of the scheduled meetings! Young people aged 13 to 18 who have been affected by someone else’s drinking are invited to share experience, strength, and hope with other teens.
WHEN: Thursdays, 10:23am
WHERE: Santa Barbara High School, 700 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
QUESTIONS: Contact Nancy Palmer at 972.898.8133 or scws.org/alateen

FamilyTools+ Parent Support Group — Free Weekly Drop-In (Hybrid)
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Wake Center, SBCC, 300 N. Turnpike, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111, United States
FamilyTools+ Parent Support Group Free weekly drop-in for neurodivergent parent support in Santa Barbara
For parents and caregivers of children ages 5–18 with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette syndrome, or other neurodivergent profiles in Santa Barbara County.
Parenting a uniquely-wired kid is rewarding and genuinely hard. FamilyTools+ is a free neurodivergent parent support group in Santa Barbara where caregivers come together weekly to share real strategies, get support, and actually breathe for 90 minutes.
Each session addresses the day-to-day realities of raising neurodivergent youth: emotional regulation at home, time management, building productive relationships with teachers and schools, and ensuring your own well-being doesn’t get lost in the shuffle.
No curriculum, no commitment, just an honest, welcoming space with other parents who get it.
Every Thursday | 12:00–1:30 PM In-Person: SBCC Wake Center, 300 N. Turnpike, Room 15 — Santa Barbara Virtual: Zoom link provided after you register Free to attend
Register and find up-to-date details on our [Support Groups page →]
Questions? Email groups@youthwell.org or call 805.770.1930 ext. 103
Want to learn more?
About Your Facilitator
Kara Rocque is a California credentialed teacher, ADHD+ and executive function coach, and mom of three teens. After seven years teaching in Goleta, her own children’s experiences reshaped her focus, leading her to specialize in supporting neurodivergent learners and their families.
A few terms worth knowing: ADHD+ ADHD rarely travels alone; anxiety, learning challenges, and OCD often come with it. EF (Executive Functions) life skills like planning, time management, and emotional regulation. 2e (Twice Exceptional) gifted with challenges.
Kara helps students and families find connection, routines, and communication strategies that actually work. You aren’t alone in your ADHD+ journey.
Want to learn more?
Stronger Together: Parent, Provider & Education Series
Free virtual workshops for parents, providers, and educators focused on neurodiversity-affirming tools and practices for home and classroom. Designed for anyone supporting neurodivergent youth ages 5–25.
Spanish interpretation available · $5 suggested fee · Zoom link provided after registration
[Register for Stronger Together →] · Questions? groups@youthwell.org or 805.770.1239

Family Support Group
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Mental Wellness Center, 617 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Family Support Group encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community in a non-judgmental space where participants can benefit from others’ experiences and discover their own inner strength.
The group helps caregivers build coping skills, find strength through shared experiences, and feel supported without judgment. Participants learn to let go of guilt, accept what they can’t control, and understand that mental health conditions are not anyone’s fault.
If you are interested in registering, please call the Family Advocate at (805)-325-5580.

Alateen/Alanon Support Group - Dos Pueblos High School
2026-04-17 10:00 | Dos Pueblos High School, 7266 Alameda Avenue, Goleta, CA, 93117
For teens affected by someone’s drinking or addiction. 3 available dates and locations: Sundays at Friendship Center, Thursdays at SB High School, and Fridays at DP High School. Alateen is for young people from 12 through 18. Alateen, part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend. We help one another by sharing our experience, strength, and hope. ALATEEN CHAT… Chat live with other teens in any of the scheduled meetings! Young people aged 13 to 18 who have been affected by someone else’s drinking are invited to share experience, strength, and hope with other teens.
WHEN: Fridays, 10:00am
WHERE: Dos Pueblos High School, 7226 Alameda Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
QUESTIONS: Contact Nancy Palmer at 972.898.8133 or scws.org/alateen

Lunch and Learn: Charlie Health - Fusion Academy Santa Barbara
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Fusion Academy, Santa Barbara, 510 State Street, Suite 200, Santa Barbara, 93101
Join Fusion Academy Santa Barbara in learning about Charlie Health and their work connecting the world to life-saving behavioral health treatment. Charlie Health is the most trusted intensive outpatient clinic in the U.S., delivering life-changing, personalized care from home through tailored programs for kids, teens, and adults. They are supported by a compassionate team, flexible scheduling, and a safe, collaborative environment designed for real outcomes.

WHEN: Friday, April 17th from 12:00pm-1:00pm
WHERE: Fusion Academy Santa Barbara, 510 State St.
RSVP: RSVP appreciated >>
CONTACT: Email santabarbara@fusionacademy.com or call 805-292-9658

Friday Night Frisbee at West Beach - SB Youth Ultimate
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | West Beach
Start your weekends this spring with Friday Night Frisbee! We welcome all 10-14 year old boys & girls that are enrolled in grades 6-8 to sign up for 8 weeks of frisbee fun! No experience is necessary. This is more than just a league, it’s a community event. We’ll have a free “Frisbee Fun Zone” with games set up for siblings, parents and onlookers to enjoy.

WHEN: Fridays (starting March 27th to May 15th) from 6:00pm-8:00pm
WHERE: West Beach
REGISTRATION: RSVP required >>
COST: $200 **financial assistance available
CONTACT: Email friday-night-frisbee-admins@sbyu.ultimatecentral.com

Friday Night Frisbee starts on Friday March 27th from 6-8pm at West Beach and continues until May 15th.

TBRI Caregiver Package Training
2026-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 | 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!

FREE YOUTH LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP - Visión y Compromiso
2026-04-18 09:00 - 15:00 | 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, United States
The Promotores Institute in collaboration with the Network of Promotoras Central Coast Region are providing a free 8-week training that will help youth (ages 16-22) to enhance skills as community leaders interested in working toward a safer, healthier, and more equitable future.

WHEN: Saturdays, February 14th to April 11th from 9:00am-3:00pm
WHERE: 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 203, Santa Barbara
REGISTRATION: Register here >>
COST: $0
CONTACT: email andreabarahona@visionycompromiso.org or call 213-522-9147

Through this training you will:

Identify and enhance your strengths and leadership skills
Learn how to develop advocacy skills and create change
Understand the power of media, outreach, and policy
Create your own community project plan

By attending all sessions, you will receive certification as a community promoter/promotora.

FREE Musical Learning with Lanny Series - Mosaic Therapy Collective
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Grace Fisher’s Inclusive Clubshouse, United States
Join Mosaic Therapy Collective for this FREE musical learning program. Join award-winning children’s musician with over 25 years of experience writing and performing music for kids. This program is free thanks to the support of the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation.

WHEN: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 11:00am-12:00pm
WHERE: Grace Fisher’s Inclusive Clubhouse, 121 S Hope Ave, Unit F118
COST: $0
CONTACT: Email admin@mosaictherapycollective.com or call 805-617-1115

Bring on the Colors: Lompoc 5k Color Run/Walk - YMCA
2026-04-19 08:00 - 11:00 | River Park, CA-246 & Sweeney Rd, Lompoc, 93436, United States
Get ready for a day of color, movement, and community fun! Join the Lompoc Family YMCA for our very first Community 5K Color Run/Walk—an event designed to bring people together, celebrate connection, and enjoy a little sunshine along the way. After the run, keep the energy going with a lively Zumba class—the perfect way to celebrate, move, and connect with others in our amazing community. All ages are welcome!

WHEN: Sunday, April 19th at 9:00am (8:00am registration)
WHERE: River Park, Lompoc
REGISTER HERE >>
COST: $5 (members) or $10 (non-members)
CONTACT: Call 805-736-3483

COMMUNITY EVENT: Tournament of Champions Track & Field
2026-04-19 08:00 - 15:00 | Lompoc Teen Center, 732 N H St., Lompoc, United States
Tournament of Champions is the premier track and field event for 3rd-8th grade students from across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This event is FREE for LUSD students. All participating students receive a commemorative t-shirt and olympic-sized medals are awarded to the top three places in each category, courtesy of SoCalGas.

WHEN: Sunday, April 19th from 8:00am-3:00pm
WHERE: Lompoc Community Track & Field, 515 W College Ave, Lompoc
RSVP: Ticket purchase required >>
CONTACT: Email info@lompocteencenter.org or call 805-741-7904

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Building Effective School Supports Part 1 - YouthWell
2026-04-19 17:00 - 18:30 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
YouthWell is hosting a FREE virtual neurodiversity workshop on Building Effective School Supports: A Parent and Caregiver Guide to MTSS, IEP’s and 504 Plans. At this workshop, parents and caregivers can expect to learn how to navigate educational systems, how to clarify roles and processes, and how to receive appropriate and meaningful support. This event is FREE and open to parents and educators!

WHEN: Sunday, April 19th from 5:00pm-6:30pm
WHERE: Virtual on ZOOM
RSVP: Register here >>
COST: $0

COMMUNITY EVENT: Read Banned Books - PFLAG Santa Barbara
2026-04-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State Street, Santa Barbara, 93105-2623, United States
PFLAG is hosting their April Social Gathering: Read Banned Books and Support Inclusive Classrooms. Please join us as we READ BANNED BOOKS (and bring friends!) We will be highlighting children’s books with inclusive themes and stories! Selected stories for children will be read aloud by guest readers at 5:15, 5:45, and 6:15. 15% of all sales during this time will help PFLAG provide these books to local public school classrooms. This event is FREE and open to all!

WHEN: Monday, April 20th from 5:00pm-7:00pm
WHERE: Chaucer’s Bookstore, 3321 State St.
COST: $0

Compartiendo Esperanza
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Mental Wellness Center, 617 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Un grupo para personas que tienen seres queridos adultos que viven con un trastorno de salud mental. Regístrese para nuestro grupo de apoyo en Santa Barbara. Venga a nuestro grupo a compartir su historia con otras familias. Para registrarse llame al (805)-325-5580.
