LGBTQIA+ Support Group - New Beginnings Counseling Center
2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | New Beginnings Counseling Center, 530 E Montecito St Suite 101, Santa Barbara, 93103
New Beginnings Counseling Center is hosting a LGBTQIA+ Support Group series starting April 30th and will be held weekly on Thursdays! This will be a safe, affirming space to process feelings and experiences related to membership in the LGBTQ+ community. Facilitators will be Kaitlyn Barriere (she/her) and Jenn McAmis (she/her). Call the number listed below to join!

WHEN: Thursdays, starting April 30th, from 5:30pm-7:00pm
WHERE: New Beginnings Counseling Center, 530 E Montecito St., Suite 101, Santa Barbara
WHO: Adults & Young Adults 18+
COST: $5 per session
CONTACT: Call 805-963-7777 ext. 1027 OR 1052 for more information or to join

Family Support Group
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-14 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
2026-05-08 10:00, 2026-05-15 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

Friday Night Frisbee at West Beach - SB Youth Ultimate
2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-15 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
2026-05-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-15 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
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-16 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.

AHA! Littlest Little Farm | Junior High
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-16 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

Alateen/Alanon Support Group - Friendship Center
2026-05-10 13:00, 2026-05-17 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
2026-05-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-17 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
2026-05-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-18 12:00 - 13:30 | IN-PERSON/YouthWell, 1528 Chapala 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
2026-05-11 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

VIRTUAL Support Group for Parents of Teens - Evolve
2026-05-13 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.

Alateen/Alanon Support Group- Santa Barbara High School
2026-05-14 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+ [hybrid] - Parent Support Group
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Wake Center, SBCC, 300 N. Turnpike, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111, United States
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, and uniquely-wired brains…
[weekly drop-in] Address the day to day challenges of parenting, ideas for strengthening family connections, and how to prioritize your own self-care and wellness while learning tips from other parents. *Focus on specific needs of parents raising neurodivergent youth: emotional regulation, time management, building relationships with teachers/schools.
Wake Center, room 15.
Visit our Support Group page for any updates, and please register in advance.
We will follow up and provide you with the information needed to participate.
WHEN: THURSDAYS, 12:00-1:30pm
WHERE: Hybrid – Zoom OR in-person at SBCC Wake Center, 300 N Turnpike
COST: FREE
FACILITATOR: Kara Rocque

Pacific Pride Foundation - Trans care package drop-off
2026-05-14 12:00 - 14:00
The Trans Care Fund was created to meet that need: quietly, rapidly, and with compassion. This initiative allows us to directly provide gender-affirming items and critical resources to transgender and nonbinary individuals who need them most — no hoops, no judgment, no delay. Through this effort, we’re able to supply a wide range of items that make a real, daily difference in someone’s life, including:

Gender-affirming garments and prosthetics
Hair and wig resources
Skincare, makeup, and voice tools
Menstrual and bathroom access products
Post-operative and comfort supplies
Everyday basics and fit-support
Hygiene, safety, and discreet storage essentials

WHEN: 2nd Thursday of each month, 12pm-2pm
WHERE: 608 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

COMMUNITY EVENT: Library Night Live - Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation
2026-05-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central), 40 E Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, United States
Join us for an evening of wine, conversation, and laughter in support of the Santa Barbara Public Library’s literacy programs. This inaugural community benefit will bring together readers, advocates, and local leaders for four immersive, book-themed booths, each thoughtfully paired with wine and culinary bites to savor throughout the night.
Library Night Live will feature special guest author Max Greenfield, known for his roles in New Girl and The Neighborhood, and the author of beloved children’s books including I Don’t Want to Read This Book, This Book Is Not a Present, and Good Night Thoughts.

WHEN: Thursday, May 14th from 5:30pm-8:00pm
WHERE: Michael Towbes Library Plaza
REGISTRATION: **required
CONTACT: Email director@sblibraryfoundation.org to learn more about sponsorship levels

Library Night Live will benefit the Library’s free literacy services, including one-on-one adult and family tutoring, early childhood storytimes, English conversation groups, GED and citizenship preparation, and job-readiness support.

COMMUNITY EVENT: Unmasking Through Art - UCSB Koegel Autism Center
2026-05-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Koegel Autism Center, UCSB, Santa Barbara, 93106-9490, United States
Join UCSB Koegel Autism Center for their 8th Neurodiverse Curated Art Show: Unmasking Through Art. If you are interested in selling or displaying your artistic creations please follow this LINK>> to submit your art or sign up to perform at the show. Quiet viewing will take place from 5:30pm-6:00pm.

WHEN: Thursday, May 14th from 5:30pm-8:00pm (quiet viewing from 5:30pm-6:00pm)
WHERE: Koegel Autism Center
COST: $0
CONTACT: Call 805-893-2049

HYBRID WEBINAR: Executive Functioning for Adolescents - Fusion Academy
2026-05-15 11:30 - 12:30 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Fusion Academy Palos Verdes is hosting a FREE community education event. This interactive hybrid webinar is designed for parents and therapists who are supporting students as they prepare for the school transition from elementary school to middle school and from middle school to high school. Learn strategies to help your student redirect from overwhelmed to organized.

WHEN: Friday, May 15th from 11:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Virtual on Zoom OR Fusion Palos Verdes, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 250
RSVP: Register here >>
COST: $0
CONTACT: Call 310-651-8284 or email palosverdes@fusionacademy.com

FREE Musical Learning with Lanny Series - Mosaic Therapy Collective
2026-05-16 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

FREE Virtual Parent Workshop: Building Foundations for Feeding, Speech + Breath - Seabird Speech Therapy
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
Join Seabird Speech Therapy and the Mosaic Collective for a virtual parent-focused talk on early oral motor development and how it impacts speech, feeding, and breathing. Learn what to expect in the first five years, signs to look out for, and easy ways to support your child’s growth at home. Q&A included!

WHEN: Saturday, May 16th at 2:00pm
WHERE: Zoom (Meeting ID: 881 4569 0810)
COST: $0
CONTACT: Email admin@mosaictherapycollective.com or call 805-617-1115
