Neighborhood Navigation Center
2025-07-07, 2025-07-09 | CA
Neighborhood Navigation Centers (NNCs) serve as a neighborhood-based one-stop shop for services for those experiencing homelessness.
The services provided include case management, food distribution, healthcare, hygiene and showers, mental health support, pet care, and more.
Each NNC site offers services on a different day of the week and at different times of the day, selected based on the needs of the target population.
NNC Sites…

Mondays 11am-2pm
Christ Lutheran Church – 6595 Covington Way, Goleta
Wednesdays 8am-10am
Santa Barbara Rescue Mission – 535 E Yanonali St. SB

Nature Rangers Summer Camp Opportunities June-August
2025-07-07 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
At Nature Rangers, we believe that nature is where children best thrive, naturally developing confidence, resilience and mental wellbeing. Our distinct approach blends fun nature quests, and curiosity-driven science investigations in age-appropriate groups to become masters of themselves and the natural world.

Our younger groups in the Nature Discovery track (TK-3rd) explore nature through play, art, and discovery, building confidence and joy in the outdoors.
Older groups in our Young Naturalist track (4th-6th) dive deeper into nature science through hands-on investigations, group quests, and leadership skill-building.

All programs use immersive nature exploration as the foundation for learning, emotional resilience, and fun!
Summer Camps run from June 9th to August 15th. For all camp dates, please visit our site…naturerangers.org/camp/
REGISTRATION REQUIRED >.

FREE Summer Meals for Children 18 and Under in Goleta
2025-07-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park, 170 S. Kellogg Avenue, Santa Barbara, 93117, United States
The City of Goleta is partnering with the Santa Barbara Unified School District to offer a free summer lunch program at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park to any child under the age of 18. The program will provide a healthy and convenient boxed lunch to any child who shows up, with no need to register or pre-enroll. The only requirement is that the lunch be eaten on site.
This program provides a critical bridge to children who depend on school lunches throughout the year to meet their nutritional and caloric needs. Kids and families can come enjoy the activities at the park including playground, skate park, basketball, pickleball, and Bankshot courts, as well as the multi-purpose sports fields and bike path, and then be able to take advantage of a free healthy and nutritious lunch.
WHEN: Monday, June 16th through Friday, August 8th
TIME: Lunch will be served from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday
WHERE: Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park, 170 S. Kellogg Avenue
Free summer meals will also be available through the Goleta Union School District at the sites below:

Ellwood Elementary School (7686 Hollister Avenue)

Dates: June 11 – July 23, Monday-Friday (closed June 19 and July 4)
Breakfast: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

View Elementary School (5465 Queen Anne Lane)

Dates: June 11 – July 11, Monday-Friday (closed June 19 and July 4)
Breakfast: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Food must be eaten on site. Adults may not pick up meals for children.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: PeerBuddies Summer Camp
2025-07-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, 93105, United States
PeerBuddies provides ABA based social skills intervention for individuals with social difficulties by pairing them with same aged Peer Buddy volunteers to create an inclusive space for learning essential social skills. Some examples of social goals and skills are compromising, asking before doing, active listening, sharing, coping with frustration, self-advocacy, and more!
At camp, we will have a wide variety of fun activities, including:

Arts & Crafts
Slip N Slides and Water Balloons
Face Painting
Board games
Outdoor activities (obstacle courses & team-building activities)

…all while learning and working collaboratively with other children!
Volunteers, aka Peer Buddies, will get to enjoy fun activities, learn meaningful skills, earn up to 60 Community Service Hours, and make a huge impact in another person’s life!
Interested in becoming a buddy? Apply here!

Support Group for YOUTH of Addicted Family Members
2025-07-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Daniel Bryant Treatment Center, 1111 Garden Street (1st Floor), Santa Barbara, CA, 93102, United States
For Youth Ages 12 – 17.
Conducted in English and Spanish
Why Participate?
1) Learn: Youth will receive education around substance use and the disease of addiction.
2) Feel: Youth will develop positive feelings about themselves and how to cope with problems safely.
3) Connection: Youth will realize they are not alone and learn about different support systems available.
For more information, please contact: Diversion Programs Coordinator, Diana Garcia
Phone: (805)456-1229
Email: dgarcia@cadasb.org

Family Advocate Services in Carpinteria
2025-07-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Carp Connect, 941 Walnut Avenue, Carpinteria, 93103
Carp Connect’s Family Advocate Services Program:
All services are located at the CARP Connect Office: 941 Walnut Avenue on the ground floor of the Carp Veteran’s Building. Register at Carpinteria Health Clinic: 931 Walnut Avenue
Services are walk-in or on demand within the hours of 9:00AM-10:00AM every Tuesday.
For more information, contact 805-884-8440 or 805-262-7795

Parenting Together - Hybrid Support Group
2025-07-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Daniel Bryant Treatment Center, 1111 Garden Street (1st Floor), Santa Barbara, CA, 93102, United States
Weekly group classes are designed to help parents navigate the challenges of raising adolescents.
Participants can join a group at any time and will receive support from the class facilitator and other parents facing similar challenges. Will cover a broad range of parenting topics, including the philosophy of nurturing parenting, teens and alcohol, brain development and substance abuse, discipline, building empathy and self-worth, and positive ways to deal with stress and anger.
Tuesdays in English, offered [hybrid] in person AND on Zoom, from 5:30 – 7:00pm
To enroll or for more information, call (805) 456-1234
Or e-mail: ParentingTogether@cadasb.org

LiFT - Connect With Your Teen About Values and Making Decisions
2025-07-09 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
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!
2025-07-09 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
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

Nature Group Therapy Summer Camp
2025-07-09 09:00 - 11:30 | Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
A weekly therapy group for pre-teens to meet, process, and explore in nature together. This group is unique and tailored to the participant’s individual needs and qualities they bring to the group. Participants will gain embodied understanding of their nervous system, how to support others, and how to form a reciprocal relationship with nature that fosters life-long support and connection for overall wellbeing. Through exploration, experimentation, teamwork, nature activities, and mindfulness, participants will build confidence, foster resilience, and experience agency.
Individuals who benefit from joining may be neurodivergent, highly sensitive, experience low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, or needs more breaks from screens. In addition, those who experience eco-anxiety and eco-grief will have a tangible opportunity to make a positive environmental change as we collaborate with Channel Islands Restoration to give back to the land. This is a great group to compliment individual therapy, or for those who are not interested in traditional therapy options; as well as for any pre-teens nervous about starting Jr High in the Fall. Opportunities to continue into the Fall 2025 session available for continued care, support, and growth.
WHEN: 8 week session, WEDNESDAYS, from June 25th – August 13th
WHERE: Location will be in nature in Santa Barbara, CA *exact location will be shared upon sign-up*
TIME: 9:00AM – 11:30AM
Sign up here! Questions? Contact:
therapywithjennyz@gmail.com | (805)969-2266

PeerBuddies Camp Fundraiser
2025-07-10 | CA
In hopes of increasing accessibility for families, we are reaching out to our amazing community members to help support this years’s PeerBuddies Summer Camp. Our 2025 Summer Camp is set to run July 7th-August 1st at Elings Park.
Your support helps further PeerBuddies’ mission of inclusivity for all!
Donations of:
$50 Covers two camper’s snacks
$200 Covers one week for a Peer Buddy’s enrollment!
$500 Covers one week for Camper’s enrollment!
$4,800 Covers our venue fee at Elings Park!
Donations of any amount will make a huge difference, have a lasting impact, and are greatly appreciated! Donate here today!
Together, we can empower our community to connect, grow, and thrive.

Evolve Community Parent Support Group
2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*, ONLINE, CA
About Evolve Treatment: Evolve offers the highest caliber of evidence-based treatment for teens, 12 to 17 years old, who struggle with mental health, substance abuse, and/or behavioral issues. Evolve offers a full continuum of care, including Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Residential Treatment Centers (RTC).
HOW TO ATTEND: If you’re interested in joining, please fill out the registration form. After reviewing your registration we will email you with the consent form via DocuSign. Once this is signed we will grant you access through Zoom.
If you have any questions or would like more information about Evolve’s programs, please contact us at 1-(855)-890-2493.

FamilyTools+ [hybrid] - Parent Support Group
2025-07-10 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 at 12pm [JULY 10, 17, 24, 31] & [AUG 7, 14, 21, 28]
WHERE: Hybrid– Zoom OR in-person at SBCC Wake Center, 300 N Turnpike

FACILITATOR: Kara Rocque

"Meet Me in Old Town Goleta" Block Party
2025-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave, Goleta, 93117, United States
As the school year comes to a close, there’s no better way to celebrate than by attending the “Meet Me in Old Town” block party! Hosted by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Goleta, this is the third of a series of FREE summer events to be hosted in Old Town this year.
WHEN: Thursday, July 10th
WHERE: In front of Goleta Community Center – 5679 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA, 93117
TIME: 5:00PM-8:00PM
What to expect:

Live music from Equipo Elite
Delicious food from nearby Old Town eateries and drinks
Games and Kids Activities
Local Vendors and Food Trucks

Meet Me in Old Town Goleta
2025-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave, Goleta, 93117, United States
Celebrate the start of summer with live music, games, food trucks, kids activities, and more! Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is holding another event where you can grab delicious food from nearby Old Town eateries, and bring your friends and family for live music, drinks, games, and good vibes. Don’t miss out on this exciting community gathering!
Featuring: Equipo Elite
WHEN: THURSDAY July 10th
WHERE: The Front Lawn of Goleta Community Center/5679 Hollister Ave, Goleta
TIME: 5:00-8:00pm
FEE: Free

Registration Info:

Contact Name: Camden Gustason
Contact Email: Camden@sbscchamber.com

Family-to-Family NAMI Santa Maria
2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Santa Maria
If you have a loved one with a mental health disorder YOU need this course!
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.
This class is in person in SANTA MARIA AREA Call the Bilingual Family Advocate, at 805-450-0846, visit namisantabarbara.org,

[SBTAN] Trans Adult Support: VIRTUAL
2025-07-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual, CA, United States
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 is open to ages 18+. Teens are invited to contact us about getting on our youth group list. We are meeting in person and on Zoom.

7:30 – 9PM on Thursdays ON ZOOM

Lisa’s Place is a safe space. It is both very friendly and very private. Whether you’re out and confident or closeted and shy. Or just simply curious. We will welcome you with open arms and respect. Hours are subject to change as we find what works best for all participants. Check our calendar of events for up-to-date info on groups and meeting times! All sharing in online meetings, including choosing to share your video or audio, is completely optional. REGISTRATION>

Explorers Club: Garden Hour
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
American Indian Health and Services is holding a Garden Hour event where you can join them in the garden every other Friday to help tend to their community garden!
WHEN: EVERY OTHER FRIDAY [July 11, 25 – Aug 8, 22]
WHERE: Contact Joe Quiroga for location details <Jquiroga@aihscorp.org> | (805) 681-7356
TIME: 10:00-11:00am

ILRC Chat Space for teens & young adults
2025-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | *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

Red Road Talking Circle
2025-07-11 17:00 - 18:00 | CA
American Indian Health and Services is holding a Red Road Talking Circle where they will provide a space for recovery that braids the Wisdom of the 12-Steps with the Teachings of our Native Ancestors. Open to the entire community.
WHEN: FRIDAYS July 11th & 25th
WHERE: Contact Joe Quiroga for location details <Jquiroga@aihscorp.org> | (805) 681-7356
TIME: 5:00-6:00pm

TBRI Caregiver Package Training
2025-07-11 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!

AHA! Littlest Little Farm | Junior High
2025-07-12 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
