Our Partners
Youth Linkages Network • YLN
Convene monthly to educate 50+ resource navigators, probation officers, local crisis lines, and school counselors so that they are better equipped to support families. Hosted by YouthWell, SBC BWell, SBCEO.
If you would like to join the monthly meetings, contact at info@YouthWell.org and we can add you to our email distribution.
meeting calendar
YOUTH LINKAGES NETWORK
Hosted by YouthWell, SBCEO, SB County BWELL
CONTACT: Programs@YouthWell.org
PAST RECORDINGS & TOPICS
YLN RESOURCES
- View SLIDE DECK - overview of issues and Collaborative projects.
- View 2022 YOUTHWELL STATS & RECAP.
- Stay updated with YouthWell's monthly newsletter >
- 2025 Summer Programming Doc >
2025-2026 MONTHLY MEETING CALENDAR:
[no meetings June, July, February]
virtual zoom meetings are 12:00-1:30pm RSVP zoom mtgs >
in-person retreats are 9:00am-2:00pm $20 payment > RSVP retreats >
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- Aug 22 – Thinking Outside The Box & Creating Connections
- - Sept 19 – Addressing Harmful Coping Mechanisms
- - Oct 10 – Building A Village of support for families • part 1
- - Nov 17 – YLN Santa Barbara Retreat 9am-2:30pm [speaker] Building Inclusive Schools and Communities for Neurodiverse Youth. Explore inclusive practices, advocacy tools, and collaborative strategies that strengthen the bridges between home, school, and community. $20 payment >
- - Dec 5 – Building A Village of support for families • part 2
- - Jan 30 – YLN Lompoc Retreat 9am-2:30pm [speaker] Skills & Tools for Sustaining Impactful Organizations. Equips leaders and teams with skills to communicate clearly, sustain momentum, and nurture thriving, resilient organizations. $20 payment > RSVP >>
- - March 6 – Digital Wellness & Safety
- Aug 22 – Thinking Outside The Box & Creating Connections
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- April 17 – Supporting Youth with Co-Occurring Mental and Physical Health Conditions - plus share summer programming for youth in SB County
- - May 15 – Understanding Medical & Clinical Roles in Youth Mental Health Treatment
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MISSION & VISION
Mission: Build stronger health linkages in order to foster “warm handoffs” and close the loop when referrals are made to ensure youth and caregivers access services. Increase responsible outreach to our marginalized and vulnerable communities. Share referral experiences and learn from each other. Collect anecdotal data to better understand the barriers and challenges to accessing services.
Hosted by...
YouthWell [Rachael Steidl]
SBC BWell [Christina Lombard]
SBCEO [MaryEllen Rehse]
Community Collaborative
60 partnering agencies in Santa Barbara County convene quarterly including school districts, community-based organizations, providers, healthcare, law enforcement, faith communities, and caregivers. JOIN the COLLABORATIVE - Stay updated with YouthWell's monthly newsletter >
stronger together for neurodiverse Youth
NOV 17, 2025, 9am-2:30pm • Santa Barbara Zoo
Building inclusive schools and communities through family-educator collaboration
- REGISTRATION REQUIRED >> by Nov 10th
- FEE: $20 (includes lunch, materials, speakers)
- QUESTIONS: programs@youthwell.org OR 805.770.1239
Stronger Together for Neurodiverse Youth is a one-day, in-person retreat designed for everyone involved in the care, education, and growth of neurodiverse youth in Santa Barbara County. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, school administrator, or provider, this event offers practical tools, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of shared purpose.
Participants will explore inclusive practices, advocacy strategies, and collaborative approaches that strengthen the bridges between home, school, and community. With a focus on affirming language, neurodiversity-affirming education, and identity-centered supports, the retreat equips both educators and caregivers with a shared toolbox to better support neurodiverse students and their families.
The retreat also features resource tables highlighting local services and supports available across our community, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with solutions and build lasting community partnerships.
thank you for your support...
We are grateful for the contributions from our local foundations and our community donors & family foundations!
