Youth & Family Resources
IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
We realize it can be overwhelming when your child starts to struggle with a mental health issue and we want to support parents in being able to intervene early and get the support they need. YouthWell works collaboratively with our Santa Barbara County community organizations to simplify access to resources for youth ages 10-25 and their families. There is a list of CRISIS Resources below. View Community Calendar to find support groups, workshops, and more.
Resource Directory
Find a complete list of organizations providing youth and family mental health and wellness services. Find crisis resources, therapists, treatment programs, parent and youth support groups, and more.
Additional Tools
Tips for Navigating
Find tools and learn more about mental health disorders, how to choose a program, questions to ask a therapist, insurance terms, screening tools, workshop handouts, etc.
Great Reads & Articles
Find books, articles, and videos to help you on your journey. Parents, it can make all the difference to educate yourself to better understand how to support your child.
Print Materials
Find fun materials we have created for youth, parents, and teachers that can help with managing self-care and more. You will find a printable resource directory flyer as well as materials and handouts from our workshops.
Crisis Resources
Find more information in the resource directory.
SB COUNTY EMERGENCY CONTACTS
SAFTY • Safe Alternatives for Treating Youth
Casa Pacifica
- 888-334-2777 8AM-8PM Crisis Hotline • ages 0-20 • casapacifica.org
- SAFTY has a mobile crisis team, and provides intervention, phone and in-home support, linkage to services, and will help create a safety plan.Available to all SB County youth, ages 0-20. The SAFTY mobile crisis response hotline is provided by Casa Pacifica.
Parenting Helpline • CADA • Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
- 805.456.1234
- M-F: 1-4pm W: 5-8pm
- Confidential, free-of-charge helpline parents can call for support and expert advice including referrals to treatment services.
CARES • SB Crisis and Recovery Emergency Services
SB County Dept of Behavioral Wellness
- 888.868.1649 • 24/7 hotline • countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness
- Providing crisis intervention and consultation services. CARES is also a mobile mental health assessment team that will come on-site to do an assessment if 911 is called for a mental health emergency. They also provide other mental health services and support.
SB Sheriff Behavioral Sciences Unit
- 805.681.4231 • sbsheriff.org
- Dr. Cherylynn Lee, psychologist. Learn about the CIT team that responds to mental health calls.
- View their 911 Checklist that can help if you need to make a crisis call.
Domestic Violence Solutions
- 805.964.5245 • 24/7 Crisis Line • dvsolutions.org
- Staff provide counseling, information, referrals, and access to immediate shelter.
Noah’s Anchorage
- 805.963-8776• 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Text Line • ciymca.org/youthandfamilyservices/noahs/
- Residential program and temporary shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 12-17. Individual and family counseling, cooling-off period, and group sessions
Standing Together to End Sexual Assault
- 805-564-3696 • 24/7 Hotline • sbstesa.org
- Provide confidential crisis counseling.
SB Response Network
- 805.699.5608 • sbresponsenetwork.org
- Trained volunteers are primarily trained in psychological first aid [PFA], which provides psychosocial support to individuals and families after a traumatic event or other emergencies.
Vista del Mar
- 805-653-6434 • vistadelmarhospital.com/
- Provides inpatient care for adolescents ages 12 through 17 whose acute symptoms require a safe and therapeutic environment. The goal of our adolescent program is to provide stabilization of immediate concerns within a safe and structured environment. The treatment is short-term with the primary focus being on the reduction of symptoms and overall improvement of functioning.
24 HOUR HOTLINES
Crisis Text Line
- Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling. WEBSITE
- Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via text. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds quickly.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 800.273.8255 24/7 or ONLINE LIVE CHAT • WEBSITE
24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call is routed to the nearest crisis center.
The Jason Foundation
- 800.273.8255 or text JASON to 741741 • WEBSITE
- Dedicated to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth.
- PARENTS > STUDENTS > EDUCATORS & COACHES >
-The Trevor Project
- 866.488.7386 24/7 Trevor Lifeline • WEBSITE
- Leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) young people ages 13-24
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Trauma resources • WEBSITE
- Education for parents of children or youth who have experienced forms of trauma: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers a wide range of trauma-informed education for parents of children and youth, as well as training in providing psychological first aid. For Spanish services, visit website. OUR MISSION is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.
International Association For Suicide Prevention (IASP)
- WEBSITE
- With the help of the World Health Organization, IASP has complied helplines from around the globe. Search by region to find a local crisis center or crisis phone number.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- 800.662.4357 • WEBSITE
- The helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish.
Bullying Help Chat Line
- WEBSITE • STOMP Out Bullying™ HelpChat Line is a free and confidential online chat that helps youth ages 13-24 ONLY with issues around bullying and cyberbullying; as well as providing support to youths who may be at risk of suicide.
CA Youth Crisis Line
- 800-843-5200 24/7 • WEBSITE
- Statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Thoughts of suicide, depression, bullying, health and identity questions, trauma, human trafficking or any teen-related struggle are discussed with a crisis counselor in confidence and without judgment. We do not provide advice.
National Teen Dating Abuse
- 866.331.8453
Child-Help USA
- 800-422-4453 • WEBSITE
- Dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. 24/7 Hotline offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources.
OTHER...
- Child Abuse/Child Welfare Services at 800-367-0166
- Elder Abuse/Adult Protective Services at 844-751-6729
- Nationwide RAINN National Rape Crisis Hotline at 800-656-HOPE
- Veterans Crisis Hotline at 800-273-8255
SBCC
- 965-0581 ext.2298
- on campus Counseling/Crisis intervention and referral for students.
- Check out the online wellness magazine at: sbcc.campuswell.com
- providing its Positive Psychology and Single Parent Support Groups digitally via zoom while students are remote.
- WELL Club meetings and Men’s Group digitally via zoom to foster student support and build community. **If students are interested in joining, please contact Student Program Advisor, Becky Bean, rlbean1@pipeline.sbcc.edu**
UCSB
- Counseling & Psychological Services 805.893.4411
- If you are a registered student, or have a friend in crisis, CAPS staff are available in person during regular office hours for students, faculty or parents or after-hours by phone.
- Student Health Social Work Services: 805.893.3087
- Distressed Student Response: 805.893.3030
- To learn more about signs of distress, view UCSB #saysomething app.
- Distressed Student Protocol >
Westmont
- 805.565-6222
- Public Safety may be called 24 hours a day. On-Call Resident Director, available 24/7 during academic year. 805-565-6273
SB COUNTY EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Cottage Hospital
- 805.569.8339 • 805.569.7210 • cottagehealth.org
- 24-hour walk-in Emergency Psychiatric Service.
- Consultation and crisis intervention for mental health crises and chemical dependency.
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
- 805.737.5749 • lompochealth.com/
- 24-hour walk-in Emergency Psychiatric Service.
- Counseling Services > • Mental health education >
Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria
- 805.882.9852 • dignityhealth.org/
Vista del Mar
- 805-653-6434 • vistadelmarhospital.com/
- Provides inpatient care for adolescents ages 12 through 17 whose acute symptoms require a safe and therapeutic environment. The goal of our adolescent program is to provide stabilization of immediate concerns within a safe and structured environment. The treatment is short-term with the primary focus being on the reduction of symptoms and overall improvement of functioning.
RESOURCE NAVIGATORS • FAMILY ADVOCATES
RESOURCE DIRECTORIES
211 LINE
- DIAL 211 • WEBSITE
- Connecting People to Health & Human Services Information
- Youth Resource Guide
Mi VIDA, MI VOZ
Collaborative through Hospice of Santa Barbara
- 805.705.4846 • WEBSITE
- Address the needs of the Latino community by bringing critical community resource information in Spanish.
SCHOOL DISTRICTS WELLNESS PAGES
- Goleta Union School District
- - Carpinteria Union School District
- - Santa Ynez Union High School District
- - Santa Barbara Unified School District,
Learn at home resources
Free meals during school closure
Internet & WiFi at home
List of Mental Health Resources for Families
[view folders of mental health & community flyers in English & Spanish]
SEL and Mental Health Resources for Staff
RESOURCE COLLABORATIVES
SBCEO
- Promotores Network
- Resource Navigators
Santa Barbara Kids Network
SB ACT
South Coast Task Force on Youth Safety
Santa Ynez Valley Youth Coalition
COYA – Coalition of Youth Advocates
Families Act – Family Advocacy Program and Family Support Fund
Mental Wellness Center – NAMI
SafeLaunch
SB Transgender Advocacy Network
COVID-19 resources...
- SB County Public Health COVID-19 public information portal & updates
- CDC - Center for Disease Control and Prevention has up to date information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and information on why it is so important to flatten the curve and slow the virus.
- Coronavirus.gov - how to prepare & protect yourself & latest news
- The Resource Project has local SB resources & COVID-19 tips for the community.
- SBCC Well's "Staying-in Self-Care Kit" • Alternative Spring Break Guide • Student Health Services on-site & off-site list
- UCSB Student Wellbeing... This new site includes their full range of student health and well-being services, all open remotely, including a section for “Urgent Needs".
- Resources for those experiencing Homelessness in English >
Resources for those experiencing Homelessness in Spanish > - SBUSD List of Mental Health Resources for Families
[view folders of mental health & community flyers in English & Spanish] - BASIC NEEDS... Mi Vida, Mi Voz
- Hospice of SB List of Community Resources
MEDICAL
- Cottage Health is providing "Cottage Care Now" - view their website for resources & learn about e-vists
- Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics provides telehealth services
- Sansum Clinic provides telehealth services
FINANCIAL, FOOD & CLOTHING
- The FoodBank of Santa Barbara County is hosting additional food distributions in order to meet the growing need in the community. Food Sites >>
- United Way
- Unity Shoppe
LEGAL
- Legal Aid Foundation has information for renters on Evictions & Paying Rent during COVID-19 as well as sample letters for landlords in English & Spanish.
OTHER
- California Parent and Youth Helpline: provides support and resource referrals to parent and youth during the current COVID-19 pandemic, 7-days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call or text 1-855-4APARENT (855-427-2736) for services in English, Spanish and other languages. caparentyouthhelpline.org
- Disaster Distress Hotline (Free multilingual crisis & counseling support): The Disaster Distress Helpline is a national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crsis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. They are available 24/7 to all residents in the US and its territories, 365 days a year, are multilingual and confidential. Call 1-800-985-5990 (press “2” for Spanish) or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 (“Hablenos” for Spanish services) to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Read...
- Tips, Practical Strategies to Help Young People Face Anxiety
- Article, The reality of Covid-19 is hitting teens especially hard
- Article, Coronavirus: Mental Health Coping Strategies
- Article, How to Talk To Kids About Coronavirus
- Article, Managing Anxiety Around COVID-19
- Article, Quaranteenagers: Strategies for Parenting in Close Quarters
- Article, How Are Parents Supposed to Deal With Joint Custody Right Now?
- Article, The Year Without Graduation
Watch & listen
- Dr. Marc Brackett and Brené on
"Permission to Feel" - Be inspired after watching this video, Rooted in Love
Volunteer & make a difference
- The Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade has volunteer opportunities.
- Support seniors through Community Partners in Caring. They need food dropped-up.
- Visit the SB Foundation, ways to help page to learn where you can give back.
- Zoomers to Boomers are local students that have created a way to support those who need their groceries brought to them.
- DONATE to the 805 Undocufund to assist local undocumented immigrant individuals and families who are excluded from federally funded safety net programs; that have been economically impacted by the coronavirus.
- Help your community Safely Volunteer, with COVID-19, CA.Gov. Print IDEAS >
Education & learning resources
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
- Santa Barbara Unified School District,
Learn at home resources •
Free meals during school closure
Internet & WiFi at home
List of Mental Health Resources for Families
[view folders of mental health & community flyers in English & Spanish]
SEL and Mental Health Resources for Staff
Adult Wellness Ideas + Student Wellness Ideas + Wellness in the Time of the Coronavirusflyer - Goleta Union School District
- Carpinteria Union School District
- Santa Ynez Union High School District
ONLINE RESOURCES
- Education Resources for students learning at home while the schools are closed.
- Khan Academy offers instructional videos and practice exercises
- Parent Toolkit to support Social & Emotional Development
LIBRARY & BOOKS
- Santa Barbara Public Library
[use OverDrive App to download ebooks & audiobooks to your devices] - Goleta Valley Library
eBooks
**many apps only require a library card which you can sign up for with the local library.
- Epic - [ask your school for a login] digital library for kids 12 and under
- Libby App - read ebooks & audiobooks
- Hoopla - borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows on your device
- Mango - learn a new language
- RB Digital - read magazines
MHSOAC Transparency Suite Dashboard
Mental Health Services Act Oversight & Accountability Commission
- Suicide Incidence and Rate
This dashboard supports suicide prevention planning by increasing public access to and awareness about trends in deaths by suicide in California. Visit Striving for Zero for more information about suicide and its prevention. - Highlighting Differences to Understand Disparities
What are differences in program access, treatment and utilization? - Allocation
How are MHSA funds allocated across programs and counties? - Fiscal Reporting Tool
What are MHSA expenditures and revenue by county and program?
Resource Directory Handout
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contact us
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