ACCESS PORTAL >>

Resource page for Youth Advocacy Board Members.

• View the YAB calendar to see upcoming activities.
• Understand the YAB commitment levels that are available to you this year.
• See updates, including meeting reminders, spotlights on YAB successes, and features on upcoming opportunities.
• Find the contact information of YAB mentors and peers.
• Find an overview, timeline, member list, accomplishment list, and collection of important links for each YAB project.

FIND SCHOOL CLUBS >>

Find a comprehensive list of clubs on all school campuses in SB County with contact and social media information.

Club Leaders: Find other clubs at your school and in the community to connect with and learn from, as well as tips and education for activities and club management. Please SHARE about your club and if you have updated information for your new or existing club!

SB County Students: Find clubs at your school to join.

Coming Soon: Leadership and club management workshops for club leaders!

VIEW INFO AND APPLY >>

The Youth Advocacy Board is a countywide community of like-minded interns interested in mental health advocacy, hosted by YouthWell in partnership with SB County Behavioral Wellness. Students advocate on their school campuses, communities, and beyond; learn about mental health, leadership, and other skills; and get opportunities to learn about and participate in social media advocacy, fundraising, workshop creation, and more!

If you're interested, learn more and apply here!

VIEW THE DIRECTORY >>

YouthWell's frequently updated list of volunteer and internship opportunities throughout Santa Barbara County, promoting volunteering as means of self care and prevention.

Volunteer and internship opportunities span many categories, not just mental health.

Use this resource if you are looking for something short term to fulfill hours requirements, or for long term volunteering to develop new skills, find new passions, or tap into existing ones. 

FIND WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS>>

Free virtual Wellness Workshops on a variety of topics for students (ages 10-25), parents, and those working with youth. Participants learn tools and tips for managing their mental wellness and practicing self-care in order to build resilience so they are better equipped to cope with stress and challenging situations. Spanish interpretation is provided.

VIEW PAST RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE >>

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a comprehensive training and certification specifically designed to equip educators, family members, and caregivers (18 years or older) with the skills and knowledge to identify, understand, and respond to the signs or risk factors of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. Free classes offered virtually and in-person. Teen Mental Health First Aid is a training and certification for students in grades 10th-12th. QPR [Question, Persuade, and Refer] is a suicide prevention training.

FIND TRAININGS HERE >>

VIEW SUPPORT GROUPS >>

YouthWell facilitates support groups for parents, teachers, and teens in SB County. They will be hosted at YouthWell's office, Open Minds, or the SBCC Extended Learning Wake Center. All parent and teacher groups have Zoom options.

There are other groups offered throughout Santa Barbara County for parents and youth in English and Spanish. View the community calendar to learn more.

You can find other resources for teens and their parents/caregivers on the YouthWell Resource Directory.

FIND TEEN RESOURCES >>

FIND PARENT/CAREGIVER RESOURCES >>