Mental Health & Wellness Resources

Our mental health matters! It is ok to ask for help. You are not alone.

You don't need to be in crisis to ask for support. If you or someone you know needs help with depression, anxiety or other mental health concerns, below is a list of resources to contact for help.

YouthWell

YouthWell focuses on education, support, prevention and early intervention, connecting youth and families to mental health and wellness resources before the crisis. YouthWell seeks to simplify access to mental health and wellness resources for youth ages 10-25 and their families, making solid connections through warm handoffs

California Parent & Youth Helpline

Emotional support for families challenged by the pressures of COVID-19

Parents Anonymous® Inc. launched the California Parent & Youth Helpline in partnership with Governor Gavin Newsom as part of his initiative to address the impacts of COVID-19. Since 1969, Parents Anonymous® has provided weekly evidence-based support groups for parents, children and youth nationwide.

Help & Crisis Lines

View a complete List of Local, State, and National help lines, and local hospitals below. Click on the hotline logo to view the list.

Age Groups

SBCEO Youth Mental Health & Wellness

Our mental health matters! It is ok to ask for help. You are not alone. You don't need to be in crisis to ask for support. Check out this page to find support and resources across Santa Barbara County.

Children & Family Resource Services

CFRS is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) under the umbrella of the Santa Barbara County Education Office. Our programs provide services to families and children living within the boundaries of Santa Barbara County Schools. Services include but are not limited to parent education, teacher education; and support, access and funding for health screenings and oral health, including orthodontia.

MI Vida, Mi Voz

Mi Vida, Mi Voz, Mi Comunidad es un proyecto colaborativo cual se enfoca en brindar información a nuestra comunidad Latina acerca de recursos disponibles dentro de nuestra comunidad. Nos enfocamos en brindar información actualizada y bilingüe.

CALM

CALM offers a variety of trauma-informed, evidence-based programs and services to treat child abuse and promote healing, as well as programs successful in preventing childhood trauma through family strengthening and support.

Services are provided to all in both Spanish and English, at sliding scale or free of charge if needed; no one is turned away due to inability to pay.

Pacific Pride

Pacific Pride Foundation provides services to the HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ communities of Santa Barbara County. All programs are free or low-cost at locations in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria.

Affordable counseling is available online via teletherapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and their partners, family and friends