Countywide Youth Mental Health 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. Check out this page to find support and resources across Santa Barbara County. Visit your school's website to learn more about resources on your campus.

• Help & Crisis Lines - Local & Nationwide

  • Tips for making the call for yourself or someone else [view in Spanish]

• Youth & Family Mental Health Resource Directory for Santa Barbara County in English and Spanish - YouthWell

• Community Calendar with support groups, educational workshops, trainings, and more for students, parents, and those working with youth

• Mi Vida, Mi Voz, Mi Comunidad provides information about available community resources to our Latino community

• Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness serves children who are Medi-Cal beneficiaries with serious emotional disturbance and/or substance use disorders. To obtain services, call the 24/7 ACCESS LINE, 888-868-1649 or visit our website.

• Articles, tips, and more for navigating your mental health

• Basic facts, symptoms, and warning signs of mental health disorders

• Mental health screening

• Quarterly Wellness Workshops or view past workshop recordings for parents, students, and educators

• Resource & Self-Care Rack Cards

• Safety plan & toolkit for students

• Youth Mental Health First Aid Class for parents and educators