Final Week of Mental Health Awareness Month Focuses on Support Beyond May

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, Santa Barbara is highlighting how everyday spaces can support emotional well-being.

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce has been lighting the Visitor Center green all month to raise awareness for mental health.

The effort connects tourism with community wellness.
Many visitors arrive feeling stressed or unfamiliar with the area.
For many, the Visitor Center is their first stop in Santa Barbara.

The green lighting has been part of the city’s Mental Health Awareness Month efforts throughout May.

The goal is to create a stronger sense of belonging for both visitors and locals.