Suicide prevention resources
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – September is Suicide Prevention Month. Numerous resources are available to help people in need, and guide people on ways to…
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Local teens can now help the mental health of their community through a paid opportunity
Teens in San Luis Obispo County High School’s and in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District are welcome to apply for a paid Youth Mental…
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Local children’s mental health organization debuts enhanced Santa Maria therapy space
A special open house is set for Wednesday afternoon to officially unveil newly enhanced office space in Santa Maria for CALM, the Santa Barbara…
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4th Annual Suicide Awareness Ride from Santa Barbara to San Diego
What began as an honorary bike ride to remember those lost to suicide has now evolved into a powerful movement as this Suicide Awareness Ride heads…
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Local therapist opens new clinic in Downtown Santa Barbara to meet growing need in community
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Riviera Therapy owner Jenn Kennedy says the pandemic created a massive spike in the need for mental health…
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Friendship Center hires new dementia specialist to help caregivers for free in Montecito
The Friendship Center of Montecito just hired a new dementia specialist to help caregivers in the…
Continue Reading Governor Newsom signs Assemblymember Hart’s juror mental health bill into law Monday
On Monday, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2985 into law and now, mental health information will be provided to jurors after criminal trials for…
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Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse discusses increase in teens struggling with alcohol and marijuana across Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse known as CADA is seeing a higher number of teens struggling with drug addiction across…
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Florabundance celebrates 30 years in business with Petals of Appreciation on Saturday
Florabundance is celebrating 30 years in business as a floral wholesaler with a special, day-long event — Petals of Appreciation — set up…
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‘He was a great kid,’ remembering Ryan Bradley Chapman
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff Office identified Chapman as the teenage boy who was struck and killed by an Amtrak passenger train Wednesday…
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Sobering Center will be a “game changer” for people experiencing intoxication, addiction in San Luis Obispo
A ribbon cutting on Friday, June 21 will celebrate the opening of a new Sobering Center in San Luis Obispo at the County Health Agency Campus off…
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A man with a big purpose and a simple message “You Matter” walks across America
The man behind “A Walking Testimony” makes his way down Avila Beach Wednesday. …
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Be Mindful: Santa Maria Police Department prioritizes mental health practices for officers
Leaders at the Santa Maria Police Department focus on building their team’s overall lifestyle, wanting their department to be physically, mentally…
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Sanctuary Centers shares latest mental health services during Open House in Santa Barbara
Sanctuary Centers is presenting an Open House for the community as part of Mental Health Awareness month. Leaders of the organization will share the…
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Father who lost son in Isla Vista killings raises concerns about rise in ominous subculture
In the 10 years since the Isla Vista massacre, the debate over gun control and mental illness has only intensified.…
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Teens share wellness message during Empower Youth discussion in Goleta
The South Coast Youth Safety Partnership (SCYSP), CommUnify and local city leaders are offering a youth empowerment discussion for the community. The…
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SB PATH expands mental health services for those unhoused in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara PATH is seeing many unhoused people face mental health challenges. As part of Mental Health Awareness month, the PATH team is working…
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Compassionate Care of Carpinteria sees rising demand for services
A local Carpinteria organization is seeing a growing need for Services of compassion, whether it’s to help people with care in time of need or…
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Winery walk will help mental wellness funds throughout Santa Barbara County
Alma Rosa Winery is hosting the fifth year of the “Peace of Mind” walk for the Mental Wellness Center in Santa…
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A Mother’s Story: Grieving a child on Mother’s Day
For many, Mother’s Day can be a bittersweet reminder for mothers who have lost a…
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