The Horse Project: Freedom for the Blind
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – At The Horse Project in Santa Barbara, rescued horses are not just rehabilitated; they’re helping people heal. The program…
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The Empathy Center hosts sand mandala tour in Santa Barbara
This week, five Tibetan monks are creating a sand mandala at the Empathy Center for the…
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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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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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Compassionate Care of Carpinteria sees rising demand for servicesÂ
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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Hearts Therapeutic helps humans heal mentally through horses
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – May is Mental Health Awareness Month and at Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center, they believe connecting humans with horses…
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Santa Maria Police Department unveils ‘soft room’ to help comfort crime victims
The Santa Maria Police Department is officially unveiling a new place within its station on Thursday morning that has been created to help comfort…
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Nipomo High School opens new student wellness center
Nipomo High School celebrated the opening of a new on-campus wellness center on Thursday that has been created to help assist with any mental health…
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Loud Flower Art Co. expresses mental health through designs
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Loud Flower Art Co. brings humor, warmth, and belonging into this world through their designs. Loud Flower advocates for…
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Santa Barbara Unified School District normalizes mental health on high school campuses
The Santa Barbara Unified School District wants to provide a safe place for students and their staff when discussing mental…
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CALM: Mental health agency seeks more staff as childhood trauma rises throughout Santa Barbara County
Over 50 years ago, Claire Mills gathered a group of her friends in Santa…
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Central Coast students and mental health experts speak on working through social anxiety and lasting impacts from COVID-19 pandemic
According to mental health experts along the Central Coast, social anxiety is a condition that can have a profound impact on a person’s daily life,…
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How a USC graduate from Santa Maria uses her faith to tackle adversity
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — According to a recent Gallup study, the role of religion and spirituality can be considered as a way to help combat today’s…
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Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara addresses critical shortage in psychiatric services for youths
A mental health clinic in Santa Barbara is seeing a critical shortage in psychiatric services for youths in the…
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New vehicle brings life-changing adventures to disabled Santa Barbara residents
Disabled residents embark on life-changing adventures thanks to new transportation at Hillside in Santa…
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