Need for mental health services spikes following devastation of Mountain Fire
CAMARILLO, Calif.—It’s been an emotional day for Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios, who Is helping victims of the Mountain Fire navigate the process of…
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Local non-profit seeing increase in fear among clients as Menendez Brothers case reopens
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A local nonprofit focussed on helping victims of sexual assault is speaking out in light of the reopening of the Menendez…
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Santa Barbara entrepreneur “yearns” for mental wellness with yarn creations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Sarina Carbajal is a fiber artist who makes what she calls “emotional support animals and vegetables.” Each crochet…
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Katie Meyer’s Law creates option for confidential advocate for students during disciplinary process
A new law will allow students at public colleges and universities statewide to have a confidential advisor when they receive a disciplinary notice…
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Tips on how to navigate the political divide
News Channel Anchor Christa Kurkjian speaks with a former UCSB Professor and a local professional Mediator about navigating the political divide…
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One805Live! fundraising concert featuring Pink and Kenny Loggins at Kevin Costner estate
Tonight is the big night to support Santa Barbara County first responders, and have a lot of fun. The One805Live! concert gets underway Friday at 4…
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Alzheimers Association partners with Center Stage in Santa Barbara
The Alzheimer’s Association, California Central Coast Chapter provides free education programs, support services, and care…
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Hospice of Santa Barbara shares biggest areas of growth across 50 years of service
Hospice of Santa Barbara shares the latest growth across its 50 years of…
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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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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…
Continue Reading Mobile crisis teams undergoing expansion in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County is expanding its mobile crisis services for both mental health and substance abuse.…
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Search continues for missing Ojai woman
The family of a missing Ojai woman continues to search for her after her initial disappearance on June 25, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s…
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People Helping People relocates staff after mold discovered at Solvang headquarters
On Mar. 6, managers at non-profit People Helping People said a shelf fell off the wall during a therapy session at its headquarters in Solvang.…
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One805Live announces new batch of General Admission ticket sales Friday
Organizers of the upcoming One805Live fundraiser share new updates on its ticket…
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High School students collaborate with local artist to promote mental health in Santa Barbara
Students are collaborating with a local artist on a project to encourage mental health awareness in Santa Barbara.…
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Santa Barbara County takes charge toward mental health improvements for community
Over 700 teens and adults took steps to learn about mental health first aid practices according to both the Family Service Agency and…
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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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YouthWell mental health awareness organization opens applications for advisory board internships
The YouthWell organization announced openings for applications to its Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Internships program for the 2024-25 school year…
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UCSB study finds teens’ well-being continues to decline post-lockdown
A UC Santa Barbara (USCB) found that social well-being numbers in adolescents are still low despite COVID-19 restrictions being lifted in the state.…
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California Department of Health Care Services launches new app focused on mental health
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is launching new apps targeting youths with mental health…
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