FREE Mental Health Resources

The YouthWell organization is offering a free series of mental health support to parents, teachers, staff and teens.  Below are the details for ALL current and upcoming support groups. 

PARENTCONNECT SUPPORT GROUP 

• DATES: Every Sunday (ongoing, Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19...)

• TIME: 4:30-6:00PM

• LOCATION: Inclusive Arts Clubhouse in La Cumbre Plaza - 120 S Hope Ave Unit F118, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 [catty-cornered to William Sanoma in the Mall]

• REGISTRATION: Required - click here>>

• FEE: $0

• WHAT TO EXPECT:  Weekly drop-in, peer support group for parents and caregivers of a tween, teen, or young adult struggling with a mental health challenge. Connect with other parents, practice skills to effectively and compassionately support your child, your family, and yourself, and learn tools to help regulate your emotions.

PARENTWELL SUPPORT GROUP, SERIES 5 [WEEK 2] - FINAL SERIES THIS SEMESTER

TOPIC: STRENGTHENING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS

• DATES: MONDAYS - OCT 30, NOV 13 [3 week series]

• TIME: 4:30-6:00PM

• LOCATION: SBCC Wake Center in RM 15 - 300 N Turnpike Rd, SB, CA 93111

• REGISTRATION: Required - click here>> 

• FEE: $0

• WHAT TO EXPECT: Peer relationships are a vital part of the teen years. The people around them influence their social identities and the way they feel about themselves. Navigating the pressures of social media, lack of face to face connection, peer pressure,  toxic friendships, and bullying can create added stress for teens and cause social isolation. Learn how to support your teen in setting boundaries in their friendships, navigating screen time and unplugging from their devices.

FAMILY REPAIR SUPPORT GROUP, SERIES 2 

[the same structure as ParentWell, but is intended for parents who have been court ordered to participate, and we wanted to create a space that was non-shaming]

TOPIC: STRENGTHENING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS

• DATES: Wednesdays - Nov 1, 8, 15

• TIME: 7:00-8:30PM

• LOCATION: VIRTUAL via ZOOM [link will be shared WEEK OF meeting]

• REGISTRATION: Required - click here>>

• FEE: $0

• WHAT TO EXPECT: We will talk about how your interactions with a co-parent affect your connection with your child, how to meet your child where they are developmentally and emotionally, what kinds of things you can do to enhance the relationship with your child so that you can weather challenges together, and how to set healthy personal boundaries.

*NEW* LAUNCHWELL PARENT GROUP

• DATES: WEDNESDAYS [first Wednesday every month: Nov 1, Dec 6, Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1]

• TIME: 7:00PM-8:15PM

• LOCATION: VIRTUAL via ZOOM [link will be shared WEEK OF meeting]

• REGISTRATION: Required - click here>> 

• WHAT TO EXPECT: A monthly drop-in, peer support group for parents of young adults who are navigating the college years as well as this time of transition as a parent.

If you would like to find Mental Health resources offered throughout Santa Barbara County for youth and teens, they are located on the YouthWell website.