YouthWell's prevention and early intervention programs focus on mental health and wellness education, outreach, and improving access to coordinated care in order to connect youth through age 25 and their families to mental health and wellness resources before the crisis.
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YOUTHWELL PARTNERS... https://youthwell.org/partners/
YouthWell mobilizes 60+ community stakeholders to improve outcomes and affect systemic change through collective impact. We work to eliminate stigma, fill the gaps, and remove barriers to services so youth and families can access the care they need in a timely manner through a warm handoff
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RESOURCE DIRECTORY... https://youthwell.org/resources/  
Our online Youth and Family Mental Health and Wellness Resource Directory can be viewed in English and Spanish. Families can search for services for youth, ages 0-25, and find treatment programs, crisis helplines, therapists, and aftercare resources.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR... https://youthwell.org/events/
The Community Calendar lists workshops, support groups, classes, and more.
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SUPPORT GROUPS for parents and caregivers, teachers, teens. https://youthwell.org/groups/
Groups are hybrid and free for anyone in Santa Barbara County... view a full schedule and details
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RESOURCE RACK CARDS, POSTERS, JOURNALS... https://youthwell.org/materials/
Find materials we have created for youth, parents, and teachers with self-care tips, resources, and more. Find handouts from our workshops.
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TIPS for navigating mental health... https://youthwell.org/blog/
Find tools and learn more about mental health disorders, how to choose a program, questions to ask a therapist, insurance terms, screening tools, etc. Find books, articles, and videos.
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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID & QPR TRAINING https://youthwell.org/mental-health-first-aid/
FREE training empowers teens, parents, educators, first responders, and other caring adults with tools and strategies to create a safe and caring community.
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WELLNESS WORKSHOPS... https://youthwell.org/workshops/
Workshop Recordings... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkl51m1lb2sZv_-CIDA8S03kPUlgtL9DX
YouthWell provides free virtual wellness workshops on a variety of topics for students (ages 10-25), parents, and those working with youth. Participants learn tools and tips for managing their mental wellness and practicing self-care in order to build resilience so they are better equipped to cope with stress and challenging situations. Spanish interpretation is provided. YouthWell partners with MWC and FSA to offer Mental Health First Aid in SB County.
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YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD internship for high school students https://youthwell.org/youth-advisory-board/
Students will learn about mental health issues and how to advocate on their campuses and in their communities. Students will gain leadership tools that include planning, facilitating, public speaking, communication skills, program planning, evaluation and group decision-making.
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE & YOUTH LINKAGES NETWORK https://youthwell.org/partners/