🎉 Kick off the New Year with connection and education! YouthWell has free support groups, mental health trainings, and workshops for parents, teachers, and teens throughout January. Join us in person or online to learn, grow, and support your community. Visit YouthWell.org to register. 🗓️ #YouthWell #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityCare #NewYearResources
YouthWell
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Santa Barbara , CA 392 followers
Focused on prevention & early intervention, connecting youth & families to mental health & wellness resources.
About us
YouthWell provides a Youth & Family Mental Health & Wellness RESOURCE DIRECTORY and COMMUNITY CALENDAR for Santa Barbara County. YouthWell provides SUPPORT GROUPS, FAMILY CARE COORDINATION to help connect families to services, MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS & MHFA & QPR, YOUTH ADVOCACY BOARD, and more. YouthWell focuses on education, prevention, support, and early intervention (PEI), connecting youth through age 25 and their families to mental health and wellness resources before the crisis. YouthWell provides monthly wellness workshops for students, parents, teachers, and those working with youth that open up conversations about mental health, raise awareness and eliminate stigma. Participants learn how to practice self-care and manage their mental wellness. YouthWell mobilizes community stakeholders in order to improve outcomes, affect systemic change, and build common understanding.
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https://youthwell.org/
External link for YouthWell
- Industry
- Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Barbara , CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
Locations
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Santa Barbara , CA 93110, US
Employees at YouthWell
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Rachael Steidl
YouthWell - mental health prevention & early intervention
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Ashley Kelly Holden
Director of Community Engagement & Education at Youthwell | Advancing Youth Mental Health Awareness & Accessibility | Human Cheerleader
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Hannah Forney
Behavioral Health Specialist | B.A. Sociology, Applied Psychology at UC Santa Barbara
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Ria Sager
Executive Assistant
Updates
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Do you know practicing gratitude benefits your mental health? • Reduces stress: Shifting focus to what you’re thankful for can lower anxiety and increase calm. • Boosts mood: Gratitude encourages positive thinking and releases “feel-good” chemicals in the brain. • Improves relationships: Expressing gratitude deepens connections and fosters kindness. • Enhances resilience: It helps you reframe challenges and find silver linings during tough times. 💡Need some guidance? Try This Gratitude Practice: Write down 3 things you’re grateful for each day. Reflect on the little moments, the people who’ve impacted your life, and the lessons learned. Let’s enter this new year with open hearts and a commitment to gratitude. What are YOU grateful for as we begin 2025? Share below! 💬 #GratitudeFor2025 #MentalHealthMatters #YouthWell #GratitudePractice #NewYearIntentions
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We're #hiring a new Family Care Coordinator & Wellness Navigator in Santa Barbara, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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We have posted a lot about self-care this year and you know why? Taking care of yourself is an essential part of taking care of others and supports your MENTAL WELLBEING! Here’s how self-care supports mental health: • Reduces stress and prevents burnout. • Boosts mood and promotes positivity. • Helps you process emotions and stay balanced. • Builds resilience to life’s challenges. • Improves relationships through healthier boundaries. • Encourages mindfulness and clarity. • Supports overall health by prioritizing rest, nutrition, and movement. What’s one self-care practice you’ll commit to this week? Share in the comments!
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We're #hiring a new Development & Fundraising Coordinator in Santa Barbara, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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✨ Yearly Reflections for Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing ✨ As the year comes to a close, taking time to reflect on your journey can be a powerful way to support your mental health and growth. Reflection helps us recognize what we’ve learned, who has supported us, and how we’ve cared for ourselves. Why it matters: Reflecting on your wins, challenges, and self-care practices builds self-awareness and resilience — two important tools for mental well-being. It also helps us identify areas where we can seek support or make positive changes in the year ahead. Prevention & Early Intervention: By taking the time to reflect, you’re practicing early intervention for your mental health. Awareness of how you’ve been feeling and what’s worked for you can help prevent future struggles and guide you toward the resources you need. What are YOU most proud of this year? Share your reflections below! And remember, you’re not alone — visit youthwell.org for tools and support. #YearlyReflections #YouthWell #MentalHealthMatters #EarlyIntervention #SelfCareReflection #YouAreNotAlone
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🌟 Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors & Donors! 🌟 We are so grateful for the generosity of our amazing community, who helped make the Youth Linkages & Student Summit a success! 💛 ✨ Special thanks to: • Direct Relief for providing us a place to host this meaningful event. • Deep Space Sparkle ensured we had all the art supplies we needed. 🎨 • The Leta Hotel for taking such great care of our team. 🏨 • Doug Ellis Photography is responsible for capturing the magic with stunning photos. 📸 • Chick-fil-A for keeping our students well-fed! 🍴 Your support made it possible to create a space where students could connect, grow, and thrive. Together, we’re making a difference in the lives of youth! 💙 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #YouthSummit #YouthWell #MentalHealthMatters
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