SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BEHAVIORAL WELNESS

Support in Spanish - If you are a parent or other relative seeking help for a loved one, please contact Julieta Silva, Family Advocate: jsilva@mentalwellnesscenter.org or 805-884-8440, extension 3206.
Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT or Laura’s Law) for Seriously Ill Persons Who Refuse Treatment - The AOT program provides court ordered outpatient treatment for adults living with a serious mental illness who are experiencing repeated crisis events and refuse to engage in treatment on a voluntary basis. To inquire, contact Lynne Gibbs, gibbslyn2@gmail.com, or call the Access Line 888-868-1649 to apply. Click here for a flyer.
Employment Resources for People Recovering From Substance Abuse Issues. For more information, READ HERE
Loaner Copies of DVD on Trauma Recovery Available - Academy Award-winning film maker Margaret Lazerus has graciously donated two DVD copies of her short documentary, “Strong at the Broken Places: Recovery after Trauma.” The film describes how four individuals, each having suffered devastating, traumatic events, found a path forward to recovery. This film is a must-see for anyone with lived experience or having a family member with lived experience. To borrow a copy of the DVD for home viewing, contact a Mental Wellness Center Family Advocate, at 884-8440 ext. 3206, or email familyadvocate@mentalwellnesscenter.org