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School & District Resources
District-Wide Supports
District-Wide Supports
Click the drop down list to see supports provided across the district at many or all of our school sites. Please see your school counselor or Dean to learn more or ask for a referral:
School counselors for academic support and mental health support and referrals
School psychologists for students in Special Education
School-based therapists for on-campus therapeutic services and/or referrals to community agencies
Elementary: RISE with SBUSD
Clinical Supervisor: Mckenzie Amundson, M.A. LMFT 122605
Secondary: FSA
Student Services Team: Org Chart
Site Youth Outreach Workers
1-on-1 work and groups
On campus groups for students who have recently experienced a loss
STESA (Standing Together to End Sexual Assault)
Groups, 1-on-1 sessions, class education
Students receive this curriculum in their 6th and 9th grade Health Classes from SBCounty BeWell
A strengths-based club on high school campuses to focus on messages of Hope, Help, and Strength as a means of suicide prevention
Lessons and screenings to educate 7th, 9th, and 12th graders on the signs of suicide and teach youth how to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell)
Youth Mental Health First Aid training
Training for adults who work with youth, and students, on youth mental health and how to support other youth
Safe2SpeakUp
App on your school iPad to report bullying, mental health concerns, suicidal ideation, etc.
District Website and Social Media: Santa Barbara Unified: Instagram • Facebook • Twitter, Student Board Member Instagram
School-Specific Supports
School-Specific Supports
Besides the resources listed above that are available at most/all of our schools, click the drop down lists below to see supports and people specific to sites that offer student support:
SBUSD Mental Health Resources (ENG).pdfHIGH SCHOOLS
DOS PUEBLOS:
Book an appointment with your DPHS Counselor
Join our AHA! SB PeaceBuilders group that meets weekly on Thursdays at lunch
Sources of Strength Club meets: Wednesdays at lunch in room H30
Family Engagement Liaison: Gloria Rodriguez
Youth Outreach Worker: Ken Rivas, Carmelita Cuellar, Ismael Huerta
For more support, contact your counselor or Dean of Students, Bethany Bodenhamer
Website • Instagram • Social Awareness Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
SAN MARCOS:
Contact your school counselor here
Sources of Strength Club meets: Thursdays at lunch in room B-7
Family Engagement Liaison: Eduardo Lara & Kimberly Urrutia
RISE Therapist: Mary Clarke
Youth Outreach Workers: Pancho Siordia, Ismael Huerta, Carmelita Cuellar
For more support, contact your counselor or Dean of Students, Devany Bechler
SANTA BARBARA:
Stop by our Wellness Center at the end of the main hall
Sources of Strength Club meets: Wednesdays at lunch in room 109
Family Engagement Liaison: Maria Jimenez
Youth Outreach Worker: Ismael Huerta, Angela Montanez, Mark Alvarado
For more support, contact your counselor or Dean of Students, Mary Ziegler
LA CUESTA/ALTA VISTA/QUETZAL:
Book an appointment with your Alt Ed Counselor
Youth Outreach Worker: Pancho Siordia, Ismael Huerta, Carmelita Cuellar, Angela Montanez, Mark Alvarado
For more support, contact Principal, Sonia Amaral
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
GOLETA VALLEY JHS:
Family Engagement Liaison: Ricardo Mata
Youth Outreach Worker: Mark Alvarado
For more support, contact your counselor or Dean of Students, Josefina Cabrera
LA COLINA JHS:
Book an appointment with your school Counselor
Join our AHA! SB PeaceBuilders group that meets weekly on Thursdays at lunch (location?)
Family Engagement Liaison: Bianca Chavarin
Youth Outreach Worker: Kenneth Rivas
For more support, contact your counselor or Dean of Students, Michael Alvarez
LA CUMBRE JHS:
Family Engagement Liaison: Israel Vega
Youth Outreach Worker: Pancho Siordia, Carmelita Cuellar
For more support, contact your counselor or Dean of Students, Jesus Campos
SANTA BARBARA JHS:
Family Engagement Liaison: Marcus Lopez
Youth Outreach Worker: Angela Montanez
For more support, contact your counselor or Dean of Students, Rita Beynon
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
ADAMS:
For more support, contact your counselor or Dean of Students, Hortencia Corral, x1041
Family Engagement Liaison: Kenya Catalan
RISE Therapist: Vickie Medina
Youth Outreach Worker: Kenneth Rivas
CLEVELAND:
Family Engagement Liaison: Antonio Bautista
Youth Outreach Worker: Mark Alvarado
RISE Therapist: Megan Kooyman
For more support, contact your Principal, Gabriel Sandoval
FRANKLIN:
Family Engagement Liaison: VACANT
Youth Outreach Worker: Angela Montanez
RISE Therapist: Ariana Garcia-Olivo
For more support, contact your Dean of Students, Xochitl Tafoya
HARDING:
Family Engagement Liaison: Karen Reyes
Youth Outreach Worker: Pancho Siordia
RISE Therapist: Edith Gonzalez
For more support, contact your counselor or Principal, Veronica Binkley
MCKINLEY:
For more support, contact your counselor or Dean of Students, Jennifer Zanke
Family Engagement Liaison: Rene
Youth Outreach Worker: Pancho Siordia
RISE Therapist: Graciela Vega
RISE MFT Trainee: Jaime Garcia
MONROE:
Youth Outreach Worker: Carmelita Cuellar
RISE Therapist: Natalia Hatley
RISE MFT Trainee: Sam Singer
For more support, contact your Principal, Brian Naughton
ROOSEVELT:
Family Engagement Liaison: Valeria Padilla
Youth Outreach Worker: Angela Montanez
RISE Therapist: Vickie Medina
RISE MFT Trainee: Maddie
For more support, contact your Dean of Students, Ryan Sportel
SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY ACADEMY (SBCA):
Family Engagement Liaison: Kimberly Ruiz
Youth Outreach Worker: Carmelita Cuellar
RISE MFT Trainee: Joey Tran
For more support, contact your counselor or Principal, Suzette McCormick
WASHINGTON:
Family Engagement Liaison: Faha Banks
Youth Outreach Worker: Mark Alvarado
RISE Therapist: Natalia Hatley
Visit Faha, Lauren, or Whitney in the Marigold Room.
For more support, contact your Assistant Principal, Kimberly Sheriff Brown
Community Resources
Community Resources
HELP LINES: Visit the YouthWell Directory for 988, 911, 211, Crisis, & Helplines
YOUTH & FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE DIRECTORY for Santa Barbara County in English and Spanish
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR with support groups, educational workshops, trainings, and more for students, parents, and those working with youth
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS serves children who are Medi-Cal beneficiaries with serious emotional disturbance and/or substance use disorders. To obtain services, call the 24/7 ACCESS LINE, 888-868-1649 or visit their website.
Mi Vida, Mi Voz, Mi Comunidad provides information about available community resources to our Latino community
SBCEO.ORG: Find more community resources and tips on the Santa Barbara County Education Office's website
Helpful Social Media & Websites
Helpful Social Media & Websites
Local Organizations
Youthwell: YouthWell prioritizes PREVENTION & EARLY INTERVENTION in order to connect youth through age 25 and families to mental health and wellness resources before the crisis.
Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness: Prevention, treatment and recovery from addiction and mental illness within the community.
Family Service Agency (FSA): FSA improves the health and well-being of our community’s most vulnerable children, families and seniors by ensuring access to food, shelter and other basic needs, as well as providing case management, advocacy, and mental health programs.
CALM: CALM’s mission is to prevent childhood trauma, heal children and families, and build resilient communities throughout Santa Barbara County.
Bienestar Latinx: To transform and dismantle generational trauma in order to foster and help heal future generations of LatinX folks by providing authentic leadership development, cultural healing & fostering creativity
SBCC The WELL: To ensure the diverse SBCC student community feels heard, respected, and encouraged to gain the vital knowledge, tools, and support to move toward optimal lifelong health and wellness. Resources for any SBCC students (even dual-enrollment high schoolers!).
National Organizations
Report bullying or concerns on the Safe2SpeakUp app on your school iPad
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