Our School Services Supervisor, Carol Morgan, says that the best way an adult can handle a teen they believe is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts is to directly confront them about the behaviors they have noticed in a nonjudgmental and supportive way....
United Way is working in partnership with Family Service Agency to distribute individual assistance grants to individuals and families in need on a rolling basis for as long as funds are available. Read...
Family Service Agency is providing mental health counseling during the pandemic through telehealth, interfacing with clients via phone or teleconferencing with the consent of clients/parents/guardians. FSA is adhering to standard HIPAA guidelines and using only...
“FSA’s core services for families and seniors — basic needs assistance and mental health counseling — are needed by even more community members during this crisis and will continue throughout,” Executive Director, Lisa Brabo. Read...
About a dozen unemployed women in North County are working with the Little House by the Park to produce thousands of protective masks for Santa Barbara County residents. The effort is being funding by United Way. Read...