By Sophia Corona As a student in Santa Maria in 1988, Danielle Calvo began seeing an Outreach Mentor in first grade. “I was excited when I was able to spend time with my mentor, Gail Burgess,” said Danielle. “My parents were separating, and Gail encouraged me to talk...
Proceeds benefit countywide family support and mental health counseling programs Over 200 guests of Family Service Agency attended Dreams in Bloom on Saturday May 13 at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club at Rockwood—where they turned compassion into action. The sold-out...
“I would challenge the parents, the grandparents to really speak to their children and ask them how they’re doing,” said Will Fuller, Youth & Family Behavioral Program Manger – Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara (FSA). “And, not...
The Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center is celebrating 50 years of providing assistance to the community, often at the most dire of times and for the most vulnerable among us. Read...
By Mental Health America Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally? This Mental...