Family Matters Blog
Cooking Up Dreams Fundraiser Transitions Due to COVID
Due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions, Family Service Agency (FSA) is pivoting its annual Cooking Up Dreams event, to a fundraiser and drawing for gift certificates to local restaurants and wineries that have previously supported the event. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit mental health counseling and family support services for at-risk children, families and seniors provided by FSA, Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center, and Guadalupe’s Little House By The Park.
Family Service Agency Names New Board Members
Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County welcomes new trustees, Arianna Mirell Castellanos and Edward H. Tran, to its Board of Directors.
Six Ways to Improve Your Mental Health During the COVID Lockdown
Family Service Agency (FSA) wants to remind you that there are ways you can boost your frame of mind, even during the stay-at-home order. FSA is providing telehealth counseling for people of all ages during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Scams Target Seniors
Unfortunately, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud. Scam artists are opportunists that exploit the fear, social isolation, and uncertainty fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an emotional time that makes us more vulnerable than...
We Stand With Those Fighting for a Just and Equitable World
The murder of George Floyd and the resulting events unfolding across the nation this past week force us to confront the painful truths of racial injustice and inequity experienced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
Helping Children Cope with COVID-19 Stress
While it is important to recognize and address our own feelings, we need to be cognizant of the trauma our children may also be experiencing during COVID-19. Dealing with these feelings now can make us all more resilient when things work their way back to normalcy.
Nonprofits Collaborate to Meet Critical Needs of Isolated Seniors During COVID-19
Many of our older community members, particularly those living alone, are not receiving the support they need during the coronavirus pandemic. To address this gap, several nonprofits in Santa Barbara County have collaborated to identify isolated seniors and connect them to essential services or critical needs, such as food and supplies.
Family Service Agency Launches Parent Coaching ‘Warm Line’
Family Service Agency (FSA) and Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center launched a program for parents to call in, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and receive free and confidential parenting and relationship support.
Family Service Agency Continues Vital Services During COVID-10
At Family Service Agency, our primary concern is the health and well-being of our community. We continue to provide mental health counseling and family support services through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Expands to Santa Maria, Lompoc
Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings give parents and adults who work with youth an action plan for reaching out and offering appropriate support for a young people experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. The popular trainings began in South County last year, and are now being offered in Santa Maria and Lompoc.
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