FSA In The News
Holistic Defense Program gets $65,000 to help women stabilize their lives
A $65,000 grant has been awarded to the Santa Barbara County Public Defender and the Family Service Agency to expand the Holistic Defense Program which integrates social services and legal representation in an effort to help women stabilize their lives and reduce re-offending.
United Way of Santa Barbara County to Honor Community Partners
Family Service Agency (FSA) has been named United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 2019 Community Impact Partner of the Year.
5th Annual Cooking Up Dreams: A Delicious Competition for Charity
The Carriage and Western Art Museum in Santa Barbara was overflowing with guests supporting the “Cooking Up Dreams” chef competition in support of the Family Service Agency Santa Barbara, providing mental health and basic needs programs for under-served children, families, and seniors in Santa Barbara County.
Chuck Madson Named Substance Abuse Treatment Program Manager
Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center (FSA-SMVYFC) are pleased to announce that Chuck Madson has been hired as Program Manager of its Substance Abuse Treatment program.
Family Service Agency Appoints New Trustees
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Joining its Board and representing communities throughout Santa Barbara County are Marisol Alarcon (Carpinteria), Robert Janeway (Santa Barbara), Sandra Underwood (Santa Maria), and Patricia E. Brady (Lompoc).
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Comes to Santa Barbara
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Parents, teachers, and others who work with youth ages 12-18 are encouraged to “be the difference” by learning how to reach out support youth struggling with a mental health or substance abuse problem.
Thinking of Being a Mentor? Just Do It!
Every year, volunteer Big Brothers Big Sisters help improve the lives of more than 200 youths in Santa Barbara County, many from single-parent, and/or low-income homes.
Senior Expo of Santa Barbara Turns 30
Free Health Screenings, Activities, and Exhibits for Seniors and Caregivers Seniors and caregivers looking for one central place to get information about products and services to stay healthy and active will find it all at the Senior Expo of Santa Barbara, Wednesday...
AHA! Presents About Education (Youth Mental Health)
Christine Crowther, School-based Counselor San Marcos High School; Megan McClintock, School Counseling Program Manager; and Nancy Ranck, Behavioral Health Program Director discuss mental health issues faced by youth in our community.
Family Service Agency Announces “The Good Life” Photo Contest
Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County is launching “The Good Life on the Central Coast” Photo Contest for 2018. The contest invites Santa Barbara County residents with a creative spirit to share their favorite snaps of local life for a chance to win cash...
Caring Together Symposium to Focus on Family Caregiving
The Caring Together Symposium, organized by Family Service Agency and Antioch University, will explore how to manage caregiver stress and find balance and joy. Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on September 7 in Santa Barbara and (same time) on September 8 in Santa Maria, the presentation is free and open to the public.
Altrusa Club of Central Coast Foundation Inc. announces 2018 grant recipients
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Altrusa Club of Central Coast Foundation Inc. has awarded $30,000 in grants to organizations in Santa Maria, Lompoc and Santa Barbara. The grants help assist the groups in furthering their work in the surrounding communities.
Santa Barbara Unified Spends $1M on Mental Health Services
Starting in August, at least one mental-health therapist will be embedded at every Santa Barbara Unified School District campus. The roughly $1 million effort will cover all students, from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Active Aging Volunteer Opportunities with Family Service Agency
In search of dedicated long-term volunteers, the Family Service Agency — a nonprofit organization that manages a countywide Long-Term Care Ombudsman service for seniors living in residential homes — recently partnered with The Village of Santa Barbara to launch a “Volunteer 4 Seniors” advertisement campaign.
Family Service Agency Elects New Board Co-Presidents
The Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County announces Katya Armistead and Terri Zuniga as co-presidents for the 2018-19 board of directors.