From Crisis to Hope: Changing the Mental Health Landscape for Santa Barbara Youth

When Rachael Steidl’s daughter started struggling with depression and anxiety in 9th grade, her good grades, sports, charm, and active […more…]

YouthWell

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youthwell.org
Executive Director: Rachael Steidl
(805) 448-2426

Mission

To simplify access to mental health and wellness resources for youth ages 10-25 and their families.

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The Towbes Foundation proudly supports YouthWell for their commitment to early intervention, destigmatizing mental health, educating the community on wellness, building a strong support network for families, and fostering a collaborative approach to creating a comprehensive system of care across Santa Barbara County. Their work in breaking down barriers to mental health services is vital to the well-being of our youth, and we’re honored to be part of this important mission.
Carrie Towbes
President, The Towbes Foundation

Empower Families: Prioritize Early Intervention by Funding Wellness Navigators

“We want to build a village around the family so they feel supported,” says Rachael Steidl, founder of YouthWell. “Our Navigators recognize the unique challenges of each family and think outside the box to match them accordingly so that they can get the help they need and deserve in a timely manner.”

YouthWell is finding an increasing demand for its Wellness Navigator program that supports families on their mental health journey by addressing their individual needs, removing barriers, connecting them with services, and offering hope. YouthWell aims to raise $175,000 to expand by hiring more navigators in order to serve more families from all backgrounds with youth through the age of 25 in Santa Barbara County.

Programs & Services

WORKING WITH STAKEHOLDERS TOWARDS SYSTEMS CHANGE
Community Collaborative
Youth Linkages Network
Neurodivergent Network
RESOURCES & SERVICES
SB County Resource Directory
Community Calendar
Family Care Coordination
Wellness Navigators
Resource Cards & Posters for schools

EDUCATION & CONNECTION
Support Groups
Wellness Workshops
Mental Health First Aid training

YOUTH OUTREACH
Youth Advocacy Board
Student Wellness Summit
All services and programs are FREE. Most provided in English and Spanish.