Our mental health matters!
- It is OK to ask for help
- You are not alone
- You don’t need to be in crisis to ask for support
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotlines
Call or text 988
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Text HOME to 741741
or call
888-334-2777
Free 24/7 support via text, chat, or WhatsApp
Get help for suicide, anxiety, eating disorders, depression, self-harm, or gun violence
1-888-334-2777
Crisis Hotline
Safe Alternatives for Treating Youth (SAFTY)
Daily crisis support hours 8am – 8pm
A mobile crisis response service available to all Santa Barbara County children and any youth the age of 20 and under
Orcutt Union School District Board Policy – Suicide Prevention (BP 5141.52)
Social & Emotional Wellness
The following are Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) resources available for parents and families.
On Campus Support
Click a school to view their On Campus Support page or click the image to visit the Counselors’ Corner for some suggested resources.
Community Resources in Santa Barbara County
The following are available community resources in Santa Barbara County:
- The SBCEO website has up-to-date community mental health and wellness resources, helplines, and tips for managing self-care.
- Youth & Family Mental Health & Wellness Resource Directory has more than 200 organizations providing services from wellness to crisis.
- Community Calendar with support groups, educational workshops, trainings, and more for students, parents, and those working with youth
- Help & Crisis Lines – Local & Nationwide
- Mi Vida Mi Voz – community resources for our Latino community
- Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness serves children who are Medi-Cal beneficiaries with serious emotional disturbance and/or substance use disorders. To obtain services, call the 24/7 ACCESS LINE, 888-868-1649 or visit their website.
