CALM

Save the date for CALM at Heart: Friday, November 6 at !

We’re looking forward to an inspirational luncheon in support of CALM's programs. With your partnership, children and families across Santa Barbara County can access services to help heal and prevent childhood trauma.

Sponsorships are available now: calm4kids.org/calm-at-heart/

During Pride Month, and always, show support for LGBTQ+ youth as they navigate a world where it's not always easy to be themselves.

Let them know they are loved, accepted, and supported. Give them safe opportunities to open up. And, help them connect with others.

Pacific Pride Foundation is a great resource in Santa Barbara County!

At CALM, we're fortunate to see lives like Valerie's transformed through work and resilience every day.

Members of our Teen Council connected with families and shared about CALM at the Adams Elementary School Open House. We hope to have many more opportunities for teen ambassadorship in the community!

Take a moment for a quick check-in during .

Is there anything simple you can do right now to nurture your body and mind?

We had another opportunity to connect with students at Pioneer Valley High School’s mental wellness fair today! We’re glad to be part of a community that is there for young people.

Happy California Nonprofits Day, and congratulations to this year’s honorees from our region: and ! As a past honoree, CALM knows this recognition reflects great dedication and impact for our community.

Give some love to your favorite nonprofits today!

A message from CALM's Teen Council:

We founded our council with a shared vision: to amplify youth voices in mental health advocacy and bridge the gap between the pressures students experience and the resources available to them.

By bringing together a passionate group of student leaders, we aim to ensure youth perspectives are not only heard, but help shape the way mental health support is designed and delivered in our community.

Currently, we have focused our efforts on two primary projects:
1. Producing an interactive, emotionally-focused coloring and activity book
2. Outreach to local elementary schools to introduce age-appropriate discussions about mindfulness, emotional communication, and stress management.

Each of us believes advocating for mental health is essential as stigma continues to exist and evolve. Our goal is to create safe and engaging ways for children and teens to better understand their feelings and develop healthy coping strategies early in life.

We were happy to be at Righetti High School's Mental Wellness Fair today to connect with students and raise awareness about our work!

Thank you to for inviting us to share our mission at their nonprofit resource fair! We're always grateful for opportunities to spread the word about preventing childhood trauma and supporting families across our community.

Yardi is a wonderful example of supporting local organizations to build a stronger, more connected Santa Barbara!