Children
We serve children 0-15 who are Medi-Cal beneficiaries with serious emotional disturbance and/or substance use disorders. To obtain services, call the 24/7 Access Line, 1-888-868-1649. More information about obtaining services is here.
If your child is in crisis, call 1-888-334-2777. The 24/7 behavioral health crisis helpline for children and teens is called SAFTY. A SAFTY brochure is available in English and Spanish.
We operate three behavioral health clinics for children in Santa Barbara County:
Santa Maria: 500 West Foster Road, 934-6385 | Map and Directions
Santa Barbara: 429 N. San Antonio Road, 884-1600 | Map and Directions
Lompoc: 401 East Ocean Avenue, 737-6600 | Map and Directions
Additional department contact information is here.
More Resources
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Services for children
- All department programs and services
- Brochure for new clients and families in English | Spanish
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Alcohol and Drug Program, 681-5440
- 2015 Common Ground Directory of Resources in Santa Barbara County
- 2-1-1 Telephone Helpline and searchable online database