CALM CALM envisions safe communities where every family is supported and every child thrives. Jackie was not ready to become a parent.

Imagine a world where all parents are supported and all children thrive. After her baby was born, she was so depressed, she didn't want to leave the house. She could barely look at her baby, and resented him every time he cried. Fortunately, a CALM home visitor met Jackie and got her help for her depression. The CALM worker taught Jackie how important speaking, singing and reading is to her baby's

developing brain. Jackie learned about child development and appropriate expectations. Today, Jackie and her son have a happy, healthy relations and they are both thriving. CALM....protecting the most important relationship in the world.

Members of our Teen Council connected with families and shared about CALM at the Adams Elementary School Open House. We ...
05/28/2026

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...
05/22/2026

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 gl...
05/22/2026

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, ...
05/20/2026

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...
05/15/2026

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 ab...
05/13/2026

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 opportuni...
05/08/2026

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!

The students at  donated the sweetest Mother's Day gift baskets to help CALM client moms feel appreciated for the work t...
05/06/2026

The students at donated the sweetest Mother's Day gift baskets to help CALM client moms feel appreciated for the work they're doing for their kids.

Today 5/6, order Panda Express online with the code 9014599 to help support CCPA's donations like this!

Do you have one minute for CALM? We have the opportunity to earn support from Lazy Acres shoppers all year long - but fi...
05/06/2026

Do you have one minute for CALM? We have the opportunity to earn support from Lazy Acres shoppers all year long - but first we need your vote: lazyacres.com/community/envirotokens-vote-santa-barbara

Anyone can vote - you do not need to shop at Lazy Acres, and you can vote once per day. Thanks for your help!

Share Kennedy's latest message with a teen in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Read the full message at calm4kids...
05/02/2026

Share Kennedy's latest message with a teen in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month!

Read the full message at calm4kids.org/kennedys-corner

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