Mental Wellness Center

10/16/2025

Dissociative disorders can disrupt memory, identity, and perception. Our resource page explains symptoms, causes, and where to find local support.

Learn more: https://mentalwellnesscenter.org/find-help/mental-health-conditions/dissociative-disorders/

10/15/2025

This Cartober, turn your ride into a vehicle for change!

Donate your car, truck, trailer, boat, or other vehicle to Mental Wellness Center through careasy.org. The assessed $ value of your vehicle will go directly to supporting our mission: more mental health education for youth, essential services for adults & families, and safe, affordable housing for adults with mental illness.

Why donate your car?
✅ Free & easy: Everything is handled for you, including free pick-up!
✅ No selling hassle: Skip posting ads, scheduling repairs, and waiting for a buyer.
✅ More value: Better than a low trade-in offer—plus, it supports our mission!
✅ Tax deductible: Your donation is tax-deductible.

Learn more by visiting https://careasy.org/mental-wellness-center

📣 SHARE this post with anyone who may be interested in donating a vehicle. CARS - Charitable Adult Rides and Services

10/13/2025

Our Fellowship Club doesn’t just offer healthy meals, support groups, activities, and connection—we also partner with Doctors Without Walls - Santa Barbara Street Medicine to bridge the gap in essential healthcare. Each week, the team visits to check vitals, provide toiletries, help establish care with other providers, and break down barriers to wellness.

Huge thank you to the Santa Barbara Street Medicine team for caring for our members and creating a path to wellness for all throughout our community!

Find out more about our Fellowship Club at https://mentalwellnesscenter.org/what-we-do/recovery-learning-center/

10/10/2025

Shoutout to our friends, National Charity League, Inc., Santa Barbara Chapter , for their ongoing partnership and support! 💗 From hosting meetings at MWC to hosting clothing drives and making sweet cards for our clients, they’re always willing to help. 🙌

This season, they set up a clothing donation box inside TRI-COUNTY PRODUCE to help fill our Care Closet— where our clients living with mental health challenges (many unhoused) pick out clothes. 🧥👖🧦 As the weather cools, we’re in URGENT need of warm, gently used men’s clothing, especially in larger sizes!

Drop off donations at:
📍 Tri-County Produce: 335 S. Milpas Street, 8AM – 8PM, Everyday
📍 Mental Wellness Center offices: 617 Garden Street, 2nd Floor, 9AM – 5PM, Mon – Fri

Questions? Call us at 805.884.8440.

10/10/2025

It’s World Mental Health Day! 🌍 Today, we’re pausing to remind ourselves that mental health matters just as much as physical health.

Here’s how you can join in:
💚 Check in on friends and loved ones
💚 Share helpful resources and support
💚 Speak openly about your own mental health journey

If you—or someone you care about—need support, Mental Wellness Center is here to help

📞 805.884.8440
💻 https://mentalwellnesscenter.org/

10/09/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we want to shine a light on what it really means to live with ADHD. 🧠💛

It’s not just about being distracted or forgetful—ADHD is complex, affects millions around the world, and still carries a lot of stigma. But with the right support and tools, people with ADHD don’t just get by—they thrive.

Here are a few things you might not know:
💡 ADHD often goes hand-in-hand with anxiety, depression, or learning differences.
💡 Small everyday adjustments can make life a lot easier.
💡 And ADHD isn’t all challenges—it can also bring creativity, energy, and fresh perspectives!

We’re here to help. Give us a call at 805.884.8440 or visit https://mentalwellnesscenter.org/

10/07/2025

Depression is more than feeling sad—it can affect sleep, energy, and daily functioning. Gain insight into symptoms, causes, and local support options in Santa Barbara.

Learn more:

Learn about depression symptoms, types, and treatment options. The Mental Wellness Center provides education and connects you with local resources and support.

10/06/2025

NAMI Santa Barbara needs YOU! Join our partners, NAMI, as a volunteer and make an impact by helping provide support, education, and advocacy for those affected by mental illness.

We’re especially looking for help coordinating our Family-to-Family course—a vital education program that supports families of adults living with mental health conditions. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, creating materials, scheduling, and creating a welcoming environment. Training is provided!

📞 For details, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Maria, at 805.699.8771 or mflores@mentalwellnesscenter.org.

10/03/2025

October is Depression Awareness Month—a time to increase understanding of depression and tackle stereotypes surrounding it. Depression is common, but it often goes undiagnosed due to stigma and misunderstanding. Therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and social support can improve quality of life.

If you or someone you know is struggling, we’re here to offer support groups, education, and help navigating resources.

Reach out at 805.884.8440 or visit https://mentalwellnesscenter.org/

10/01/2025

THIS Saturday, Oct. 4th, we’ll be at American Foundation for Su***de Prevention's Out of the Darkness Walk in Goleta! 🚶‍♀️The Walk is an amazing opportunity to come together as a community to raise awareness about mental health and honor the lives affected by su***de, plus it’s FREE to participate.

🌟 Stop by our booth to learn about our mental health resources, support, and education.

Register for the Walk at https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/SantaBarbara

09/30/2025

Bipolar Disorder involves extreme mood shifts that can affect every part of life. Understanding the condition is key to support and recovery. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and local resources. https://mentalwellnesscenter.org/find-help/mental-health-conditions/bipolar-disorder/

09/29/2025

Did you know that art is a path to healing for so many of us who live with chronic mental health issues? The Art Room inside our Fellowship Club is a supportive space that helps participants build community while they process emotions through the creative arts.

Learn all about our Fellowship Club programs at https://mentalwellnesscenter.org/what-we-do/recovery-learning-center/