Family Service Agency

Aquí hay un mensaje importante de los estudiantes de Santa Barbara Unified School District. "Esta pandemia ha sido difícil para todos nosotros. Nos hemos perdido mucho. Tenemos que hacer nuestra parte ahora mismo para ayudar a mantener a otros a salvo". ¡Esto no durara para siempre!

Thank you to Santa Barbara Unified School District high school students for sharing beautiful artwork and such an important message. "This pandemic has been hard on all of us. We have missed out on a lot. We have to do our part right now to help keep others safe." #Dontgiveup

Thank you to the Montecito Journal for featuring the mental health services and basic needs assistance we provide for our community during the pandemic--and everyday!

Special thanks to Gail Arnold and Santa Barbara Independent for recognizing the important work FSA, Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center, and The Little House by the Park have been doing to provide relief for our community during the COVID pandemic. We need your support to keep these vital programs going. https://fsacares.org/supportus/

Over 48 million family caregivers in the U.S. are stepping up in new and different ways to care for loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. If you are a caregiver in need of support, Family Service Agency is here for you. CaringTogetherSB.org https://videos.aarp.org//family-caregivers-deserve-thanks-

Our staff came together for a virtual staff meeting last week where we focused on self-care and reconnecting. We were treated to storytelling, dance instruction, yoga, crafts, a scavenger hunt and more!! It was great to see everyone and enjoy a fun day together. #FSAstrong

Local families need your support. Your donation helps them: Cope with the impacts of COVID-19 Access basic needs Strengthen their emotional health https://fsacares.org/supportus/

Last week, our School Outreach Mentors and students from Santa Maria-Bonita School District participated in #RedRibbonWeek, the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the US.

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to support youth struggling with a mental health or substance abuse problem. Parents, teachers, and others who work with youth are encouraged to be the difference by participating in a free, online training. November 10 is the last chance to take a class this year. To register, visit https://bethedifferencesb.org/

November is National Family Caregiver Month. 1 in 5 Americans identify as a family caregiver. Here's an infographic from Mental Health America that shows some of the issues #caregivers face. FSA offers supportive services for those caring for a senior 60+. https://fsacares.org/caregiver-support/

Special thanks to Noozhawk for covering #familycaregivers. We provide individual and group counseling to those caring for a loved one or friend who is 60 years of age or older. #CaringTogetherSantaBarbara

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The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented situation disproportionately impacting older adults. With the support of CARES Act funding, we are providing free individual and group counseling via telephone and video conferencing to #seniors, aged 60+, AND their family #caregivers. Learn more at https://fsacares.org/senior-services