New Beginnings Counseling Center

New Beginnings Counseling Center New Beginnings is a nonprofit that provides sliding scale mental health services, parenting and educa To request services, call (805) 963-7777 x206.

At New Beginnings, we have 30+ dedicated, experienced counselors that help our clients to explore life transitions, relationship issues, and personal challenges. We assist those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, emotional abuse, compulsive behaviors, substance use, job loss, stress, aging, isolation, and anger management. We maintain a commitment to serve, regard

less of an individual's ability to pay for services, and offer an sliding scale. Our counseling center offers confidential individual, couples, family, and group counseling services in both English and Spanish. We can meet through telehealth and in-person sessions. We also run the Safe Parking Program, which provides people living in their vehicles with a safe, monitored place to park each night in Santa Barbara and Goleta. We provide services that help clients to stabilize and transition into permanent housing. The program is free to clients. To enroll in the program, please call (805) 845-8492. Our third program, our Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, helps secure housing for veterans and their families experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of being homeless. Our program operates throughout Santa Barbara County. Services provided include landlord engagement, eviction prevention, benefit acquisition, and temporary financial assistance. If you live in South County, call (805) 963-7777 x107. If you live in North County, call (805) 430-8636 ext. 0872. Our final program, our Life Skills Parenting and Education Program, offers group classes covering a wide range of parenting issues and challenges. We partner with different area safety net organizations throughout the county as well to offer services to their clients. Please contact (805) 963-7777 x132 for more information.

06/04/2026

Please tell me we’re not the only office that runs on donuts, cake, and ice cream… 🍩🍰🍦😂👇

After 25 years of homelessness in Santa Barbara County, Paula has finally received the keys to a place she can call home...
06/03/2026

After 25 years of homelessness in Santa Barbara County, Paula has finally received the keys to a place she can call home. 🏡

Today, Paula and Sunny are beginning a new chapter together.

A special thank you to her House Navigator, Christian Burnias, and to everyone on the team who helped make this possible.

Moments like this remind us why our work matters. Paula’s journey is a powerful example that housing changes lives and that hope is never out of reach. ❤️

By purchasing the special Oreo Mint Swirl at Mister Softee 🍦, you’re helping us continue providing affordable mental hea...
05/29/2026

By purchasing the special Oreo Mint Swirl at Mister Softee 🍦, you’re helping us continue providing affordable mental health services to children, families, and anyone in our community who may need support.

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Mr. Softee has a fundraiser to pay for low cost or no cost therapy sessions. They are through New Beginnings.

New Beginnings Counseling Center is a vital community resource providing low-cost accessible mental health services. Pay...
05/28/2026

New Beginnings Counseling Center is a vital community resource providing low-cost accessible mental health services.
Pay what you can! We are here for you!
We offer individual, couples and family therapy for the Santa Barbara community since 1968.
Call 805-963-7777 ext. 206

Some of our amazing SSVF team members are in Washington, D.C. this week attending the National Coalition for Homeless Ve...
05/27/2026

Some of our amazing SSVF team members are in Washington, D.C. this week attending the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Annual Conference! 🇺🇸 National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

They’re learning best-practice approaches to ending veteran homelessness and bringing back valuable knowledge to better serve our community’s veterans. ❤️🤍💙

Mister Softee 🍦 is collaborating with New Beginnings! When you purchase the special Oreo Mint Swirl, 100% of the procee...
05/26/2026

Mister Softee 🍦 is collaborating with New Beginnings!

When you purchase the special Oreo Mint Swirl, 100% of the proceeds will go directly toward supporting New Beginnings and the work we do in our community. 💚

Stop by, give it a try, and support a great cause while enjoying a delicious treat!

📍 935 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country on Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

At New Beginnings, we are especially grateful for the veterans within our own team who continue to serve the community with compassion and dedication every day.

Thank you, Victor Virgen, Dazz Brown, and John Dunn, for your service, your strength, and the work you do to support others. We appreciate you today and every day. ❤️🤍💙

At New Beginnings, we prioritize making therapy accessible to EVERYONE in our community, regardless of income. Clients a...
05/21/2026

At New Beginnings, we prioritize making therapy accessible to EVERYONE in our community, regardless of income. Clients are our first priority (not the dollar sign), and we work to ensure that therapy is warm, professional, and responsive to your unique needs.
We offer sessions in person and over Zoom. Only pay what you can!

Call or email us 805-963-7777 xt.206
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Educational Luncheon short recap  The first educational luncheon of 2026 was a success!   New Beginnings held the first ...
05/20/2026

Educational Luncheon short recap 
 
The first educational luncheon of 2026 was a success!  
 
New Beginnings held the first event in its countywide Educational Luncheon Series on April 22 in Santa Barbara and focused on the Safe Parking Program. Over 40 guests learned how New Beginnings serves our community through the Safe Parking Program, housing assistance, supportive services for veterans, and affordable mental health counseling. Presentations and moving personal stories from staff, board members, volunteers, and clients were followed by a Q&A.  
 
To learn more, including all luncheon dates and sponsorshipopportunities, visit the 2026 Educational Luncheon Seriespage on our website at sbnbcc.org/educational-luncheon-series-2026/

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530 E. Montecito Street, Suite 101
Santa Barbara, CA
93103

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18059637777

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