YouthWell

YouthWell YouthWell focuses on education, prevention, and early intervention.

We seek to simplify access to mental health and wellness resources for youth ages 10-25 and their families.

Every family member feels it, not just the child who needs extra support. 💙Siblings of neurodivergent youth carry their ...
05/26/2026

Every family member feels it, not just the child who needs extra support. 💙

Siblings of neurodivergent youth carry their own experiences, questions, and feelings. This compelling talk centers on their voices, with a live panel of siblings sharing what it's really like.

✔ Hear directly from siblings of neurodivergent youth in their own words
✔ Understand how family dynamics shift when one member needs extra support
✔ Walk away with practical tools to help siblings feel seen, informed, and included

Link in bio to watch.

You've tried the advice. You've read the books. You've taken a deep breath and counted to ten more times than you can co...
05/25/2026

You've tried the advice. You've read the books. You've taken a deep breath and counted to ten more times than you can count.

And it's still not working.

This is for parents of kids with autism, ADHD, PDA, ODD, and related conditions, because a lot of mainstream parenting advice is well-intentioned and just genuinely doesn't apply to your kid. And that's not a reflection of you.

Dr. Ty Vernon, Director of the Koegel Autism Center at UCSB, gets it. As a neurodivergent parent of four, including kids with ADHD and PDA profiles, he's not coming with a lecture. He's coming with strategies that actually work.

Sunday, June 7 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Free + Virtual
Spanish interpretation available.

Register at the link in bio or visit youthwell.org/workshops

Has probado los consejos. Has leído los libros. Has respirado hondo y contado hasta diez más veces de las que recuerdas.
Y sigue sin funcionar.

Esto es para padres de niños con autismo, TDAH, PDA, TOD y condiciones relacionadas porque muchos consejos convencionales de crianza son bienintencionados, pero sencillamente no aplican a nuestros hijos. Y eso no es un reflejo de ti.

El Dr. Ty Vernon, Director del Centro de Autismo Koegel de UCSB, lo entiende. Como padre neurodivergente de cuatro hijos, incluyendo niños con perfiles de TDAH y PDA, no viene a dar una conferencia. Viene con estrategias que realmente funcionan.

Domingo, 7 de junio | 5:30–7:00 PM | Gratuito + Virtual

Interpretación al español disponible.
Regístrate en el enlace de la biografía o visita youthwell.org/workshops

Navigating IEPs, 504 Plans, and school supports can feel overwhelming. This talk breaks it all down so you can walk into...
05/19/2026

Navigating IEPs, 504 Plans, and school supports can feel overwhelming. This talk breaks it all down so you can walk into any school meeting with clarity and confidence.

✔ Understand MTSS, IEPs, and 504 Plans and how they work together
✔ Learn how to navigate school systems and advocate for your child
✔ Build stronger partnerships between families and schools

Link in bio to watch.

if you've been on the fence about reaching out, this is your sign. 🤍Si has dudado en pedir ayuda, esta es tu señal. 🤍 ...
05/15/2026

if you've been on the fence about reaching out, this is your sign. 🤍

Si has dudado en pedir ayuda, esta es tu señal. 🤍

Couldn't make it? Both talks are now on YouTube:✔ Neurodiversity 101: A Parent's Guide to Affirming Support✔ Supporting ...
05/12/2026

Couldn't make it?
Both talks are now on YouTube:
✔ Neurodiversity 101: A Parent's Guide to Affirming Support
✔ Supporting Mental Health & Twice-Exceptional Youth

You show up for your kid - this one is for you. Link in bio to watch.

The early support ran out. The need didn't.If you're years into caregiving and still carrying the weight, the appointmen...
05/11/2026

The early support ran out. The need didn't.

If you're years into caregiving and still carrying the weight, the appointments, the advocacy, the emotional load, this one's for you.

Join us for an honest conversation about caregiver burnout, what actually helps, and what resources exist in our community for the long haul.

Tuesday, May 19 | 7:00–8:15 PM | Free + Virtual
Spanish interpretation available.
Register at the link in bio or visit youthwell.org/workshops

El apoyo temprano se acabó. La necesidad, no.

Si llevas años como cuidador/a y sigues cargando con el peso, las citas, la defensa de derechos, la carga emocional, esto es para ti.

Únete a una conversación honesta sobre el agotamiento del cuidador, lo que realmente ayuda, y los recursos disponibles en nuestra comunidad para el largo plazo.

Martes, 19 de mayo | 7:00–8:15 PM | Gratuito + Virtual
Interpretación al español disponible.
Regístrate en el enlace de la biografía o visita youthwell.org/workshops

Caregiving doesn't have a finish line.Whether your child is 5 or 25, the emotional, mental, and logistical load doesn't ...
05/11/2026

Caregiving doesn't have a finish line.

Whether your child is 5 or 25, the emotional, mental, and logistical load doesn't just go away it shifts. And most support systems weren't built for the long haul.

This is for the caregivers who are still showing up, still figuring it out, and could use a moment to breathe, connect, and leave with something actually useful.

Tuesday, May 19 | 7:00–8:15 PM | Free + Virtual
Spanish interpretation available.
Register at the link in bio or visit youthwell.org/workshops

Ser cuidador no tiene una línea de llegada.

Ya sea que tu hijo tenga 5 o 25 años, la carga emocional, mental y logística no desaparece solo cambia. Y la mayoría de los sistemas de apoyo no fueron diseñados para el largo plazo.

Este taller es para los cuidadores que siguen adelante, que siguen buscando respuestas, y que podrían usar un momento para respirar, conectarse y llevarse algo que realmente les sirva.

Martes, 19 de mayo | 7:00–8:15 PM | Gratuito + Virtual
Interpretación al español disponible.
Regístrate en el enlace de la biografía o visita youthwell.org/workshops

Finals week reminder from someone who gets it.Screenshot this. Send it to a friend. Keep it for yourself.Un recordatorio...
05/09/2026

Finals week reminder from someone who gets it.
Screenshot this. Send it to a friend. Keep it for yourself.

Un recordatorio para la semana de exámenes finales, de alguien que lo entiende.
Toma una captura de pantalla. Mándasela a un amigo. Guárdala para ti.

It's Mental Health Awareness Month!At YouthWell, we believe that getting educated is the easiest way to reduce mental he...
05/06/2026

It's Mental Health Awareness Month!

At YouthWell, we believe that getting educated is the easiest way to reduce mental health stigma. And believe it or not, we still have a ways to go in making that happen in our community.

The funding that makes these trainings FREE [yes, 100% free] ends at the end of September. So, if you have been THINKING about it, we & FSA highly recommend you seize the opportunity!

Scroll to learn more about the options:

QPR will teach you how to recognize warning signs of a mental health challenge. We also talk about active listening, nonjudgment, and community resources.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a longer training, but it's more comprehensive. This is designed for adults who work with or have youth. We talk about a variety of things around development, signs of distress, how to support youth, how to take care of yourself, and community resources. This particular offering is a BLENDED ZOOM. That means you will have 2 hours of self-paced prework, and then you'll join Ashley via Zoom to complete the training.

Our teen and parent QPR will take place in our NEW office in Santa Barbara!! The idea behind this offering is that parents and teens get to learn, share, and talk about su***de prevention TOGETHER. It's a really great way to have an open dialogue with one another and to have a continuity of language. We find it HIGHLY beneficial for both parents and teens to learn together.

We'd love to have you join us for any of the offerings, and if you have already taken them, we'd love you to spread the word about them.

If none of these times/dates work for you, keep your eye on our feed or visit us at youthwell.org/mental-health-first-aid to see our remaining opportunities!

Hi All!We are so excited to announce that we have relocated! Our team, interns, and volunteers have been packing, unload...
05/04/2026

Hi All!

We are so excited to announce that we have relocated! Our team, interns, and volunteers have been packing, unloading, and unpacking - THANK YOU!!

Please save our new address 602 Anacapa Street

We will share more details to share SOON!

¡Hola a todos!

¡Estamos muy emocionados de anunciar que nos hemos mudado! Nuestro equipo, pasantes y voluntarios han estado empacando, descargando y desempacando: ¡¡GRACIAS!!

Por favor, guarden nuestra nueva dirección: 602 Anacapa Street.

¡Pronto compartiremos más detalles!

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