CALM

Save your seat for CALM at Heart! Join us for a delicious lunch, inspiring presentation, and an afternoon in beautiful company all to support vulnerable children and families in our community.

Tickets are going fast - get yours today: calm4kids.org/calm-at-heart/

Have you seen what $40 can unlock for the year? There are deals for self-care, quality family time, good food, and more! Visit hightidefundraiser.com/preview to check it out.

Also, half of your membership supports a great cause for children and families in our community (choose CALM as your nonprofit of choice). Everyone wins!

A culture of continuous learning is part of what makes CALM special. Our Senior Manager of Clinical Advancement, Yvonne, attended this year's EMDR International Association Conference and brought what she learned back to our therapy team so our clients can benefit from the latest in trauma-informed care.

An investment in our team is an investment in the families they support.

"Healing doesn’t mean erasing where you came from. Every part of your timeline, whether marked by joy or hardship, has shaped you in some way. And you get to decide what you carry forward from those experiences and what you do with it."

Read more messages at Kennedy's Corner: calm4kids.org/learn/kennedys-corner/

We are thrilled to welcome our newest CALM Trustee, Sandy Lood, whose experience will help strengthen CALM's operational stewardship at a pivotal time.

“Sandy's track record of driving meaningful organizational results will be a major asset as we navigate changes in the mental health landscape while deepening our impact for children and families across Santa Barbara County," shared Alana Walczak, President & CEO.

Read more in this article: independent.com/2026/09/04/calm-welcomes-sandy-lood-to-its-board-of-trustees/

988 is always there. So is your local crisis system: mobile teams, stabilization centers, community clinics. Know and share what's available before you need it. Building awareness saves lives. Learn more about mobile crisis care: samhsa.gov/mental-health/988/faqs -crisis-care

We're excited to partner with HighTide, a new membership that unlocks over $5,000 in deals from Santa Barbara area businesses — all for just $40/year.

The best part: when you sign up, half of your membership fee goes directly to CALM — just select CALM as your nonprofit of choice at checkout. $20 towards a year of savings for you, and $20 to help local families get support!

Sign up: hightidefundraiser.com/join/calm26

Tickets are now available! Join CALM for a delicious lunch and inspiring presentation in an elegant setting, all to support vulnerable children and families in our community.

For details, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities visit calm4kids.org/calm-at-heart/

We’re celebrating Michelle, LMFT, for 5 years of dedicated work at CALM!

Over the years, Michelle has served CALM's children and families with compassion and dedication. Along the way, she grew as a clinician, passing her LMFT exam last year.

Thank you, Michelle - we're glad to have you on our team!