Safe Alternatives for Treating Youth (SAFTY) Santa Barbara

Safe Alternatives for Treating Youth (SAFTY) Santa Barbara provides free, compassionate and confidential support over phone. We are here for youth, parents in California, United States who may be looking for support with depression, loneliness, self-harm, suicide.

People call us for many different mental health, crisis and behavioral health reasons. Regardless of what you are experiencing, we can support you. Talking with us is free. As part of our commitment to preventing suicide, we are available to help you if you are considering suicide or harming yourself, or if you are noticing warning signs in a friend or family member

When you reach out to us you will talk with one of our trained counselors who will collaborate with you to find solutions while giving you an empathetic and compassionate ear. They have expertise and understanding in how to help people going through difficulties similar to what you are.