RESOURCES
LOCAL
211 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Provides information and resources related to mental wellness as well as other services within the community.
www.211santabarbaracounty.org
CALM
This non-profit addresses childhood trauma and prevention.
www.calm4kids.org
(805) 965-2376
YOUTHWELL
Resources and education for parents, educators and parents.
www.youthwell.org
NATIONAL
CHADD
To empower all people affected by ADHD through evidence-based resources and education, unparalleled support, community connections, and steadfast advocacy.
www.chadd.org
NAMI
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
www.nami.org
THE DOUGY CENTER
The Dougy Center provides several resources on the topic of grief.
www.dougy.org
CHILD ANXIETY NETWORK
Information on the anxiety disorder, its symptoms, and the types of non-drug treatment strategies used with children and adolescents with anxiety disorders.
www.childanxiety.net
WORRY WISE KIDS
Resources for parents and schools regarding anxiety.
WorryWiseKids.org
BOOKS
Self-Compassion; The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, by Kristen Neff
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice For Difficult Times, by Pema Chodron
Braving the Wilderness, by Brene Brown
The Gift of Imperfection, by Brene Brown
The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Highly Sensitive Child, by Elaine Aron
Freeing Your Child from Anxiety: Practical Strategies to Overcome Fears, Worries, and Phobias and be Prepared for Life-from Toddlers to Teens, by Tamar Chansky Ph.D.
Books for Children:
A terrible thing happened: A story for children who have witnessed violence or trauma, by M. Holmes and S. Mudlaff
A kids book about Nervous System and Regulation, by Dr. Joy Malick-Hasbrook
What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What to Do Guide for Kids), by Dawn Huebner
Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents, by Ronald Rappe, PhD et. al.
