Local
Support Services Organizations
Independent
Living Resource Center - Provides peer model of services for
persons with disabilities including: benefits and financial management
counseling, peer support, personal assistant referral and management
training, housing referral/modification information, advocacy and
independent living skills training. Information and referral on disability
related services and issues. Offers personal care, household care,
companionship, errands and driving. Communication assistance for the
deaf and hearing impaired. Contact: (805) 963-0595
New
Beginnings Counseling Center - Low cost counseling
clinic offers individual, couples, family, and group counseling services.
Day, evening, and weekend appointments are available by calling the
Center at 963-7777 extension 13. Location:324 East Carrillo Street,
Suite C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Coast
Caregiver Resource Center - Helps those who care for adults
with permanent, severe or progressive brain impairment which occurred
after the age of 18. Helps families through information and referral,
support groups, long term care planning, respite, legal consultation
and caregiver training. Will provide training, education, information
and referral for professionals and the general public. Some restrictions
may apply for direct services. Contact: (805) 962-3600.
Health
Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program - Provides objective
health insurance information and assistance with Medicare and supplemental
insurance, HMOs and long term care insurance for senior citizens.
Services include assistance with billing, denials and appeals. Counseling
provided at local sites throughout the county. Community education
and presentations provided. Contact: (800) 434-0222 and (805) 928-5663
Santa Maria.
Family
Therapy Institute of Santa Barbara - Individual, couple, family
and group counseling provided by licensed staff and/or registered
interns. Specialized counseling available for child and adolescent
emotional and behavioral problems, divorce, eating disorders, depression,
conflict resolution, anxiety disorders and physical or sexual abuse
survivors. Majority of clients are seen using the short-term, problem
solving approach, emphasizing the strengths and competencies of the
client. Academy of Healing Arts (AHA!) program for teens 13-19 years
of age. Contact: (805) 569-2272 and (805) 569-6277 Spanish Speaking
Housing Authority-City-S.B.
Develops, owns and operates a variety of affordable rental housing
opportunities for low-income households in Southern Santa Barbara
County. Administers the federal Section 8 housing assistance program
which provides rental subsidy payments to private landlords on behalf
of Housing Authority clients. Housing Authority clients/tenants generally
pay 30% of adjusted gross household income as rent. Current inventory
in excess of 3,000 units. Recent accomplishments include Casa de Las
Fuentes, Garden Court and several other award winning designs in new
rental housing development. Provides housing development consulting
to area non profits serving special needs populations. Contact: (805)
965-1071
Office
of the District Attorney - Lorrie LeSage, M.A., MFT, Victim Advocate.
Please contact (805) 884-8077
For a
complete list of Santa Barbara's non-profit organizations, please
visit the CRIS
Directory or call 211.
Local
Health Care Providers:
Neuropsychology
Erik
Lande, Ph.D. – Dr. Lande is a licensed clinical psychologist
and a neuropsychologist with experience in the rehabilitation of traumatic
brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, brain infections and other
neurological conditions. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship
in neuropsychology in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department
at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center. His practice
also includes assessment of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms
of dementia and the assessment of financial capacity. Dr. Lande provides
psychotherapy services in his Ventura office. Dr. Lande also has a
secondary office in Santa Barbara. Home and hospital visits are possible.
He can be contacted at (805) 403-6655.
Juan
Manuel Gutiérrez , Ph.D. - Dr. Gutiérrez is the
only board-certified neuropsychologist on the central coast who has
completed a full two-year program in neuropsychology. Doctorate in
Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology,
Los Angeles, Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology from the
Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania. Adjunct Assistant
Professor of Psychology, UC Santa Barbara, with an emphasis in neuroimaging
and neuropsychology. Neuropsychological assessment of all age groups
with neurological injuries and conditions that impact on human behavior
including head trauamas, ADD/ADHD, stroke, neuro-toxins, Multiple
Sclerosis, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, cerebral infections
and many others. Clinical Neuropsychological Associates ADD Clinic
of Santa Barbara - 827 State Street, Suite 26 - Santa Barbara CA 93101
- 805 965-1979
Psychotherapy
Jerome
Yoman, PhD - Dr.
Yoman is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of mental
health experience. His office is located in Santa Barbara, California.
Dr. Yoman works with individuals and organizations to help them navigate
mental health issues in their lives and workplaces. His specialties
include adults and seniors with: Bipolar Disorder, Family Stress Related
to Serious Mental Illness, Major Depression, Schizophrenia, Social
Skills Deficits and Substance Abuse.
Susan
Farber, MA, MFT - Specialized in providing adjustment counseling
to individuals, families and couples impacted by brain injury, stroke
and catastrophic injury. Susan Farber was fortunate to work as a psychotherapist
and case manager for 7 years at Solutions, a community based neuro-rehabilitation
program located in Santa Barbara. While at Solutions and through personal
experience as a survivor, she gained invaluable insight into the adjustment
issues experienced by those in recovery. Susan also specializes in
the areas of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic pain, substance
abuse, break-up/divorce, caregiver and women's issues. She offers
groups for caregivers and individuals with brain injury, stroke and
chronic pain. Susan Farber's office is wheel chair accessible and
located close to public transportation. She takes insurance and is
a provider for Coast Caregivers Resource Center, UCSB, and the Department
of Rehabilitation. You cand reach her at (805) 886-5538 for more information.
Acupuncture
Li
Na Liu, L.Ac. - Acupuncture, chinese herbs. Located at 32 West
Calle Laureles in Santa Barbara. Contact: (805) 637-8688
