The Mental Health Association is a private, non-profit organization providing support, housing and advocacy to adults and families affected by severe mental illness.

The Services We Provide Are Vital The greatest need for many of our clients is simply a clean, safe place to live where they can be assured of an appropriate level of service. We feel it is imperative to address this vital need...READ MORE >>

Our Clients Come from all Walks of Life   We Need Your Help Now More than Ever

One in every five adults has a diagnosable mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. That translates into over 66,000 residents of Santa Barbara County alone. Unfortunately, many suffer from severe and disabling conditions...READ MORE >>   The cutbacks in government funding have made your support even more essential. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Mental Health Association. We also invite you to join our dedicated corps of volunteers. You'll meet many wonderful people...READ MORE >>

We’re “Building Hope” on Garden Street When our new Garden Street Center officially opens on November 19, 2008 it will allow us to expand our programs and capabilities, and be of greater help to the individuals and families that we serve. The result of many years of planning and hard work, the Garden Street Center will include much larger and better equipped social and rehabilitation facilities,...READ MORE >>