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Approximately 20% of inmates have a serious mental illness. There are 10x more mentally-ill inmates in jail than in state hospitals across the country. There are more mentally-ill individuals in [...]

We all need help at some point our lives, especially when picking a career. I know how hard it can be. I remember all the hurdles and dead ends I came across when I graduated from college and [...]

Every organization, company, institution needs a slogan, something that fits nicely on a letterhead or a coffee mug—a catchy phrase that captures the organization’s aspirations, if not [...]

Sanctuary Centers has come into many lives unexpectedly. I found Sanctuary when I was walking a long and painful journey alone. I’ll always be grateful for that journey because it got me to where [...]

Sanctuary Centers has come into many lives unexpectedly. Some of us have found Sanctuary by seeking help and care for ourselves or for our loved ones. Whether it’s in an hour of need, in a [...]

According to the County, “Santa Barbara is extreme with regards to alcohol and other drug use,” with rates higher than state averages for several harmful substances. But we’re working to change. [...]

The effects of Covid-19 have been difficult on us all, especially parents. Between home schooling, working from home and the everyday stress of a global pandemic, some days can feel [...]

Whether you’re seeking ways to overcome your struggles, or you’re a mental health provider looking for ways to support your clients and practice self-care, here’s a guide for how music therapy [...]

  About the author: Nicole Soria has been a member of Sanctuary Centers’ Co-Occurring Disorders team since 2018.  As Administrative Manager, she works closely with everyone coming in [...]

A few years ago, I stumbled upon a poem by Mary Oliver entitled “The Uses of Sorrow”: Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a [...]