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It’s easy to get caught up in negativity. Between the constant news cycle, world events and social media, it can seem like the world is closing in on you. But please remember: Protecting your [...]

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 [...]

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. 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. [...]

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 [...]

This blog post is sponsored by Santa Barbara’s Master Clean. Thank you Master Clean for donating the FDA-approved, EPA-registered cleaning and sanitizing Pure Maintenance service to all our [...]

Coping Pre-Covid When I came to Sanctuary Centers I was a wreck. I couldn’t deal with myself, let alone a global pandemic. I didn’t know anything about mental illness. In my life, in my inner [...]

Coronavirus is here… and the time has come for us to take it seriously.  Of course, it’s possible that—when we’re looking back on this years from now—our preventative measures may look [...]