Open Minds, 9/26/24, Vol. 38

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OUR MISSION

OpenMinds is dedicated to providing accessible, insurance-based mental health services, fostering well-being for adolescents, young adults, and families in the extended Santa Barbara community. We strive to cultivate and support a team of psychotherapists and staff committed to delivering client-centered, culturally competent, and evidence-based care.

www.openminds.clinic | info@openminds.clinic

SANTA BARBARA IS FACING A

MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

AMONGST TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS

The struggle with access to counseling services is two-fold. There has been a recent increase in requests for services for youth after COVID, and there is also a shortage of services available and those services often don’t accept private health insurance.

13% of teens and young adults

suffer from crippling, serious mental health disorders

More than half of Santa Barbara families have private health insurance from employers and can not utilize their health insurance for mental health services

1 of 5 teens

suffer from Anxiety and/or other mental health disorders on a frequent basis

A parent shared their struggles in finding mental health support for their daughter during an interview focused on Youth Behavioral Health:

“The school suggested that I find her a psychologist or therapist. However, we hit a roadblock because none of the available providers would accept our insurance; they only accepted CenCal, which we don’t have. It’s been incredibly frustrating because all the therapists and psychologists seem to want cash payment, which is something we can’t afford. As a result, my daughter hasn’t been able to get the help she desperately needs.”

THE OPENMINDS SOLUTION

OpenMinds is a Santa Barbara nonprofit, mental health clinic for adolescents and young adults. We accept most insurances and are dedicated to making mental health treatment affordable and accessible for our community. We support all family members in treatment and committed to delivering client-centered, culturally competent, and evidence-based care

Why Choose Us?

No Wait List

We Accept Most Insurance

Evidence-Based Treatment

Community-Based Approach

Treat Most Symptoms for Teens and Young Adults

Services Offered:

• Individual Therapy

• Family Therapy

• Group Therapy

• Psychological Assessments Coming Soon!

WE TREAT ALL ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS OR ISSUES RELATED TO:

Depression

Anxiety

ADHD symptoms

Substance Misuse

Behavioral Issues

Coping Skills

College Preparation

Disordered Eating

Family Conflict

Gender Identity

Grief & Bereavement

Life Transitions

Neurodiversity

Parenting

Relationship Issues

Suicidal Ideation

School Issues

Self Esteem

Self-Harming

Stress

Trauma and PTSD

Insurances Accepted:

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