Support groups, activities and events in Santa Barbara County
Alpha Resource Center – Family Resource Center
email: frc@alphasb.org / https://www.alphalifespan.org/
Events: https://www.alphalifespan.org/events
Events Spanish: www.centroderecursosalpha.org/eventos
Warm Line: (805) 452-8789
This list includes only some of the resources available in the tri-county region. Family Resource Centers have the most recent information, feel free to call them or check with your service coordinator for information on additional resources that may be available. Please contact individual groups to confirm meeting dates and times prior to attending.
Alpha Resource Center offers a wide variety of services and supports to encompass the needs of individuals with disabilities of all ages and at all stages of life.
Alpha Family Resource Center ~ Assists parents of children with special needs to gain the knowledge and skills to enable their children to be all they can be.
Parent-to-Parent and family support, parent-professional collaboration, resource meetings and workshops, information & referral, transition, future planning, and much more county wide! For information and support group info contact: Warm Line (805) 452-8789 or email frc@alphasb.org
Early Start Playgroups ~ Discussion, networking and crafts. Location varies.
Family Empowerment Center ~ Provides training and information to assist parents in understanding their child’s educational needs, communicating effectively with service providers, and participating in the Individual Educational Program (IEP) process.
Katie’s FUNd™ ~ provides social and recreational opportunities for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities. Contact us at 805-964-3547 x132 or katiesfund@alphasb.org
Teen Extreme Social Club ~ Meets weekly for outings & activities. Contact us at 805-964-3547 x132 or katiesfund@alphasb.org
Alpha Adult Services ~ provides a broad spectrum of services for adults with developmental disabilities. Each participant assists in the development of individualized services tailored to achieve his or her personal goals.
Alpha Employment Services is here to empower people to discover their employment goals, interests and strengths, and receive job development and successful placement assistance with satisfied business partners throughout Santa Barbara County.
