A First in Santa Barbara

My Home at The Lyons House will open in the winter of 2025 and will be the first Transitional Housing Placement program in Santa Barbara County. Critical partners have already been engaged, including the Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services and Child Welfare Services.

Thank you to the Steve Lyons Family and philanthropy partner, the Santa Barbara Foundation, for providing the facility and our other initial supporters:

The Whimsie Fund
Wendy & Harry Atterbury
Montecito Bank & Trust
Gainey Foundation
Michael Holland
Deckers Brands
Dave & Caroline Powers
Yardi Systems
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation
Towbes Foundation
Susan Tyler & Family
Women's Fund of Santa Barbara

Residential Services

Located in downtown Santa Barbara, My Home at The Lyons House is a licensed nine-bed Transitional Housing Placement Program for young adults ages 18-21. Clients are exiting foster care and are provided with support to launch them into independent living. Room and board are provided to all young adults in the program. All services are voluntary and free to youth.

Residential Services Include:

Housing
Nutritious Food
Family Style Meals
Laundry Services
Clothing, Hygiene & Personal Needs Stipends
Computer & Internet Access
Outings & Workshops

Case Management

All young adults in the program receive case management and work with staff to develop an Independent Living Plan. Case management is focused on independent living skills, personal well-being, housing stability upon exit, advancing employment, and increasing education.

Referrals/Services Include:

Housing linkages
Financial literacy
Education
Employment
Mental health counseling
Skill development
Health & wellness
Community engagement

About My Home at The Lyons House

Thanks to the vision and generosity of the Lyons Family and the management of the Santa Barbara Foundation, we have created enhanced "dorm-style" living for nine young adults ages 18-21 exiting foster care. The program will be staffed by a clinical Director, two live-in Resident Assistants, and a clinical Trainee. The house is located in the heart of Santa Barbara, walking and biking distance from Santa Barbara City College, State Street, the Downtown Transit Center, beaches, and much more. It is fully furnished and stocked with essentials. Residents will receive counseling and crisis support, intensive case management, and a schedule of outings, workshops, and house dinners to aid their transitions into adulthood. The goals of the program include developing independent living plans, supporting young adults with job placement and career advancement, advancing their education, and securing stable housing upon exit.

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Program Hours: 24 Hours