Youth & Family Services YMCA
Housing, counseling, crisis support, and resources for youth and young adults in need
Today's Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About Youth & Family Services
Youth & Family Services (YFS) is a branch of the Channel Islands YMCA devoted to social services. We operate programs that provide a continuum of care to youth, young adults, and families. Thousands of youth and young adults in our community experience homelessness, cycle their way through the foster care system and face chronic stress that adversely impacts wellness and stability. Our programs are grounded in positive youth development whereby protective factors are bolstered, risk mitigated, and those in crisis have access to supportive services when they need them most.
We are focused on bringing about meaningful and lasting change in youth and families by ensuring they have a safe place to live, a reliable support system, connection to positive adult role models, and access to needed resources.
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Noah's Anchorage Youth Shelter
12 – 17 AgeNoah’s Anchorage is a licensed eight-bed youth homelessness prevention center for youth age 12-17. Services are free and provide temporary shelter, drop-in services, counseling, and basic needs. Services are available 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.
- Phone:
- (805) 963-8775
- Crisis Hotline:
- 1-866-435-7833
- 24/7 Support Textline:
- (805) 689-6701
My Home
18 – 24 AgeMy Home supports youth ages 18–24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness, providing housing solutions and counseling to help them achieve independence. It is a partnership with the City of Santa Barbara Housing Authority and County Child Welfare Services.
- Phone:
- (805) 963-8775
Haley Street Navigation Center
17 – 24 AgeYouth ages 17–24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness can visit the Haley Street Navigation Center for food, basic needs, hygiene supplies, counseling, referrals, and case management. YMCA staff offer support by phone, video, and in person during afternoon drop-in hours and by appointment.
- Phone:
- (805) 963-8775
- 24/7 Support Textline:
- (805) 364-1041
The Lyons House
18 – 20 AgeThe Lyons House is a nine-bed transitional housing program in downtown Santa Barbara for young adults ages 18–20 exiting foster care. Residents receive case management and individualized support focused on independent living, well-being, employment, education, and long-term housing stability.
- Phone:
- (805) 963-8775
Youth & Family Services YMCA
Not sure which program fits? Contact Youth & Family Services and our team will help you find the right support.
- Phone:
- (805) 963-8775
Our Impact
For over 100 years, the Channel Islands YMCA has been committed to creating a stronger, healthier and more connected community for us all.
1,600+
Crisis and support responses provided
2,100+
Drop-in Services provided to at-risk youth
3,600+
Counseling & support sessions