Noah's Anchorage

Noah’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.

(805) 963-8775
Crisis Hotline: 1-866-HELP-TEEN

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My Home

My Home provides services to transitional aged youth 18-24 years old who are experiencing or at risk for homelessness. YMCA staff work with youth on housing solutions and counseling to build a path to independence. My Home is a partnership with the City of Santa Barbara Housing Authority and County Child Welfare Services.

(805) 770-2187

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Haley Street Navigation Center

Transitional aged youth 17-24 years old who are currently or are at risk for experiencing homelessness may visit the Hayley Street Navigation Center to receive food, basic needs, hygiene supplies, counseling services, referrals, and case management. YMCA staff are available to support youth via phone, video, and in person during designated drop-in hours and by appointment during the afternoons.

(805) 770-2187

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The Lyons House

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

(805) 977-8977

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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.