Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services

Art work by Bridget Hochman

The Department of Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Services (ADMHS) provides treatment, rehabilitation and support services to approximately 7,600 clients with mental illness and 4,500 clients with substance use disorders annually. If you or a family member or friend are in need services, click here.

Mental Health Programs

The Department is responsible for ensuring the provision of mental health services mandated by the State of California for children with serious emotional disturbance, adults with serious mental illness and all Medi-Cal beneficiaries with specialty mental health needs.

Alcohol and Drug Programs

The Department’s Alcohol and Drug Program Division (ADP) has responsibility for ensuring the delivery of publicly funded alcohol and drug prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery support services.

For questions about this web site, email admhswebmaster@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

July 10, 12-13 (Santa Barbara): Mental Health First Aid classes. Details here.

June 19, 21-22 (Santa Barbara): Mental Health First Aid classes. Details here.

May 25-27 (Santa Barbara): Art Along the Creek, featuring Larry Iwerks. Artist gathering Saturday, reception Sunday.

May 23 -May 31 (Santa Maria): Art of Recovery Art Show. Details here.

May 17 - Request for Qualification released, Intensive Treatment - Foster Care Program. Proposals due June 13, 2013.

Web site redesign: ADMHS is pleased to offer a completely redesigned web site. Let us know what you think by completing a brief online survey.

Request for Proposals (RFP): Recommendations for ADMHS inpatient and outpatient service delivery models and business practices. Also: Addendum extending RFP deadline to April 13, 2012.

Advisory Board on Alcohol and Drug Problems