The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness will host an open house 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 to celebrate the opening of its new Behavioral Wellness Service Center, 425 W. Central Ave., Lompoc.
The event will welcome community, organizational partners, staff, and local leaders for brief remarks, networking, and guided tours of the new facility.
The center brings together several key Behavioral Wellness programs in one location to better serve residents in the Lompoc Valley.
Previously located separately, the YOR Place (Youth Opioid Response) substance use disorder treatment team has now joined Adult Services, Crisis Services, and the Homeless Outreach team at the new Central Avenue site.
Bringing the programs together strengthens collaboration among providers, improves communication across teams serving shared clients, and supports more coordinated and integrated care for the community, the department said.
“This new service center reflects our commitment to making behavioral health services more connected and accessible for the people we serve,” said Toni Navarro, director of the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness.
“By co-locating these teams, we can improve coordination of care and better support individuals and families in the Lompoc community,” Navarro said.
The move also aligns with statewide initiatives such as CalAIM, which encourages stronger integration of mental health and substance use disorder services within county behavioral health systems.
Speaking at the open house will be Navarro; Joan Hartmann, Second District supervisor; and Katie Cohen, Behavioral Wellness assistant director.
Following the remarks, attendees can tour the facility and talk with Behavioral Wellness staff.
Learn more about the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness at www.countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness.
The Behavioral Wellness 24/7 Access Line is 888-868-1649.