Youth Mental Health Providers Recruit, Retain, Rest and Recuperation (4R) Grant Program
Forecasted
The Youth Mental Health Providers 4R Grant from Santa Barbara Foundation supports innovative, evidence-based strategies to strengthen and sustain youth mental health professionals in Santa Barbara County.
Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per organization; one-year grant period.
Summary: Supports organizations in Santa Barbara County to recruit, retain, and support youth mental health providers, strengthening behavioral healthcare for children and families.
Description
This grant program addresses the urgent need to support and strengthen the workforce of youth mental health providers in Santa Barbara County. It was established to respond to the escalating youth mental health crisis, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing societal pressures. The program provides resources to organizations delivering direct behavioral healthcare and social-emotional support to young people, focusing on innovative and collaborative strategies for recruitment, retention, and provider well-being. Special emphasis is placed on addressing secondary trauma experienced by providers and encouraging the use of assessment tools to measure program impact.
