Youth Mental Health Providers Recruit, Retain, Rest and Recuperation (4R) Grant Program
Supports Santa Barbara County organizations in recruiting and retaining youth mental health professionals to deliver direct care and strengthen behavioral health services for children, youth, and families.
Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per organization for a one-year period.
Summary: Supports Santa Barbara County organizations to recruit, retain, and support youth mental health professionals delivering direct care to children, youth, and families.
Key Information: For organizations serving youth in Santa Barbara County with direct mental health services; 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship required.
Description
This grant program is designed to address the urgent youth mental health crisis in Santa Barbara County by providing resources to organizations that deliver direct behavioral healthcare to children, youth, and their families. The program prioritizes recruitment and retention of mental health professionals, support for providers facing secondary trauma, and encourages innovative and collaborative staffing strategies. Grants are intended to strengthen organizational capacity, professionalize compensation, and ensure robust evaluation of outcomes.
