Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it also can be overwhelming. The District offers Mental Wellness Services for Family Caregivers to help you navigate stress, strengthen family relationships, and find balance as a caregiver.

Benefits of mental wellness services

✔ Reduce caregiver burnout

✔ Improve communication and coping skills

✔ Build stronger family connections

✔ Access to a safe and supportive space

Remember, you don’t have to do this alone. Let the District help you care for yourself while you care for others. 

Call Social Services coordinator Ellen Hood, a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) trainee, at 805-388-1952, ext. 215, for a 50-minute appointment. Appointments are available between 1 and 4 p.m. on Mondays and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Thursdays. Cost is $75 (non-District residents add $4).