New Beginnings Expands Staff Amid Mental Health Surge in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – New Beginnings in Santa Barbara is overwhelmed with a counseling waitlist now stretching more than a month.

For the first time in its history, the nonprofit is hiring paid counselors in addition to its longtime volunteer team. The expansion comes as demand for affordable mental health services continues to rise across the community.

The goal is to shorten wait times and connect more patients with the care they need. A newly hired counselor said joining the team is both meaningful and urgent…

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