The County of Santa Barbara Department of Behavioral Wellness and Good Samaritan Shelter are proud to celebrate the ongoing success of the La Posada Interim Housing Village, a collaborative initiative providing supportive transitional housing and wraparound services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Since opening its doors just over a year ago, La Posada has become more than a shelter—it has become a place of recovery, dignity, and forward movement for residents navigating complex challenges such as addiction, chronic illness, and trauma. The partnership between Behavioral Wellness and Good Samaritan Shelter has created a foundation of stability, person-centered care, and hope for the residents.
“La Posada is saving lives,” said Sylvia Bernard, Executive Director for the Good Samaritan Shelter, during a recent housekeeping day involving residents and staff. “The stories we are hearing are powerful reminders of what is possible when people are given a safe place to land and the support to rebuild.”…