CommUnify is a nonprofit health and human services organization rooted in Santa Barbara County. Our dedicated staff live where they serve and are committed to the well-being of the residents in their communities.
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Head Start and Early Head Start are CommUnify's flagship programs. From birth through preschool, we provide children and their families the high-quality child care, early education, healthy meals, and health & wellness check-ups they need to thrive.
Explore the four divisions that make up CommUnify. Each division offers specialized programs — bilingual, free or low-cost for those who income qualify.
Free, CalAIM-authorized therapy and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults — at the level of care that fits your situation.
Learn More → High-quality child care and early education for children from birth through preschool — at no cost to qualifying families. Your child's first five years, supported.
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Utility assistance, home repair, financial coaching, and connection to stability resources — for adults and seniors across Santa Barbara County.
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Case management, health education, and community support for teens, young adults, and young parents — on their terms, at their pace.
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She was 88 and had just broken her hip. What we needed was someone who could show up fast. A CommUnify technician installed grab bars the same week — at no cost. Mom is thriving now. She eats again. She laughs again.
He wasn't a problem to be managed. He was a 14-year-old who had never had a single adult stay long enough to find out who he actually was. His case manager showed up every week. He finished probation. He improved his grades. That plan belongs to him.
Your gift to CommUnify empowers us to ensure the well-being of low-income children, teens, families, adults, and seniors in our county.
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