Here's How You Can Help ... DONATE - Help support our critical work VOLUNTEER - There are many ways to get involved EDUCATE - Join our community educational campaign - Learn more ADVOCATE - Write city and county leaders, demand change now! E-MAIL us your suggestions - Click here Get Involved! Come to a Monthly Support Group Meeting You are invited to attend our monthly Support Group/Informational Meeting which usually meets on: 2nd Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara 1535 Santa Barbara Street Meeting rooms and times vary - if you are planning to attend a meeting, call Suzanne Riordan at 805-637-1339 for details. Become a Family Advocate Many families with a loved one suffering with co-occurring disorders find that dealing with the mental health and criminal justice systems to be a daunting challenge - emotionally, physically and intellectually - particularly if English is a second language. You can help by serving as a Family Advocate to assist a family in navigating "the system." Families ACT! provides periodic Family Advocate training. Please call for more information: 805-637-1339. Help Us Educate the Public! Families ACT! is launching a community-wide education campaign to build community support for real change. If you have skills in public relations, public speaking, communications, graphic arts, multimedia ... we need your skills and creativity! Please give us a call at 805-637-1339. Help Us Build a Strong Organization We're looking for volunteers with a wide range of skills and experience in:         Accounting         Grant-writing         Public Relations & Communication         Criminal Justice         Mental Health         Volunteer Recruitment and Management         Fund-raising         Event Planning & Management         and much more! Let's talk about how you can help ... please give us a call at 805-637-1339.