We provide mental health counseling to low-income community members and end homelessness for individuals, families, and veterans throughout Santa Barbara County. Through four core programs, we serve approximately 2,000 people each year. New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC) is committed to strengthening our community.
Our mission is to provide our clients with the ability to lead healthy and productive lives through our Counseling Clinic, our Life Skills Parenting and Education Program, our Safe Parking and Rapid Re-Housing Program and our Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program. We are dedicated to advocating for a just and equitable world.
Our mission is to provide our clients with the ability to lead healthy and productive lives through our Counseling Clinic, our Life Skills Parenting and Education Program, our Safe Parking and Rapid Re-Housing Program and our Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program. We are dedicated to advocating for a just and equitable world.
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About Us
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New Beginnings is a non-profit organization that provides psychological counseling and housing assistance services to the homeless, as well as low-income individuals and families throughout Santa Barbara County. Through our Counseling Center, the Safe Parking Shelter and Rapid Rehousing Program, the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, and the Life Skills Parenting and Education Program, we serve approximately 2,000 people each year.
Administration Team
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We employ approximately 20 staff members and have more than 30 all-volunteer masters and doctoral-level mental health counselors working in our counseling center. We feature the profiles of our administrative staff below.
Kristine Schwarz is a seasoned executive and psychotherapist who brings extensive experience building organizations and managing multi-faceted projects in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, and considerable experience as an educator and clinician.Kristine is also a former entertainment industry executive with 13 years of experience developing film and television projects internationally.
Kristine Schwarz is a seasoned executive and psychotherapist who brings extensive experience building organizations and managing multi-faceted projects in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, and considerable experience as an educator and clinician.Kristine is also a former entertainment industry executive with 13 years of experience developing film and television projects internationally.
Annual Fundraiser
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Both events will include an interview and discussion with Annabelle Gurwitch, a New York Times best-selling author, activist, and advocate who recently became a landlord to house a young couple living in their vehicle. Annual Gala: Meet-and-greet, dinner, live interview, book-signing, and more. The interview is conducted with Beth Farnsworth, our community's award-winning journalist.
Board of Directors
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Our Board of Directors are leaders in our community who serve as ambassadors for our agency, provide financial oversight, and help guide our vision. Jacqueline Kurta is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in work with adolescents, college-age young adults and families, particularly focused on challenges involving alcohol, drug and other addictive behaviors.
Clinical Supervisors
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Our Clinical Supervisors are experienced mental health professionals who volunteer their time to train our counselors, oversee their work, and optimize treatment plans for our mental health clients. Allen Bishop, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at Pacifica Graduate Institute having served as faculty member, Department Chair, and Accreditation Liaison Officer for over 15 years.
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