PTSD Can Affect Many

I read with
interest the article about the SBPD providing more comprehensive counseling
services for officers who have PTSD as a result of their traumatic
experiences on the job. In connection with this I would like to point out that
there appear to be no support groups or publicly available support services in
Santa Barbara for members of the general public (and their families) who have
been diagnosed with PTSD for other reasons.

Editor’s Note: The
county’s
Behavioral Wellness department can connect residents who need PTSD
resources, often on a sliding scale or free consultations, with counselors in
the community, including for issues outside the 1/9 Debris Flow or other local
disaster. Please contact the community wellness team at (805) 364-2750.