Fostering Access, Resilience, and Opportunity

621 Chapala Street, 1st Floor

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Mon-Fri 9am-3pm (Closed on Federal Holidays)

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The Community Room where guests can wait to meet with service providers, rest, and have a bite to eat

The Welcome Room where guests enter the FARO Center

The computer lab for guests who need internet access for job or housing applications or for other important communications

Office space for service provider agencies to offer housing, behavioral health, healthcare, and other services

Conference Room for hosting events, trainings, and workshops for FARO Center guests, staff, or service providers

What is the FARO Center?

The FARO Center serves a beacon of hope for those experiencing homelessness in South Santa Barbara County. The FARO Center provides people experiencing homelessness a safe, dignified, indoor location to go during daytime hours, and serves as a one-stop-shop for comprehensive services. SB ACT partners with a variety of nonprofits, government agencies, and volunteer groups to offer the following services onsite 5 days per week:

Healthcare
Behavioral Health Support
Access to Computers
Basic Needs

Case Management
Housing Navigation
Workforce Development
Document Readiness

Our ultimate goal is to help individuals experiencing homelessness navigate towards permanent housing. Please support the FARO Center by (1) spreading the word, (2) making a donation today, or (3) contacting us to get involved.