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STESA (Standing Together to End Sexual Assault) 24/7 Confidential: (805) 564-3696

Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides confidential counseling and support services to survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. STESA is committed to empowering survivors and eliminating all forms of sexual violence in our community. Through education and awareness, STESA aims to change the cultural norms that enable sexual assault to proliferate. Our service area extends from Carpinteria to the Santa Ynez Valley, with our office located in downtown Santa Barbara.

Instagram: @sbstesa

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Pacific Pride Foundation

Pacific Pride Foundation – a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization – provides a wide variety of programs and services to the HIV/AIDS and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning (LGBTQ+) communities in Santa Barbara County. All of our programs are free or low cost and offered in English and Spanish through our offices in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria.

Pacific Pride has always been committed to building a safer, healthier, and more inclusive community. Their advocacy work lends a voice to LGBTQ+ issues and equality. Their specialized services target unique populations and sensitive subjects. And their social events foster pride in the community. Their programs, LGBTQ+ competency training, outreach, events and services deliver to over 10,000 people each year and they continue to be the largest LGBTQ+ Center along the Central and South Coast.

Email: hello@pacificpridefoundation.org

Phone: (805) 963-3636