Coronavirus Pandemic 2020 Resources in Santa Barbara County
Download the resource guide (in English and Spanish) developed by agencies in Santa Barbara county. It includes comprehensive information for governmental, medical, financial, food, housing, utilities, and other types of support services.
Assistance for Seniors
Family Service Agency and the Center for Successful Aging are offering help to seniors 55 and older. They can help with groceries or home-delivered meals, urgent health and personal supplies, other medical concerns, prescription delivery, connecting you to community resources, and best practices during COVID-19. All services are free and confidential. For more information, download the PDF.
Tech Assistance for Seniors
As more people are relying on technology for work and socializing, the Goleta Valley Library is offering virtual tech help during the COVID-19 crisis and stay-at-home order.
The library is moving its in-person tech tutoring to live video chat or over the phone. Library patrons can now get one-on-one help with their laptop, tablet, cell phone, smart TV, or a number of other devices.
Tech Tutoring is available Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am–2:00 pm by appointment and each session lasts for 30 to 60 minutes.
To make an appointment fill out the
online request form or call (805) 964-7878 to schedule an appointment.
Food Bank Emergency Food Distributions
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will distribute free, healthy groceries and fresh produce at the specfic locations. No documentation or registration required. Everyone is welcome. Measures have been taken to ensure the safety and cleanliness of each site.
Download the list of locations in English and Spanish.
CalFresh benefits have been increased for April and May. Download the information sheet in
English and
Spanish.
COVID-19 Testing
Santa Barbara County, The State of California and OptumServe are in partnership to increase testing for COVID-19 in our county. Testing is by appointment only. Insurance information will be collected when you register, but no co-pay required. If you do not have insurance, the State of California will pay for your test. Please bring your identification, if you have one.
Everyone is eligible to apply for screening. Once screened, testing order will be prioritized for people with symptoms, such as a fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Additional prioritization will be offered to populations of higher risk, including: First Responders and Health Care Professionals.
Testing sites will be operational five (5) days per week from 7:00 am–7:00 pm. Days and times for appointments will be adjusted based on community need.
Request a community-based testing appointment:
Community-based testing locations:
Community based testing site locations will be available throughout the county. Testing will be by appointment only.
- Santa Maria: Santa Maria Fairpark 937 Thornburg Street, Santa Maria, CA, 93458
- Santa Barbara: Earl Warren Showgrounds 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- Lompoc: Anderson Recreation Center 125 West Walnut Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436