At a Glance: Our Health Literacy Initiatives (About Us)

At Project Heal of Santa Barbara County (PHOSBC), we’re a public charity and action-driven movement dedicated to improving health literacy, mental wellness, and community access to care.

What We Do:

  • Health Literacy & Self-Care Management: We provide clear, practical tools to help individuals manage their health, understand care options, and navigate healthcare systems—locally and abroad.

  • Mental & Wellness Support: Our Peer Support Specialists guide individuals through recovery, advocacy, and connection, promoting confidence and resilience.

  • Access & Collaboration: Our Global Health Specialists partner with healthcare, businesses, and community organizations to enhance access, coordination, and informed care across systems and borders.

We believe that health knowledge is empowerment—and that every person deserves the confidence to take charge of their well-being.

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Our Health Literacy Initiatives & Projects

At Project Heal of Santa Barbara County (PHOSBC), we believe that true wellness begins with informed action. As a public charity dedicated to advancing health literacy and psychosocial well-being, we combine education, advocacy, and collaboration to help individuals and communities make confident, informed decisions about their health—locally and globally.

We believe that health literacy is the foundation of equitable, sustainable wellness. For more than a decade, we’ve championed initiatives that bridge healthcare education, mental health advocacy, and community empowerment—helping individuals and families make informed, confident decisions about their well-being.

Our mission is simple: to empower people with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to navigate healthcare systems and advocate for themselves. We approach this through three interconnected pillars:

Our approach is practical, inclusive, and forward-looking. We’re not just raising awareness—we’re shaping how people access and understand care through three key initiatives:

1. Health Literacy & Self-Care Management
We empower individuals and families to take charge of their well-being through accessible, evidence-based education. From chronic condition management and preventive care to travel health preparedness, we help people navigate healthcare systems confidently—whether at home or abroad.

2. Mental Health Navigation & Peer Support
Our trained Peer Support Specialists provide one-on-one guidance for those managing mental health or disability-related challenges. By combining lived experience with professional advocacy, we promote resilience, recovery, and connection. Our work supports individuals while also informing broader conversations about mental health policy and systems navigation.

3. Access, Partnerships & Global Awareness
PHOSBC builds bridges between individuals, providers, and systems to reduce barriers to care and improve coordination of services. Through partnerships with healthcare institutions, universities, and wellness organizations, we advance public education, strengthen health navigation networks, and support culturally informed care. Our Global Health initiatives also share travel wellness guidance and healthcare navigation tips for individuals on the move—because health literacy should cross borders.

We are more than a public charity—we are a movement for informed wellness. Every project, partnership, and program we lead moves us closer to a future where health knowledge, access, and confidence are universal.

At PHOSBC, we don’t just talk about change—we make it happen, one community at a time.

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