calm through the years
From a single phone line to a countywide agency
1969
Claire Miles
Claire Miles, a local nurse, learns that an overworked and emotionally stressed father had, in a moment of desperation, shaken his infant son to death. Claire takes immediate action, putting a phone in her living room and taking out classified ads in the Santa Barbara News-Press urging parents in need to call for help. The phone rings almost 40 times within the first month. Claire and her friends take turns answering the calls, with the hope of helping stressed parents before they hurt their children
1970s
CALM is officially established and begins to grow throughout the decade
CALM’s pioneering work is just getting started.
1980s
The Santa Barbara office opens at 1236 Chapala Street
CALM begins providing in-house counseling and treatment services.
1980s
Mental health professionals join volunteers to expand CALM staff
A multidisciplinary staff begins offering a range of services.
1990s
Home visitation is provided for families with young children
The staff grows significantly throughout the decade.
1990s
CALM forms partnerships to better serve the community
CALM’s reach begins to expand even further.
1990s
CALM’s mission statement reflects its broad range of services
2000s
CALM’s reach grows throughout Santa Barbara County
2000s
2000s
CALM’s reach has doubled in the past decade
2010s
CALM begins to serve North Santa Barbara County
2010s
2010s
CALM’s reach has more than doubled in the past decade
2020s
CALM serves over 2,000 families annually
2020s
CALM turns 50
2020s
