| Celebrating the past... |
| What began in 1945 as "the Devereux Ranch School" is now a premier provider of services to individuals with disabilities and their families. Helena T. Devereux, a pioneer in the fields of special educational and residential treatment, came from Pennsylvania to expand her programs to the West Coast. She found an ideal setting in Santa Barbara, the bluff top "Campbell Ranch," overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The Campbell Manor was surrounded by acres of wooded groves, sand dunes, estuaries and meadows. The Manor, now an historic landmark, served as the main administrative headquarters for Devereux California for over 60 years. |
| ...embracing the present... |
Now, the administrative headquarters for Devereux California is at Jacobs House on the North Knoll of the Santa Barbara campus. Presently, Devereux Santa Barbara is a thriving treatment facility offering residential and adult vocational or day activity programs to individuals ages 18-85 with multiple diagnoses such as, autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, mental disorders, dementia and other cognitive disorders, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, and medical conditions.
In Santa Barbara, campus-based, residential living provides the optimal setting for some residents, while others enjoy fully or semi-independent group homes and apartments in nearby neighborhoods. Elderly or retired persons can remain active with hobbies, projects or field trips in our "Life Enrichment Program." |
| ...reaching for the future. |
Devereux Santa Barbara is honored to be part of an organization that enjoys a national reputation as the premier provider of quality behavioral health treatment and special education services since 1912.
As part of Devereux's national plan to become, in the Twenty-First Century, the provider, employer and charity of choice in our service industry, Devereux Santa Barbara is continuing to grow, diversify and enhance our services. The Santa Barbara Center is continually enhancing its facilities and programs. Devereux will continue to work with public agencies, families and communities to bring quality services to those in need. | | |
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