About Us

What We Do

AHA! equips teenagers, educators, and parents with social and emotional intelligence to dismantle apathy, prevent despair, and interrupt hate-based behavior.

 

Why It Matters

Our youth are in emotional crisis. Research continues to demonstrate the unmatched importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) in reducing emotional/physical violence in schools by building healthy campus climates with young people taking on the role of change agents in this shift.

Our Five Pillars

mindfulness

Mindfulness

We bring awareness to the present moment without dwelling on past mistakes, and we value our place in this world.

awareness

Awareness

We regulate the expression of our emotions with consideration and care, and we are conscious of the emotions of others.

connection

Connection

We recognize that we are an important part of something bigger and know that we are not alone– that we are in this together.

empathy

Empathy

We understand and appreciate the thoughts, feelings, and choices of others, and strive to see their point of view.

Resilience

Resilience

We accept that change is part of life, persevere to overcome hardship, and work to nurture our self-image.

Our Impact

Since 1999, AHA! has provided social-emotional education to over 75,000 teens and youth care providers.

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Our Gallery

Our Supporters

Partial List

  • Pacific Premiere Bank
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
  • Montecito Bank and Trust
  • Deckers
  • Lobero Theatre
  • Babcock winery
  • SB County office of arts and culture
  • manitou fund