LEAP (Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner) was founded in 1971 in response to the riots in Isla Vista. At that time, Isla Vista residents recognized that there were no services meeting the needs of families and children in IV
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“This is a pivotal moment for mental health; never before has there been such strong recognition of the value good mental health plays in the vitality of our community," Solomon said. "The Mental Wellness Center provides a completely unique array of resources; outreach, education, advocacy, housing, and — on a daily basis — meals for those who would otherwise go without.
"We have an outstanding staff and board, and look forward to increasing and extending our services to younger people as one of our principal goals for 2021.”
Jackson is a UCSB graduate and holds an MBA from the University of La Verne with an emphasis in information technology. He works in the software industry and teaches technology courses at the SBCC School of Extended Learning.