Public Guardian
- Harry E. Hagen
- CPA, CPFA, CPFO, CFIP, CGIP, ACPFIM
- Treasurer - Tax Collector - 
Public Administrator
This office provides conservatorship services, when appointed by the court, to individuals substantially unable to manage their own personal/financial decisions and for whom there is no viable alternative to the Public Guardian. The office investigates all referrals and provides services to both Probate and LPS conservatees.
Once a conservatorship is established, Public Guardian staff (acting as the conservator) are legally responsible for making all personal/financial decisions and ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the client. Needless to say, this is a huge responsibility and requires the provision of many services. Just some of these are:
- Find placement
- Coordinate in-home care
- Coordinate and oversee medical treatment
- Arrange transportation
- Shop for necessities
- Apply for benefits, e.g. Social Security, Medi-Cal, SSI, Vets, etc.
- Pay bills
- Make burial arrangements
- Marshal and manage assets
- Manage real property
- Store belongings
- Sell cars, houses, and belongings when necessary
- Adult Protective Services (Elder Abuse)
- 844-751-6729
(Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm)
- Department of Social Services
- Santa Barbara:  805-681-4401
- Santa Maria:      805-346-7135
- Lompoc:            805-737-7080
- Tri-Counties Regional Center for the People with Disabilities: 805-962-7881
- Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness
- 888-868-1649
- (All County Crisis Services)
- Mental Wellness Center: 805-884-8440
- Community Resources 24-hour Helpline
- Santa Barbara: 211
- Santa Maria: 211