There are more resources available in Ventura County than most people realize. See local and national resources for mental health and wellness, substance use, and more.
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Teen-to-teen education and support
Suicide prevention resources
Learn the warning signs – Find the words – Reach out
Free, 3-hour training sessions for schools
Free service connecting people to health and human services in the community
Countywide – All Ages
For children and their families, including kinship and foster caregivers
Countywide – Children & Youth
Mental health screenings
Santa Paula, Oxnard – All Ages
Family classes & activities
Santa Paula & Fillmore – Youth
Services offered:
Help with issues including medical care, dating violence, sexual assault, runaway resources and homelessness
Healthy Eating • Active Living
Many offer mental wellness support including this VCBH service provider:
Educating women about the early signs of depression
Healthcare, including mental health services
Oxnard, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura
Mental illness recovery and support services, including housing and community centers.
Resource referrals for any level of care, community forums & advocacy.
If you believe your loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis and you need the assistance of law enforcement.
Drop-in wellness & recovery center for youth ages 18-25 (mental health, substance use, homelessness)
Countywide – Transitional-Age Youth (16-25)
Mon - Fri 9AM - 5:30PM
Sat 11AM - 3PM
Teen dating support for healthy relationships, including abuse resources
Email: gethelp@thecoalition.org
Teen support in the Santa Clara Valley, Fillmore & Piru, including drop-in center
The Family Urgent Response System (FURS) is a free 24/7/365 hotline for current or former foster youth to call and receive immediate help for either non-urgent or urgent matters
Services for veterans and their dependents are available through the Ventura County Human Services Agency.
The VA Vet Center provides counseling for PTSD, military sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and bereavement.
Naval Base Ventura County
Wide range of services include confidential, no-cost counseling, as well as support groups, workshops and more.
Wide range of services include confidential, no-cost counseling, as well as support groups, workshops and more.
Preventing mental health issues and suicide by helping military veterans and first responders adjust to life after service
Offers a variety of free programs to the Active Duty, Guard, Reserve and Veteran community of Ventura County, CA, including legal and employment resources.
Transgender suicide prevention and crisis support
Community resource center, programs, and events
Free rapid confidential HIV testing
Free • Confidential • 24/7
Mental health services for TAY, supporting your choices in treatment.
De lunes a viernes: 9AM - 5:30PM
Sábados: 11AM - 3PM
Meetings for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 23 every Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Free and confidential.
Westpark Community Center
450 West Harrison St., Ventura, CA 93001
Resources including free education programs, peer-to-peer support and advocacy
Countywide – All Ages
For families at risk of out-of-home placement; foster care and adoption services
Services include residential for children and non-public special education and therapeutic preschool
There is a program in Ventura County to help identify and get help for psychosis early. If you or someone you care about shows possible signs of psychosis (and is between 16-25 years old). The VIPS program is offered by Ventura County Behavioral Health in partnership with Telecare Corporation.
Counseling services and early intervention and prevention programs.
Parent mentors, local support groups and referrals, respite and parenting workshops
Countywide – Youth
Virtual Hope Box
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Suicide Safety Plan
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Woebot: Your Self-Care Expert in CBT & Mindfulness
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Self-Help Anxiety Management
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Stop, Breath & Think: Medication & Mindfulness
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Free 24/7 support
Resources and app to help prevent suicide in friends and others
A safe space for youth to discuss and share stories about mental health and wellness.
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Treatment
Free • Confidential • 24/7
VCBH Access/Crisis Line: 1-866-998-2243
Promoting Community Health
Learn about cannabis, vaping, fentanyl, opioids, other drugs and alcohol at www.VenturaCountyLimits.org
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Treatment
Free • Confidential • 24/7
VCBH Access/Crisis Line: 1-866-998-2243
141 W. 5th St., Suite D, Oxnard
Mon - Fri 9AM - 5:30PM
Sat 11AM - 3PM
Text your zip code to 898211
Text or call 2-1-1 (for mental wellness, housing, job, runaway, or other resources)
Teen support
Fillmore, Santa Paula & Piru – Transitional-Age Youth (16-25)
Support and resources, including youth shelter and housing referrals
Countywide – Ages 12-21
Peer-based support for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 13-23
Resources to Address the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis in our Community