Resource Library

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.

Featured Resources

Ventura County Crisis & Referral

24/7 • Free • Confidential

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
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24/7

Ventura County Crisis & Referral:
1-866-998-2243

Substance Use Treatment Services: 1-844-385-9200

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free • Confidential • 24/7

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Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Teen Line

Teen-to-teen education and support

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Call 800‑TLC‑TEEN from 6pm to 10pm PST

Text TEEN to 839863 between 6:00pm–9:00pm PST

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention resources

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Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Know the Signs

Learn the warning signs – Find the words – Reach out

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Free
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Confidential
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24/7

safeTALK Suicide Alertness Classes

Free, 3-hour training sessions for schools

Click here to learn more.

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Free
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Confidential
 • 
24/7

211 Ventura County

Free service connecting people to health and human services in the community

Countywide – All Ages

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
 • 
24/7

Call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211

Kids & Families Together

For children and their families, including kinship and foster caregivers

Countywide – Children & Youth

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Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Logrando Bienestar

Mental health screenings

Santa Paula, Oxnard – All Ages

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Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Project Esperanza

Family classes & activities

Santa Paula & Fillmore – Youth

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Free
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Confidential
 • 
24/7

Interface Children & Family Services

Services offered:

  • Family Violence Response Team
  • Safe Haven Emergency Shelter
  • Safe Journey Transitional Shelter
  • Women’s Support Group
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Free
 • 
Confidential
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24/7

The Coalition for Family Harmony

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
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24/7

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Call 1-800-799-7233

24/7 • Anonymous • Confidentia

Jewish Family Services

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
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24/7

California Lutheran University Community Counseling Centers

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Tri-County GLAD

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Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Emergency

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Call 911 and ask for a CIT Officer

California Youth Crisis Line

Help with issues including medical care, dating violence, sexual assault, runaway resources and homelessness

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
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24/7

1-800-843-5200 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Live Well Ventura County

Healthy Eating • Active Living

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Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Faith-based Organizations

Many offer mental wellness support including this VCBH service provider:

  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
    Santa Paula
Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Project Connecting with my Peers-Trauma

Educating women about the early signs of depression

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Oxnard: (805) 483-1166

Santa Paula / Fillmore: (818) 427-5444

Clinicas del Camino Real-Trauma

Healthcare, including mental health services

Oxnard, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura

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Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Turning Point Foundation

Mental illness recovery and support services, including housing and community centers.

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Free
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Confidential
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24/7

The Client Network

Resource referrals for any level of care, community forums & advocacy.

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Free
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Confidential
 • 
24/7

If you're in crisis

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
 • 
24/7

Call the VCBH Crisis Team at 1-866-998-2243.

Emergency-Healthy living with mental illness

If you believe your loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis and you need the assistance of law enforcement.

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Call 911 and ask for a CIT Officer

Adult Wellness Center & Recovery Center

  • Oxnard Wellness Center
    2697 Saviers Road
    Tues, Wed & Fri 9AM – 3PM
    Thurs 2:30PM – 6PM
  • New Visions Satellite Program
    1065 E. Main Street, Ventura
    Sat 9AM – 3PM
Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
 • 
24/7

TAY Tunnel

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

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

141 W. 5th St., Suite D, Oxnard

The Coalition for Family Harmony-Independent Living Skills

Teen dating support for healthy relationships, including abuse resources

Email: gethelp@thecoalition.org

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
 • 
24/7

24-Hour Bilingual Hotline: 1-800-300-2181

One Step a la Vez

Teen support in the Santa Clara Valley, Fillmore & Piru, including drop-in center

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
 • 
24/7

Family Urgent Response System (FURS)

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

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Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Veterans Services Office

Services for veterans and their dependents are available through the Ventura County Human Services Agency.

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
 • 
24/7

Vet Center

The VA Vet Center provides counseling for PTSD, military sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and bereavement.

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

790 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite #100
Ventura, CA 93001

Fleet & Family Support Center

Naval Base Ventura County

Wide range of services include confidential, no-cost counseling, as well as support groups, workshops and more.

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
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24/7

Naval Base Ventura County

Wide range of services include confidential, no-cost counseling, as well as support groups, workshops and more.

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

The Veteran Mentor Project

Preventing mental health issues and suicide by helping military veterans and first responders adjust to life after service

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Ventura County Military Collaborative

Offers a variety of free programs to the Active Duty, Guard, Reserve and Veteran community of Ventura County, CA, including legal and employment resources.

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
 • 
24/7

The Trevor Project Lifeline LGBTQ+

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
Free • 24/7 • Confidential

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Text START to 678-678
or web chat: thetrevorproject.org

Trans Lifeline

Transgender suicide prevention and crisis support

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

SAGE (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders)

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Transgender Aging Network

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Diversity Collective

Community resource center, programs, and events

Free rapid confidential HIV testing

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

For assessment and referral-Anxiety

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Call the VCBH Mental Health Access Line at 1-866-998-2243

VCBH Crisis & Referral Line

Free • Confidential • 24/7

Talk with someone local now
Free
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Confidential
 • 
24/7

Ventura County Behavioral Health Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program

Mental health services for TAY, supporting your choices in treatment.

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Pacific Clinics TAY Wellness & Recovery Center

De lunes a viernes: 9AM - 5:30PM

Sábados: 11AM - 3PM

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

141 W. 5th St., Suite D, Oxnard

Rainbow Umbrella

Meetings for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 23 every Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Free and confidential.

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Westpark Community Center
450 West Harrison St., Ventura, CA 93001

NAMI Ventura County (National Alliance on Mental Illness)-Wellness Action Plan

Resources including free education programs, peer-to-peer support and advocacy

Countywide – All Ages

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Aspiranet

For families at risk of out-of-home placement; foster care and adoption services

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Casa Pacifica

Services include residential for children and non-public special education and therapeutic preschool

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Helping your child succeed at school (SELPA)

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Free
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Confidential
 • 
24/7

Ventura County SELPA - Call (805) 437-1560

VIPS Program

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.

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

City Impact-Local resource for youth in crisis

Counseling services and early intervention and prevention programs.

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

United Parents-local resources for youth in crisis

Parent mentors, local support groups and referrals, respite and parenting workshops

Countywide – Youth

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Mental Health Apps

Virtual Hope Box
App Store >
Google Play >

Suicide Safety Plan
App Store >
Google Play >

Woebot: Your Self-Care Expert in CBT & Mindfulness
App Store >
Google Play >

Self-Help Anxiety Management
App Store >
Google Play >

Stop, Breath & Think: Medication & Mindfulness
App Store >
Google Play>

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Crisis Text Line

Free 24/7 support

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

More LGBTQ+ resources

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Jason Foundation

Resources and app to help prevent suicide in friends and others

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

You Matter

A safe space for youth to discuss and share stories about mental health and wellness.

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

For emotional support when it's not a crisis

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Mental Health Warm Line 24/7

1-855-845-7415

For help with addiction

Ventura County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Treatment

Free • Confidential • 24/7

Access Line: 1-844-385-9200

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

See more resources

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

CalHOPE Warm Line

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

VCBH Substance Use Services

Promoting Community Health

Learn about cannabis, vaping, fentanyl, opioids, other drugs and alcohol at www.VenturaCountyLimits.org

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Ventura County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Treatment

Free • Confidential • 24/7

Access Line: 1-844-385-9200

TAY Tunnel - Independent Living Skills

141 W. 5th St., Suite D, Oxnard

Mon - Fri 9AM - 5:30PM

Sat 11AM - 3PM

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

211 Ventura County-TAY

Text your zip code to 898211

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Text or call 2-1-1 (for mental wellness, housing, job, runaway, or other resources)

One Step a la Vez-Text Talk Help

Teen support

Fillmore, Santa Paula & Piru – Transitional-Age Youth (16-25)

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

421 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA 93015

Interface-Text Talk Help

Support and resources, including youth shelter and housing referrals

Countywide – Ages 12-21

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Rainbow Umbrella-Text Talk Help

Peer-based support for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 13-23

Email: rainbowumbrella@diversitycollective.org

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

Diversity Collective-Text Talk Help

Support for LGBTQ+

Countywide • all ages

info@diversitycollective.org

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

COAST Ventura County

Resources to Address the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis in our Community

Talk with someone local now
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7

988 Suicide &Crisis Lifeline

National Support Line
Free
 • 
Confidential
 • 
24/7
988 (Call, Text, or TTY)
www.988lifeline.org
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Teen Line

Teen-to-teen education and support
Text TEEN to 839863
between 6:00pm–9:00pm
PST
Or call 800‑TLC‑TEEN
from 6pm to 10pm PST
www.teenline.org
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