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18 Out of 100 People

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders such as PTSD, panic attacks, phobias, and general anxiety disorder affect 18% of people in the U.S. each year, making them the most common mental health problems.

Anxiety becomes an anxiety disorder when overwhelming fear and worry prevent you from being able to live a normal life. Anxiety disorders can affect anyone and may begin at any age.

People with anxiety disorders are unable to control their own disturbing thoughts. They may start to avoid everyday situations that they fear will trigger more stress.

Anyone in Ventura County who has a question about mental health should seek help immediately, the same way you would ask for help when we have any other health question. If ignored and untreated, extreme anxiety can prevent you from being able to participate in daily life.

Worrying, Anxiety and When It’s Too Much

Everyone experiences worry in some way during daily life. You may feel understandably anxious as a reaction to ordinary urgent situations, for example, if you are running late for work. However, you may also feel anxious when you are worrying about something that may or may not happen, a threat that only exists in your imagination.

Is anyone in immediate danger?

Call 911 and ask for a CIT Officer.

Is anyone in immediate danger?

Call 911 and ask for a CIT Officer.

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Are you feeling suicidal or in despair?

Talk with someone local now:
VCBH Access/Crisis Line
1-866-998-2243 • www.VCBH.org
Free • Confidential • 24/7

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Or call the national support line:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or TTY: 988
Web Chat: www.988lifeline.org
Free • Confidential • 24/7

See 988 FAQs >
Are you feeling suicidal or in despair?

Talk with someone local now:
VCBH Access/Crisis Line
1-866-998-2243 • www.VCBH.org
Free • Confidential • 24/7

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Or call the national support line:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or TTY: 988
Web Chat: www.988lifeline.org
Free • Confidential • 24/7

See 988 FAQs >
For Teens & Young Adults

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

‍teenline.org

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‍More resources for Teens & Young Adults >

For Teens & Young Adults

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

‍teenline.org

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‍More resources for Teens & Young Adults >

See 988 FAQs >
For LGBTQ+ Young People

The Trevor Project Lifeline
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention
Call 1-866-488-7386
text START to 678-678
or web chat: thetrevorproject.org
Free • 24/7 • Confidential

More resources for LGBTQ+ Teens >

For LGBTQ+ Young People

The Trevor Project Lifeline
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention
Call 1-866-488-7386
text START to 678-678
or web chat: thetrevorproject.org
Free • 24/7 • Confidential

More resources for LGBTQ+ Teens >

See 988 FAQs >
Want to connect via WhatsApp?

Crisis Text Line
Connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor
Chat via WhatsApp or text HOME to 741741
crisistextline.org‍

‍Free • 24/7

Want to connect via WhatsApp?

Crisis Text Line
Connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor
Chat via WhatsApp or text HOME to 741741
crisistextline.org‍

‍Free • 24/7

See 988 FAQs >
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211 Ventura County

Text your zip code to 898211

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

https://211ventura.org/

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

Call or text: 1-833-939-FURS (3877)

https://cal-furs.org/

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

(805) 240-2538

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

One Step a la Vez

Teen support

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

‍info@myonestep.org

(805) 625-7066
https://myonestep.org/

421 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA 93015

Interface

Support and resources, including youth shelter and housing referrals

‍Countywide – Ages 12-21

Youth Outreach Line: 805-469-5882

https://www.icfs.org/

Rainbow Umbrella

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

Email: rainbowumbrella@diversitycollective.org

(805) 644-LGBT (5428)

https://www.diversitycollectivevc.org/services/#youth-services

Diversity Collective

Support for LGBTQ+

Countywide • all ages

info@diversitycollective.org

805-644-5428
https://www.diversitycollectivevc.org/

More LGBTQ+ resources

LGBTQ+ resources >

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Jason Foundation

Resources and app to help prevent suicide in friends and others

https://jasonfoundation.com/

The Coalition for Family Harmony

Teen dating support for healthy relationships, including abuse resources

Email: gethelp@thecoalition.org

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

https://thecoalition.org/

You Matter

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

https://youmatter.988lifeline.org/

For emotional support when it's not a crisis

Mental Health Warm Line 24/7

1-855-845-7415

Web chat: mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline

For help with addiction

‍Ventura County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Treatment

Free • Confidential • 24/7

VCBH Access/Crisis Line: 1-866-998-2243

1-866-998-2243
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Promoting Mental Health
in Ventura County

For a crisis, call 911 or the VCBH Crisis Team at (866) 998-2243. Please note that information on WellnessEveryday.org should not be used as a substitute for professional healthcare. Always consult a
healthcare professional before acting on any information found on WellnessEveryday.org.

Ventura County Behavioral Health treatment clinics and programs are licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services. Learn more at www.VCBH.org.
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