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Wellness Every Day
Learn about mental health and wellness tips, find help and local resources, or stay informed and get involved.
VCBH Substance Use Services
Promoting Community Health
Learn about cannabis, vaping, fentanyl, opioids, other drugs and alcohol
https://vchca.org/behavioral-health/substance-use-services/
1-866-998-2243
VCBH Access/Crisis Line
For assessment and referral-Anxiety
Call toll-free • confidential • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-866-998-2243
Vaping FactCheck
What you need to know about teens & vaping. Latest news & updates regarding the vaping health alert and local policy. Includes information and resources links for cessation programs
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you.
Call 988
Foster Youth Hotline
For immediate help with a foster care-related crisis in Ventura County, call the California Family Urgent Response System (Cal-FURS) at 1-833-939-FURS (3877), available 24/7
1-833-939-FURS (3877)
One Step a la Vez
Teen support in the Santa Clara Valley, Fillmore & Piru, including Pride Project meetings
421 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA 93015
(805) 625-7066
http://www.myonestep.org/Home
Mental Health Warm Line 24/7
For emotional support when it's not a crisis 24/7
Web chat: mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline
1-855-845-7415
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention resources - Find resources for yourself or other suicide loss survivors
1-888-333-AFSP (2377)
https://afsp.org/
Project Connecting with my Peers-Trauma
Educating women about the early signs of depression
Oxnard: (805) 483-1166
Santa Paula / Fillmore: (818) 427-5444
Kids & Families Together
For children and their families, including kinship and foster caregivers
Countywide – Children & Youth
(805) 643-1446
https://kidsandfamilies.org/
Rainbow Café Support Groups
CSU Channel Islands (Clinical Support Group): Clinical support groups for LGBTQ+ CSUCI students.
1 University Drive, Camarillo CA, 93012
805-437-2088
https://www.csuci.edu/caps/
Entrenamiento de Prevención del Suicidio
Habla con alguien local ahora: Línea de Acceso/Crisis de VCBH
Gratis • Confidencial • 24/7
Chatee en línea: www.988lifeline.org
866-998-2243
Cannabis FactCheck
Stay up to date with cannabis and our kids’ health and safety. Here you will find a compilation of the latest findings and research. Learn teh facts so you make good decions
Justice-Involved Behavioral Health Links
Trouble coping? Don't struggle alone.
We’re here to listen and help with problems like stress, depression, anxiety, or drug and alcohol misuse – for you or someone you care about.
805-477-5775
jibhlinks@ventura.org
Veterans Crisis Line
Service members and veterans experience a range of stressful experiences that are unique to the military lifestyle and can lead to times in their lives when extra support is needed.
Call 988 and press 1
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
CalFresh
The CalFresh program helps families and people who have little or no income buy groceries.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention resources
888-333-AFSP (2377)
https://afsp.org/
Human Services Agency
The Ventura County Human Services Agency (HSA) acts as a lifeline for individuals and families facing various challenges, aiming to enhance the overall well-being and resilience
805-654-5000
Social Determinants of Health
Resources for promoting healthy communities, where everyone has the opportunity to live a healthier life, no matter who we are, where we live, or how much money we make.
Jewish Family Services
Resources for people of the jewish faith
(805) 641-6565
California Youth Crisis Line
Help with issues including medical care, dating violence, sexual assault, runaway resources and homelessness, available 24/7
800-843-5200
https://calyouth.org/cycl/
SAGE: Transgender Aging Network
From advocacy to community support, SAGE is leading the way for LGBTQ+ elders. Together, we can build a brighter, more inclusive future.
1-888-234-SAGE (7243)
https://www.sageusa.org/
Turning Point Foundation
Mental illness recovery and support services, including housing and community centers.
(805) 652-0000
https://turningpointfoundation.org/
Gold Coast Health Plan
Gold Coast Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) is one of California’s premier models of managed care: The County Organized Health System (COHS).
Coalition for Family Harmony
Free counseling sessions and clinical support groups for victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
24 hour: 1-800-300-2181 (free, confidential)
https://thecoalition.org/
WIC: Women, Infants & Children
Part of the nation’s nutrition safety net for over 50 years, WIC now serves more than 8 million pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children in the US.
For Help with Addiction
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Treatment
Free • Confidential • 24/7
1-866-998-2243
You Matter
A safe space for youth to discuss and share stories about mental health and wellness.
The New Beginnings Center (LGBTQ+)
offers a wide array of therapeutic services to help you get started on your path to recovery from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, body image issues, and beyond.
805-987-3162
https://thenewbeginningscenter.com/
Taking on the Opioid Crisis Together
Fentanyl and fake pill have created a public health crisis. This website tracks what is being done in Ventura County to address the opioid crisis and provides the latest information.
Interface Children & Family Services
Resources for runaway & homeless youth shelter services (ages 12-17)
(805) 469-5882
https://www.icfs.org/services/
The Trevor Project Lifeline
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ and other young people
Free • 24/7 • Confidential
866-488-7386
web chat: thetrevorproject.org
Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid healthcare program that provides comprehensive health coverage for people with low or no income.
Ventura County Limits
We are involved in outreach in our communities, educating and increasing awareness about the risks and realities of alcohol and drug misuse and abuse.
Aspiranet
For families at risk of out-of-home placement; foster care and adoption service
(805) 289-0120
https://aspiranet.org/
Diversity Collective
Support for LGBTQ+ Countywide • all ages
Community resource center, programs, and events. Free rapid confidential HIV testing
805-644-5428
https://www.diversitycollectivevc.org/
Teen Line
Teen Line's highly trained teen listeners provide support, resources and hope to any teen who is struggling.
800 852-8336
Text "TEEN" to 839863
Know the Signs
Learn the warning signs – Find the words – Reach out
Trans Lifeline
Transgender suicide prevention and crisis support
1-877-565-8860
https://translifeline.org/
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).
(805) 642-7033
Rainbow Umbrella
Peer-based support for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 13-23
rainbowumbrella@diversitycollective.org
https://www.diversitycollectivevc.org/services/#youth-services
(805) 644-LGBT (5428).
Casa Pacifica
Services include residential for children and non-public special education and therapeutic preschool
(805) 445-7800
https://casapacifica.org/
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