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Community

resources

for

children

and

youth

who

are

at

risk

for

out

of

home

placement

or

intensive

services,

and

their

families

A joint interagency project with many agencies, collaboratively funded by:

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Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH)

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Ventura County Human Services Agency Children & Family Services (CFS)

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Ventura County Office of Education‐ Special Populations

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Ventura County Probation Agency

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Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)

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Barbara

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For

additional

information

contact:

Regina

Reed,

Director,

Personnel

Development

Ventura

County

SELPA

Rreed@vcoe.org

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CHILD

CARE/RESPITE/AFTER

SCHOOL

CARE

Category

Phone

Web

Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program

Description

Berylwood Family Resource Center

Moorpark/Simi Valley Neighborhood for Learning First 5 Ventura County

(805) 582‐1214 www.mpsvnfl.com Free services for families with children birth to 5

years.

Neighborhood based drop‐in center offering info and referral activities, mental

health and dental services, parent education classes and workshops, adult ESL

classes, mobile pre‐school van, and assistance with Medi‐Cal and Healthy Family

applications.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Ventura County (805) 484‐2282 www.bbsvc.org Boys age 8‐14

Girls age 6‐14

Provides children w/caring adult volunteer mentors.

Boys & Girls Club‐Camarillo

Boys & Girls Club ‐ Oxnard and Port Hueneme

Boys & Girls Club‐Santa Paula

Boys & Girls Club‐Ventura

Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley

(805) 482‐8113 (805) 483‐1118 (805) 525‐7910 (805) 641‐5585 (805) 527‐4437 www.bgcam.org www.bgcop.org www.bgclubventura.org

Membership After‐school program for ages 6‐17 yrs; focus on education, health & character.

Cal SAFE Teens

Ventura County Office of Education

(805) 437‐1530 www.vcoe.org Free The California School Age Families Education Program (Cal‐SAFE) is a school‐

based comprehensive, integrated, community‐linked program that services

pregnant and parenting teens and their children.

Channel Islands Social Services (805) 384‐0983 www.islandsocialservices.org FREE to Regional Center families, Foster Parents in

Ventura County, and Kinship Families with VC court‐

ordered custody.

In‐Home Respite Care to families all over Ventura County. Respite Caregivers

provide care in the family's own home and to local community outings to give

the primary caregivers a short, regular break.

Child Development Resources (805) 485‐7878 www.cdr.org Childcare subsidies

Children's Home Society of California (805) 437‐1910 www.chs‐ca.org Free Services include subsidized childcare assistance program (Alternative Payment

Program, CalWORKS, CPS) for income‐eligible families, resources and referrals

for families and post adoption support. Conejo Recreation and Park District

Therapeutic Recreation Unit

(805) 381‐27390 www.crpd.org Programs are designed for individuals with special

needs. There is a cost.

The Therapeutic Recreation Unit provides year round recreation, sport and leisure

programs for children, teens and adults who have difficulty participating in recreation

due to a disability, which may include cognitive, neurological, physical or emotional

disabilities and/or sensory impairments. Formal diagnosis not required.

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (805) 584‐4400 www.rsrpd.org Cost After School Care for elementary age at various Simi Valley Unified School

District campuses. Elementary and Middle School After School Clubs in Oak Park

as well.

United Parents Respite Program (805) 384‐1555 www.unitedparents.org Child/teen must be a client of Ventura County

Behavioral Health

Copay/Sliding Scale

A short term break for parents/caregivers raising children with mental health,

emotional and behavioral disorders. Provide group and individual activities

that promote pro‐social interactions with other children.

Ventura County Office of Education (805) 437‐1379 www.vcoe.org Free State‐funded after school programs.

EDUCATION

Category

Phone

Web

Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program

Description

Aspiranet ‐ Collaborative Educational Supports (COEDS) (805) 289‐0120 Ext 3035

www.aspiranet.org Student must have IEP and ISES eligibility.

COEDS is provided by the VC SELPA at no cost to

families, under contract with a community agency,

AspiraNet.

Provides Intensive Social/Emotional Services (ISES) to Special Education students

as determined by their IEP team and who have needs that interfere with their

ability to access their Special Education program. These behaviors require one‐

to‐one assistance and may put the student at risk of requiring Residential

Treatment Services. COEDS is intended to supplement ISES provided at school by

addressing home behavior(s), symptoms and/or family challenges that are

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Category

Phone

Web

Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program Description

California Self‐Directed Services (888) 598‐2737 www.californiasds.com Free to individuals 18+ years of age that are actively

Served by Tri‐Counties Regional Center

Independent living and supported living services: Life skills training, supports and

services for living in one’s own home, and transitional services from a family home to

a home of one’s own.

California State University Channel Islands (805) 437‐3331 www.csuci.edu High School Diploma

California State University, Northridge

Center on Disabilities

(818) 677‐2684 www.csun.edu High School Diploma

Child Development Resources (805) 485‐7878 www.childevelopmentresources.org Free Head Start Preschool/Early Head Start

First 5 Ventura County (805) 648‐9990 www.first5ventura.org Free Through 11 Neighborhoods for Learning (NfLs) and dozens of community and

agency partnerships, we develop, operate and fund high quality early learning,

health and family resources for children prenatal through age 5.

Foster & Kinship Care Education (805) 986‐5800

Ext 2018

www.vcccd.edu Education and support for people parenting a foster child or relative.

Los Angeles Valley College

Disabled Student Program and Services

(818) 947‐2681 www.lavc.edu Documented Disability Assists with referral, advocacy, education and technology assistance.

Oxnard Adult Education (805) 385‐2578 www.ouhsd.k12.ca.us

PathPoint (805) 202‐6887 www.PathPoint.org No Cost. Requirements: VC resident, 16‐21 yrs., low‐

income plus one of: probation, homeless,

pregnant/parenting, substance abuse, mental

health/learning disability, foster youth, basic skills

deficient, live in gang area or drop‐out.

Provides support services in the areas of education, tutoring, employment,

vocational training, work readiness, career planning, internships, & more.

Pierce College

Special Services for Students with Disabilities

(818) 719‐6430 www.piercecollege.com Documented Disability

Santa Monica College

Center for Students with Disabilities

(310) 434‐4265 www.smc.edu.com Documented Disability Assists with advocacy and education

School on Wheels (805) 641‐1678 www.schoolonwheels.org Free: Requirements: Must be a homeless student or

group foster home student in K‐12. Note: Long term

doubled up students do not qualify.

One‐on‐one tutoring, school supplies, scholarship opportunities for homeless

students K‐12. Volunteer tutors meet with students a minimum of 1 hour/week

after school at the nearest public location to student, i.e., library, school of

attendance, shelter in which they reside, etc. All tutors are fingerprinted, reference

checked and trained.

Simi Valley Adult School (805) 579‐6200 www.simi.tec.ca.us

Simi Valley Public Library (805) 526‐1735 www.simivalleylibrary.org Free to all Access to millions of print, media and online resources; free WiFi and PC access;

ongoing literacy instruction and support for children, teens and adults.

The ARC of Ventura County (805) 389‐7319 www.arcvc.org No Cost Nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals

with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Self Advocates

TUTORIFIC! (805) 482‐3730 Free tutoring for foster children/youth, K‐12 Full scholarships for foster students; partial scholarships for kinship & NREFM

students and other Special Populations with agency referral. Two hours per

week. Clinics in Camarillo & Ventura, as well as tutoring at many libraries &

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Category

Phone

Web

Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program Description

United Parents Educational Advocacy (805) 384‐1555 www.unitedparents.org Free services for children/teens in Juvenile Justice or

Child & Family Services systems.

Sliding Scale

Helps families navigate the complex special education system to identify and

obtain appropriate educational services. Provides parents information on how to

be an effective advocate for their child/teen.

Ventura Adult Education (805) 289‐7925 www.vace.com

Ventura County Community College District

Moorpark College ACCESS (Accessibility Coordination Center & Educational

Support Services)

(805) 378‐1461 Phone/TDD

www.moorparkcollege.edu/servicesforstudents Documented Disability Assures all Moorpark College classes, activities and facilities are accessible to all

qualified students.

Oxnard College

Educational Assistance Center

(805) 986‐5830 _{www.oxnardcollege.edu} Documented Disability Students with verified disabilities develop educational plans/contracts in line

with their goals for educational development and employment.

Ventura College Educational Assistance Center

(805) 654‐6300 _{www.venturacollege.edu} Documented Disability Students with verified disabilities develop educational plans/contracts in line

with their goals for educational development and employment.

Ventura County Library (805) 677‐7150 www.vencolibrary.org Free Access to all library services: Reading instruction for adults, Homework Centers,

Internet access, databases, early literacy, and summer reading program.

Countywide Foster Youth Services Program

(805) 437‐1525 www.vcoe.org Students in foster care, grades K‐12 Provides advocacy for foster youth in the public school system. Can assist with

records transfer, school of origin assistance, college readiness, tutoring and

academic counseling. Assists school districts with technical assistance and legislative

updates.

Ventura County Office of Education Homeless

Education Project

(805) 437‐1526 www.vcoe.org/spes/HomeleessEducationProjectHEP Homeless students of Ventura County Provides services by helping homeless students enroll in school regardless of

documents or residence, stay in school, receive free breakfast and lunch,

transportation, participate in extracurricular activities, obtain supplies, refer to

tutoring and resources and provide uniforms.

Regional Occupational Program (ROP)

(805) 437‐1420 www.venturacountyrop.org High school students receive priority. Provides hands on career preparation for students age 16 to adult with technical

skills required for dozens of careers. Community‐based internships in local

businesses and industry sites are offered in many classes.

Ventura County Office of Education School Attendance Review Board (805) 437‐1301 www.vcoe.org Leadership for districts in the area of student attendance

Ventura County SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area)

(805) 437‐1560 www.venturacountyselpa.com Special Education eligibility (13 disabilities); 0‐22

yrs.(no diploma yet)

Special education oversight and support for all school districts in Ventura County

as well as the Las Virgenes SD. Provides in‐home intensive social‐emotional

support to Special Ed. students, if needed. Provides Workability Program.

EMPLOYMENT

Category

Phone

Web

Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program

Description

California Conservation Corps (805) 278‐2787 www.ccc.ca.gov 18‐23 yrs.

Department of Rehab (805) 371‐6279 www.dor.ca.gov Barriers to employment. Free to all ages. Career preparation, training, job placement, job coaching and support.

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Category

Phone

Web

Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program

Description

Fleet & Family Support Center

Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP)/Life skills

(805) 982‐4037 www.navy.mil Free. Must have access to military base. Active duty

military and their dependents (spouses and children).

Veterans, activated reservists. They do not have to be

stationed at NBVC to receive services.

Resume and interview assistance. Job search preparation classes and workshops.

Employment counseling. Job fairs (over 50 employers represented). Worldwide

and local computerized job bank and referral service.

Goodwill

Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties

(805) 981‐0130

(805) 526‐5570

www.goodwillvsb.org Must be referred through County offices or be

receiving unemployment to qualify for employment

services.

Provides employment and job readiness services to clients with barriers to

employment. Provides subsidized employment opportunities to businesses.

Job & Career Centers: ‐ Oxnard College ‐ West Oxnard

‐ Simi Valley/Thousand Oaks ‐ Ventura (805) 986‐7366 (805) 382‐6586 (805) 374‐9006 (805) 654‐3435

www.venturacoutyjcc.org Free Training, recruitment, job fairs, job search assistance and resources for

employment.

Lutheran Social Services of So Cal (805) 497‐6207 www.lsssc.org Sliding Scale Re‐employment

PathPoint

(805) 520‐8744

Ext 1413

www.PathPoint.org No Cost; Requirements: VC resident, 16‐21 yrs., low‐

income plus one of: probation, pregnant/parenting,

substance abuse, homeless, mental health/learning

disability, foster youth, underemployed, basic skills

deficient, lives in gang area or drop‐out.

Provides support services in the areas of education, tutoring, employment,

vocational training, work readiness, career planning, internships, and more.

ROP

(805) 437‐1420 www.vcoe.org Free to high school juniors, seniors, adults. Career preparation courses and internships.

Simi Valley Youth Employment Service (805) 522‐4473 www.simivalley.org Free for Simi Valley residents 16‐22. Employment Services.

The ARC of Ventura County (805) 650‐8611 www.arcvc.org No cost to the individual seeking services. Must be

eligible for Regional Center services to enroll.

Provide job development, job placement, job coaching and environmental

situational assessments (ESA)

Villa Esperanza Services (805) 446‐1939 www.villaesperanzaservices.org 18 and up; client of TCRC or other Regional Center Job placements, ongoing job coaching, resume and interview assistance.

Employment counseling and job fairs.

Workability

VC SELPA Transition activities (all districts except Conejo and Las Virgenes) ‐Conejo ‐Las Virgenes (805) 437‐1560 (805) 402‐0230 (818) 880‐4614

www.venturacountyselpa.com SpEd. High School (15‐22 yrs) Youth who have not yet

obtained employment

Career preparation, exploration and experience

Workforce Investment Board‐Youth Employment Programs (805) 477‐5350

(805) 382‐6541

www.wib.ventura.org Youth Employment: Out of school youth, 18‐21, in

greater Oxnard area who meet income eligibility

guidelines.

Adults: Job & Career Center Services available to all on a

walk‐in basis.

Employment Services for both job seekers and employers. Services encompass

training, recruitment, and job fairs. Job search assistance and resources available at

several Job & Career Centers throughout the County.

Workforce Investment Board – Youth Employment (805) 497‐5306 www.wib.ventura.org Youth Employment: Out of school youth, 18‐21, who

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FAMILY

SUPPORTS

Category

Phone

Web

Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program

Description

Action Family Counseling Drug

and Alcohol Treatment

(800) 367‐8336

Crisis Line

(805) 584‐3258

Simi Valley

www.actionfamilycounseling.org Support for adolescents, adults and families with chemical dependency,

behavioral modification and mental health treatment services. Services include:

outpatient and residential treatment, diagnostic assessment, individualized

treatment plan, therapy, treatment advocacy, drug testing and referrals to

outside agencies. Free weekly parent and teen support group in Simi Valley.

Aspiranet

‐Foster Care and Adoption

(805) 289‐0120 www.aspiranet.org Eligibility is based on dependency through the Juvenile

Court and referrals are received through the county.

Services are free.

‐In Home Support Services (805) 289‐0120 www.aspiranet.org Free. Must be referred by Children and Family

Services.

Provides In‐Home Parenting services to families that have been identified by

Children & Family Services. Family Support will work with families to assist them

through resource referrals/linkages and education on family life skills in order to

ameliorate their home environment so that their children will be healthy and safe

and no longer at risk for child abuse and neglect. The duration of services is

dependent on the individual family's needs and receptivity to services ‐anywhere

from 1 visit to 4 months of visits.

‐Transitional Housing (805) 289‐0120 www.aspiranet.org Eligibility based on court dependency for youth ages

16‐18. Referrals received from county. Services

are free.

The program works with foster youth who are getting ready either to exit the

system altogether or to move into a more independent living arrangement under

the auspices of AB12.

Autism Society of Ventura County www.autismventura.org Free We are an all‐volunteer board and the local chapter of the national Autism Society.

Our Mission is to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We provide

information pertinent to the needs of individuals who carry the diagnosis, their

families, caregivers and service providers. We also endeavor to promote awareness

about ASD to the general community.

Boys Town National Hotline (800) 448‐3000 www.boystown.org Free Resource and counseling service that assists youth and parents.

Cal Lutheran Community Counseling Centers (805) 493‐3797 www.callutheran.edu $20 intake; sliding scale $20‐$50 with grants to

subsidize fees.

Two centers at the Oxnard and Westlake Village CLU campuses which

provide family, individual, group, couple and child counseling services.

Camarillo Hospice (805) 389‐6870

Ext 25

www.camarillohospice.org Volunteer organization that provides practical and emotional support to

individuals living with a life‐limiting illness and their families, friends and

caregivers as well as individual, family and group bereavement counseling to

those who have lost a loved one. Grief groups for children and teens.

Casa Pacifica ‐ Kindle Family Finding (805) 366‐4400 www.kindlefamily.org Eligibility open to all youth in Ventura County who are

in need of more family connections.

Helps reconnect children with their families and re‐establish relationships based

on trust, love, and permanence.

Casa Pacifica‐Wraparound Program (805) 366‐4340 www.casapacifica.org Referrals must be made through HSA, Probation, or

AAP only.

Keeps children in their own homes & communities who would otherwise be

placed in out‐of‐home care settings, accomplished by creating a unique team

comprised of professionals & individuals who know & care about the family.

Casa Pacifica ‐ Intensive Family Services (805) 366‐4340 www.casapacifica.org Referrals must be made through HSA (Emergency

Unit) and Probation.

Short term Prevention/Early Intervention program; utilizes a team approach in

working with the child and family to ensure stability and safety in the home,

prevent the child from being removed from the home and ultimately prevent

reentry into the system. There are two time limited tiers in IFS: Tier 1 is 60

days/Tier 2 is 90 days. Each includes 2 month follow‐up to ensure effective

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Category

Phone

Web

Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program

Description

Children's Health Promotion (VCPH) (805) 981‐5240 www.vchca.org Free services to all Ventura County residents Developmental Check‐ups which identify children who may be at risk of

developmental delays. Individual consultation and education for families with

children birth ‐ 5 yrs who have developmental, behavioral and/or learning

concerns.

Coalition for Family Harmony (800) 300‐2181

(805) 656‐1111

www.thecoalition.org Free, sliding scale and full price services. Provides direct services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Educates the community regarding violence against women.

Community Coalition for Stronger Families (CCSF) (805)983‐3636

Ext 105

www.cityimpact.com No Cost Building stronger families and communities through advocating for education,

skill building, and breaking down barriers.

County of Ventura Department of Child Support Services (866) 901‐3212 www.childsup.ca.gov Locates non‐custodial parents, establishes paternity, establishes and modifies

child and medical support orders and collects and distributes child support

payments.

County of Ventura Human Services Agency

Adoptions Program

(805) 654‐3444 www.vchsa.org Full service adoption agency specializing in professional services to birthparents

considering voluntary relinquishment of a child, children requiring preparation of

adoptive placement and families who wish to initiate adoption proceedings.

Adult, Children and Family Services

(805) 955‐2290

(805) 654‐3200

24 hr hotline

www.vchsa.org Provides protection for children who are at risk of or are being physically,

sexually or emotionally abused, neglected or exploited.

Foster Care Licensing

(805) 654‐3456 www.ventura.org ‐ Provides recruitment, training, licensing and support services for foster families

and relative caregivers countywide who are matched with children in need of

care.

El Concilio Family Services (805) 486‐9777

Ext 273

www.elconcilioventura.org Non‐Profit Primary mission is to provide direct assistance and educational programs to the

underserved community. The majority of clients are low income agricultural

workers; the wellbeing of their families is vital to a stable and productive

agricultural industry.

Engage Treatment Programs (805) 497‐0605 www.engagetreatmentprograms.com Pre‐Teens 9‐12

Teens 13‐17

Adults 17‐24

Outpatient Programs. Engage Me, supports pre‐teens in managing symptoms of

a mental health diagnosis. Engage Recovery supports teens in learning skills and

support to lead a healthy and sober lifestyle. Engage Thrive is for young adults

struggling with mental health issues in the transition from teen to adulthood.

Fleet & Family Support Center/

Exceptional Family Member Program

(805) 982‐2646 www.navy.mil Free for family members of military personnel who

have special needs which can include asthma,

allergies, learning disabilities, autism. Must have

access to military base. Active duty military and their

dependents, Veterans, activated reservists. Do not

have to be stationed at NBVC.

This program allows the needs of the family member to be taken into

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Category

Phone

Web Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program Description

Interface Children & Family Services

Oxnard Family Resource Center

Santa Paula Family Resource Center

(800) 636‐6738

Ext 211

05) 525‐6616

Ext 703 or 716

www.icfs.org Varies depending on service requested Centers provide education, intervention, treatment, outreach, community events to

families; youth development activities, mental health services, and communit education.

Interface Children & Family Services,

Youth Crisis Outreach Program

(805) 485‐6114

(805) 469‐5882

24/7 Youth Crisis Line

www.icfs.org Youth ages 12‐17

No cost to family.

Focus population is on runaway & homeless youth and

youth at risk of running away or becoming homeless.

24/7 crisis response to youth by phone or at school site, police department or

Interface site to provide conflict resolution, resource and/or referrals to

community supports. Services also include youth development activities,

mediation counseling, follow‐up support and emergency Cool Home assessment.

Kids and Families Together (805) 643‐1446 www.kidsandfamilies.org Kinship families(Relative caregivers) who are full‐time

parents of children of other relatives, neighbors,

friends or family

Support, resources, education and counseling services as well as access to

community services.

Koinonia Family Services (805) 485‐3884 www.kfh.org Foster Care, adoption and family services.

Life After Brain Injury (805) 490‐8211 www.LifeAfterBrainInjury.org Free services

Age 18 and older

Non‐medical nonprofit that helps brain injury survivors re‐invent themselves and

create a satisfying life despite their disability. Educates family members to avoid

caregiver burnout. Free services include information and connections to social

services, peer‐mentored support groups and one on one coaching/counseling that

can lead to a more meaningful and independent life.

Livingston Memorial (805) 642‐0239 www.lmvna.org Hospice and grief counseling.

Oceanview Behavioral Support Day Program (805) 986‐4818 www.oceanviewadultdayprogram.com Eligibility based on enrollment in TCRC ages 18‐80 Positive behavior support program working with families, individuals and group

homes in achieving independence and confidence while building self‐esteem. We

use a person centered approach developing strategies that help the individual in a

collaborative effort with their circle of support.

Office of Youth Safety

Oxnard City Manager’s

(805) 385‐8050 www.endgangviolence.org No cost referral for gang involved, gang affiliated and

other at risk youth and their families.

The Office of Youth Safety coordinates the City of Oxnard’s gang reduction efforts

aimed at preventing gang activity, expanding youth development and opportunity in

the community, responding to crisis/violent incidents and interrupting the cycle of

violence through cooperation and collaboration with community members and

partner agencies and organizations.

One Step A La Vez

(Fillmore and Piru)

(805) 907‐6576 www.myonestep.org Free

13‐19 years old

Matches area youth with adult mentors and high school; Big Brothers/ Big

Sisters with younger Little Brothers and Little Sisters.

PFLAG Ventura Chapter (805) 650‐3327 www.community.pflag.org Free

Donations appreciated

PFLAG, Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays, provides support,

education & advocacy to families/allies of the lesbian, gay, bisexual &

transgender community. PFLAG's goal is to help families through the often

difficult adjustment when a member comes‐out as gay or transgender. Meet

every 4th Tues, 7:00pm at Unitarian Universalist Church, 5654 Ralston St.,

Ventura.

Parent Project

Thousand Oaks Police Department

Camarillo Police Department

(805) 371‐8362

(805) 388‐5131

www.parentproject.om

$20 for Book

Parent training program for parents of difficult/out of control adolescents in order

to reduce juvenile crime, recidivism and improve both school performance and

attendance. Provides essential tools for parents dealing with adolescent

behaviors. In English and Spanish.

Parents with Purpose

www.unitedparents.org/parents‐with‐purpose

(805) 384‐1555 www.unitedparents.org Free Provides support to families involved in the child welfare system.

Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center (805) 485‐9643 rainbowconnectionfrc.weebly.com/ All ages Support, information, trainings, education and resources for individuals served

by Tri‐Counties Regional Center and their families. Prevention Resources and

Referral Services offered to families who have children age 0‐3 years who are at

risk. NICU outreach. Lending libraries covering a broad range of disabling

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Phone

Web Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program Description

Teen Challenge (805) 648‐3295 www.teenchallenge.org Free 12‐month residential program for women eighteen years of age and over (check

locations for male eligibility).

The ARC of Ventura County (805) 650‐8611 www.arcvc.org No cost for individual seeking services. The individual

must be eligible for Regional Center services to enroll.

Job development, job coaching, community integration, behavior management,

integrated work program, support services for independent living and transition to

independent living.

Tri‐County GLAD

Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.

(805) 644‐6322

(805) 644‐6323

TTY

www.tcglad.org Addresses needs of the deaf and hard of hearing including interpreters,

communication access, peer counseling, employment development, information

and referrals, independent living skills.

United Parents (805) 384‐1555 www.unitedparents.org Free Support groups in English and Spanish for ALL parents throughout Ventura

County;

Resources and referrals.

VC Jewish Family Services (805) 641‐6565 www.jfsvc.org Sliding Scale Provides individual, group and family counseling. School based services,

socialization groups for children in the autism spectrum, parenting classes and

information; referrals are also provided throughout the county.

YMCA‐

‐Camarillo YMCA (805) 484‐0423 www.ciymca.org Serving Part of Ventura/Santa Barbara Counties. Branches in Camarillo, Ventura,

Montecito, Santa Barbara, Lompoc &Santa Ynez.

‐ Conejo Valley YMCA (805) 523‐7613 www.sevymca.org/conejo/ Cost Serving Thousand Oaks and Moorpark

‐ Miller Family YMCA of

Newbury Park

(805) 480‐0309 www.sevymca.org/newburypark/ Cost Serving Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks

‐ Simi Valley Family YMCA (805) 583‐5338 www.sevymca.org/simivalley Cost Serving Simi Valley Area

‐ Triunfo YMCA (818) 707‐9622 www.sevymca.org/triunfo/ Cost Serving Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, and Oak Park

‐ Ventura YMCA

(805) 642‐2131 www.ciymca.org/ventura Cost Serving Part of Ventura/Santa Barbara Counties. Branches in Camarillo, Ventura,

Montecito, Santa Barbara, Lompoc &Santa Ynez.

HEALTH

AND

BENEFITS

Category

Phone

Web Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program Description

ACE (805) 981‐5070 www.vchca.org Uninsured individuals between 19 and 64 County level Medi‐Cal insurance program.

AIM Program (Access for Infants and Mothers)

(800) 433‐6211 www.aim.ca.gov State managed medical insurance for pregnant women and children, birth to 2

yrs. Designed for middle income families whose income is too high to qualify for

Medi‐Cal.

County of Ventura Public Health Services

California Children’s Services (CCS) and Medical Therapy Program

(805) 981‐5281 www.vchca.org Financial and residential eligibility requirements. Must

be a resident of the CCS County they are applying for.

No financial eligibility for the Medical Therapy Program

Provides medical case management and helps connect children from birth to age

21` with qualifying diagnoses to health care services. The Medical Therapy Program is part of CCS and provides physical and occupational therapy services to children

with eligible diagnoses.

CHDP (Child Health and Disability Prevention Program Administration)

(805) 981‐5291

(809) 781‐4449

www.vchca.org No cost well‐child preventive health care screenings for low income and Medi‐Cal

eligible children and teens.

Childhood Immunization

(805) 981‐5221

Central Appt

Desk

www.vchca.org Provides low cost immunizations for those who qualify. Immunizations include:

Polio, tetanus, diphtheria, Pertussis, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Meningitis,

Varicella and Hepatitis A&B Vaccines.

County of Ventura Public Health Services Adolescent Family Life Program (AFLP) Pregnant Parenting Adolescent Program (PPAP)

(805) 981‐5177 www.vchca.org Case management for expectant and parenting female and male teens, ages 11 to

19 and their children, to promote self‐sufficient parents and healthy children.

Emphasizes promotion of Positive Youth Development.

WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Nutrition Program

(805) 981‐5251

(800) 781‐4449

www.wicworks.ca.gov Nutrition education, breastfeeding support, supplemental food and referrals for

financially eligible women, infants and children up to 5 yrs of age. Shelf‐stable

and manageable quantities of food provided for those without adequate

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Program Description

Gold Coast Health Plan (805) 981‐5368 www.goldcoasthealthplan.org For eligibility please contact the Human Services Agency

at 1‐888‐472‐4463.

Ventura county’s organized health system for Medi‐Cal beneficiaries.

Human Services (805) 477‐5337

Gen Info number (866) 904‐9362

www.vchsa.org For agency locations, services, eligibility and to apply for

benefits, please visit www.vchsa.org.

Application for CalWORKS, CalFresh, Medi‐Cal and General Relief.

‐ CalFresh (888) 472‐4463 www.vchsa.org Low‐income individuals and families. Helps people with little or no income buy nutritious groceries with an electronic

benefit transfer (EBT) card. ‐ CalWORKS

(888) 472‐4463 www.vchsa.org Low income families with dependent children in the

home.

Provides temporary financial assistance, subsidized child care, and employment‐

focused services to low‐income families with children.

Medi‐Cal Program

County of Ventura Human Services Agency (H.S.A.)

(805) 472‐4463

(805) 477‐5381

www.vchsa.org Birth to 21; 65 & older, unemployed or low‐income

parents; those who are blind or have disabilities who

meet income guidelines.

Provides access to quality health care services through the federal Medicaid

program for children and adults who have limited resources or income.

Paid Family Leave (PFL)

(877) 238‐4373 www.paidfamilyleave.org Paid Family Leave (PFL) insurance provides up to six weeks of benefits for

individuals who must take time off work to care for a seriously ill child, spouse,

parent or registered domestic partner or to bond with a new child.

Public Health Clinics (888) 285‐5012 www.vchca.org/public‐health/public‐health‐clinics Sliding Fee Scale (low or no‐cost based on ability to

pay), Medi‐Cal, private insurance, check, credit card

(Visa and Mastercard). Special criteria for certain

programs.

Provide wellness screenings, education, and treatment services. Services include

immunizations (child and adult), TB skin testing, family planning services and

pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment,

travel advisory linked, well‐child examinations and referrals, Free HIV rapid

testing.

Sight for Students (888) 290‐4964 www.sightforstudents.org Provides free vision exams and glasses to low income,

uninsured children.

The program operates nationally through a network of community partners who

identify children in need and VSP network doctors who provide the eye care

services.

Social Security Administration ‐ SSI

(800) 772‐1213

(866) 931‐8352

www.ssa.gov Persons with disabilities +/or barriers to employment. Supplemental income benefits.

State Disability Insurance (SDI)

(800) 480‐3287 www.edd.ca.gov/disabilit/disabilityinsurance Provides partial wage replacement for non‐work related illness or injury or a

medically disabling condition from pregnancy to childbirth; also funds the Paid

Family Leave (PFL) Program.

Unemployment Claims (800) 300‐5616 www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment Unemployment Insurance Programs, commonly referred to as UI, provides

workers, who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, with weekly

unemployment insurance payments.

Ventura County Public Health

Covered California Outreach and Education

(805) 981‐5239 www.vchca.org Uninsured individuals between 138%‐400% of FPL To increase awareness about coverage options among our county's eligible

individuals and families. The grant is for the period of 7/1/2013 through

12/31/2014 which will allow outreach and education activities to encourage

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Web Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program Description

Nursing

(805) 981‐5115 www.vchca.org Anybody Medi‐Cal based;

Sliding Scale

Public Health Nurses (PHN) provide home visits for assessment, education, case

management; referrals to health and community resources for infants, children,

teens, adults and seniors throughout Ventura County.

HOPE Health Care for Kids

(805) 981‐6616 www.vchca.org Program assists adults, children and families at no cost. Health Care for Kids is a one stop center in which parents are evaluated and

assisted in obtaining health coverage for their children ages 0‐18 years. HCFK

staff assists with Medi‐Cal, Healthy Families and Ventura County ACE for Kids

programs. We refer as needed to other programs such as CHDP, WIC, CCS, etc.

Ventura County Veteran Services Office (805) 477‐5155 www.ventura.org/human‐services‐agency/veteran‐

services

Veterans, their dependents and survivors Assist veterans with accessing federal and state benefits and local resources:

claims to VA for service‐connected injuries, pensions for wartime veterans with

little or no income, education benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, medical

referrals and information.

Westminster Free Clinic (805) 241‐8366 www.westminsterclinic.org FREE to low income/uninsured. Primary medical care, medicine, labs, mental health services, and

health/nutrition education.

HOUSING

Category

Phone

Web Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program Description

After 18/Extended Foster Services and Resources (805) 654‐3245 www.ventura.org/after‐eighteen Extended Foster Care Services ‐ Youth 18‐21 who

were in foster care Jan. 1, 2012. For THP+ 18‐24,

emancipated from out of home placement.

Identifies needs, provides appropriate referrals to services to help youth prepare

for independence. THP+ ‐ Supportive Housing program for youth.

Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura

www.ahacv.org

(805) 480‐9991

Ext 235

www.ahacv.org Varies by program Section 8, Public Housing, Agency Owned Housing Programs for low income

households. Community rental listing available on their website.

Bible Tabernacle

New Life Ministry ‐ Men

Women and Children Ministry

(661) 252‐5087

(310) 821‐6116

www.thebibletabernacle.com Spiritually based recovery center, providing housing, services as needed to re‐

enter work, education and social environments. A six month commitment is

required, passes after 90 days.

Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation

NeighborWorks Homeownership Center

(805) 659‐6868

Ext 130

www.cabrilloedc.org Nonprofit counseling agency approved by the US Dept of Housing and Urban

Development to help families secure financial stability and affordable

homeownership opportunities by providing education, counseling, lending and

realty services. Offers home preservation services to help families understand

their options in keeping their home and/or finding alternatives when home

ownership cannot be maintained.

Casa Pacifica Stepping Stones (805) 366‐4141 www.casapacifica.org/programs_services/coaching_ind

ependence_in_transitional_youth_city

Transitional housing placement and foster care

provider, Youth 18‐21 years of age who remain in the

foster care system as non‐minor dependents.

Coaching Independence in Transitional Youth (CITY) has a single site and remote

site housing option for up to 11 non‐minor dependents participating in extended

foster care. Service emphasis is on pregnant and parenting youth.

Children of the Night (800) 551‐1300 www.childrenofthenight.org Home for child prostitutes. Toll‐free nationwide hotline able to rescue children

24 hours/day. Free taxi/airline transportation is provided nationwide to their

home.

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Project Recovery Outpatient Treatment Program

(805) 963‐1433

www.cadasb.org Homeless Outreach by the Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse: residential detox,

transitional beds, recovery services and also a prenatal program for pregnant

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Program Description

Youth Services Division

(805) 654‐3405 www.ventura.org Centralized services for both in care (ages 18‐21) and

out of care (18‐24) who have emancipated from the

foster care system.

Provides specialized placement (group home) case management and administers

the Independent Living Program (ILP) in Ventura County (housing, education,

health, employment/vocational, mentoring, transportation and independent

living basic skills classes). Homeless Services Program:

Ventura County

Human Services Agency

(805) 385‐1800 www.vchsa.org Serve homeless population in Ventura County; no cost Provides mobile outreach & intensive case management to homeless individuals

& families; connects those in need to transitional living for homeless adults &

families with children; administers the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re‐

Housing Program.

‐ Rapid Re‐Housing (805) 385‐8585 www.vchsa.org Eligibility requirements apply. Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re‐Housing Program makes funds available to

local residents who are currently homeless or facing homelessness from rental

housing within 30 days.

‐ RAIN Transitional Living Center

(805) 389‐3308

Intake Line

(805) 388‐1296

Client Services

www.RAINcommunities.org No Cost to Homeless Individuals and Families Temporary housing and services for individuals and families transitioning from

homelessness to rental‐permanent housing through employment and self‐

sufficiency.

Independent Living Resource Centers (ILRC) (805) 650‐5993 www.virtualcil.net Supports for people with disabilities. Assists anyone with a disability with accessible housing, attendant care, benefits

assistance, independent living skills, community transitions program,

communication assistance, deaf services, assistive technology, peer support,

veteran's outreach and transportation.

Khepera Recovery House (805) 653‐2596

Office

(805) 648‐2652

www.kheperahouse.org Three to five day detox. Three to six month residential substance abuse

treatment for men with sober living up to one year.

Kids & Families Together / Alice's House (805) 643‐1446 www.kidsandfamilies.org Youth ages 18‐22 who were in foster care or child

welfare system. Rent varies

A cooperative living housing option in Ventura. A Resident Advisor and two

Program Consultants provide support and guidance through developing goals,

assisting in the development of skills leading toward self‐sufficiency,

communication skills and more.

Lighthouse for Women & Children (805) 487‐1234 www.vcrescuemission.org Free Emergency homeless shelter, Life Recovery Program, Transitional living.

Lutheran Social Services (805) 497‐6107 www.lsssc.org Counseling, job training, family services, transitional housing.

Many Mansions (805) 496‐4948 www.manymansions.org Affordable Housing and Services provider for homeless and limited income

families and individuals with disabilities.

Mary Lind Recovery Centers

Royal Palms Recovery Home

(213) 483‐9201 www.marylind.org Provides residential substance abuse recovery services to homeless men and

women.

Prototypes (Oxnard) (805) 382‐6296 www.prototypes.org Varies Residential treatment center that supports Mothers & Children with substance

abuse.

Salvation Army (Ventura County) (805) 483‐9235 www.salvationarmy.usawest.org Recovery for Families. Transitional housing for women and family units.

Ventura Safe Sleep for those living in their vehicles and homeless case

management through Homeless 2

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Program Description

The ARC of Ventura County (805) 3889‐7319

Ext 210

www.arcvc.org No cost to the individual seeking services. The individual

must be eligible for Regional Center services.

Supported services for independent living (SSIL) provides opportunities to learn or

maintain independent living skills. Services include training at the individual’s

home and in the community. Instruction includes self‐advocacy, self‐esteem,

confidence building and positive decision making.

Turning Point Foundation (805) 652‐2151

Residential Prog

www.turningpointfoundation.org Offers shelter, housing, rehabilitation, and support services for adults dealing

with mental illness. Ten bed shelter for persons who are mentally ill in Ventura.

Ventura County Rescue Mission (805) 487‐1234 www.vcrescuemission.org Free for males 18 years and up Place to sleep, hot meal and shower, residential recovery.

Villa Esperanza Services (805) 446‐1939 www.villaesperanzaservices.org 18 and up with Developmental Disability Independent Living Services as well as Licensed Residential Assistance.

LAW

ENFORCEMENT/LEGAL

Category

Phone

Web Address

Eligibility/Cost

Program Description

By the People Document Preparation Center (805) 526‐7351 www.BTPdocs.com Ventura County

Simi Valley

Self‐Help document preparation services for Conservatorship, Living Trust,

Special Needs Trust. Over 100 low‐cost documents offered.

California Rural Legal Assistance (805) 485‐8083 www.crla.org/contact‐us Housing advocacy for the rural poor.

CASA

Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children

(805) 389‐3120 www.casaofventuracounty.org Children and youth are referred by Juvenile

Dependency Court. Volunteers must pass background

check and complete training.

Recruits, screens, trains and monitors volunteers who provide advocacy services

to Ventura County children who, as a result of child abuse and neglect, have

become court dependent foster children.

Community Action Program (805) 436‐4000 www.ca‐vc.org Legal services/no cost legal assistance to the low income, homeless residents of

Ventura County.

Conejo Free Clinic: Thousand Oaks (805) 497‐3575 www.conejofreeclinic.org Free Legal and medical services

County of Ventura Department of Child Support Services (866) 901‐3212 www.countyofventura.org Locates parents, establishes paternity, obtains and enforces child and health

support orders and also collects and distributes child support payments.

Adult Protective Services

(805) 658‐4450

APS General Info (805) 654‐3200

24 Hr. Reporting

www.ventura.org/human‐services‐agency Investigates reports of elder or dependent adult abuse or neglect, including self‐

neglect. Based on an assessment of their findings, staff develops a plan to

preserve the rights, interest, safety and welfare of the elderly or disabled adult

client.

Public Guardian, Mental Health Conservatorships

(805) 652‐6729

www.ventura.org Conserved only through the Ventura County Psychiatric

Center

Investigates the need to manage the care and finances of Ventura County adult

residents who are receiving involuntary psychiatric treatment and are "gravely

disabled due to a mental disorder," i.e., unable to provide for their own food,

clothing or shelter.

Public Administrator/Public Guardian

(805) 654‐3141

Leave message

www.ventura.org Makes final arrangements for indigent residents of Ventura County and for those

who have no family to make such arrangements. Also manages the estates of

deceased Ventura County residents who have no other administrator available.

County of Ventura Public Defenders Office (805) 981‐5990

Juvenile

www.pubdef.countyofventura.org Provides representation in criminal, juvenile, mental health, probate and

dependency cases for those unable to afford a private lawyer.

Crisis Intervention Trained Officers Call 911 and

request a CIT

trained officer

www.venturacountycit.org Functions as mental health training for law enforcement officers as well as

providing referrals & resources to Ventura County's mentally ill, developmentally

disabled, brain injury survivors and their families.

El Concilio (805) 486‐9777 www.elconciliofs.org Provides services to the underserved Latino community.

Family Law Center Assistance

(Gov't Ctr)

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Eligibility/Cost

Program Description

Parent Project

Thousand Oaks Police Department Camarillo Police Department

(805) 371‐8362 (805) 388‐5131 www.vcsd.org $20 for Book

Parent training program for parents raising difficult/out of control adolescents in

order to reduce juvenile crime, recidivism and improve both school performance and attendance. Provides essential tools for parents dealing with adolescent behaviors. In English and Spanish.

Ventura Center for Dispute Settlement (805) 384‐1313 www.vcds.org Assists in settling disputes out of court. Provides free mediation, conciliation and

arbitration services to low income clients to resolve landlord/tenant, neighbor, employer, small claims, consumer, family/domestic and other disputes.

Ventura County Probation Agency

Court Programs

Juvenile Specialty Programs Unit

(805) 981‐5676 http://public.venturaprobation.org/ This unit has the Specialty Programs such as Recovery Classroom, Drug Court,

and Solutions Court, recovery/school programs.

VC Jewish Family Services (805) 641‐6565 www.jfsvc.org Services free for students

Counseling sliding scale in clinics

Provides a free legal clinic monthly in Ventura. Attorneys volunteer their time.

In addition, referrals are provided for free legal service throughout the county.

MENTAL

HEALTH

SERVICES

Aspiranet‐In‐Home Therapy Program (805) 289‐0120 www.aspiranet.org Referrals are made by Children and Family Services

Social Workers. Therapy is provided for up to 6

months; the modalities used (Cognitive Behavioral and EMDR) are designed to be effective with clients in

short term therapy.

Provides therapy to clients in the child welfare system that have lost their

children to out‐of home placement and are working towards reunification. Therapy provided in their home, the office or wherever the client determines is best. Focuses on crisis stabilization, family of origin, chemical dependency, domestic violence, and other determinants of the behavior that led to child removal.

Asperger’s Support for Adolescents Plus (Ventura County) (805) 419‐9934 vcasap.org/ Social support group for teens and young adults with Asperger’s or High‐

Functioning Autism.

Aurora Vista del Mar Hospital (805) 653‐6434 www.vistadelmarhospital.com Ages 12‐17 An acute, inpatient psychiatric program for adolescents, designed to diagnose

and treat emotional, behavioral and psychiatric disorders via individualized treatment plan. State approved school program to assure continuation of academic work, family involvement encouraged.

Cal Lutheran Community Counseling Centers (805) 493‐3797 www.callutheran.edu $20 intake; sliding scale $20‐$50 with grants to

subsidize fees.

Two centers at the Oxnard & Thousand Oaks CLU campuses which provide

family, individual, group, couple, and child counseling services.

Casa Pacifica

Children's Intensive Response Team (CIRT)

(866) 431‐2478 www.casapacifica.org No Cost to Ventura County youth ages 0‐20 years Children's Crisis Team for youth needing emergency mental health assessment.

Proactive follow‐up services offered for up to 30 days to ensure safety in the home and monitor risk potential. Staff assess for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.

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Casa Pacifica

Parent‐Child Intervention Treatment

(805) 445‐7800 www.casapacifica.org Medi‐Cal Intensive treatment program that works with both parents and children to

improve the quality of relationships and to “coach” parents on managing

children’s behaviors. Consists of two parts, a Relationship Enhancement/Child

Directed Interaction Component and a Discipline/Parent Directed Interaction

Component. Casa Pacifica

Therapeutic Behavioral Services

(805) 366‐4310 www.casapacifica.org Full‐scope Medi‐Cal & MHP medical necessary criteria

& currently receive specialty mental health services,

and are at risk of being placed in an RCL 12 or higher

RTP, or are in an RCL 12 or above setting & are at risk

Assists children/youth to remain at home with their parent, caregiver or current

guardian. A time limited (4‐6 months) behavioral intervention that works

alongside the youth's counseling/clinical treatment team. Referrals are made by

the child's clinician.

City Impact (805) 983‐3636

Ext 102

www.cityimpact.com Sliding Fee Scale (low or no‐cost based on ability to

pay), Medi‐Cal for children 18 and under. Special

eligibility criteria for certain programs.

City Impact Counseling Center's purpose is to provide bilingual mental health

services that are family friendly and easily accessible in our main office as well as

at schools, homes, family resource centers and other community venues.

Clinicas del Camino Real (805) 647‐6353 www.clinicas.org MediCal, Medicaid Serves individuals and families with emotional problems, substance abuse and

mental health needs.

Cornerstone Counseling (805) 582‐2619

(805) 305‐0068

www.cornerstonecounseling.org $25 ‐ $30 Provides court approved classes in the areas of Domestic Violence, Co‐Parenting,

and Anger Management.

Engage Treatment Programs (805) 497‐0605 www.engagerecorvery.com Pre‐Teens 9‐12 years

Teens 13‐17 years.

Adults 17‐24 years.

Outpatient Programs. Engage Me supports pre‐teens in managing symptoms of a

mental health diagnosis. Engage Recovery supports youth in learning skills to

lead a healthy and sober lifestyle. Engage Thrive is for young adults struggling

with mental health issues during the transition from teen to adulthood.

Free Clinic of Simi Valley (805) 522‐3733 www.freeclinic.com Fee schedule. $20 Donation requested. Medical and Dental Services

Interface Children and Family Services

Mental Health and Youth Services Service Sites:

Camarillo, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Santa Paula

(805) 485‐6114

Ext 662

Info

www.icfs.org Eligibility: Most services focused on youth 0‐21; Some

Adult Services.

Cost: Medi‐Cal; Low and No Cost depending on

specific service ‐ Call Ext 662 for information

Mental Health Services: Individual, family, group therapy, case management and

skill building for youth. Some adult services.

Special Services: Parent‐Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) ‐ parent/child

intervention to increase compliance to parent directives, improves parent/child

relationship, reduce disruptive behavior. Program to Evaluate & Treat Sexual

Abuse (PETSA) ‐ multi‐family group and individual treatment focused on trauma

recovery from sexual abuse; parent group; age specific victim groups 16‐18

weeks. FRIENDS ‐ parent/child group utilizing structured activities to improve

child's peer relationship skills. Dads and their Allies Dedicated to Success (DADS) ‐

Family Development Matrix (FDM) case management and Supporting

Fatherhood Involvement. Interface Court Referred Programs‐

Solutions/Juvenile Drug Court/ Recovery Classroom

(805) 485‐6114

Ext 611

www.icfs.org Youth referred from the juvenile courts/ no cost to

family

County wide program‐ Multi‐disciplinary team provides comprehensive

treatment, case management, advocacy and supportive services to youth

referred by the juvenile court programs and their families.

Kids and Families Together (805) 643‐1446

Ext 100

www.kidsandfamilies.org Foster, Adoption, Kinship and Biological families who

are referred by county or self‐referred for our

Attachment Focused Therapy and Services. Medi‐Cal

and sliding Fee

Attachment focused clinical services that build relationships, strengthen families

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NAMI Ventura County (805) 500‐NAMI

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www.namiventura.org NAMI Ventura County offers high quality programs at

no cost to people impacted by serious mental illness,

including family members.

Classes for family members of people living with a mental illness; classes for people

diagnosed with a mental illness, support groups, expert speakers for any group and

school programs.

National Latino Behavioral Health Association (818) 713‐9595 _{www.nlbha.org} _Mental_Health_Services.

Palmer Drug Abuse Program of Ventura County (PDAP) (805) 482‐1265 www.pdapofventura.com Medi‐Cal accepted Outpatient substance abuse programs for ages 11 to 20 with parent support

groups.

STAR of CA Behavioral and Psychological Services (805) 644‐7827 www.starofca.com TCRC eligible, Insurance, Private Pay, and Sliding

Fee/Free

STAR of CA offers comprehensive mental health services including evidence‐ based

counseling, psychodiagnostic assessment, and group therapy. Offers family support services to address developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges through

parent education, ABA therapy and assessment.

TAY Tunnel

(805) 240‐2538 www.PacificClinics.org Youth 18‐25 yrs old Peer to peer supports focusing on wellness & recovery

The Soldiers Project

(818) 761‐7438 www.thesoldiersproject.org Free Confidential psychological counseling for military and their families

United Parents‐FAST (Family Access & Support Team)

(805) 384‐1555 www.unitedparents.org Child/teen must be a client of Ventura County Behavioral

Health. By referral only. Fee for service available.

Experienced & trained Parent Partners work with families to avoid conflict and

crisis in the home. Work closely with clinician(s) toward treatment goals.

Ventura County Behavioral Health

(866) 998‐2243 www.vchca.org Youth & family up to age 21, with eligible mental health diagnosis that is resulting in significant impairment in

functioning. Medi‐Cal and sliding scale payment.

Individual/Family/Group therapy; Medication services

Ventura County Behavioral Health –

Screening Triage, Assessment and Referrals (STAR)

Rapid Integrated Support and Engagement (RISE)

(805) 981‐4233 www.vchca.org Services are available for children, youth and adults. STAR is the centralized screening, triage, assessment and referral for individuals

seeking mental health services provided by Ventura County Behavioral Health.

RISE provides support and engagement within the community to prevent clients from “falling through the cracks” by engaging them early, frequently and comprehensively

via bridge building services.

Ventura County Behavioral Health – Transitions Program

(805) 981‐9266

www.vcha.org/behavioral‐health/youtandfamily‐

resource.aspx

18‐25 yrs including case management, individual and

group treatment, rehabilitation, and medication

management.

Behavioral Health program located in Ventura, Oxnard, Simi Valley, and Thousand

Oaks. Comprehensive mental health treatment with serious mental illness and

functional impairments.

Ventura County Public Defender

Adult Mental Health Court

(805) 981‐8828 Referrals through court, public defender, attorney, law

enforcement, or behavioral health.

Alternative treatment for seriously mentally ill offenders. Forensic Services

Program (FSP) works with courts/law enforcement agencies to divert seriously

mentally ill clients from jail into treatment.

PREVENTION

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Phone

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