Children’s and teens’ mental health is as important to their well-being as their physical health. But over 7.5 million American children and adolescents suffer from a serious mental illness that significantly interferes with their day-to-day life. Learn to recognize the symptoms and how to get help. Mental illness in children and teens is treatable. Recovery is possible.
Support and resources, including youth shelter and housing referrals
Countywide – Ages 12-21
Text your zip code to 898211
Text or call 2-1-1 (for mental wellness, housing, job, runaway, or other resources)
24/7 • Free • Confidential
Parent mentors, local support groups and referrals, respite and parenting workshops
Countywide – Youth
Community resource center, programs, and events
Free rapid confidential HIV testing
Transgender suicide prevention and crisis support
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
Healthcare, including mental health services
Oxnard, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura
Educating women about the early signs of depression
Teen-to-teen education and support
Help with issues including medical care, dating violence, sexual assault, runaway resources and homelessness
Free • Confidential • 24/7
Services offered:
Family classes & activities
Santa Paula & Fillmore – Youth
Mental health screenings
Santa Paula, Oxnard – All Ages
For children and their families, including kinship and foster caregivers
Countywide – Children & Youth
Free service connecting people to health and human services in the community
Countywide – All Ages
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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