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.
Peer-based support for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 13-23
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
Offers a variety of free programs to the Active Duty, Guard, Reserve and Veteran community of Ventura County, CA, including legal and employment resources.
Preventing mental health issues and suicide by helping military veterans and first responders adjust to life after service
Wide range of services include confidential, no-cost counseling, as well as support groups, workshops and more.
Naval Base Ventura County
Wide range of services include confidential, no-cost counseling, as well as support groups, workshops and more.
The VA Vet Center provides counseling for PTSD, military sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and bereavement.
Services for veterans and their dependents are available through the Ventura County Human Services Agency.
Teen support in the Santa Clara Valley, Fillmore & Piru, including drop-in center
If you believe your loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis and you need the assistance of law enforcement.
Resource referrals for any level of care, community forums & advocacy.
Mental illness recovery and support services, including housing and community centers.
Healthcare, including mental health services
Oxnard, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura
Educating women about the early signs of depression
Many offer mental wellness support including this VCBH service provider:
Healthy Eating • Active Living
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
Free, 3-hour training sessions for schools
Learn the warning signs – Find the words – Reach out
Suicide prevention resources
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1
veteranscrisisline.net
Free • Confidential • 24/7
More resources for Military and Veterans >
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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