Resource Library

Resources to Address the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis in our Community

Support for LGBTQ+

Countywide • all ages

info@diversitycollective.org

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

Email: rainbowumbrella@diversitycollective.org

Support and resources, including youth shelter and housing referrals

‍Countywide – Ages 12-21

Teen support

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

Text your zip code to 898211

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

Mon - Fri 9AM - 5:30PM

Sat 11AM - 3PM

24/7 • Free • Confidential

Promoting Community Health

Learn about cannabis, vaping, fentanyl, opioids, other drugs and alcohol at www.VenturaCountyLimits.org

Local Resources

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‍Ventura County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Treatment

Free • Confidential • 24/7

Access Line: 1-844-385-9200

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

Resources and app to help prevent suicide in friends and others

LGBTQ+ resources >

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Free 24/7 support

• CalHope: Chat or call for safe, secure emotional support
• Building Healthy Habits at Home
  
• Keep Your Mind Grounded
  
• When to Ask for Help

Virtual Hope Box
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Suicide Safety Plan
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Woebot: Your Self-Care Expert in CBT & Mindfulness
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Self-Help Anxiety Management
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Stop, Breath & Think: Medication & Mindfulness
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Parent mentors, local support groups and referrals, respite and parenting workshops

‍Countywide – Youth

Counseling services and early intervention and prevention programs.

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). The VIPS program is offered by Ventura County Behavioral Health in partnership with Telecare Corporation.

Services include residential for children and non-public special education and therapeutic preschool

For families at risk of out-of-home placement; foster care and adoption services

Resources including free education programs, peer-to-peer support and advocacy

‍Countywide – All Ages

Meetings for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 23 every Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Free and confidential.

De lunes a viernes: 9AM - 5:30PM

Sábados: 11AM - 3PM

Mental health services for TAY, supporting your choices in treatment.

Free • Confidential • 24/7

Community resource center, programs, and events

Free rapid confidential HIV testing

Transgender suicide prevention and crisis support

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
Free • 24/7 • Confidential

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.

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

• Flyer: Family Urgent Response System (Current or Former Foster Youth)
• Flyer: Family Urgent Response System (Caregiver)

Teen support in the Santa Clara Valley, Fillmore & Piru, including drop-in center

Teen dating support for healthy relationships, including abuse resources

Email: gethelp@thecoalition.org

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

• Oxnard Wellness Center
  2697 Saviers Road
  Tues, Wed & Fri 9AM – 3PM
  Thurs 2:30PM – 6PM
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• New Visions Satellite Program
  1065 E. Main Street, Ventura
  Sat 9AM – 3PM

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:

• Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
  Santa Paula
  

Healthy Eating • Active Living

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 Violence Response Team
• Safe Haven Emergency Shelter
• Safe Journey Transitional Shelter
• Women’s Support Group

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

‍Click here to learn more.

Learn the warning signs – Find the words – Reach out

Suicide prevention resources