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.
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Peer-based support for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 13-23
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
Text or call 2-1-1 (for mental wellness, housing, job, runaway, or other resources)
141 W. 5th St., Suite D, Oxnard
Mon - Fri 9AM - 5:30PM
Sat 11AM - 3PM
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Treatment
Free • Confidential • 24/7
VCBH Access/Crisis Line: 1-866-998-2243
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
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
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
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
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
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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