Community Resources

Benefits – Where to apply for eligibility for MediCal, CalFresh, Calworks and SSI

Go to BenefitsCal.com to fill out and complete application

Drop it off at a Community Service Center, or Fax it to (805) 658-4530, or mail the completed form to:

County of Ventura
Human Services Agency L#5290
855 Partridge Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003-9565

Social Security Office
To apply for SSI, Food stamps, Medical, Medicare, etc.
6477 Telephone Rd, Ste 1
Ventura, CA
(800) 772-1213

Dental Oral Health Program (for MediCal recipients)

220 E. Gonzales Road, Suite 202
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5212
(800) 322-6384
smilecalifornia.org


Substance Use Treatment Facilities

ACTION Drug Rehab

Provides counseling, addiction residential treatment for teens.
22722 Soledad Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(800) 367-8336

Khepera House

Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Residential Center, detox services
125 W Harrison Ave., Apt. A
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 653-2596

Tarzana Treatment Centers

Residential and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment services for teens and adults, detox services
18646 W. Oxnard St.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(855) 738-3939
tarzanatc.org

Ventura County Behavioral Health Substance Use Program

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, call for a free, confidential assessment.

VCBH ACCESS/CRISIS LINE: 1-866-998-2243
TOLL-FREE • 24/7


Employment/Housing Assistance for Transitional Aged Youth:

TAY Tunnel

Offers employment, housing and mental health services for TAY ages
141 W. 5th St., Suite D,
Oxnard, CA.
(805) 240-2538


Food Pantries

Food Share

4156 Southbank Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-7100
Opens 8 AM Monday

Salvation Army Food Distribution Center

622 W Wooley Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033


Homelessness Resources

If you are facing homelessness, please call 805-385-1800 during office hours 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (calls will be returned) or email [email protected] for resources.


Homeless Shelters

Mercy House

24/7, 110-bed shelter temporarily located
351 S. K St.
Oxnard CA 93030
(714) 836-7188
mercyhouse.net

Interface Youth Shelter

A licensed six-bed youth homelessness prevention center for youth 12-17 years old

A 24/7 Youth Outreach Hotline: 1 (805) 469-5882.

Interface Children and Family Services

Mental health & trauma treatment, youth crisis & homeless services, domestic violence & child abuse prevention, human trafficking prevention & intervention, and justice services.
4001 Mission Oaks Blvd I
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 485-6114 or (805) 468-5882

Education/Other Supportive Services

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Provides education and support groups for families and individuals with mental health challenges.
300 Hillmont Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003 
Help Line: (805) 500-6264
Office: (805) 641-2426
NAMIventura.org

Rainbow Umbrella/Diversity Collective

Offers support, groups and other services for LGBTQ+ community.
2471 Portola Rd., UNIT 100
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 836-0099

United Parents

Support groups for parents.
333 N Lantana St # 259,
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1555
UnitedParents.org

Mental Health/Counseling/Therapy Services

Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc.

Provides medical and mental health care for adults, teens, and children.
730 Paseo Camarillo
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 647-6322

Ventura County Behavioral Health (CRISIS AND REFERRAL LINE)

Provides mental health services, therapy and psychiatric services for children, teens, TAY and adults. (Clinics all over Ventura County).
1911 Williams Drive,
Oxnard, CA 93036
(866) 998-2243

Jewish Family Services

Provide a variety of services, including counseling.
5425 Everglades St
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-6565

Kids and Families Together

Provides counseling and support groups for children, teens and parents.
864 E Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-1446

Livingston Memorial Grief Counseling

Grief groups for adults and children
400 Rosewood Ave #102
Camarillo, CA 93010
(800) 223-4862
(805) 642-1078

Maple Counseling Center

Provides therapy for children, teens and adults.
2021 Sperry Ave #41
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 669-8846

CLU Community Counseling Services

Therapy, Counseling Services provided by Interns.
Lockwood St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 493-3059
clucounseling.org/services

Substance Use Treatment Facilities

Ventura County Medical Center Addiction Clinic

A specialized clinic offering comprehensive care and treatment for individuals struggling with addiction, helping them in their recovery.
5851 Thille St.
Ventura CA 93003
Clinic Phone: (805) 652-6694
After-Hours Contact: (805) 652-6694

Ventura County Substance Use Services (ACCESS LINE)

Provides substance use treatment, outpatient, and intensive outpatient programs for teens and adults.
5851 Thille St.,
Ventura, CA 93003
(844) 385-9200

ACTION Drug Rehabilitation

Provides counseling, addiction residential treatment for teens.
22722 Soledad Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(800) 367-8336

Khepera House

Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Residential Center, detox services
125 W Harrison Ave., Apt. A
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 653-2596

Tarzana Treatment Centers

Rehabilitation Service for teens and adults
18646 Oxnard St.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(855) 738-3939
tarzanatc.org

Vista del Mar Behavioral Health Care

Hospitalization, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs for teens/adults.
801 Seneca St,
Ventura, CA 93001
(800) 776-0040 or (805) 653-6434

After School/Mentorship Programs

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Mentorship program for young boys and girls.
2435 Ventura Blvd., Unit A
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-2282

Boys’ & Girls’ Club  

After school programs, tutoring and mentorship programs.
1280 S. Victoria Ave., Suite 240
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 248-7172

Domestic Violence Services

Coalition for Family Harmony

Dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
1030 N Ventura Rd
Oxnard, CA 9303o
(805) 983-6014
thecoalition.org