Local Resources for Families and Caregivers
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2-1-1 Ventura County: 211 Ventura County, a program of Interface Children & Family Services, is the comprehensive information and referral service for Ventura County. Over 30,000 Ventura County callers and texters are connected each year to health and human services. Call or text 2-1-1 to get connected, or visit their website to learn more.
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The Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura (AHACV): AHACV is an independent, non-profit agency serving the residents of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. Visit their website at www.ahacv.org/ or call (805) 480-9991 to learn more.
Clinicas del Camino Real: Clinicas del Camino Real, commonly known as Clinicas, has fifteen full-service health centers throughout Ventura County, as well as fully equipped medical and dental units. To find a doctor or learn more on Clinicas services and clinics, visit their website or call (805) 647-6353.
Human Services Agency (HSA): The County of Ventura HSA offers services across multiple disciplines, including medical assistance and Medi-Cal, housing and employment assistance, protection & help for children and adults, and financial and employment assistance. For a full list of initiatives, click here or call (805) 654-5000.
For the child/adult abuse and neglect hotline, call (805) 654-3200.
Interface Children & Family Services: Children, youth, and adults can have mental health problems that interfere with the way they think, feel, and act. Like physical health, mental health is important at every stage of life. Interface provides comprehensive mental health services in family-friendly locations throughout Ventura County. To learn more, call (805) 485-6114, ext. 662, or email intake@icfs.org. You can also fill out a mental health services intake form here.
Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program: WIC, run locally through the Ventura County Health Care Agency, is a health and nutrition program for growing families. WIC helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, vouchers for healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and other community services.To learn how to get WIC services or if you have questions about your next WIC visit, please call: (805) 981-5251 or Toll-Free (800) 781-4449, option 3.
Tri-Counties Regional Center: The regional center provides lifelong services and supports for people with developmental disabilities in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. The diagnoses that qualify for services include intellectual disability, autism, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. Call (805) 485-3177 (Oxnard) or (805) 522-8030 (Simi Valley) or visit their website to learn more.
Digital Resources for Families and Caregivers
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988.
California Department of Social Services: CDSS has developed a list common signs of distress in children, and strategies providers and parents can incorporate to support children. This list has been informed by that National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Early Childhood Behavioral Health: The Office of Early Childhood Development and the federal government are committed to advancing the integration of behavioral health that support services for children and early childhood programs.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. To learn more on SAMHSA initiatives, visit their website or call 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727).
Learn the Signs, Act Early: From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern. Help your child grow by learning more at cdc.gov/MilestoneTracker and cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/, or call (800) 232-4636.
For information on local resources for developmental milestones, contact Help Me Grow by calling or texting (805) 244-6911.
CalHHS: The California Department of Health and Human Services (CalHHS) has curated an Emergency Resource Guide. Resources listed include emergency department contacts as well as information on health care services, mental health services, and social supports.
The California Teaching Pyramid: Social-emotional development is foundational for learning and development in young children, and California is committed to promoting and supporting healthy social-emotional development in all of its children. The California Teaching Pyramid is a framework to provide tiered supports for the social-emotional development of young children. To learn more about Teaching Pyramid, visit cainclusion.org/camap/map-project-resources/ca-teaching-pyramid/
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation: IECMHC is a prevention-based approach that pairs a mental health consultant with adults who work with infants and young children in the different settings where they learn and grow, such as child care, preschool, home visiting, early intervention and their home.
Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools (TIPS): The Ventura County Office of Education proudly presents a 10-part video series on trauma-informed practices in schools. Video modules will guide viewers to learn about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the physiological impacts of trauma, and self-care.