Mental Health Resources for Families and Caregivers

2-1-1 Ventura County

A program of Interface Children & Family Services, 2-1-1 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. 

Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura

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. 

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.

Human Services Agency

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.

Interface Children & Family Services

Children, youth, and adults can have mental health problems that interfere with the way they think, feel, and act. Interface provides comprehensive mental health services in family-friendly locations throughout Ventura County.

Women & Children (WIC) 

WIC 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.

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. Learn more about services and supports for people of all ages.

988 Suicide and Crisis 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)

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 the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Department of Health & Human Services

• The Office of Early Childhood Development is 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)

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. 

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. Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to learn the signs, act early!

California Department of Health & Human Services (CalHHS)

• 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.

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 provides a framework to provide tiered supports.

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.