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Preventing Suicide:
Pathways to Hope and Healing
2023 Forum

18 Out of 100 People

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders such as PTSD, panic attacks, phobias, and general anxiety disorder affect 18% of people in the U.S. each year, making them the most common mental health problems.

Anxiety becomes an anxiety disorder when overwhelming fear and worry prevent you from being able to live a normal life. Anxiety disorders can affect anyone and may begin at any age.

People with anxiety disorders are unable to control their own disturbing thoughts. They may start to avoid everyday situations that they fear will trigger more stress.

Anyone in Ventura County who has a question about mental health should seek help immediately, the same way you would ask for help when we have any other health question. If ignored and untreated, extreme anxiety can prevent you from being able to participate in daily life.

Worrying, Anxiety and When It’s Too Much

Everyone experiences worry in some way during daily life. You may feel understandably anxious as a reaction to ordinary urgent situations, for example, if you are running late for work. However, you may also feel anxious when you are worrying about something that may or may not happen, a threat that only exists in your imagination.

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Webinar: Suicide Awareness & Prevention – December 2021

Learn about crisis signs & symptoms, and how to help someone who is suicidal and connect them to resources.

Together We Can Make a Difference

VENTURA COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL

Vision: Ventura County Suicide Prevention Council is comprised of countywide stakeholders who are dedicated to reducing suicides by offering help and hope to people of every culture, gender and socioeconomic group throughout their lifespans.

Mission: Our purpose is to promote help and hope to everyone at risk or affected by suicide. We engage in collaborative dialogue to raise public awareness, identify resources and provide education, and we strive to support innovative suicide prevention and intervention initiatives.

Contact MHSA@ventura.org for more information.

If you are interested in joining the Suicide Prevention Council, please email MHSA@ventura.org

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VCBH Access/Crisis Line

24/7 • Free • Confidential

VCBH Access/Crisis Line:
‍1-866-998-2243

https://vchca.org/behavioral-health/

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free • Confidential • 24/7

Call or text 988
TTY: 988

https://988lifeline.org/

Emergency

Call 911 and ask for a CIT Officer

safeTALK Suicide Alertness Classes

Free, 3-hour training sessions for schools

‍Click here to learn more.

Know the Signs

Learn the warning signs – Find the words – Reach out

https://www.suicideispreventable.org/

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention resources

1-888-333-AFSP (2377)

https://afsp.org/
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See Ventura County Behavioral Health's Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Event Calendar, including events hosted by us or other community partners. To submit events to this calendar, please fill out our Event Request Form.

Disclaimer

  • The Wellness Every Day Events & Activities Calendar focuses on local efforts in Ventura County. Nationally recognized suicide prevention events & activities are also highlighted. This is not an all-inclusive list. The calendar assists with disseminating information and is not to be construed as an endorsement of any organization, event, and/or activity. Information on the calendar is not guaranteed to be accurate or up to date.
  • Click on the event or activity link for more details. Please direct any questions to the hosting organization.
  • The content of the displayed event or activity and any documents (i.e. fliers, brochures, posters, etc.) distributed at the event or activity does not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of VCBH. VCBH does not vouch for (and shall not be held liable for) the accuracy, reliability, usefulness, opinions, statements, written text (in any form) and/or any other information provided at the displayed event or activity.
  • If you have an event or activity you think aligns with the VCBH Suicide Prevention Council’s mission and values, please submit it here: Event Request Form. Please note: all calendar suggestions are reviewed by VCBH Leadership prior to posting to establish the event or activity adheres to suicide prevention best practices. Calendar event and/or activity suggestions must be submitted at least 30 days prior to be considered.  
Promoting Mental Health
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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.
©2025 Ventura County Behavioral Health | LEGAL