There are more resources available in Ventura County than most people realize. See local and national resources for mental health and wellness, substance use, and more.
24/7 • Free • Confidential
Teen-to-teen education and support
Text your zip code to 898211
Text or call 2-1-1 (for mental wellness, housing, job, runaway, or other resources)
For families at risk of out-of-home placement; foster care and adoption services
Resources to Address the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis in our Community
Help with issues including medical care, dating violence, sexual assault, runaway resources and homelessness
Services include residential for children and non-public special education and therapeutic preschool
Counseling services and early intervention and prevention programs.
Healthcare, including mental health services
Oxnard, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura
Free 24/7 support
Community resource center, programs, and events
Free rapid confidential HIV testing
If you believe your loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis and you need the assistance of law enforcement.
Many offer mental wellness support including this VCBH service provider:
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
Naval Base Ventura County
Wide range of services include confidential, no-cost counseling, as well as support groups, workshops and more.
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Treatment
Free • Confidential • 24/7
VCBH Access/Crisis Line: 1-866-998-2243
Services offered:
Support and resources, including youth shelter and housing referrals
Countywide – Ages 12-21
Resources and app to help prevent suicide in friends and others
For children and their families, including kinship and foster caregivers
Countywide – Children & Youth
Mental health screenings
Santa Paula, Oxnard – All Ages
Suicide Safety Plan
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Woebot: Your Self-Care Expert in CBT & Mindfulness
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Resources including free education programs, peer-to-peer support and advocacy
Countywide – All Ages
Wide range of services include confidential, no-cost counseling, as well as support groups, workshops and more.
Teen support in the Santa Clara Valley, Fillmore & Piru, including drop-in center
Teen support
Fillmore, Santa Paula & Piru – Transitional-Age Youth (16-25)
De lunes a viernes: 9AM - 5:30PM
Sábados: 11AM - 3PM
Promoting Community Health
Learn about cannabis, vaping, fentanyl, opioids, other drugs and alcohol.

Educating women about the early signs of depression
Family classes & activities
Santa Paula & Fillmore – Youth
Meetings for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 23 every Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Free and confidential.
Westpark Community Center
450 West Harrison St., Ventura, CA 93001
Peer-based support for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 13-23
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
141 W. 5th St., Suite D, Oxnard
Mon - Fri 9AM - 5:30PM
Sat 11AM - 3PM
Resource referrals for any level of care, community forums & advocacy.
Teen dating support for healthy relationships, including abuse resources
Email: gethelp@thecoalition.org
Crisis intervention and suicide risk reduction for LGBTQ+ youth.Free • 24/7 • Confidential
Preventing mental health issues and suicide by helping military veterans and first responders adjust to life after service
Transgender suicide risk reduction and crisis support
Mental illness recovery and support services, including housing and community centers.
Parent mentors, local support groups and referrals, respite and parenting workshops
Countywide – Youth
Free • Confidential • 24/7
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Treatment
VCBH Access/Crisis Line
Free • Confidential • 24/7
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.
Mental health services for TAY, supporting your choices in treatment.
Offers a variety of free programs to the Active Duty, Guard, Reserve and Veteran community of Ventura County, CA, including legal and employment resources.
The VA Vet Center provides counseling for PTSD, military sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and bereavement.
Services for veterans and their dependents are available through the Ventura County Human Services Agency.
A safe space for youth to discuss and share stories about mental health and wellness.
Free service connecting people to health and human services in the community
Countywide – All Ages
Learn the warning signs – Find the words – Reach out
Free, 3-hour training sessions for schools
Suicide risk reduction resources