Resources
Sometimes creativity and connection is not enough. In Ventura County there are a lot of different mental health options out there to help you – from just talking to peer to getting help from a professional. The Ventura County Behavioral Health Agency is a great place to start and there are other hotlines and organizations here for you.
If this is an emergency, call 911
For assessment and referral-Anxiety
1-866-998-2243
If you're in crisis call the VCBH Crisis Team
1-866-998-2243
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Treatment
Free • Confidential • 24/7
1-866-998-2243
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.
(805) 642-7033
A safe space for youth to discuss and share stories about mental health and wellness.
Call or text: 1-833-939-FURS (3877)
Call 988
LGTBQ+IA Resources
1-866-488-7386
(Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders)
1-888-234-SAGE (7243)
Peer-based support for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 13-23
(805) 644-LGBT (5428)
Other Resources
For children and their families, including kinship and foster caregivers
Countywide – Children & Youth
(805) 643-1446
Educating women about the early signs of depression
Oxnard: (805) 483-1166
Santa Paula / Fillmore:
(818) 427-5444
Mental illness recovery and support services, including housing and community centers.
(805) 652-0000
If you believe your loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis and you need the assistance of law enforcement.
Call 911 and ask for a CIT Officer
For families at risk of out-of-home placement; foster care and adoption service
(805) 289-0120
Services include residential for children and non-public special education and therapeutic preschool
(805) 445-7800
For a complete list of all mental health resources in Ventura County please visit: www.wellnesseveryday.org.