Emergency Hotlines
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Ventura County Crisis Line
Service & guidance for those dealing with problems like stress, depression, anxiety, or drug and alcohol misuse - for you or someone you care about.
1.866.998.2243 | vcbh.org
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R.E.A.C.H. 24/7 Crisis Response Team
(Responding to Exploited Adolescents with Care and Hope) is available 24/7 to respond on-site within Ventura County to anyone under the age of 18 who is in a situation of commercial sexual exploitation.
805.261.1212 | foreverfound.org
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24-hour free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
1.800.273.8255 | suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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CA Youth Crisis Line
24-hour statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis.
800.843.5200 | calyouth.org
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Dept. of Children and Family Services
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, or know of a family that may need additional support or access to resources, please contact DCFS immediately.
800.540.4000 | dcfs.lacounty.gov
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RAINN
(Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) 24-hour National sexual assault hotline.
800.656.4673 | rainn.org
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Veterans Emergency Crisis Line
SSVF provides case management and supportive services to prevent the imminent loss of a Veteran's home or identify a new, more suitable housing situation for the individual and his or her family; or rapidly re-house Veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness and might remain homeless without this assistance.
800-698-2411 | va.gov/resources/veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Housing, Food & Clothing Assistance
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Rescue Mission Alliance
Refuge (food, shelter, and clothing), recovery (Biblically based programs to minister to the whole person: body, mind, and spirit), restoration (equipping people to lead productive and independent lives).
805.487.1234 | erescuemission.org
315 North A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030 -
Lighthouse for Women and Children
The Lighthouse provides a fresh start to women and children who are experiencing homelessness by offering shelter and recovery programs in a comfortable home-like setting.
805.385.7200 | vcrescuemission.org
150 N. Hayes Ave., Oxnard, CA 93030 -
Ventura County Rescue Mission
Refuge, recovery, and restoration services for those experiencing poverty, homelessness, and addiction.
805.436.4602 | vcrescuemission.org
234 E. 6th Street, Oxnard, CA 93030 -
San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission: Home Again Shelter
90-bed family shelter that offers hope, shelter, and safe, supportive housing to families who are experiencing homelessness.
818.785.4476 | sfvrescuemission.org
8756 Canby Ave., Northridge, CA 91325 -
The Salvation Army
Focused on providing emergency basic needs, limited financial assistance, resources and referrals, and case management services to individuals and families experiencing hardship.
805.527.1070 | volunteerventuracounty.org
1407 E Los Angeles Ave., Unit T, Simi Valley, CA 93065 -
WIN (What I Need) App
Shelter, crisis, drop-in, food, health, legal, hotline, education, jobs, transit, benefits, and more.
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Resource Lists
Ventura County Food Pantries (last updated 3/9/22)
Domestic Violence Resources
2021 - 2022 Winter Homeless SheltersWestern Ventura County Homeless Services
Eastern Ventura County Homeless Services
One Stop Health Care (Homeless Services - English/Spanish)
Recursos para personas sin hogar - Oeste del contando de ventura
Recursos para personas sin hogar - Este del contando de ventura
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MEND (Diapers, Clothing, Homeless Services)
MEND’s programs and services help meet the immediate crisis needs of people, and support them in developing connections, skills and resources to address and overcome long-term challenges that have kept them from thriving. Core services are provided by the Foodbank, Homeless Care Services and Here We Thrive.
(818) 897-2443 | mendpoverty.org
10641 N. San Fernando Rd., Pacoima, CA 91331 -
Neep Help Paying Bills
Find how to get financial assistance with bills, free items, housing, food, and emergency or long-term help for basic needs.
needhelppayingbills.com
Addiction & Recovery Resources
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Ventura County Rescue Mission
Refuge, recovery, and restoration services for those experiencing poverty, homelessness, and addiction.
805.436.4602 | vcrescuemission.org
234 E. 6th Street, Oxnard, CA 93030 -
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, hang-ups, and habits of any kind.
Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.
celebraterecovery.com | find a group: locator.crgroups.info
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Celebrate Recovery at The Church at Rocky Peak
Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a ministry to help those struggling with life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups by showing them the loving power of Jesus Christ through a recovery process. We have small groups that deal with chemical dependency, sexual issues, food addictions, co-dependency, anger, family dysfunction, same-sex attraction, and more.
818.709.0113 | rockypeak.org
22601 Santa Susana Pass Rd., Chatsworth, CA 91311 -
Stonebridge Church Christian Recovery Program
Struggling with an addiction, habit, or hang up? Searching for help? Looking for a faith based recovery program?
StoneBridge Christian Recovery is also a network of people who have experienced the power of Christ’s healing and want to help you on your journey to wellness. Honoring your confidentiality, the StoneBridge Christian Recovery network wants to come along side you, introduce you to a circle of believers with similar struggles, and connect you not only to StoneBridge Christian Recovery, but to the other great recovery programs in our community.
805.526.5475 | stonebridgesimi.com
4832 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063 -
The Recovery Village
Simi Valley Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Detox & Treatment Resources.
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Ventura Recovery Center
Ventura Recovery Center offers award-winning drug addiction rehabilitation and alcoholism treatment in the Los Angeles area. We can help you find life-long freedom from addiction.
877.976.7390 | venturarecoverycenter.com
Foster, Adoption & Pregnancy Support
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Community Pregnancy Clinic
CPC is a licensed medical clinic offering free pregnancy testing, ultrasound examinations, STD testing and treatment, information on options, and other related services.
1.866.216.4443 | cpcsimi.org
2045 Royal Avenue, Suite #208, Simi Valley, CA 93065 -
Child Hope Services
Helps families with their specific needs such as cribs, beds, strollers, car seats, and other items for foster care and guardianship.
805.419.6182 | childhopeservices.org
5217 Verdugo Way, Suite E, Camarillo, CA 93012 -
James Storehouse
Serving kids in foster care from cribs to college. They fulfill emergency requests to expedite safe placement of babies and children and assist aged-out youth as they transition.
805.499.7161 | jamesstorehouse.org
3543 Old Conejo Rd #105, Newbury Park, CA 91320
Caregiving Support & Resources
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Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support
For families impacted by Dementia.
24/7 Hotline: 800.272.3900 | alz.org
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Family Caregiver Alliance
The mission of Family Caregiver Alliance is to improve the quality of the life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care.
800.445.8106 | caregiver.org
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CareGiver Action Network
Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, diseases, or the frailties of old age.
202.454.3970 | Family Caregiver Toolbox
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Ventura County Caregiver Resources
Ventura County’s Family Caregiver Resource Centers (FCRC) provide assessment and case management for family caregivers in Ventura County. Programs offer caregivers training, support groups, home adaptations and safety devices, caregiver resource libraries and computer centers, information and assistance, public information, and community education.
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Senior Concerns
Serving the community since 1975, Senior Concerns is a private, non-profit organization, dedicated to serving the senior community and especially frail and special-needs seniors, caregivers, and the community.
805.497.0189 | seniorconcerns.org
401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360