Community Resources

Access a comprehensive list of social services in Ventura County by calling 211. It's a great place to start!

To find an overall list of topics the county can help with, visit the Ventura County Human Services Agency (VCHSA).

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is here to help you. They work with people who have disabilities to help them get jobs, develop or promote themselves in their current jobs, live on their own, and enjoy life.

Their staff will work with you based on your specific hopes and needs. You are the most important person in this process. They will help you build a plan to improve your job and personal life. To help you reach your goals will require some work from you too. They will coach you all along the way.

DOR may be able to help you with:

• Disability and benefits programs
• Job search and interview skills
• Job training and tools
• College and textbooks
• Disability equipment
• Support services like childcare or transportation
• Connecting you with other people or groups that may be able to help you

DOR will always respect you and your opinions. They will help you to understand the various options available to you as they work with you toward your goals.

Please click "Continue the Getting Started Process" to begin. DOR just needs a little bit of information from you, then thee will have the right person contact you to answer your questionst

Ventura County Human Services Agency:

Follow the link above to see what services the VCHSA has to offer. Their site includes information on services such as:

• Farmworker Resource Program
• Homeless Services
• Veteran Services
• CalWORKs
• General Relief
• Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)
• Restaurant Meals Program
• Adult Protective Services

And there are more where those came from! 1 out of 4 Ventura County residents receive services from the VCHSA. See what services they may have available for you!

As a student at Oxnard College, you may be eligible!

Temporary changes have been made to the student eligibility rule for CalFresh food. Effective immediately: Students are encouraged to apply for CalFresh if they are eligible for state or federally financed work study, as determined by the campus financial aid office, or if they have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $0, as determined by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).

Find out if you're eligible. Apply today.

• Visit GetCalFresh.org/Students
• Call 1-888-472-4463
• Visit vchsa.org/calfresh

VCHCA One Stop provides the following services for the homeless:

• Behavioral Health assistance and STAR assessment by appointment
• Food Stamp application assistance
• General Relief application assistance
• Free TB testing
•  Medical clinic
• Medication assistance
• Risk assessments
• Veteran assistance
• Free HIV testing by appointment
• Job Club (Oxnard)
• Medi-Cal/Covered California application assistance for those without health insurance
• Case management
• Whole Person Care
• Sack lunch
• And much more

Call them at 1-805-652-6694

The CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity & Responsibility to Kids) program can provide cash assistance to families with children.

Certain adults in the program are required to participate in welfare-to-work activities, such as looking for a job, attending job training, working, or furthering their education, which will improve their chances for long term employment and self-sufficiency.

CalWORKs employment specialists help parents develop and achieve their career goals, and assist with referrals to Child Development Resources (child care) so that parents can work.

CalWORKs participants are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal and may qualify for CalFresh benefits.

For information on other cash assistance programs click here.

The Ventura County Behavioral Health Department (VCBH) provides mental health and substance use treatment services. 

VCBH plays an important role as an integrated component of the Ventura County Health Care Agency. The Crisis and Referral Line is the entry point for access to all Ventura County Behavioral Health Services. Individuals needing health services or who are experiencing a mental health crisis should call this number.

VCBH is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide support for individuals and families who are in crisis; people considering suicide; or those struggling with mental illness, substance use, or both.

Call the VCBH Crisis and Referral Line at 1-866-998-2243