Food Share of Ventura County: As Ventura County’s regional food bank, Food Share provides food for over 75,000 hungry friends and neighbors monthly. They can also be reached by phone: (805) 983-7100 or email: info@foodshare.com. Check their website for Ventura distribution locations.
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Local mental health resources: VUSD has a comprehensive list of community resources that accept Medi-Cal, private insurance, and sliding scales.
Ventura County Behavioral Health: (VCBH) provides mental health and substance use treatment services for families with Medi-Cal. Individuals experiencing a mental health crisis should call: 1-866-998-2243. They are 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.
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211 Ventura County: 211 is a FREE service that connects community members to information about critical health and human services available in their community. 211 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 211 utilizes both bilingual Call Specialists and a phone-based translation service to offer information in over 150 languages. 211 also provides incident-specific information during times of disaster, including road closures and shelters. You can reach them by phone by dialing 211.