To promote hope and wellness for the diverse communities we serve.
To deliver effective, high-quality mental health and substance use services.
Our Core Values
Compassion. Respect. Teamwork. Integrity. Collaboration
Who Do We Serve?
As an integrated division of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, Behavioral Health provides a full continuum of coordinated mental health and alcohol and drug services to meet the needs of Ventura County residents. In collaboration with public and private partners, our goal is to assure access to effective treatment and supports for individuals and families in Ventura County who may struggle with mental health issues and/or substance use disorders. In addition to regional clinics located in Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks, Fillmore and Simi Valley, many programs provide services at home, in schools and at other locations most accessible to our clients.
Get Help - Call Now
The Behavioral Health Services 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. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We provide support for individuals and families who are in crisis; people considering su***de; or those struggling with mental illness, substance use, or both.
CALL TOLL-FREE • CONFIDENTIAL • 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK
Crisis and Referral Line
1-866-998-2243
Su***de Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Substance Use Treatment Services
1-844-385-9200
Read more at VCBH.org
