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Mental Health Resources

If you are looking for resources in the community, please take a look below. These are websites of interest, including community agencies, events, and how to stay connected with Ventura County resources. There are more resources available in Ventura County than most people realize. We will be continually adding to this resource list, so check back regularly.

Wellness Everyday website is committed to supporting the mental, physical and social health of all individuals living within our community. By providing education, resources and information on the latest programs and projects offered within our community, we believe the Wellness of our Ventura County community can belong to each of us.

Each Mind Matters is California’s Mental Health Movement. Each Mind Matters was created to share a vision of improved mental health and equality. Their goal is creating a community where everyone feels comfortable reaching out for the support they deserve.

Know the Signs is a statewide suicide prevention social marketing campaign built on three key messages: Know the signs. Find the words. Reach out. This campaign is intended to educate how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis and where to find professional help and resources.

MentalHealth.gov provides one-stop access to mental health information. Learn about mental health as a piece of overall wellness and the early warning signs of mental health problems.

CalHOPE builds community resiliency and helps people recover from disasters through free outreach, crisis counseling, and support services. Services include:

  • Individual and Group Crisis Counseling and Support
  • Individual and Public Education
  • Community Networking and Support
  • Connection to Resources
  • Media and Public Service Announcements
  • Soluna

Elevating wellbeing: Ventura County Behavioral Health and Soluna have partnered to offer free and anonymous youth mental health support.

We are excited to announce our partnership with Soluna, a leading mental health app dedicated to delivering 24/7 support for youth ages 13-25. This collaboration empowers young people by providing instant access to self-help resources, moderated forums, free writing, and 1:1 coaching – all conveniently available on their smartphones. This is a no-cost resource that is also completely anonymous. The app is available in English and Spanish, and telecoaching is available in all 19 Medi-cal languages through their hotline.

Soluna is a comprehensive and confidential mental health toolkit designed to support young people’s wellbeing. This invaluable service comes at no cost to partners or users, thanks to a Kooth-powered collaboration with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Visit SolunaApp.com to learn more.

 

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