Links (see also Miscellaneous Documents page for more info!)

• American Addiction Centers

• Mental Health Resources

• Resources for the Houseless - tips and resources

• 2023 VC Homeless Count Executive Summary

• Rental Housing Crisis 2023 (VCStar Article)

• CA Tenant Rights and Landlord Responsibility

• Tenants Together

• 2022 Bluebook

• Ultimate Guide to Hearing Health for Veterans

• Abbeycare Addiction Centers

• V C CoC Homeless Services 11/1/19

• Homelessness and Drug Addiction: Addiction Center

• Addiction Resource

• The most cost-effective way to help the homeless is to give them homes

• Rehabs.com

• Drugabuse.com

• Substance Abuse Support Groups

• How To Stop Living Out of Your Car

• Housing Options: Shelter through Transitional Housing Options

• From Construction Sites to Constructed Homes for Homeless Vets

• Directory of Pro Bono Legal Aid

• Legal Advice for Homeless Vets

• Food & Medicine for Pets of the Homeless

• Understanding Homelessness

• Here Comes the Neighborhood

• Ventura One-Stop Center, 3147 Loma Vista, every Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

• Being homeless is not a crime

• Catholic Charities (805.643.4784) Provides budget counseling and the provision of temporary emergency assistance to families and individuals, as funds allow. Other services include seasonal utilities assistance, food, clothing, shelter vouchers, rental assistance and information and referral.

• Homeless Prevention Fund

• Homeless Services, City of Ventura

• City Center - Christ-centered transitional living program for those who are ready to leave homelessness. Located at the former City Center Motel at 837 E. Thompson Blvd

• Homeless Affordable Housing

• Operation Embrace - the homeless ministry of The Harbor Church at 3100 Preble St., Ventura every weekday provides free breakfast and lunch, clothes closet, hot showers, computer center, mail drop, and case management

• LAURA'S LAW ASSISTED OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (AOT) - call the RISE county outreach for info at 805.981.4233

• Project Understanding (805.652.1326) Provides helpful reception center, emergency food pantry, basic services (shower, laundry, mail/message center, medical help, tutoring program, help to secure housing or keep from losing housing.

• The Salvation Army (805.648.4977)  Provides a transitional living center, weekly sack lunches, a food pantry, help to secure housing or keep from losing housing, and referrals to other services.

• Turning Point Foundation (805.652.0596)  Supplies shelter, supported housing and rehabilitation programs, to address the critical community support needs of mentally ill adults.

• United Way of Ventura County

• National Alliance to End Homelessness