Who do I call first for disability services in Ventura County, California?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and California vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Ventura County.

Is help available in Spanish in Ventura County?

Yes. This Ventura County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most California agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Ventura County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Ventura County, California

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Ventura County, California. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Ventura County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Ventura County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Ventura County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Access Central Coast - Ventura Office ((805) 650-5993, Ventura)
Independent Living Resource Center - Ventura ((805) 650-5993, Ventura)
Project SEARCH — Dignity Health St. John's Hospital Camarillo (Camarillo). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center (Oxnard). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Four Seasons Hotel (Westlake Village). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Regency Palms Senior Living (Oxnard). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Child Development Center | Ventura - Henderson (Ventura). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Autism Services | Thousand Oaks (Thousand Oaks). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of California. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Ventura County
Aurora Vista del Mar Hospital (805-653-6434, Ventura)
Casa Pacifica (805-445-7800, Camarillo)
Center for Discovery — Thousand Oaks (866-862-3631, Westlake Village)
Engage Therapy (805-497-0605, Westlake Village)
Channel Islands High School (805-659-1740, Oxnard)
Clinicas Del Camino Real (805-659-1740, Ventura)
Clinicas del Camino Real Inc - El Rio (805-436-3444, Oxnard)
Clinicas del Camino Real Inc - Fillmore (805-659-1740, Fillmore)
4 Kids 1st Inc (WESTLAKE VLG)
Anacapa Adult Transition Program (Oxnard)
Casa Pacifica Nonpublic School (CAMARILLO)
Phoenix (Camarillo)
1st House Of Life Inc (805-888-8000, SIMI VALLEY). Substance-use treatment
24 Hour Caregivers Inc (866-681-7778, WESTLAKE VILLAGE). Respite care

Statewide programs serving Ventura County

These serve every county in California, including Ventura County.

Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, UC Davis MIND Institute. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
UCLA Tarjan Center. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
USC UCEDD at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights California (800-776-5746). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
State Council on Developmental Disabilities ((916) 322-8481). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Ability Tools ((800) 390-2699). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse

Other counties in California

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