Program: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - ADULT SERVICES

Agency: VENTURA COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - ADULT SERVICES (HCA-VCBH)

Descriptions

Provides outpatient mental health services to adults who have a mental health disorder that is affecting their functioning. Each clinic provides:

Psychiatric assessment
Medication services
Psychological testing
Individual and group therapies
Crisis intervention
Rehabilitation services
Case management services

Also assists individuals in:

Obtaining employment
Accessing medical care
Receiving treatment for addictions
Finding safe and secure housing

Services are provided in the community, in the home and within residential placements if needed.

Eligibility

Must be at least 18 years old, with a serious mental health disorder that is substantially affecting the person's functioning at home, school, work or the community.

VCBH does not provide mental health services to clients whose behaviors or problems are due primarily to mental retardation, autism, or substance abuse. VCBH is able to provide mental health services ordered through Probation. VCBH does not provide mental health services that are court ordered.

Application Process

Call for more information.

Documents

Dependent on agency referrals

Fees

Fees vary

Service Areas

Ventura County

Phone

(805) 933-8480	santa paula clinic
(805) 385-9420	south oxnard clinic
(805) 777-3500	conejo clinic
(805) 981-4200	north oxnard clinic
(805) 582-4075	simi valley clinic
(866) 998-2243	crisis and referral line
(805) 477-5700	ventura clinic