Adult Protective Services
505 Poli Street
Ventura , CA 93001
(805) 654-3200

www.ventura.org/hsa

Provides various services necessary to protect the elderly and dependent adults (home visits and assessment of needs). Investigates allegations of physical abuse and neglect.

Area Agency on Aging
646 County Square Drive, Suite 100
Ventura , CA 93003
(805) 477-7300

www.ventura.org

Administers federal funds and other resources to distribute funds to senior service providers such as senior centers, case management projects, transportation projects, etc. Provides information and referrals to seniors regarding these service providers.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman
2021 Sperry Avenue, Suite 35
Ventura , CA 93003
(805) 656-1986

www.ombudsmanventura.org

Receives, investigates and attempts to resolve problems or complaints made by or on behalf of elderly residents of skilled nursing facilities and residential care facilities.

Senior Outreach Services
Ventura County Behavioral Health
738 East Main Street
Ventura , CA 93001

www.ventura.org

A multidisciplinary team that provides for the needs of mentally ill seniors 65 and over. Senior Outreach is comprised of two teams, one located in Ventura and one in Thousand Oaks. The goals of Senior Outreach are to make mental health services accessible to seniors, to prevent inappropriate institutionalization, and to maximize independence. Senior Outreach has several components including assessments, crisis counseling, medication evaluation and monitoring, psychological testing, individual and group therapy, and case management.

Crime Victims Assistance Program
Ventura County District Attorney
800 South Victoria Avenue
Ventura , CA 93009
Ventura : (805) 654-3622
TTY: (805) 677-8750

Assists victims in obtaining restraining orders. Assists victims of violent crime in completing state compensation forms. Provides victims of crimes with information on cases, crisis intervention and court support. Provides community awareness and presentations on various types of crime and prevention and resources and materials.

The Coalition to End Family Violence
1030 North Ventura Road
Oxnard , CA 93030
Business: (805) 983-6014
Hotline (Spanish): 1-800-300-2181 Hotline (English): (805) 656-1111

www.thecoalition.org

A nonprofit bicultural, bilingual family agency that provides emergency shelter to battered women and their children, 24-hour hotline, support for rape and sexual assault survivors, education and outreach, counseling for individuals, couples and families, free support groups, and anger management classes.

Interface Children, Family Services
1305 Del Norte Road, Suite 130
Camarillo , CA 93010
1-800-339-9597

www.icfs.org

A social service agency providing prevention, counseling, shelter, treatment and education programs for abused children, battered women and their children, high-risk and homeless youth and families in crisis.

Grey Law
290 Maple Court, Suite 128
Ventura , CA 93003
(805) 658-2266

Provides free legal assistance to elderly (60 and over) unable to afford a private attorney. Provides legal representatives at most senior centers in the county. Legal services provided in the following areas: Social Security, SSI, Medi-Cal and Power of Attorney. Also provides legal assistance regarding the death of a spouse and consumer protection.

Jewish Family Service
1915 East Main Street
Ventura , CA 93001
(805) 641-6565

www.jfsvc.org

A non-denominational service that provides: in-home counseling, support groups, and legal assistance for seniors.

Better Business Bureau
213 Santa Barbara Street
Santa Barbara , CA 93102
(805) 963-8657

www.santabarbara.bbb.org

Consumers can call to register complaints against local businesses or companies. Information is provided regarding any complaints that have been received against the company.

California Department of Consumer Affairs,

Bureau of Automotive Repairs
6800 Owensmouth Avenue, Suite 400
Canoga Park , CA 91303
1-800-952-5210

www.dca.ca.gov

Investigates complaints of auto repair problems. Will provide mediation services, if necessary, to attempt to resolve disputes.

Senior Nutrition Program
2220 Ventura Boulevard
Camarillo , CA 93010
(805) 388-4317

Provides nutritious lunches for adults 60 and older at sites around the county. Some transportation assistance is available. Home-delivered meals are available to homebound seniors.

Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213

www.ssa.gov

327 North Fifth Street
Oxnard , CA 93030

80 East Hillcrest Drive, Suite 200
Thousand Oaks , CA 91360

3585 Maple Street, Suite 101
Ventura , CA 93003

Administers the provision of Social Security retirement, survivor and disability claims. Administers Supplemental Security Income program, a program for disabled low-income recipients of benefits.

Consumer Mediation Unit
District Attorney’s Office
800 South Victoria Avenue
Ventura , CA 93009
(805) 654-3110

www.ventura.org/vcda

Provides assistance to consumers who have questions on consumer-related matters, including landlord-tenant issues or conflicts with a business. Can assist to resolve conflict or refer to appropriate agency to investigate complaints.

Small Claims Advisor
District Attorney’s Office
800 South Victoria Avenue
Ventura , CA 93009
(805) 654-5054

www.ventura.org/vcda

District Attorney staff person who answers questions regarding the Small Claims process and related issues.

Self-Help Legal Access Centers
800 South Victoria Avenue
Ventura , CA 93009
(805) 654-3962

1500 Colonia Road, Suite 20
Oxnard , CA 93030
(805) 483-4842

Provides written as well as audio/visual information to individuals representing themselves in matters such as: adoption, conservatorship, guardianship, name change, small claims, unlawful detainer, appeals, general civil law, jury service, traffic and juvenile.

OASIS (Catholic Charities)
2532 Ventura Boulevard
Camarillo , CA 93010
(805) 987-2083

5649 Pittman Street
Simi Valley , CA 93063
(805) 526-3009

Assists in care planning to frail elderly 60-plus years. Referrals made and coordinates with appropriate service providers to assist clients in remaining in their homes. Provides volunteer companions when available and appropriate.

Camarillo Health Care District
3639 East Las Posas Rd., Suite 117
Camarillo , CA 93010
(805) 388-1952

www.camhealth.com

A nonprofit agency serving the health-related needs of Camarillo and Somis. Provides such services as Lifeline (24-hour personal emergency alarm system); transportation assistance; various medical clinics; and health education.

Help of Ojai, Inc.
111 West Santa Ana Street
Ojai , CA 93023
(805) 646-0144

A nonprofit organization that combines community and individual resources to help those in need regardless of age, sex or religion. Programs include emergency food; multipurpose senior center; Senior Legal Advice; Adult Day Care; Hospice/Caring Neighbors; Meals on Wheels and transportation.

Conejo Valley Senior Concerns
401 Hodencamp Road
Thousand Oaks , CA 91360
(805) 497-0189

www.seniorconcerns.org

A nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping the frail elderly and family together by providing a variety of programs including: Meals on Wheels; The Fitzgerald Senior Day Support Center; Senior Advisors; and support groups.

Alzheimer’s Association of California, Central Coast Chapter
1339 Del Norte Road
Camarillo , CA 93010
(805) 485-5597

www.centralcoastalz.org

Supports people with Alzheimer’s Disease and their families through the following programs:

• Telephone Help Line
• Chapter Newsletter
• Lending Library

• Support Groups
• Educational Programs
• Safe Return

Safe Return Program
1339 Del Norte Road
Camarillo , CA 93010
(805) 485-5597

www.centralcoastalz.org

This program is the only nationwide system designed to help identify, locate and return to safety individuals who are memory-impaired due to Alzheimer’s Disease or other related disorder. The program is jointly administered by the Alzheimer’s Association of California, Central Coast Chapter, and the Conejo Valley Senior Concerns.