LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund
The Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund (VHPF) exists to prevent homelessness for families and individuals on the verge of becoming homeless due to the impact of a one-time but consequential event such as an accident or illness. Current Ventura residents are eligible for this assistance.
Donate to the Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund through United Way of Ventura. In the “Apply Donation To” please select Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund. Alternative gift-giving in Honor / Memory / Celebration of someone is encouraged and welcome. Please contact VHPF at 805/626-0363 or on-line at vhpf.net
Home Share of Ventura
Homeshare is a program that matches persons in need of an affordable place to live with homeowners with extra rooms. Homeshare is not an emergency housing program as the application, interview and background check process may take some time. Check out the HomeShare Information Booklet online or call (805) 477-7300.
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
Through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Ventura County Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program is making federal funds available to local residents who would be homeless but for this assistance. County and city governments have joined efforts to operate HPRP, ensuring that eligible County residents receive help when they need it most. To find out if you’re eligible for HPRP assistance please call 805-385-8585, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm and speak with a program representative.
One Stop
Operated by Ventura County Public Health, One Stop offers homeless individuals and family’s health care and an array of social service agencies and professionals every Tuesday from 10AM – 1PM in the Ventura Public Health Auditorium, located at 3147 Loma Vista Rd.
Catholic Charities
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, information and referral. 805.643.4784
Project Understanding
Through our intake reception center, Project provides emergency food support, help with housing options and rental assistance, case management for homeless looking to move forward in life, tutoring for low income children and referrals for other needs not addressed by our agency. 805.652.1326
The Salvation Army
Provides a Safe Sleep program for those who sleep in their vehicles, help to secure housing/prevent loss of housing, beds for respite care, a food pantry, and referrals to other services. 805.648.4977 x 16
Turning Point FoundationSupplies shelter, supported housing and rehabilitation programs to address the critical community support needs of mentally ill adults. 805.652.0596
Our Place Shelter (Intake Interview Required – Wait List)
Turning Point Foundation operates Our Place Shelter offering LIMITED shelter services year ’round for homeless mentally ill/single men and women including sleep, shower, meals, laundry facilities, mail, phone and case management.
Located at 538 E. Thompson Blvd. Phone 805.652.2151 Intake: 9 AM to 4 PM
Ventura County Rescue Mission
Serving men; Emergency shelter up to 10 days; Meals provided Located at 234 E. 6th St, Oxnard, CA 93030, Phone 805.436.4593
Lighthouse Emergency Shelter
Serving women and children; Emergency shelter up to 30 days; Meals provided Located at 104 N Hayes Ave, Oxnard, CA 93030, Phone 805.385.720
SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
Resources for Homeless People in Western Ventura County (comprehensive listing)
FoodShare Pantry (comprehensive listing)
Ventura County Homeless and Housing Coalition
STATE & NATIONAL LINKS
National Alliance to End Homelessness
