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VENTURA — Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) invites community members to join upcoming in-person and virtual community town halls to learn about and help guide the next phase of local behavioral health services, following the passage of Proposition 1 by California voters in March 2024.
Proposition 1 aims to expand access to behavioral health care (mental health and substance use) and housing support, especially for individuals facing complex challenges such as housing instability and serious behavioral health conditions. As the State of California updates how behavioral health funding is prioritized, community voices will play a vital role in shaping local programs and services.
VCBH is hosting a series of town halls to share an overview of planned changes and to gather input from residents across the county. These sessions are open to everyone, and all perspectives are welcome.
Community Town Halls:
- Online (Zoom): Tuesday, September 16 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
- Santa Paula: Thursday, September 25 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Community Center – Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall – 427 N. Oak Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
- Simi Valley: Tuesday, October 7 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Rancho Simi Recreation Park Center – 4201 Guardian St., Room #3, Simi Valley, CA 93063
- Oxnard: Wednesday, October 8 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- MICOP- 505 South A St., conference room, Oxnard, CA 93030
- Online (Zoom): Thursday, October 16 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
In-person events will offer Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, free childcare, and light refreshments.
VCBH encourages everyone, especially individuals with lived experience, family members, caregivers, and community advocates, to attend and share their perspectives.