Community & Generic Resources
2-1-1 Resource Center
"211 Ventura County, a program of Interface Children & Family Services, is the comprehensive information and referral service for Ventura County. We connect over 30,000 Ventura County callers and texters each year with information about health and human services available to them."
Autism Society
"The Autism Society of America has been improving the lives of all affected by autism for over 50 years and envisions a world where individuals and families living with autism are able to maximize their quality of life, are treated with the highest level of dignity, and live in a society in which their talents and skills are appreciated and valued. We provide advocacy, education, information and referral, support, and community at national, state and local levels through our strong nationwide network of Affiliates."
Brain Injury Support Center
"Brain Injury Support Center was created with the goal of developing a comprehensive listing of all brain injury resources in the state of California. It is a collaborative effort of graduate student Shanna Welch, who now holds a Masters of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, and brain injury lawyer Eric Ratinoff."
Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
"The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) works to ensure Californians with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to make choices and lead independent, productive lives as members of their communities in the least restrictive setting possible."
In-Home Supportive Services
"The Human Services Agency helps low-income seniors and people with disabilities (including children) stay in their own homes instead of moving to residential care facilities. Through In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), help is available for qualified applicants to pay for support services, including light domestic help, non-medical personal care, and assistance to and from medical appointments. Recipients must be citizens or legal residents and meet financial and disability requirements."
Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center
"Rainbow Connection is a Family Resource Center in Ventura County that serves people with developmental disabilities and other special needs and their families. Rainbow is staffed by parents of children and adults with special needs, we draw from our own experiences. We understand the daily joys and challenges of parenting a child or adult with special needs. Whether you are just starting your journey with a baby in the hospital or you are a family member looking at aging issues for someone with special needs, we are here for you to meet and find support, information and training. We are great listeners and can assist families with problem solving.
​Our staff and families work together in relationships based on equality and respect. We believe that every person should be valued, respected, and given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We are dedicated to build sensitivity, knowledge and understanding between individuals, families, professionals and the community with sincerity and confidentiality. Our principles of family support are modeled in all program activities, including planning, governance and administration."