San Buenaventura (Ventura)
Ask about this
We answer from what this page says. For anything else, keep going in the full chat.
Answers are a guide, not a decision. In danger, call 911. In crisis, call or text 988. Your privacy
Local offices in San Buenaventura (Ventura)
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura
995 Riverside Street, Ventura, CA 93001
Help here
- Public housingAsk the Housing Authority about applying for its low-rent public housing program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hacityventura.org
Utilities · City office
Ventura Water
336 Sanjon Road, Ventura, CA 93002
Help here
- Water and wastewater billing helpContact Ventura Water about your water bill, payment arrangements, or customer assistance program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofventura.ca.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Ventura County
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall 211 for free information and referrals to local health and human services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211ventura.org
Older adults · City office
Ventura Avenue Adult Center
550 North Ventura Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can ask about classes, drop-in activities, meals, and home-delivered meals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofventura.ca.gov
Local office · City office
City of Ventura City Hall
501 Poli Street, Ventura, CA 93001
Help here
- City information and service contactsCall City Hall to find the right city department or ask about city services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofventura.ca.gov
Local office · City office
Ventura Connects
Help here
- City service requestsReport issues such as potholes, graffiti, or debris and track your request.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofventura.ca.gov
State office
California DMV Ventura Field Office
4260 Market Street, Ventura, CA 93003
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the field office for driver license, identification card, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Ventura County Library
606 North Ventura Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001
Help here
- Library services at Avenue LibraryVisit Avenue Library to borrow books and use other library services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.venturacounty.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation Department
501 Poli Street, Room 226, Ventura, CA 93001
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, activities, recreation programs, and community events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofventura.ca.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of San Buenaventura (Ventura) first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Santa Clarita Valley Community Center
Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities
42 miles from the center of San Buenaventura (Ventura)26111 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Suite H001, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Hours
- Mon2 PM to 4 PM. By appointment
- Tue9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. By appointment; 2 PM to 4 PM. By appointment
Who can come: People in need in the Santa Clarita Valley
What to bring: Food distribution by appointment only
Listed on library.santaclarita.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Bridge to Home
Bridge To Home
42 miles from the center of San Buenaventura (Ventura)23031 Drayton Street, Newhall, CA 91350
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 8 PM
- Tue11 AM to 8 PM
- Wed11 AM to 8 PM
- Thu11 AM to 8 PM
- Fri11 AM to 8 PM
- Sat11 AM to 8 PM
- Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Who can come: People ages 18 and up
Listed on library.santaclarita.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Santa Clarita Grocery
44 miles from the center of San Buenaventura (Ventura)21176 Centre Point Parkway, Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Hours
- Mon5:30 PM to 7 PM
- Wed5:30 PM to 7 PM
- Sat9:30 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Santa Clarita Valley residents challenged with food insecurity
What to bring: Onsite application approval
Listed on santaclaritagrocery.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
SOVA Valley
Jewish Family Service LA
44 miles from the center of San Buenaventura (Ventura)16439 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2:30 PM
- Tue10 AM to 2:30 PM
- Wed10 AM to 2:30 PM
- Sun9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People who meet SOVA's income guidelines and need groceries
What to bring: Self-certify that you meet the income guidelines. Bring a photo ID for full pantry services.
Listed on jfsla.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Care
The Sanctuary Church
45 miles from the center of San Buenaventura (Ventura)26444 Friendly Valley Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after both services
Who can come: People in the church and local communities
Listed on thesanctuarychurch.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Church of Hope Food Pantry
The Church of Hope
47 miles from the center of San Buenaventura (Ventura)17866 Sierra Highway, Suite 105, Canyon Country, CA 91351
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 5 PM
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 5 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Who can come: Anyone and everyone
Listed on thechurchofhope.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve San Buenaventura (Ventura)
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Share, Inc.
4156 Southbank Road, Oxnard, CA 93036
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action of Ventura County, Inc.
621 Richmond Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near San Buenaventura (Ventura)
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in San Buenaventura (Ventura). These are the closest.
American Job Center
America`s Job Center of California Oxnard
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
4.4 miles away
2901 N. Ventura Road, Third Floor, Oxnard, CA 93036-1150
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
America`s Job Center of California - Simi Valley
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
27 miles away
2900 .Madera Road, Suite 100, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 13, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center of California- Santa Barbara
27 miles away
130 East Ortega Street, Workforce Resource Center, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 28, 2026
Unemployment benefits in California
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Ventura County Workforce Development Board
2901 N. Ventura Road, 3rd Floor, Oxnard, CA 93036
Workforce board
California Workforce Development Board
1416 9th Street, Floor 14, Sacramento, CA 95814
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Ventura County
San Buenaventura (Ventura) is in Ventura County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Ventura County Human Services Agency
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help with food, cash, health coverage, employment, and family services.
- Homeless servicesContact the county for information about homeless services and housing support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on venturacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Ventura County WIC
3147 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA 93003
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with food, nutrition education, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.venturacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Ventura County Public Health
3147 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA 93003
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health programs and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.venturacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Ventura County Behavioral Health
1911 Williams Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall for mental health screening, crisis help, treatment, or referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.venturacounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Ventura County Law Library
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal research materials and find information about legal clinics and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.venturacounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
4651 Telephone Road, Ventura, CA 93003
Help here
- Information and assistance for older adultsGet information and referrals for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vcaaa.venturacounty.gov
California programs by kind of help
These are run by California and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Ventura County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988