{"id":598,"date":"2024-05-29T23:17:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T23:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/?page_id=598"},"modified":"2026-03-09T18:38:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:38:43","slug":"health-care-for-the-homeless","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/services\/health-care-for-the-homeless\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Care For The Homeless"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"598\" class=\"elementor elementor-598\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdfce0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1bdfce0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b4635b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0b4635b\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/primary-care__trashed\/specialty-care\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Specialty Care<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/primary-care__trashed\/urgent-care\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Urgent Care<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/pediatrics\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Pediatrics<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/services\/womens-health\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Women's Health<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li 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class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/services\/vision\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Vision<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/services\/physical-therapy\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Physical Therapy\/Rehabilitation Services<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li 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Homeless<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05ee122 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"05ee122\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c6bbd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c6bbd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Health Care for the Homeless<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8aea42b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8aea42b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-600 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/472-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/472-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/472-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/472.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals offer a range of services tailored to meet the specific needs of our community members experiencing homelessness- from basic medical care and preventative screenings to mental health support, addiction services, social services, shelter, and basic needs.<\/p><p>We strive to meet our patients where they are, both physically and emotionally, by providing a holistic approach to our care and services.<\/p><p>Through partnerships with local agencies, we aim to provide medical treatment and support in navigating the complex challenge of homelessness. We foster a safe and welcoming environment where every patient feels valued, respected, and is treated with dignity and compassion.<\/p><p><strong>To contact the Health Care for Homeless Clinic:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29fa50d elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"29fa50d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\"><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>3147 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura, CA 93003<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b84d3eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"b84d3eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><br \/>Clinic Phone: (805) 652-6694<br \/>After Hours Contact: (805) 652-6694<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68eb17f elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"68eb17f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\"><strong>Hours<\/strong><br \/><p>Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm<br role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" \/>Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3b18de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3b18de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We offer the following Programs:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b7bfc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b7bfc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Health Care for the Homeless Clinic Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our clinic-based services include health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for homeless or transitionally <span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">homeless individuals in addition to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designated Sharps Drop-Off Location<\/li>\n<li>Opioid Overdose Prevention Education and Narcan Kit distribution<\/li>\n<li>VCMC Transitions Care for Patients without an Established PCP or Medical Home<\/li>\n<li>Addiction Medicine\n<ul>\n<li>Conditions We Treat: Opioids, alcohol, stimulants, benzodiazepines, mood enhancers, gambling, sex, eating disorders, technology, among other conditions, in adolescents, adults, pregnancy, and elderly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)<\/li>\n<li>Our physicians are trained to prescribe medications that can help with withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and maintaining sobriety- including (Suboxone\/Subutex) and naltrexone (Vivitrol).<\/li>\n<li>Counseling Services\n<ul>\n<li>Counseling is an integral aspect in a successful treatment program.<\/li>\n<li>Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW)- focuses on dual diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol Drug and Treatment Specialist (ADTS)- Facilitates individual and group therapy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Continuity of Care\n<ul>\n<li>Adjust treatment plan to meet individual needs as they progress toward their goals and recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Case Management\n<ul>\n<li>Substance Use Navigators (SUN)- Located in the hospital 7 days a week, provide depression screening, readiness assessment, introduction of the treatment options, and offer warm handoff to our outpatient clinic.<\/li>\n<li>Whole Person Care- We work closely with their team to identify individuals who are in the hotels, need referral to our services, facilitate transportation, sober living, and other related services. For more information <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/ambulatory-care\/services\/care-management\/\">click here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>VCMC Detox Unit Care Coordination<br><span style=\"background-color: transparent; text-align: var(--text-align);\"><br><b>For more information on Addiction Medicine Services,<\/b><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent; text-align: var(--text-align);\"> <\/span><strong style=\"background-color: transparent; text-align: var(--text-align);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=178&amp;action=elementor\">click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f05262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f05262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Backpack Medicine<\/strong><\/p><p>This program helps bridge the gap and provide medical,\u00a0<span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">social, behavioral health, and substance use services to\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">individuals living in the local river bottoms, homeless\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">encampments, and parks, linking individuals to long-term programs and services.<\/span><\/p><p>The team includes VCMC Residency Program Providers and Faculty, HCH &amp; One Stop Personnel, Whole Person Care, Behavioral Health RISE\/PATH, Turning Point Foundation, Public Health Department, and our local Law Enforcement.<\/p><p>Backpack medicine occurs 2x a week- Mondays and Thursdays, times and locations vary on community needs.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>One Stop<\/strong><\/p><p>Offers a wide range of services for individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness. Locations include Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Santa Paula. 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