The consequences of COVID-19 are having a ripple effect, impacting students beyond the classroom. The colleges have resources to help and have a wealth of information available to you. If you’re in need of assistance or have questions regarding food, housing, health care, mental health services, and other programs, please reach out to your college for information. We also included a few other links to helpful sites.

Oxnard College Resources

Online Tutoring

If you’re interested in getting a tutor, check out this link:

https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/student-services/tutoring/online-tutoring

Computer

Students who do not have computer or tablet can call the OC Library and make an appointment to check one out: 805-678-5819. 

Important contacts and resources for students 

Student Services and Basic Needs

Visit the Student Services page on your college’s website for a complete list of student resources and links to other helpful pages, from info on housing, food to mental health and more. These pages are a wealth of info. 

Moorpark College https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/departments/student-services

Oxnard College https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/student-services

Ventura College https://www.venturacollege.edu/departments/student-services

And remember to check the VCCCD Alerts page for the latest news.

More Resources

Countywide Resources

If you’re in need of help outside of office hours or need additional resources, visit Ventura County 211. The website is available in both English and Spanish and offers a wide range of information, including info on housing, food, crisis services, health care, substance abuse and legal assistance. And more.

Internet Access

Comcast/ Spectrum is offering free Internet for 2 months for students who cannot afford internet. Comcast it will be increasing speeds for the Internet Essentials program, and making the program free to new customers for two months, amid the coronavirus outbreak. Students, as your classes go online, please contact Comcast/Spectrum to see if you qualify for free internet. Click this link for more information. Comcast offering ‘Internet Essentials’ package free for low-income customers for 60 days.
 

Unemployment Benefits

If you were laid off due to the coronavirus, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. Here’s a link to the Employment Development Department’s info page on filing a claim https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/filing_a_claim.htm

·        USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Tele-Mental Health.

·        Ventura County Behavioral Health Crisis Team (866) 998-2243. 

·        Didi Hirsch 24-hour Suicide Hotline (877) 727-4747

CCC Crisis Text Line:

Need help? Text “Courage” to: 741741
Free. 24/7. Confidential. Provided by Crisis Text Line.

Countywide Resources

Meals

The Ventura County Office of Education has a comprehensive list of all the school districts in the county that are offering meals for students up to age 18. For the complete list, visit https://www.vcoe.org/meals.

Food

Food Share Ventura County has a list of food pantries, congregate meals, community produce markets, and others who provide FREE food for those in need. To view the list, visit: https://foodshare.com/findhelp/#findapantry

Encuentre una lista de nuestras agencias que ofrecen comida, programas de cenas y puestos de verduras moviles-todo gratis aqui. https://foodshare.com/findhelp/#findapantry

CalFresh

CalFresh is for low-income people who meet federal income eligibility rules and want to add to their budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table.

There are three ways individuals can access CalFresh: in person, via phone and online.

Visit one of the Ventura County Human Services locations throughout the county or the Ventura.org website to check eligibility.

Call the Ventura County Human Services Agency at 1-888-472-4463. Visit the MyBenefits CalWin website.

Health Care

The Ventura County Heath Care Agency strives to provide high quality preventive care and treatment for the indigent, uninsured and others unable to secure health care services. The Health Care Agency oversees the daily operations of: Ventura County Medical CenterSanta Paula HospitalClinicsPublic HealthBehavioral HealthEmergency Medical Services, and Medical Examiner’s Office.

For information about health insurance in Ventura County, go to coveredVC.com.

Overall Care

The Ventura County Human Services Agency provides public services that promote self-sufficiency, health and wellbeing. These programs ensure the protection of children, the elderly, and dependent adults, and provide a safety net for individuals and families who need assistance with basic necessities, such as food, housing and health care. Additionally, HSA helps people secure employment through education, training, job search skills, and job placement.

The Human Services Agency has recently posted this page to help explain the impact of recent health care reform.

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