Additional Resources

Mission: The mission of the Ventura County Thomas Fire Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) in 2017 is to strengthen area-wide disaster coordination in the affected area by sharing information, simplifying resident access to services, and jointly addressing cases with disaster-caused recovery needs. Purpose: The LTRG will provide coordinated management of the long term recovery assistance […]

California HOPE of Ventura County is a federally funded and trained community-based counseling program created to support the community following the Thomas Fire. The team provides specific services aimed at addressing the ongoing behavioral health needs of the community in collaboration with Ventura County Behavioral Health. California HOPE provides FREE confidential community-based counseling, wellness education […]

Join us at the SCE Ventura County Service Center 10060 Telegraph Rd. Building B, Large Assembly RoomVentura, CA 93004 Wednesday, January 31, 2018 11:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m. No appointment necessary Find support for the following: Home or business rebuilding New service installations Temporary construction power A dedicated SCE Service Planning team will be onsite, along […]

A hotline is now available to provide people impacted by the Thomas Fires with legal assistance. Areas include: Landlord-tenant Life, medical and property insurance Emergency aid applications through FEMA Home repair contracts Mortgage foreclosure Replacement of important legal documents Additionally, a legal aid clinic is available the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 4- 7 p.m. (final intake […]

One free mattress and foundation set in any size is being offered to households that lost their home in the recent wildfires from Living Spaces. To get your free mattress set: Bring a copy of your approved FEMA determination letter or insurance award letter Bring the letter to a Living Spaces retail location (offer does […]

As we come together to rebuild our homes and our community it is important to remember that there are some unsavory profiteers willing to take advantage of this vulnerable time. Below are five common crimes that happen after a tragedy: Price Gouging For 30 days from December 5, 2017, the date a state of emergency […]

For those who are enlisted, veterans and all military families impacted by the fire, free basic necessities will be given out on Wednesday, December 27. STEP (Support the Enlisted Project) is hosting a giveaway of diapers, wipes, clothing, new toys, blankets and small household goods. A valid ID is needed. Look for the large STEP […]

Wednesday, December 27, 2017 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Ventura County Government Center Hall of Administration, Lower Plaza Assembly Room (LPAR) 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009 Come learn about your rights as a tenant, including but not limited to: Unexpected rent increases and price gouging. Your rights and responsibilities related to rent paid […]

A free pop-up store is helping Thomas Fire victims rebuild wardrobes. Hosted by Blue Steele Media, the temporary store is open daily 10am – 6pm through December 22 at the Channel Islands Masonic Lodge #214 in Ventura. The new and gently used clothing were donated by community groups, local business and individuals wanting to help. Also available […]

In emotional distress? The Ventura County Crisis Team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Help is available in English, Spanish, and other languages. Call 1-866-998-2243 See PDF for full list of resources: English | Español