Ventura County LSS Community Care Centers



LSS VENTURA COUNTY PROGRAM LIST

1.      Emergency assistance for homeless clients
·        Showers, laundry, mail access, messages-   Shower and laundry by appointment only 9:00 – 3:30 Mon, Tues, Wed, Friday.
·        Dinner meal served daily  at  houses of faith throughout the Conejo Valley.
·        Winter Shelter nightly from Dec 1 – March 31 at  houses of faith throughout the Conejo Valley.
·        Lunches-daily and Food distribution-special items for the homeless population.
·        Case Management through H2H program to identify housing and resources and assist in resolving barriers to housing.
·        Medical/Dental/Vision and Prescription care.
·        Housing Referral through a collaboration with local housing service provider.
·        Hair Cuts- By appointment only.
·        Homeless Court- LSS provides community service opportunities for clients to meet their required hours to work off ticket fees.
·        Linkage to other resources in the community.
                                                                        
2.      Emergency assistance for low to very low income clients- 4 days week by appointment only.  
·        Rental assistance and utility assistance
·        Medical/Dental/Vision and Prescription financial assistance.
·        Emergency financial assistance for expenses that threaten their ability to pay rent/mortgage.
·        Housing Referral through a collaboration with housing service provider in the area.
·        Linkage to other resources in the community.
·        Transportation Assistance – Bus tokens, Gas vouchers, Car repair.
·        Case Management to increase positive long-term outcomes
·        Emergency food bags

3.      Port Hueneme Transitional Living Program- 4 units
Short Term- (up to 6 months) case managed housing.  
Serving all Ventura county-families and/or individuals.

4.      Circles USA-  Provides weekly meetings for low income/at risk homeless families which allows families to problem solve and create more stability through peer support and mentor guidance.

5.      Clothing Distribution- LSS provides clients vouchers to clothing pantry in Thousand Oaks.


Special Events
  1. Easter Baskets for children in community (Sign-up required)
2.      Thanksgiving Meal-open to community
3.      Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets (Sign-up required)
4.      Christmas Meal-open to community
5.      Christmas-Toys provided for families in community (Sign-up required)