Ventura County Public Defender’s Office: A Community Partner in Overdose Prevention
The Ventura County Public Defender’s Office has become a powerful partner in local overdose‑prevention efforts, offering free naloxone kits, fentanyl test strips, and bilingual education every Tuesday at the Hall of Justice. Their compassionate, judgment‑free approach is helping vulnerable clients and families stay safe, building trust, and expanding access to lifesaving resources at community events and Fresh Start clinics. Their work shows what true advocacy looks like—meeting people where they are and giving them another chance at recovery and stability.
Read the full story here: Overdose Prevention Newsletter
Ventura County Food Assistance Resources
Find local programs and services that provide food for individuals and families across Ventura County. From food pantries to meal distribution sites and community support organizations, these resources help ensure everyone has access to meals.
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Join us for an Information Session or Continuing Education Opportunity!
Presented by Strengthening Families VC and Kids and Families Together, a Division of Pathpoint
Instructor: Joronda Montano
Joronda Montano, MPA is a Substance Abuse Prevention Professional with over 20 years of experience. She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Arizona State University with an emphasis in Human Behavior. When she is not training adults to support positive youth development she is training youth to develop optimal mental and physical abilities.
CE Hours: 1.5
Presented by CalTrin
This webinar explores current efforts to reform mandated reporting and shift responses toward supportive, prevention-centered approaches. Presenters will discuss how thoughtful policy and practice changes can reduce unnecessary system involvement while keeping children safe. Participants will learn how communities can care together by connecting families to the right support at the right time.
CE Hours: 1.5
Presented by California CASA
Join California CASA for our 2026 Dependency Law Updates webinar, designed to keep CASA staff and volunteers informed about key legal changes affecting dependency practice in the year ahead. This session will provide an overview of recent and upcoming updates in dependency law and highlight what CASA advocates need to know to effectively support children and youth in court and in the community. Presenters will focus on practical implications for advocacy and how these changes may impact day-to-day CASA work.
CE Hours: 1.25
Our office is open daily by appointment.
Please call (805) 389-3120 or email info@casaofventuracounty.org to schedule a time to come in.
If you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, please do not come to the office.
Special Thanks
CASA of Ventura County is grateful for the support of the Margie & Robert E. Peterson Foundation and the Rick & Marcie Sexauer Foundation.
