Supervisor Long has been championing the expansion of the Tattoo Removal Program since the clinics were closed in 2020 due to COVID. Both machines at the old programs in Santa Paula and Oxnard were no longer functioning or usable.

At the July 26, 2022 meeting the Board of Supervisors (BOS) moved unanimously “Approve the Resurrection and Expansion of a Tattoo Removal Program”.  Since that time, new machines have been purchased for detention facilities at the Todd Road Jail and Juvenile Facilities.

This program focuses on offering free tattoo removal services for Ventura County residents. It is specifically designed for individuals with tattoos on the face, hands, or arms that are associated with gang activity, human trafficking, or that hinder employment and negatively impact personal well-being. Services are provided by appointment only, with priority given to referrals from our partnering agencies, including Probation, the District Attorney, Public Defender, HSA, and Ventura Training Center. There are currently two locations.

Location: Free Clinic of Simi Valley
Address:
2003 Royal Ave
Simi Valley CA 93065
Teléfono: (805) 522-3733
Correo electrónico: tattoo@freeclinicsv.com

The Simi Valley location has clinics twice a month on Thursday usually between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. You can contact them directly for more information and to make an appointment.

Location: Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties
Address:
1401 Rice Ave
Oxnard CA 93030
Teléfono: (805) 981-0130 x 142 – Ati
Correo electrónico: tattooremoval@goodwillvsb.org
Website: gwvsb.org/tattooremoval/

Clinics are scheduled at least once a month on Friday afternoons 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and Saturday mornings 9:00 am – 11:00 am. You will need to arrive 1 hour before your appointment. Please check the website for current dates. gwvsb.org/tattooremoval/

If you are interested in the Oxnard location, please email TattooRemoval@goodwillvsb.org or call (805) 981-0130 x 142 to set up the first appointment. They will need name, DOB, email address, phone number, and date and time preferred.