Helpful Links & Information
Public Charge Rule
Community Resources
- Immigration Scams
- Community-Based Events and Resources Page
- Be Prepared for a Power Outage
- Apply for Child Support (video)
- WIC – Women, Infants & Children Program
- 211 Ventura County Resource Database
- FOOD Share Pantries
- Doctors Accepting Medi-Cal
- Dentists Accepting Denti-Cal
- Vision Care Providers Accepting Medi-Cal – click on the link and create a free account to receive a list of vision care providers who accept Medi-Cal
- Pharmacies Accepting Medi-Cal
- Locations Accepting EBT Cards
- Substance Abuse Treatment Center Locator
- Homelessness Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP)
- Benefits Screening Tool
- Employment
- Tax Preparation Assistance
- Self-Pay Discount Program – Uninsured or Underinsured
- Ventura County Area Agency on Aging – programs for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers
- Meal Program – Oxnard Union High School District
- Local Farmer’s Markets Accept EBT Cards
- Register To Vote
- Get Your Social Security Verification Letter
- Healthy Eating & Active Living
- Safely Surrendered Baby Program
- HSA Data and Information
Utility, Legal & Insurance Resources
Free (or Low Cost) Cell Phone (with free minutes and some with free text messaging) available for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, SSI, or Section 8 participants (among others). Fore more information, visit the CA Public Utilities Commission.
Legal Assistance is available at the County of Ventura Self-Help Legal Access Center with locations in Ventura and Oxnard, an online self-help resource center, and free online webinars and at at California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA).
Affordable Internet Services
High-speed Internet at an affordable price is available. If a member of your household receives benefits from one of many programs such as free or reduced-cost lunch (National School Lunch Program), Social Security Income (SSI) (age 65+), CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, Woman Infants and Children (WIC), you may qualify.
- Spectrum Internet Assist Program – High-speed Internet at an affordable price for new Spectrum members. If a member of your household is a recipient of free or reduced-cost lunch or Social Security Income (SSI) (age 65+), you may qualify. (en Español)
- AT&T Access Program – Low-cost wired home internet services. If a member of your household is a recipient of U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (CalFresh) or SSI, you may qualify. (en Español)
- Frontier Lifeline Program – Internet and phone discounts for existing Frontier customers. If a member of your household is a recipient of certain program-based services or based on income eligibility, you may qualify. (en Español)
Deaf & Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP) offers free specialized phones that make it easier for Californians who are deaf and disabled to hear, dial, and call. To learn more visit DDTP or call 1-800-806-1191 (Voice) / 1-800-806-4474 (TTY).
California’s Low-Cost Automobile Insurance is a state-sponsored program that makes insurance affordable for California residents who are income eligible with good driving records. Visit mylowcostauto.com or call 866-602-8861.
Save on Your Electric Bill
If you or someone in your home participates in Medi-Cal, CalFresh, or CalWORKs, you can qualify for a CARE discount of up to 30% off your monthly electric bill with Southern California Edison.
Receive a 20% Discount on Your Gas Bill
If you or someone in your home receives Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, or certain other benefits, you may qualify for a 20% CARE discount on your monthly gas bill with SoCalGas. (en Español)
Utility Assistance for Low-Income Oxnard Residents
The Utility Rate Assistance Program gives qualified Oxnard residents $10 off their monthly utility bill, which includes water, sewer, and solid waste. To qualify, residents must already participate in Southern California Edison’s CARE program or other assistance programs.
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