Gold Coast Health Plan is offering a free workshop for members over age 18 with chronic health conditions. A chronic health condition is one that lasts for a long time, such as arthritis, diabetes, heart condition, depression, obesity, pain and more. The workshop can teach you how to control and manage your symptoms. Workshops will […]
(en español a continuación) On Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, the City of Oxnard’s temporary COVID-19 Rental Assistance program will publish its online application at www.oxnard.org/city-department/housing. Households with an annual income of 50% of the Area Median Income, or less, with past due rent from September 2020 to January 2021 because of COVID-19 related difficulties are […]
Classes held weekly on Thursdays, Jan. 21 & 28, 2021, from 11 a.m.-noon. Enjoy fun, lively activities with others during this four-week online course designed for people 60 and older. Participants will discuss easy ways to make smart food choices and exercise more. Classes are taught by a registered dietitian and are free to participants. […]
(en español a continuación) CaringBridge is a nonprofit that offers a free website for sharing health updates (illness, injury, pregnancy complications or other information) and rallying around loved ones that you can create for yourself or someone else in less than 5 minutes. The website and app give you the tools you need to keep […]
Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, 11 a.m.-noon · Sherri Greif, RN will present a free call in and ZOOM Health Class. To register, email Suzanne.Soppe@dignityhealth.org or call 805 988-2693. Please provide your name, address, phone number and the class for which you wish to register. Phone Nutrition Counseling is also available in English and Spanish. […]
This February to May, Ventura County Area Agency on Aging’s Fall Prevention Program presents Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance, an exercise program developed especially for older adults using modified practices designed to improve and strengthen balance and mobility. Classes are intended for beginners. Canes and walkers are welcome. This class is proven to reduce […]
Free online meditation from 8:30-9:30 a.m., each Wednesday, Jan. 20 & 27, 2021. Meditation has many proven benefits for older adults including sounder sleep, reduced stress, and sharper memory and focus. It is known to enhance digestion, regulate moods/emotions, and promote a relaxed and peaceful state – all of which contribute to an improved quality […]
(en español a continuación) Food Share, which oversees food pantries and drive-through food distribution across Ventura County, has a new app for finding where food is available. Visit Google Play or the App Store and download the app for Food Share of Ventura County. Then use the new Find Food Now! map to find food […]
County of Ventura Health Care Agency has resumed Homeless One Stop events, providing health care and more for homeless individuals countywide. Services include: Behavioral Health assistance and STAR assessment by appointment Food Stamp application assistance General Relief application assistance Free TB testing Medical clinic Medication assistance Risk assessments Veteran assistance Free HIV testing by appointment […]
As this pandemic continues, it’s understandable that many individuals may feel stressed, depressed, anxiety, and overwhelming worry about the unknown in the future. Ventura County Behavioral Health encourages anyone who is feeling these symptoms and feel like they need some kind of help to call the VCBH Crisis Team Hotline, where trained professionals are waiting […]