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About HSA Alert

This page provides information on  emergencies that impact HSA clients. You can also follow HSA on Facebook and X for agency updates. In the event of a major, countywide disaster or emergency, please also visit the County of Ventura’s main disaster information website at: vcemergency.com.

2-1-1 Ventura County is an additional community resource that links people to services. During times of disaster, 2-1-1 provides incident information in coordination with local emergency services. Call 2-1-1 or visit 211ventura.org or text “COVID19” to 211211.

Accessing HSA Services

We are available to serve you online at vchsa.org or BenefitsCal.com, by phone at 888-472-4463, by fax at 805-658-4530, email, by mail or drop-off services, and in person at one of HSA’s Site Locations.

If you prefer to make an appointment to see a case worker for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, General Relief or CAPI, please call 888-472-4463, Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m..

Here’s how you can access many HSA and other countywide services from your home:

How to Prepare Before Disaster Strikes

To learn how to prepare for all types of disasters and sign up for VC Alert, Ventura County’s emergency notification system, visit the Ready Ventura County website.  Other resources include:

Guidelines for HSA Staff During a Disaster

Those who cannot report to work should contact their supervisor at least 30 minutes before work begins each day. 

If unable to reach a supervisor, please call HSA Human Resources at 477-5111. Complete time cards in a timely manner  from any location through vchrp.co.ventura.ca.us

To keep informed, please:

  • Check your voicemail for messages regularly
  • Check your business email at owa.ventura.org
  • Check your office voicemail messages remotely.  1) Call your phone number; 2) Press * during your outgoing message; 3) Enter your phone number; 4)  Enter your PIN
  • Check vcemergency.com for road closure and evacuation information and visit this page for updates.

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