Resources for School-Aged Kids
Beacon Health Options (in partnership with Gold Coast Health Plan)
Eligibility: A covered benefit to Gold Coast Health Plan members through Beacon.
Referral Information:
Beacon Care Management Referral Form
Beacon Primary Care Provider Referral Form
Phone: 855-765-9702
Website: www.beaconhealthoptions.com
About: Gold Coast Health plan works with a company called Beacon Health Options to help you connect with mental health services you need. Services include: individual or group therapy, psychiatric consultation, psychological testing, behavioral health treatment related to Autism Spectrum Disorder. The mental health services listed above are a covered benefit to Gold Coast Health Plan members through Beacon.
Beacon has a network of doctors and therapists who provide mental health services. We will help you connect to care. Our professional staff will ask you a few questions and then give you a referral to an in-network provider or connect you to your local county mental health plan.
Gold Coast Health Plan
Care Management
Referral Information:
Care Management Referral Form - (English and Spanish)
Providers, call: (805) 437-5777
Members, call: (805) 437-5656
GCHP website, Care Management: Click Here
Website: https://www.goldcoasthealthplan.org/for-members/health-and-wellness-services/care-management/
About: Our team of nurses, social workers and care management coordinators work together to support and empower members to exercise their options and access the services appropriate to meet their individual health needs, promoting an improved quality of life for our members. GCHP Care Management includes complex and non-complex care management covering a variety of areas, including education and intervention tailored to meet the member’s identified goals, support for self-advocacy, and identification of social determinants of health concerns and linkage to appropriate resources in the community.
Health Education
Referral Information:
Health Education Referral Form - (English and Spanish)
Community Resources: (English and Spanish)
GCHP website, Health Education: Click Here
Website: https://www.goldcoasthealthplan.org/health-resources/community-resources/
About: Gold Coast Health Plan's (GCHP) Health Education Program works with local clinics, providers, and hospitals to provide quality health education resources at no cost to members.
Logrando Bienestar (Achieving Well-Being)
Referral Information: Send referrals to lograndobienestar@ventura.org or call 805-973-5220
Phone: 805-973-5220
About: Logrando Bienestar is a program of Ventura County Behavioral Health designed to help the Latinx and Mexican Indigenous community understand the importance of mental and emotional health, connecting individuals to mental health access. The team is determined to find the support needed to promote mental health to parents, siblings, children, friends or spouses. The program serves youth and adults.
Education
How to understand signs and symptoms of physical and emotional distress
Information on available services
Education and awareness
Schools, Worksites, and Community Based Organizations
Resources
Corona Virus (COVID-19) Information
Food Pantries
One Stop Services
Other community resources
Support
Helping individuals and families access services
Helping individuals navigate the mental health system
Providing guidance and support
Rapid Integrated Support and Engagement (RISE)
Referral Information:
RISE Program Referral Form and Instructions (must be opened using Adobe Reader)
1911 Williams Drive
Oxnard, CA 93036
Phone: (805) 981-4233
Contact Person:
Felicia Skaggs M.S.
Direct: 805.981.9265
Main: 805.981.4233
RISEprogram@ventura.org
Website: https://vcbh.org/en/get-help/rise-program
About: The RISE Program helps to build bridges to treatment. If someone has or appears to have mental health problems and is unable or unwilling to access help, RISE can help.
The RISE Program is offered by Ventura County Behavioral Health specifically to encourage and enable people in these situations to get assessment and treatment. The field-based outreach team makes contact, then provides ongoing support in navigating any challenges to accessing care. And it’s not just one-time assistance – the RISE team follows up with clients as needed and may be closely involved with case management.
If a person is experiencing a moderate or high-risk crisis – if their words or behaviors suggest they may harm themselves or others, or if they appear to be gravely disabled – do not contact RISE. Contact the Crisis Team at 1-866-998-2243.
STAR (Screening, Triage, Assessment and Referral)
Referral Information: Community providers can complete the referral form and email to STAR@ventura.org or fax to 1-805-981-9268. Providers at VCMC Ambulatory Care clinics can send the referral form via E-referral system.
3 types of referral forms:
Youth ages 0-18 with Gold Coast Medi-Cal: Beacon Algorithm - Child
Adults 18+ with Gold Coast Medi-Cal: Beacon Algorithm - Adults
Any age with Medicare, no insurance, or other types of insurance: STAR Referral Form (must be opened using Adobe Reader)
Website: https://vcbh.org/en/get-help/assessment-referral
About: STAR team (Screening, Triage, Assessment and Referral) is the main entryway to requesting services with Ventura County Behavioral Health. The goal of the program is to provide timely and appropriate information, guidance, screening, triage, assessment and/or linkage to mental health services and supports in a consistent, culturally sensitive manner countywide.
Community members can access care by contacting either STAR at 805-981-4233 (M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM) or our Access Line at 1-866-998-2243 for immediate help (24/7).
How to Reduce Test Anxiety
Website: https://homework.study.com/resources/test-anxiety-tips.html#0809
About: Taking tests and exams are one of the most difficult tasks that a student will face regularly. Students find the test-taking process as stressful, and it often times creates testing anxiety. Test anxiety impacts students of all ages, but it most commonly occurs in high school and college. This article discusses testing anxiety and provides tips on how to reduce it.
Time Management Tips for College Students
Website: https://homework.study.com/resources/time-management-for-college-students.html#0809
About: Developing time management is crucial to be effective in school, work, and social life. This article discusses the importance of time management and provides college students tips and skills to succeed.
Mental Health Resources for College Students
Website: https://homework.study.com/resources/depression-anxiety-in-college-students.html#0809
About: According to the American Psychological Association (APA), college students’ mental health issues like stress, anxiety, and depression is currently in a crisis. Both mental and physical health are intricately linked, making both vital for a student’s well-being. Poor mental health leads to making academic goals, career goals, and socialization more challenging. This article discusses the differences between stress and clinical anxiety, symptoms of depression, and resources for stress, anxiety, and depression for college students.
Disclaimer: This article contains mentions of sensitive medical topics that may affect students, including mental illness, depression, anxiety, and suicide. If you or anyone you know is in need of crisis intervention, please call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number at 988.