Understanding Homelessness

The City is committed to proving safety for all its residents, which includes the safety needs of those experiencing homelessness, connecting individuals with health and safety and social services so they can transition from the streets or shelters into more stable conditions. 

Four Types of Homelessness

Those who want and will accept a hand up to regain self-sufficiency

The City is committed to proving safety for all its residents, which includes the safety needs of those experiencing homelessness, connecting individuals with health and safety and social services so they can transition from the streets or shelters into more stable conditions. 

 Four Types of Homelessness

• Those who want and will accept a hand up to regain self-sufficiency
• Those who may be suffering from mental illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other conditions that inhibit reasoning skills
• Those who refuse help, and choose to live outdoors, while observing the law
• Those who refuse help, make a conscious choice to be homeless and may be engaging in illegal activity (generally associated with theft, public intoxication, trespassing, aggressive panhandling, and vandalism)

 Getting Help – connect to resources for housing, food transportation, healthcare, and more at Interfaith – Children and Family Services by:

•  Dialing 2-1-1
• Texting Your Zip Code To 898211    
• Visiting 211ventura.org