Children's Options Program

A Program of Ventura County Behavioral Health Department, Children's Services

• BUSINESS ADDRESS: 5740 Ralston Ave., Ventura, CA, 93003; 805-289-3100; Fax: 805-658-4292; 8 am - 5 pm, M - F; evening hours available by appointment
  
• FEES: Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, sliding scale
  
• INTAKE PROCEDURES: Contact Clinic Lead for information.
  
• CLIENT CONTACT: Cheryl Fox, LCSW, or Officer of the Day
  
• PROFESSIONAL CONTACT: Teresa Cole, LCSW, Regional Supervisor; Cheryl Fox, LCSW, Clinic Lead
  
• SPECIAL ITEMS: Wheelchair access; Spanish (On Call)
  
• DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Children's Options Program provides multidisciplinary mental health services to children, adolescents, and families meeting eligibility criteria. These services may include individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, medication monitoring, psychological testing, case management, and crisis intervention. Clients are admitted to program after assessment and individualized treatment plans developed. Each clinic also offers an array of group treatment programs including anger management, parent training, social skills training, depression and anxiety coping/support groups, and groups for children with impulsivity/ADHD. Groups are scheduled at various times throughout the year.
  
• LIST OF SERVICES: Anger Management | Counseling - General | Mental Health | Parenting Program | Support Groups | Testing and Assessment | Youth