Relapse Is Not Failure: Building a Prevention Plan After Treatment
A relapse prevention plan helps you spot warning signs early and act fast. Learn the stages of relapse, what to include and what to do if you slip.
Resources
Mental Health & Addiction Resources
Guides, helplines and practical information for people in treatment and the families who support them.
This resource library from Ventura Wellness Behavioral Health collects practical guides on mental health, substance use and outpatient treatment in Thousand Oaks. Use it to learn about a condition, prepare for admission, understand your insurance or find support between sessions. New guides are added regularly.
Crisis and Support Lines
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, any time
- SAMHSA National Helpline: free, confidential treatment referrals, 24/7
- Emergencies: call 911. We're an outpatient program, not an emergency service.
Getting Started With Treatment
- How admissions works, from the first call to your first day
- Verify your insurance with a free benefits check
- Financing and payment options
- Compare our programs: PHP, IOP, online and evening tracks
Understanding Conditions and Treatment
Our treatment pages explain conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and alcohol addiction, including common signs and how outpatient care helps. Our therapy services pages describe what actually happens in CBT, DBT, group and individual sessions. For research-based background on mental health conditions, the National Institute of Mental Health is a reliable place to start.
For Families and Loved Ones
If someone you care about is struggling, our resources for families page covers how to start a conversation, how to support treatment without taking it over, and where to find help for yourself. You can also learn about family therapy in our programs.
Questions about something you've read? Call 805-905-5483 to talk with our admissions team. The guides below are for general education and don't replace an assessment by a licensed professional.
Virtual IOP: Is Online Treatment Right for You?
Virtual IOP brings live, structured treatment to your home anywhere in California. See how it works, who it suits and when in-person care is better.
High-Functioning Anxiety: Signs It’s Time to Get Help
High-functioning anxiety can hide behind success. Learn the signs, why it goes unnoticed and when anxiety treatment in Thousand Oaks can help.
Dual Diagnosis: Why Treating Mental Health and Addiction Together Matters
Dual diagnosis means a mental health condition and substance use at the same time. Learn the signs and why integrated treatment works better.
Does Insurance Cover Outpatient Mental Health Treatment in California?
Does insurance cover outpatient mental health treatment in California? How parity laws apply to PHP and IOP, what you may pay and how to check your benefits.
How to Help a Loved One Who Won’t Get Treatment
How to help a loved one who won't get treatment for mental health or addiction: what to say, what to avoid, and how to look after yourself.
What to Expect on Your First Day of an Intensive Outpatient Program
Starting an intensive outpatient program? Here's what happens on your first day of IOP, what to bring and how your first week of treatment unfolds.
PHP vs IOP: How to Choose the Right Level of Care
PHP vs IOP: how partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs differ, who each one fits, and how to choose the right level of care.
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