Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych)

Crisis Services — Psychiatric Emergency in Ventura, California. Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) Inpatient Psychiatric Unit in Ventura providing acute psychiatric emergency stabilization and short-term inpatient psychiatric hospitalization for adults and adolescents with serious mental illness. VCMC is the county safety-net hospital providing psychiatric emergency services and involuntary 5150 holds for Ventura County residents. Accepts Medi-Cal and uninsu

Phone: (805) 652-6000

Address: 300 Hillmont Avenue, Ventura, California, 93003

Website: https://hca.venturacounty.gov/

Languages: English, Spanish

Services offered: Psychiatric emergency stabilization, short-term inpatient psychiatric, 5150 holds, medical clearance, crisis evaluation

Ages served: All ages

Insurance & payment accepted: Medi-Cal, Medicare, All Insurance, Uninsured OK

Good to know: 24/7/365. County safety-net hospital. Crisis line: (866) 998-2243.

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Frequently asked questions about Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych)

How do I contact Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych)?

You can call Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych) at (805) 652-6000 or visit 300 Hillmont Avenue in Ventura, California. Their website is https://hca.venturacounty.gov/.

What services does Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych) offer?

Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych) offers Psychiatric emergency stabilization, short-term inpatient psychiatric, 5150 holds, medical clearance, crisis evaluation. Serves All ages. Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) Inpatient Psychiatric Unit in Ventura providing acute psychiatric emergency stabilization and short-term inpatient psychiatric hospitalization for adults and adolescents with serious mental illness. VCMC is the county safety-net hospital providing psychiatric eme

Are services at Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych) free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych) reports accepting: Medi-Cal, Medicare, All Insurance, Uninsured OK. Call Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych) at (805) 652-6000 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych) support?

Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych) reports providing services in: English, Spanish. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych)?

Ventura County Medical Center – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (VCMC Psych) reports serving All ages. Accepted insurance/payment: Medi-Cal, Medicare, All Insurance, Uninsured OK. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (805) 652-6000 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.