Focus Areas
Live Well Everyday Resources
As part of our mission, the Partnership for a Healthy Ventura County networks individuals and organizations with resources and training to increase healthy living outcomes. Visit one of our resource sections to learn more about local and national resources and educational materials to improve health outcomes.
Healthy eating
- https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/children/index.html
- https://www.choosemyplate.gov/browse-by-audience/view-all-audiences/children/health-and-nutrition-information
Exercise and physical activity
- https://www.choosemyplate.gov/browse-by-audience/view-all-audiences/children/health-and-nutrition-information/preschoolers-physical-activity
- https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArOzn2dtDdA
Essentials for parenting
Parent resources
Online learning
Mental health wellness
Healthy eating
- https://www.choosemyplate.gov/browse-by-audience/view-all-audiences/children/kids
- https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/kids-healthy-eating-plate/
- https://www.choosemyplate.gov/browse-by-audience/view-all-audiences/children/kids/videos-songs
Free meals for Pick-up
Kid’s Farmers’ Markets
Mental health wellness
Kids’ Quest by the CDC
Coronavirus: What kids can do
Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
Healthy eating
- https://www.choosemyplate.gov/browse-by-audience/view-all-audiences/students/teens
- https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/healthy-eating-during-adolescence
- https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/nutrition-age/teens/tweens-and-teens
Cooking
CDC BAM! Dining Decisions app
Mental health wellness
Senior kits
Meal program application
Transportation
- Call VCAAA at 805-477-7300 to request bus tickets.
Exercise and physical activity
15-minute sample workout
Mental health wellness
Safety – report abuse or assault
Ventura County Family Justice Center
Call: 805 652 7655
Text: 805-947-7981
Email: vcfjc.coop@ventura.org
Pop-up pantries (updated weekly)
Food – hot/cold meals, pantry food and community garden sites
Exercise and physical activity
COVID-19 prevention, symptoms, testing, and self-care information
Coping with stress
Mental health wellness
Safety – report domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, elder abuse, human trafficking, and other violent crimes
Ventura County Family Justice Center
Call: 805 652 7655
Text: 805-947-7981
Email: vcfjc.coop@ventura.org
Virtual tours, exhibits, webcams and learning
- https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour
- https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/exhibits/webcams
- https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/exhibits/virtual_exhibits
- https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter
- https://californiasciencecenter.org/stuck-at-home-science
- https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/fidm-museum
- https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-museum-of-african-american-art
- https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/city-of-downey-columbia-memorial-space-center
- https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/bruce-lee-foundation
- https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/archive-of-american-television
- https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/pasadena-museum-of-california-art
Virtual school
Classroom Resources for Teachers
BAM! Body and Mind