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Dear IHSS Providers,
Our Board of Supervisors has proclaimed November as National Family Caregiver Month in Ventura County in recognition and in honor of our IHSS providers! You are heroic individuals and we are grateful for the critical work you do to help others with their activities of daily living, as well as physical and emotional needs. Day in and day out, you show up through all the joys and challenges that come with caregiving and provide compassion and commitment to ensure that others who need help are cared for safely in their home. What you do is invaluable, and on behalf of all of us at the Human Services Agency's Public Authority, we want to sincerely thank you for the selfless care you provide every day.
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The Board of Supervisors proclamation for National Family Caregiver Month was given on Tuesday, November 7. | |
This banner is hanging in the County of Ventura's Hall of Administration during the month of November. | | |
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In observance of Thanksgiving, the Human Services Agency (HSA) offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24. We wish you a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving. | | |
Public Authority Training for IHSS Providers
Public Authority also hosts a series of customized training sessions for our IHSS providers. Please call the Public Authority office for more information or to register for training in advance.
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In-Person Training
CPR/First Aid Training
English Session:
Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pre-register by calling 805-654-3416
This English-language eight-hour course will teach you to respond to medical emergencies. Through lecture, videos, and hands-on activities, you will be able to respond confidently to emergency situations.
You must pre-register in advance. The class size is limited to 10 people. Names will be added to a waiting list.
See the flyer below.
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Online Training (Zoom)
Nutrition Bingo
English Session:
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023
Spanish Session:
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Register for Zoom link
by calling 805-654-3416
Learn some interesting nutrition facts and how to eat healthier while playing an old favorite!
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Online Training (Zoom)
Beating the Holiday Blues
English Session:
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
Spanish Session:
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Register for Zoom link
by calling 805-654-3416
The holidays are a joyous season for many. For others, it’s a time of blues, though it doesn’t have to be. Join us to learn some ways that you can beat the holiday blues!
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E-Hire is Back!
IHSS recipients or their Authorized Representatives will once again have the convenient option to use the “Hire Provider” tab in the Electronic Services Portal (ESP). E-Hire (“Hire Provider” option) is a self-service feature on the ESP, which allows ESP-registered IHSS recipients to initiate the hiring process for their IHSS provider electronically.
This self-service feature has been re-launched after a few months of system improvements were completed to enhance the security. Recipients will be required to enter a one-time verification code at the beginning of the “Hire Provider” process in the ESP. Instructions and guides on this self-service feature are available on the ‘What’s New’ and ‘Training’ screens under the Resources tab in the ESP.
Recipients or their Authorized Representatives have the option to use the ESP “Hire Provider” function. Recipients who are not registered with or choose not to use the ESP “Hire Provider” function can continue to request for the required hiring documents to be mailed to their residence by calling the Public Authority office at 805-654-3416. The IHSS Service Desk is available to provide assistance regarding the ESP “Hire Provider” function and can be contacted at 1-866-376-7066, Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Applying for Food, Health and Cash Support
If you or someone you know is struggling, you are encouraged to apply to the County of Ventura Human Services Agency for the following benefits:
You may apply online at vchsa.org/apply, by phone at 888-472-4463, fax at 805-658-4530, mail or drop-off services, and in person.
Remember to routinely check our Community-Based Resources page with links to basic-needs services and other free or low-cost resources.
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Important Reminder: Ventura County has moved from MyBenefitsCalwin to a new system called BenefitsCal.com.
ALL Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs and General Relief clients who wish to maintain access to check benefits status or renew their benefits online, report changes, and upload documents must:
1. Go to BenefitsCal.com and select “log In.”
2. Create a new account using your email address.
3. Link your account to your case.
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Attention Medi-Cal Members! If your contact information or household circumstances have changed, please update your information today. This may help you keep your Medi-Cal coverage. For more details and to learn how to update your contact information, visit: vchsa.org/medi-cal.
Have Medi-Cal questions? Call a health navigator for free assistance completing any Medi-Cal forms. There is no fee for renewing your Medi-Cal benefits.
- INTERFACE Children and Family Services: Call 833-607-2650 to speak with a Medi-Cal Navigator or text “medical” to 211211.
- MICOP: For support in Mixtec, Spanish or English, call 805-215-0730 or visit 135 Magnolia Ave., Oxnard.
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For more Ventura County Human Services Agency updates,
visit the website: vchsa.org
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