County: Ventura, CA | Incident: |

Resource Type: Immigration

Ventura County Resources for Immigrants

Scroll below to find Ventura County-specific resources. For general and statewide resources and information for immigrants, go to our Statewide Resources for Immigrants page here.

Legal Assistance Services 

If you need legal assistance with immigration matters, such as family petitions, preparation of immigration forms, or detention, you can click on Immigration Legal Services to search for free or low-cost resources in Ventura County.

Rapid Response

Rapid Response Networks in California respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions and raids in our communities. Many counties have a local rapid response hotline available 24/7. If the person was detained by ICE within the last 24 hours, contact your local rapid response hotline.

805 Immigrant Rapid Response Hotline: Call 805-870-8855 or text “ALERTA” to receive real-time updates, including updates about ICE activities in the area. The 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network provides local support and resources to anyone facing immigration enforcement actions in Ventura County.

VC Defensa: Call 805-296-1119 to learn of possible ICE activtity in your area. VC Defensa is a coalition of local organizations dedicated to protecting the immigrant and refugee population in Ventura County.

Offices of Congresswoman Julia Brownley

For help with general immigration-related concerns or case-specific issues involving federal immigration agencies, you may contact the Office of Congresswoman Julia Brownley. Her office may assist with:

  • Checking the status of an immigration case or application
  • Detention Facility location assistance
  • Locating a detained family member
  • Confirming whether there is a deportation or removal order

Note: This office does not provide direct legal representation.

If you do not live in the 26th district, you can go to the United States House of Representatives website and enter your zip code to find your representative.

Other Resources

Call 211 or search for resources online if your household has been impacted by immigration detainment or deportation and you need additional help with things like:

  • Clothing and personal items
  • Childcare
  • School enrollment assistance and educational advocacy
  • Mental health counseling 
  • Utility Payment Assistance
  • Food assistance 
  • Housing support or emergency shelter
  • Healthcare