Ventura County Medical Center Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital

Ventura, CA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Specializes in Veterans · Military Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Young Adults HIV · AIDS Services Court-Ordered · Forensic

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Ventura, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

Free — no obligation to admit
Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Ventura County Medical Center Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx offered on-site
Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA
SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
Located in Ventura, CA

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Ventura County Medical Center Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital

Integrative outpatient center with trauma-informed care for mental health, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions like PTSD and HIV.

Classified as separate inpatient psychiatric unit of a general hospital. local, county, or community government. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: June 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Ventura County Medical Center Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Age groups accepted

Young Adults

Special populations

Veterans, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Medications used

Chlorpromazine, Droperidol, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Brexpiprazole +13 more

Emergency services

Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services

Facility operation

Local, county, or community government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Coverage details →

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Coverage details →

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Medicare; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

200 Hillmont Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003

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Facility direct line

805-652-6729

Website

hospitals.vchca.org

Nearby context

All centers in Ventura → All centers in California →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ventura County Medical Center Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital accept Medicaid?

Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Ventura County Medical Center Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call 805-652-6729 to verify your benefits.

What level of care does Ventura County Medical Center Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital offer?

This facility offers: Inpatient, Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does Ventura County Medical Center Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Veterans, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).

What therapy methods does Ventura County Medical Center Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.

How do I start treatment at Ventura County Medical Center Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital?

Call the facility directly at 805-652-6729 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.

Is treatment confidential?

Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.

What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: June 2026. Editorial policy.

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