Shelter
Be our guest! Our shelter is clean and safe and our friendly staff is here to help you.
Our emergency shelter is open 7 days a week throughout the year. Guests will receive a hearty dinner, a refreshing shower, clean clothes, and a warm bed with clean sheets for the duration of their stay. Case management support is available to assist our guests with finding employment and housing.
For Men
There is a limited number of beds and they are granted on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. Guests who stay at the shelter can have a bed for 10 consecutive nights. Guests are required to sign in each night before 5:00 pm to keep their beds.
We will refuse service to anyone who appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The Ventura Rescue Mission is a smoke-free environment. No smoking will be allowed in or on the premises.
- Must have a valid ID or must obtain it with the first 72 hours of stay
- All shelter guests must get a TB test taken within the first 72 hours of stay
For more information call: (805) 436-4593
Ventura County Rescue Mission Men’s Shelter:
234 E. 6th St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
For Women & Children
Our Lighthouse Emergency Shelter is a 24 hour, seven days a week shelter offered to single women and mothers with children (up to age 10 – some exceptions made up to age 12). There is a 30-day stay limit (extensions can be granted for up to six months if appropriate).
Shelter intake appointments can be made from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. To qualify for our shelter program, women with children must be biological parents or be able to demonstrate legal custody. Those with a disability, pregnancy, or other physical issues will be accommodated to a reasonable extent.
In order to process your application, you will need the following:
- Women must have a valid ID or must obtain it with the first 72 hours of stay
- Children must have a social security card, birth certificate, or another form of ID
- All shelter guests must get a TB test taken within the first 72 hours of stay
For more information or to schedule a shelter intake appointment call: (805) 385-7200