Retiree Resources
Essential links, organizations, and documents for Ventura County retirees.
Pension & Retirement Systems
VCERA
Ventura County Employees Retirement Association — governs retirement, disability, death, and survivor benefits for County of Ventura retirees. VCERA is not associated with REAVC.
Visit vcera.gov →CRCEA
California Retired County Employees Association — coalition of retired employee associations from the 20 counties governed by the 1937 County Employees Retirement Act.
Visit crcea.org →SACRS
State Association of County Retirement Systems — association of retirement systems, board members, and staff of the 20 counties governed by the 1937 Act.
Visit sacrs.org →Retirement & Senior Resources
Ventura County Credit Union
VCCU supports REAVC members and sponsors the REAVC newsletter. Financial services tailored to County employees and retirees.
Visit vccuonline.net →VC Area Agency on Aging
Ventura County AAA provides a wide variety of services to senior citizens, including meals, transportation, caregiver support, and benefits counseling.
Visit vcaaa.venturacounty.gov →VC Ombudsman
Independent advocacy for residents of long-term care facilities in Ventura County.
Visit ombudsmanventura.org →CSUCI Lifelong Learning
CSU Channel Islands Osher Lifelong Learning Institute — educational programs designed for adults 50+.
View Programs →Medicare
Official U.S. government site for Medicare benefits, enrollment, coverage options, and claims information.
Visit medicare.gov →Social Security Administration
Official Social Security resources for benefits, retirement planning, Medicare enrollment, and account management.
Visit ssa.gov →REAVC Documents
Community & Senior Resources
The go-to resource for “where to find anything” is 211, a 24-hour helpline with an extensive list of County services. Below is a directory of county-wide resources, many recommended by fellow seniors.
Crisis & Mental Health
Aging & Senior Services
Food & Financial Help
Housing & Homeless Services
Recovery & Bereavement
Sliding-Scale Counseling
More County Resources
- 211 — 24-hour helpline for any County service: dial 211
- Department of Rehabilitation
- United Parents
- Wholeperson Care — 805-339-1122
- Diversity Collective
- Rainbow Umbrella (youth services)
- Fraud Help (John Meeker) — 805-388-5130