Retiree Resources
Essential links, organizations, and documents for Ventura County retirees.
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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.
CRCEA
California Retired County Employees Association — coalition of retired employee associations from the 20 counties governed by the 1937 County Employees Retirement Act.
SACRS
State Association of County Retirement Systems — association of retirement systems, board members, and staff of the 20 counties governed by the 1937 Act.
Retirement & Senior Resources
Ventura County Credit Union
VCCU supports REAVC members and sponsors the REAVC newsletter. Financial services tailored to County employees and retirees.
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.
VC Ombudsman
Independent advocacy for residents of long-term care facilities in Ventura County.
CSUCI Lifelong Learning
CSU Channel Islands Osher Lifelong Learning Institute — educational programs designed for adults 50+.
Medicare
Official U.S. government site for Medicare benefits, enrollment, coverage options, and claims information.
Social Security Administration
Official Social Security resources for benefits, retirement planning, Medicare enrollment, and account management.
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
Need Help Finding a Resource?
REAVC members have access to our List of Services document and can contact us directly for additional retiree support referrals.