Candelaria American Indian Council

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 1650 Palma Dr., Ste. 101, Ventura, CA, 93003; 805-650-8352; Fax: 805-650-8954; 8 am - 5 pm, M - F; Closed 12 pm - 1 pm
EMAIL:antap@aol.com
SERVICE SITES: 4887 Market St., Ventura, CA, 93003; 805-650-8352; 8 am - 5 pm, M - F * Employment Development Department, 635 S. Ventura Rd., Oxnard, CA, 93030; 805-382-8720; 805-382-8610 Job Services; 8 am - 5 pm, M - F
FEES: Free services
INTAKE PROCEDURES: Call or come in, appt. preferred. Eligibility for most services requires documentation of Native American Ancestry.
CLIENT CONTACT: Sandy Stephens
PROFESSIONAL CONTACT: Ernestine Lopez, Executive Director
SPECIAL ITEMS: Wheelchair access; Spanish
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Candelaria provides a variety of employment and social services for Native Americans, Alaskans, and Hawaiians in Ventura County and throughout much of the state. Services include job training and placement assistance, genealogical research, emergency and supportive services in the areas of nutrition, housing and shelter. Also provides counseling and advocacy; referrals to other programs or agencies and assistance in completing family trees and assisting in establishing tribal enrollment.
LIST OF SERVICES: Advocacy | Alcohol Services | Counseling - General | Criminal Justice | Education and Training (Non-school) | Employment Services | Food | Information and Referral | Job Development | Youth