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Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits will be delayed beginning Nov. 1, 2025. You can use your EBT card with any existing benefits. However, new CalFresh funds will not be added until federal funding restarts.

The Ventura County Human Services Agency created a list of questions and answers about the CalFresh funding delay:

For a list of food pantries, click here, call 2-1-1, or visit 211ventura.org.

Debido al cierre del gobierno federal, los beneficios de CalFresh se retrasarán a partir del 11/01/2025. Puede usar su tarjeta EBT con los beneficios existentes. Sin embargo, no se agregarán nuevos fondos de CalFresh hasta que se restablezca la financiación federal.

La Agencia de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Ventura creó una lista de preguntas y respuestas sobre el retraso en la financiación de CalFresh.

Para obtener una lista de despensas de alimentos, haga clic aquí, llame al 2-1-1, o visite 211ventura.org.

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Would you recognize an opioid overdose?

Most fatal drug overdoses in the U.S. involve opioids, a drug class that includes prescription and illegal drugs like oxycodone, fentanyl and heroin. Recognizing these overdose signs can help save a life.

Opioid overdose: Watch for these warning signs

  • The person has small, constricted pupils—like pinpoints.
  • The person is unresponsive or won't wake up.
  • Their breathing slows or stops.
  • The person vomits or makes gurgling sounds.
  • The person's body goes limp.
  • Their skin is pale, blue or cold.

If you suspect an overdose, call 911 right away. Give the person naloxone (an opioid overdose reversal drug), if available. Turn them on their side to prevent choking, and stay until help arrives.

Reviewed 8/8/2025

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