Casa Pacifica’s Marquee Fashion Event Blends Glamour, Giving and Life-Changing Impact for At-Risk Youth Camarillo, Calif., August 12, 2025 – It’s the fashion-forward event of the season! The 24th annual Casa Pacifica Angels Spotlight on Style Fashion Show will be held Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, promising a day […]
About Casa Pacifica
Headquartered in Camarillo, California, Casa Pacifica is the largest nonprofit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Our nationally accredited programs include residential treatment, therapeutic behavioral services, wraparound care, transitional youth services, school-based mental health services and foster care support, along with a fully certified, diploma-granting Non-Public School serving grades K–12. Casa Pacifica specializes in treating youth facing complex mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. Since 1994, Casa Pacifica has helped transform the lives of nearly 54,600 at-risk children and youth.
For more information or to get involved, email info@casapacifica.org or call 805-366-4040.
For more information or to get involved, email info@casapacifica.org or call 805-366-4040.
I Want To Stay. I Feel Safe Here.
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“I want to stay. I feel safe here.” For 14-year-old Isabella, those words marked a turning point. Isabella’s early years were marked by profound loss and instability. After losing her mother in a car accident at the tender age of four, she and her younger brother were placed in the care of their grandmother. But […]
The Power of Play with Purpose: Kylie’s Story
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The power of play with purpose helped Kylie connect, grow, and rediscover joy—one quiet moment, and one small victory, at a time. Kylie arrived at Casa Pacifica in the middle of the night with nothing but a trash bag of her belongings. She had no immediate family. At 15, she had already endured a lifetime’s […]
A Cap, a Gown and a New Beginning: Tyler’s Story
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Discover hope and resilience through Tyler’s inspiring Casa Pacifica graduation story. Eighteen-year-old Tyler adjusts the graduation cap on his head, staring at his reflection in the mirror. The deep red gown feels heavier than expected—not just fabric, but everything it represents. “If you ask kids like me who’ve struggled with their mental health, most of […]
How Mental Health and Pride Month Intersect for LGBTQ+ Youth
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Why Pride Month matters for LGBTQ youth mental health is clear: support and visibility can be life-saving for young people facing stigma and isolation. Pride Month is more than just a celebration of identity and community—it’s a crucial time to shine a light on the mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth. Studies […]
Therapeutic Gardening for Youth Mental Health
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In a quiet corner of Casa Pacifica, therapeutic gardening for youth mental health takes root. When Caleb arrived at Casa Pacifica’s Non-Public School (NPS), he was withdrawn and hurting. Shy and reserved, he had difficulty connecting with peers and was falling behind academically. In the classroom, he was easily overwhelmed and often coped by running […]
Make a Difference for Youth Mental Health
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Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month serves as an important reminder of the growing mental health challenges facing children and youth across the country – and the power we all have to make a difference. At Casa Pacifica, the leading nonprofit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, […]
Tickets on Sale Now for the 32nd Annual Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival
Posted onRegion’s Foremost Wine and Culinary Event Returns on Sunday, June 1st CAMARILLO, Calif., April 8, 2025 – The award-winning Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival is back, bringing together an unparalleled showcase of fine wines, gourmet cuisine and community spirit. This premier event, benefitting Casa Pacifica, will take place on Sunday, June 1, […]
Volunteers: The Heartbeat of Our Mission
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In honor of National Volunteer Month, we proudly celebrate the incredible impact volunteers have had on Casa Pacifica since our founding thirty years ago. Volunteers have been the driving force behind much of our success, providing the time, energy, and heart that make our work possible. From the very beginning, volunteers have played a vital […]
Wraparound Support for At-Risk Youth: Cassidy’s Story
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Helping at-risk youth succeed with Wraparound means offering teens like Cassidy the support and guidance they need to overcome obstacles and build a better future. At just 15 years old, Cassidy was at a crossroads. Struggling to process the untimely death of her father, she had fallen in with the wrong crowd, making choices that […]