Camarillo Health Care District Programs Open to Ventura Community

CHCD offers a range of no-cost and low-cost wellness programs for residents both within and outside its boundaries.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Camarillo Health Care District (CHCD) provides a variety of community health and wellness services, including physical activity classes, caregiver support, virtual reality-based programs, and educational presentations. These offerings are open to individuals living both within and outside the district's established boundaries, with the goal of promoting prevention, independence, and overall well-being across the Ventura community.

Why it matters

By opening its programs to the broader Ventura community, CHCD is expanding access to important health and wellness resources that can benefit residents of all income levels. This aligns with the district's mission to support healthy aging, caregiver resilience, and community-wide wellness.

The details

CHCD offers a wide range of programs, many of which are provided at no cost or for a modest fee to ensure accessibility. These include physical activity and strength-building classes, caregiver support and health management programs, innovative virtual reality-based wellness and engagement activities, and educational presentations. The district's Adult Day Center also provides a safe, respectful, and compassionate option for adults who need additional daytime care due to health conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, brain injury, decreased mobility, isolation, or loneliness.

  • CHCD has been providing community health and wellness services for residents within its established boundaries.

The players

Camarillo Health Care District (CHCD)

A local organization that provides community health and wellness services to residents in the Camarillo, California area.

Blair Barker

The chief executive officer of the Camarillo Health Care District.

Michelle Rogers

The community and education manager at the Camarillo Health Care District.

Mary Ann Ratto

The Adult Day Center director at the Camarillo Health Care District.

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What they’re saying

“The Adult Day Center offers activities designed for socialization, mental and physical enrichment, recreation for all abilities and, most of all, fun.”

— Blair Barker, Chief Executive Officer (venturabreeze.com)

“For special presentations and community outreach events, contact Community and Education Manager Michelle Rogers at 805-388-1952, ext. 116.”

— Michelle Rogers, Community and Education Manager (venturabreeze.com)

“For additional information, contact Mary Ann Ratto, CSA, Adult Day Center director, at 805-388-1952, ext. 111.”

— Mary Ann Ratto, Adult Day Center Director (venturabreeze.com)

The takeaway

By opening its doors to the broader Ventura community, the Camarillo Health Care District is demonstrating its commitment to making important health and wellness resources accessible to all residents, regardless of their location or income level. This inclusive approach aligns with the district's mission to support the overall well-being of the local population.