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healing and personal growth.</p></article><article class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\" decoding=\"async\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/michelle-sotelo\">Michelle Sotelo</a></h3><p>Ventura, CA</p></div></div><p>Michelle Sotelo is a therapist who provides compassionate support for healing from trauma and addiction, fostering personal growth and resilience.</p></article><article class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\" decoding=\"async\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mor-comstock\">Mor Comstock, LPCC</a></h3><p>LPCC · Ventura, CA</p></div></div><p>Mor Comstock is a therapist who specializes in trauma and substance abuse recovery, fostering healing and growth through compassionate counseling.</p></article></div><a class=\"therapist-results-link\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/therapists?location=Ventura%2C+CA\" rel=\"nofollow\">See all 4 therapists</a></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-conversations\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"conversations\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-conversations\"><h2>Questions we share</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Shared questions and professional perspectives for everyone.</p><div class=\"connection-results\"><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"A notebook and telephone on a bright desk.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/fae2ffb8a5eaabb654c44bcb.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-treatments-are-available-after-you-ve-tried-the-medicines-of-last-resort\">What options remain after last-resort medications?</a></h3><p>A reader has severe recurring depression, suicidal thoughts, job loss and difficulty paying for medication or psychiatric care. They worry that a treatment described as a last resort has failed and ask whether other options remain.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"Hands resting beside a notebook on a kitchen table.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/346f1b3e3e8f082420228696.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anxiety-disorder-vs-personality-disorder-differences\">How are anxiety disorders different to personality disorders?</a></h3><p>A parent struggling with anxiety and perfectionism asks how OCD differs from obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Conflicting descriptions have made the reader uncertain whether a precise diagnosis matters for treatment.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"Two adults walking and talking beside a quiet lake\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a24b601fce204b9fb71a6ba3.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dealing-with-a-family-members-complete-personality-change\">How do you help a parent with mental illness?</a></h3><p>An adult child describes a father’s sudden impulsive behavior, estrangement, and refusal of treatment after years of managed depression. The family wants to support their mother and understand whether reconnection is possible.</p></article></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-places\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"places\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-places\"><h2>A little closer to home.</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Explore places, activities, and support around Ventura, CA.</p><div aria-label=\"Photographed places around Ventura, CA\" class=\"connection-results local-photo-highlights\" data-local-photo-highlights=\"\" id=\"photographed-places\"><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-25206698\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-25206698\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"San Buenaventura State Beach\" height=\"239\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b2a366f491e5662a9ab84699.webp\" width=\"360\" decoding=\"async\"><div><h3>San Buenaventura State Beach</h3><p>Ventura, CA</p></div></div><p>state beach in Ventura, California, USA</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.1 miles from Ventura center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-2573854\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-2573854\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Emma Wood State Beach</h3><p>Ventura, CA</p></div></div><p>state beach in Ventura, California, USA</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.9 miles from Ventura center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-2742649\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-2742649\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"McGrath State Beach\" height=\"266\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ab2f7f976e49e8fcf9549ee6.webp\" width=\"400\" decoding=\"async\"><div><h3>McGrath State Beach</h3><p>Oxnard</p></div></div><p>state beach in Ventura County, California, United States</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">Nearby · About 4.2 miles from Ventura center</p></article></div><div class=\"local-place-directory\"></div></section></section><div class=\"connection-layout\"><figure class=\"region-map\" data-map-container=\"\" data-map-scope=\"Ventura, CA\" data-map-url=\"/local/ventura-ca\" data-shared-local-layout=\"243\"><div class=\"community-map-toolbar\"><details class=\"community-map-picker\" data-map-picker=\"\"><summary><span data-map-picker-label=\"\">Ventura, CA</span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"none\" height=\"16\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"16\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"></path></svg></summary><div class=\"community-map-picker-panel\"><label class=\"visually-hidden\" for=\"map-area-filter\">Find an area</label><input autocomplete=\"off\" data-map-filter=\"\" id=\"map-area-filter\" placeholder=\"Find a city or area\" type=\"search\"><div class=\"community-map-options\"><button 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class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"244.0\" cy=\"164.7\" data-map-radius=\"6\" r=\"6\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Ventura, CA</title></g></g><g class=\"region-map-labels\"><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"256.0\" y=\"153.7\">Ventura</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"305.9\" y=\"195.8\">Oxnard</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"676.0\" y=\"224.3\">Glendale</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"578.5\" y=\"94.8\">Santa Clarita</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"600.5\" y=\"288.3\">Santa Monica</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"82.0\" y=\"79.6\">Santa Barbara</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"613.0\" y=\"358.4\">Manhattan Beach</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"465.5\" y=\"222.6\">Westlake Village</text></g><g aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"region-map-scale\" pointer-events=\"none\"><path d=\"M26,419 V425 H119.5 V419\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#64715e\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></path><text fill=\"#64715e\" font-family=\"Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"12\" x=\"26\" y=\"445\">12 mi</text></g></svg></div></figure><section class=\"local-discovery\" data-discovery-scope=\"Ventura, CA\" data-local-discovery=\"\" data-shared-local-layout=\"243\" id=\"local-explore\"><header><h2>Explore nearby.</h2><p data-discovery-context=\"\" role=\"status\">Ventura, CA · 19 options</p></header><div aria-label=\"Filter local options\" class=\"local-discovery-filters\"><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"peer\" type=\"button\">Peer Support</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"yoga\" type=\"button\">Yoga Classes</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"everyday\" type=\"button\">Food and Coffee</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"arts\" type=\"button\">Arts and Culture</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"outdoors\" type=\"button\">Parks and Gardens</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"fitness\" type=\"button\">Fitness Classes</button></div><div class=\"local-discovery-grid\"><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-25206698\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"San Buenaventura State Beach\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"239\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b2a366f491e5662a9ab84699.webp\" width=\"360\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>San Buenaventura State Beach</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">San Buenaventura State Beach</p><p>State beach in Ventura, California, USA</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.1 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"peer\" data-local-place=\"nami-75f5c01fe089\" id=\"place-peer-nami-75f5c01fe089\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People place their hands together in a supportive group gesture.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"664\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9b5d962bfe6588ef4e66f58b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/f0bdba2f162a7708b0acfe83.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/9b5d962bfe6588ef4e66f58b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Peer Support</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Serving Ventura County</p><h3>NAMI Ventura County</h3><p>Ventura County, California</p><p class=\"local-directory-description\">Contact this organization for current peer and family support options.</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18056412426\" aria-label=\"Call NAMI Ventura County\">(805) 641-2426</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-4d8551ab-ce31-4830-8fb9-a9817f7dece2\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-4d8551ab-ce31-4830-8fb9-a9817f7dece2\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged beside a lake in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"341\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/5c7ead75300cab7b8bec4d17.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Bikram Yoga Ventura</h3><p>34 N Palm St, Ventura, CA, 93001-2600</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18056486843\" aria-label=\"Call Bikram Yoga Ventura\">(805) 648-6843</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-c00b4bf0-7d5d-459a-b45e-31617bf6eba2\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-c00b4bf0-7d5d-459a-b45e-31617bf6eba2\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Morning sunlight fills a kitchen with breakfast and green plants.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9cde7987d671bd243ad43506.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>Freedom Coffee</h3><p>364 S California St, Ventura, CA, 93001</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18058159289\" aria-label=\"Call Freedom Coffee\">(805) 815-9289</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-96899407-3aea-427e-a645-6eb723f9c522\" id=\"place-arts-overture-96899407-3aea-427e-a645-6eb723f9c522\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child arranges colored pencils at a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"525\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fd021b9993f82279116a8905.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Art gallery</p><h3>ArtHouse And Company</h3><p>62 S Oak St, Ventura, CA, 93001</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18058363218\" aria-label=\"Call ArtHouse And Company\">(805) 836-3218</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-dcbe9e52-926f-4228-8233-b7752ffa7048\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-dcbe9e52-926f-4228-8233-b7752ffa7048\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People play basketball together on an outdoor court, including a player using a wheelchair.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/1696ed35541539ea2690b046.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Fit Buddha Fitness Studio</h3><p>424 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93001</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18059013440\" aria-label=\"Call Fit Buddha Fitness Studio\">(805) 901-3440</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA|Santa Barbara, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-2573854\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Emma Wood State Beach</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Emma Wood State Beach</p><p>State beach in Ventura, California, USA</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.9 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-2742649\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"McGrath State Beach\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"266\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ab2f7f976e49e8fcf9549ee6.webp\" width=\"400\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>McGrath State Beach</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Oxnard</p><p>State beach in Ventura County, California, United States</p><address>2211 N Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA, 93036</address><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 4.2 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA|Santa Barbara, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-7f1a5910-3817-4b8f-a4a8-df951517cfad\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-7f1a5910-3817-4b8f-a4a8-df951517cfad\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A person stretches into a yoga pose outdoors at sunset.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/38270dc8051d18ba78464527.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Bodhi Salt Yoga</h3><p>175 S Ventura Ave #103B, Ventura, CA, 93001</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18056289099\" aria-label=\"Call Bodhi Salt Yoga\">(805) 628-9099</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-cf2deec9-0679-477b-a7d9-644a85d3f742\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-cf2deec9-0679-477b-a7d9-644a85d3f742\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged with her eyes closed in a bright room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/ab3c2a66b79a381416819022.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>The Movement</h3><p>989 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93001</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.5 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18053962477\" aria-label=\"Call The Movement\">(805) 396-2477</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-4d6689c6-9ada-4732-a050-f49e03440adf\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-4d6689c6-9ada-4732-a050-f49e03440adf\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Friends share a meal together around a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fb0673b5feb7dce3f1e998c8.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>Palm &amp; Boy Coffee and Acai</h3><p>451 E Main St #8, Ventura, CA, 93001</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18056679201\" aria-label=\"Call Palm &amp; Boy Coffee and Acai\">(805) 667-9201</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-81da2b85-4fea-445e-91a1-8945e8f2d378\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-81da2b85-4fea-445e-91a1-8945e8f2d378\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A parent and adult child at a kitchen counter, parent gently stepping back while adult child prepares a meal independently, candid warm domestic scene, autonomy with affection, mid-distance\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d90a9083ca8cf9d1f3943d2d.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Cafe</p><h3>Immigrant Son Caffe</h3><p>543 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93001</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18056679085\" aria-label=\"Call Immigrant Son Caffe\">(805) 667-9085</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-15f5fd2f-48cc-431c-bb9a-65e56774714d\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-15f5fd2f-48cc-431c-bb9a-65e56774714d\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child smiles while showing hands covered in colorful paint.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/db18bb5ce5fa834fda63355a.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Music venue</p><h3>NAMBA Performing Arts Space</h3><p>47 S Oak St, Ventura, CA, 93001</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18056289250\" aria-label=\"Call NAMBA Performing Arts Space\">(805) 628-9250</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-5146d2a4-8750-4e4b-866e-1a51149ba8ee\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-5146d2a4-8750-4e4b-866e-1a51149ba8ee\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman writes in a notebook at a desk.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9f9b83797f550d117fba0817.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Music venue</p><h3>The Majestic Ventura Theater</h3><p>26 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA, 93001</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18056530721\" aria-label=\"Call The Majestic Ventura Theater\">(805) 653-0721</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-eeac9655-2d05-4e6a-9d8c-f985468f7742\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-eeac9655-2d05-4e6a-9d8c-f985468f7742\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman relaxes beside a lake beneath green trees.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/260d030a19ec15d14d504eff.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d84f2e6cd2f847dd20f3e449.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/260d030a19ec15d14d504eff.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Plaza Park</h3><p>E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA, 93001</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18056584726\" aria-label=\"Call Plaza Park\">(805) 658-4726</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-46e59942-00a9-4a67-93f3-6a02275ec044\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-46e59942-00a9-4a67-93f3-6a02275ec044\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A peaceful outdoor walkway overlooks green trees and warm sunlight.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c91a666577329bff0060751c.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Ventura City Pier</h3><p>750 Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA, 93001</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18055551212\" aria-label=\"Call Ventura City Pier\">(805) 555-1212</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-8a46ef32-6473-4417-848c-c930c42e1ab3\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-8a46ef32-6473-4417-848c-c930c42e1ab3\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman walks along a tree-lined path in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"668\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8ab739d57f2080c5537d6369.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9136e7de2662be747e815a53.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/8ab739d57f2080c5537d6369.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Promenade Park</h3><p>Promenade Park, Ventura, CA, 93001</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.3 miles from Ventura center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18056584726\" aria-label=\"Call Promenade Park\">(805) 658-4726</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA|Santa Barbara, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-ce7866e8-3970-461e-b75d-f9e9e275fb23\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-ce7866e8-3970-461e-b75d-f9e9e275fb23\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman practices boxing with a punching bag.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c663f6577251923da406e562.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Dance studio</p><h3>David and Kim's Juke Joint</h3><p>36 Figueroa Plz, Ventura, CA, 93001-2705</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Ventura center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Ventura, CA|Oxnard, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-1719ec23-837d-41bc-9f26-6ac589351106\" hidden=\"\" 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