Community Conscience is a non-profit that owns an office building at 80 E. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. They provide rent-free office space to 13 social service agencies in the 22,000 square-foot building, and they have just announced the addition of two new tenants to the Human Services Center in September 2023.
If you know of anyone who could benefit from the services of these two new tenants, we invite you to share the information below.
NAMI Ventura County will occupy suite 105 which shares an entrance with Community Conscience. The offices were formerly part of Interface Children & Family Services.
The purpose of NAMI Ventura County is to advocate for and provide support and crisis resources to those affected by neurological disorders including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, borderline personality disorder, OCD, panic disorder, severe anxiety disorder and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders. Their services to the community include:
- Crisis outreach.
- Consumer and family support services.
- Sharing and Education.
- Families helping families.
- Community awareness building and collaboration.
- Advocacy.
The Aurelia Foundation Creative Steps is the second new tenant in the Community Conscience building. They will occupy suite 207, formerly home for Conejo Youth Employment.
Aurelia Foundation Creative Steps invites you to imagine the struggle that people with developmental disabilities, including physical, behavioral and social challenges have navigating their way in the community. Imagine the difficulties their families have balancing caregiving responsibilities with their jobs and household chores.
Addressing these issues is the purpose of the Creative Steps program. Their mission is to support and nurture a lifestyle of work, play and social engagement for every client that maximizes the potential of each individual for a lifetime of growth, health, happiness and achievement. And to do so in a way that enhances the quality of life for every family.
