Emergency Assistance

The Army's SHARP Program

• Is an integrated, proactive effort by the Army to end sexual harassment and sexual assault within its ranks
• Permeates the Army structure from the Pentagon down to the individual Soldier level
• Has full-time staff at brigade level
• Promotes cultural change across the Army with a vision toward a culture of discipline and respect in which Soldiers intervene in sexual harassment and sexual assault to protect one another
• Includes a comprehensive effort to educate leaders and Soldiers about sexual harassment and sexual assault
• Employs a concrete training program that teaches Soldiers to be alert to serial offender tactics, to intervene to stop incidents and disrupt offenders, and where and how to seek help
• Provides commanders with the essential resources, education and training they need to succeed in bringing an end to sexual harassment and sexual assault in the Army

As part of the Army's SHARP Program, commanders have the ultimate responsibility for command climate and culture, safety, prevention and response efforts, accountability, assessment, and safe reporting.

Through the SHARP Program, the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army implement guidance from the Office of the Secretary of Defense and changes in law via policies and procedures applied across the force. The SHARP Program's sexual harassment prevention efforts are complemented by the Army's Equal Employment Opportunity Program, which provides a sexual harassment complaint process for Civilian employees. 

What can I expect from the NB Ventura County Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program?

The SAPR team is here to help. We take care of people, listen to their experience and assist them to make sense of what happened. We advocate on their behalf and help connect them to the resources they may need to recover and flourish. Our services are confidential and available 24/7.

We have two installation sexual assault response coordinators, two civilian victim advocacy support specialists and over 200 uniformed victim advocates.

Active duty, reservists, National Guard and dependents age 18+ are eligible for all SAPR services. SARCs and VAs are also able to provide DON civilians with immediate crisis SAPR support and connect them to appropriate resources and services.

What is a victims legal counsel?

Military and military dependents age 18+ are entitled to speak confidentially with a victims legal counsel. The VLC is an attorney, who can provide sexual assault victims with information on their rights, the legal process, assist with an expedited transfer request or address concerns about collateral misconduct. A victim does not have to file a report to speak with a VLC.

What are the reporting options?

Victims have the ability to speak confidentially with a VA or SARC for immediate crisis support, to get information about their rights and available resources, all without filing a report.

Victims also have the right to file a restricted or unrestricted report of sexual assault, regardless of when the assault occurred.

Restricted and unrestricted reporting

Regardless of whether a victim elects to file an unrestricted or restricted report, they are able to receive medical treatment, including a sexual assault forensic exam; counseling; and assignment of a SARC or VA. The SARC or VA will provide crisis support, safety assessment and safety planning, accompaniment to all legal and investigative appointments, and provides referrals to therapeutic and other supportive services. The main difference between the two reporting options involves command notification and initiation of a law enforcement investigation.

• Restricted Report: This confidential reporting option does not trigger an investigation. The command is notified that an alleged sexual assault occurred, but is not given the victim's name or other personally identifying information. A victim may only file a restricted report with a SARC or VA. At any time, they may convert from a restricted report to an unrestricted report.

*California is a medical mandated report state. If you disclose a sexual assault to a licensed health care provider, they are required to notify law enforcement. This requirement does not apply to medical health care providers practicing on federal property, including a military installation.

• Unrestricted Report: This reporting option triggers an investigation and command notification. The victim has the right to participate in the investigation or may choose not to participate in the investigation.

SAPR DIRECTORY- NB VENTURA COUNTY

• 24/7 Uniform Victim Advocate: 805-218-9370
• 24/7 Civilian Victim Advocate: 805-746-1538 or 805-335-0757
• 24/7 Sexual Assault Response Coordinator: 805-207-5309 or 805-350-9694
• Victims Legal Counsel: 805-982-3099
• DOD Safe Helpline: 877-995-5247

ADDITIONAL LOCAL RESOURCES

• NB Ventura County Chaplain 24/7: 805-207-3409
• Coalition for Family Harmony (Oxnard): 800-300-2181
• Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (Santa Barbara): 805-564-3696

The American Red Cross (ARC) offers support to military family members through contacting deployed sailors, verification of emergency leave information, emergency financial assistance, counseling, access to veterans' services, and resource referrals on a wide variety of topics. In a natural disaster or emergency, the American Red Cross will provide additional support in the form of shelters, counseling, and volunteers to assist with your needs. 

The Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES) branch of the American Red Cross provides a vital communication link between service members and their families, relaying emergency messages from home to remote locations around the world. The American Red Cross can send communication to deployed personnel on behalf of family members experiencing emergencies or other important events. These messages alert service members to situations on the home front, and are delivered around-the-clock, seven days a week, 365 days a year. AFES emergency communication services are available for births, deaths, and illnesses, as well as other major life events or crises. In addition to supporting active duty members and their families, the ARC reaches out to the National Guard and reserve community throughout the US.

To access the American Red Cross, call 877-272-7337 or local Camarillo location at 805-987-1514.

In addition to a variety of programs and services, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society can provide emergency financial assistance to qualifying active duty and retired members of the Navy and Marine Corps, their eligible family members and survivors.

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society can provide interest-free loans or grants to help qualifying individuals with emergency needs such as:

• Emergency transportation
• Funeral expenses
• Medical/Dental bills (patient's share)
• Food, rent and utilities
• Disaster relief assistance
• Child care expenses
• Essential vehicle repairs
• Unforeseen family emergencies

Service members or eligible family members with an emergency need should contact the nearest NMCRS office to make an appointment with an NMCRS caseworker. If available, plan to bring your military identification card and most recent leave and earning statement to the appointment. If the office is closed and the emergency cannot wait until the next business day, the voicemail for the NMCRS office will provide resources for "after hours" assistance. 

If you are in crisis and NMCRS is not open or not available, the American Red Cross can administer funds on behalf of NMCRS to qualifying service members and their families. If you need emergency financial assistance as you are traveling to NBVC and don't know how to reach your nearest NMCRS, call the American Red Cross at 877-272-7337.

When you arrive in NBVC, you can contact the nearest NMCRS office at 805-982-4409; 2600 Dodson St., building 1169, Ste 1, Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4432

Emergency Contacts

• All Emergency: 911
• Fire Division: 
• Port Hueneme: 805-982-4595 or DSN: 551
• Point Mugu: 805-989-7034 or DSN: 351
• Police Division/Dispatch: 805-982-4591/2023

Police Departments

• Port Hueneme Police Department: 805-986-6530
• Point Mugu VC Sheriff’s Office: 805-654-9511     
• Oxnard Police Department: 805-385-7600/7740
• Ventura Police Department: 805-650-8010 or 805-339-4400
• Camarillo Police Department: 805-654-9511 or 805-388-5100
• California Highway Patrol: 805-477-4100         

Ready Navy is the Navy’s emergency preparedness program to ensure commands, sailors, retirees, reservists, Department of Defense employees, and their loved ones can be ready to meet crisis-related challenges.

By exploring the links on the Ready Navy site you will:

• Be informed of potential hazards and what to do before, during, and after an emergency.
• Understand the steps to make an emergency plan that includes what to do, where to go, and what to take with you.
• Learn to build a kit to support basic needs for a minimum of three days.
• Access tools and resources to help you and your family prepare for emergency situations that could arise at any time with no warning.

How can I learn more?

Contact your Fleet and Family Support Center to request free crisis preparedness training for you or for groups of any size. This training is free, portable, and will ensure you have the latest tools to be a Ready Navy command, sailor, and family. Services are available at both Port Hueneme and Point Mugu.

How does Fleet and Family Support Center respond to crises?

• Family Information Call Center: The FICC is established to serve as a 24/7 information and referral telephone line for military family members during a crisis.
• Emergency Family Assistance Center: The EFAC serves as a one-stop-shop resource and information hub where families in a crisis can gather the latest information, legal support, counseling resources, financial support, and more.
• Mobile Outreach Teams: FFSC deploys staff to all areas where sailors and military families may gather, including on-base shelters, safe havens, community shelters, local assistance centers, and other venues to provide on-site resources, referrals, and crisis/stress first aid.
• Navy Family Accountability & Assessment System:  FFSC case managers respond to NFAAS assessments completed by sailors, DOD civilians, and their families. Case management is provided until all crisis-related resources are resolved.