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(805)981-5251 or (800)781-4449 x3
- Call to check for eligibility & apply for WIC
- For breastfeeding help
- Breastpump support or a breastpump loan
For information about other WIC services: https://vchca.org/women-infants-and-children-wic
wic breastfeeding services
Trained Lactation counselors at every site
Trained Lactation counselors at every site
Trained Lactation counselors at every site
Our skilled bilingual lactation team is ready to support you meet your breastfeeding goals, navigate common challenges, or just provide reassurance. To make an appointment in person or by phone, call the WIC Call center Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.
IBCLC lactation appointments
Trained Lactation counselors at every site
Trained Lactation counselors at every site
We can help with complex breastfeeding and breast pumping issues. If needed your WIC counselor may refer you to the WIC IBCLC (Board Certified Lactation Consultant) for a higher level of support.
Free Hospital Grade Breast-pump Loans
Trained Lactation counselors at every site
comfortable breastfeeding spaces at every site
A strong, hospital grade breast pump is essential in helping a mother establish or maintain her milk supply when she is separated from her baby or unable to latch her baby. Your WIC counselor will help you determine if you need a breast pump loan.
comfortable breastfeeding spaces at every site
comfortable breastfeeding spaces at every site
comfortable breastfeeding spaces at every site
quality tools to support you
comfortable breastfeeding spaces at every site
Breastfeeding Peer Counseling (PC) program
Medela Baby Weigh Scales allow us to assess how much milk your baby takes from the breast. This can be especially helpful if your physician has expressed concerns about your baby's weight gain.
Breastfeeding Peer Counseling (PC) program
comfortable breastfeeding spaces at every site
Breastfeeding Peer Counseling (PC) program
1st time moms or mothers who had difficulty with breastfeeding before are encouraged to enroll prenatally for extra support from our caring PC team! PC's are available via text and after hours. All PC's speak English and Spanish. Support begins in your first or second trimester through 6 months postpartum.
LOCATIONS/Ubicaciones
Ventura WIC
North Oxnard WIC (NOX)
North Oxnard WIC (NOX)
3147 Loma Vista Rd, 93003
North Oxnard WIC (NOX)
North Oxnard WIC (NOX)
North Oxnard WIC (NOX)
2240 E. Gonzales Rd. Suite 290 (second floor)
* Breastfeeding appointments with IBCLC and donor milk depot located in Suite 170 (first floor) by appointment only.
Clínica de Lactancia Materna y Depósito de Leche. Servicios disponibles solo con cita previa.
Para una cita llame:
805-981-5251
South Oxnard WIC (SOX)
North Oxnard WIC (NOX)
South Oxnard WIC (SOX)
2500 S. C Street, Suite A, 93033
Santa Paula WIC
Thousand Oaks WIC
South Oxnard WIC (SOX)
620 W.Harvard Blvd, 93060
Thousand Oaks WIC
Thousand Oaks WIC
Thousand Oaks WIC
125 W. T.O Blvd, Ste 101, 91360
Simi Valley WIC
Thousand Oaks WIC
Thousand Oaks WIC
1133B Los Angeles Ave, 93065
WIC Regional Breastfeeding Liaison (RBL)
For Medical Clinics or Hospital Staff Only:
Call WIC at (805) 981-5251 for your RBL's contact information
Ventura County WIC RBL: Heather Camarena, BSN, RN, PHN, IBCLC.
What is an RBL?
An RBL is a breastfeeding ambassador who seeks to increase breastfeeding support, rates, resources and WIC enrollment among WIC eligible families in our community.
What can the RBL provide?
- WIC handouts and resources on Breastfeeding, returning to work, baby behavior, paced bottle feeding and more!
- Staff education on breastfeeding, baby behavior, breastfeeding friendly clinics or Baby Friendly Hospital Policy and Education support.
- Receive access to the direct referral email for lactation support by the IBCLC.
- WIC Breast pump Hospital Program: a program allowing WIC breast pumps to be held and issued by hospital staff for weekend and after hours issuance to WIC clients.