A Quickstart Guide For Patients and Caregivers
Since 2011, Sespe Creek has been delivering cannabis to qualified medical patients in Ventura County.
In 2021 through an act known as Ryan’s Law, later expanded by CA SB 302, California paved the way to allow qualified patients the right to access medical cannabis in most healthcare facilities.
We are pleased to partner with local healthcare facilities and facilitate access to this important medicine for those who need it most. We offer flexible and customized options to ensure safe, reliable access to a curated selection of organic cannabis products sourced mainly from small regenerative farms.
All medicine is always lab tested to ensure potency and purity.
Checklist For Patients
#1
Obtain a medical cannabis recommendation from your doctor
#2
Create your account with Sespe Creek
- Signup at sespe.org/my-account or give us a call at (805) 738-7490
- You’ll need a valid photo ID and your doctor’s recommendation
- If you have a designated caregiver ordering on your behalf we’ll need their information too
- We can create a regular delivery schedule for you or just fulfill your order as needed
#3
Determine your medical cannabis needs
- If you already know your dosage and preferred delivery method (edibles, tinctures, topicals, etc.) you can place an order for delivery right away
- If you need help choosing the right medicine we can connect you with an expert
- Note, most facilities prohibit smoking and vaping
- State law prohibits care facility staff from administering cannabis.
#4
Determine who will administer your cannabis
- Self-administered
- Administered by family member or friend
- If you need to connect with a caregiver that can administer your medical cannabis, please ask for our cannabis nurse liaison service (additional fee)
#5
Use a lockbox to store your medicine safely
- Share a backup key with a trusted contact or caregiver
- Check if your facility already provides a lockbox
What Conditions Apply?
(Health and Safety Code – HSC 11362.7)
In California, qualifying conditions are defined as:
| Anorexia | Arthritis |
| Cachexia | Cancer |
| Chronic Pain | HIV or AIDS |
| Glaucoma | Migraine |
| Persistent Muscle Spasms | Seizures |
| Severe Nausea |
- Any other chronic or persistent medical symptom that either
- Substantially limits the ability of the person to conduct one or more major life activities as defined in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336).
- If not alleviated, may cause serious harm to the patient’s safety or physical or mental health.
What is the MMIC? (Optional)
Do I need one?
This is a state-controlled program run by local county health departments to administer an identification card to qualified medical cannabis patients and their caregivers. Participation in this program is optional.
Depending on monthly usage and financial need, there might be a benefit from obtaining the state-issued MMIC (medical marijuana identification card) which exempts the cardholder from state sales tax (excise and local taxes still apply).
The MMIC requires a doctor’s medical recommendation first in order to apply as well as a nonrefundable application fee (currently $100 or $50 for Medi-Cal applicants). The card must be renewed yearly, requires your photo to be taken, and must be applied for in-person.
- https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/MMICP.aspx
- https://vchca.org/public-health/medical-marijuana-card
Ready to Get Started?
Call (805) 738-7490 to connect with our care team and schedule your first delivery or pickup. You can also create an account and begin shopping right away!