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      • April Nicole- Billing Manager
      • Roxanna Taylor- Supervised Visitation Monitor
      • Abigail Mebrahtu Supervised Visitation Monitor
      • Ashlyn Crouch Supervised Visitation Monitor
      • Tiffany Runge, AMFT 112914
      • Emily Medina, AMFT 107900
      • Deb Auran, Therapist Trainee
      • Jasmine Madera, MS, APCC 8239
      • Jasmine Madera, MS, APCC 8239 Clinico profesional
      • Melinda Haynes, MA, LMFT. President and CEO
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      • Post-Adoption
      • Family Maintenance
      • EPIC Family
    • Types of Therapy >
      • Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT)
      • Play Therapy
      • Play Therapy for Adults
      • Multi-Sensory Integration
      • Parent-Child Therpay
      • Experiential Therapy
      • REBT
      • EMDR
      • School Based Family Counseling >
        • For Schools and Districts- PBIS Partners
      • E-Motion >
        • Movement- Stored Trauma Therapy
      • Mindfulness
    • Supervised Visitation >
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      • Getting Started
      • California Supervised Visitation >
        • Supervised Visitation in Chico, California
      • Facilitated Visitation
      • Monitored Exchange
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      • Productive Parenting
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      • Become a Supervised Visitation Monitor
    • PBIS Partners >
      • Why Do We Have Empty Chairs?
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      • Why Should My School Collaborate with FCCS?
      • School-Based Services May Include
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      • Is My Partner Abusive?
      • The Cycle of Violence
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    • Of Caterpillars and Courage
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Community Services in Butte County California

Chico- Oroville - Paradise


This information is provided for information only.  FCCS is not endorsing any agency or service. No guarantee of availability or quality of services is implied.  

Emergency (including mental health emergencies)
Dial 911 in Butte County


Camp Fire Survivors file for Victim Witness ​

Butte County Recovers

Finding free mental or behavioral health assistance.
800-430-4490

Department of Employment and Social Services
Access to government benefits such as employment services, CalFresh ("food stamps") and cash assistance.
530-879-3845

Early Start
for children birth-36 months with developmental delays
www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/WhatsES.cfm

Harm Reduction and Legal Center
1112 Mangrove Avenue
pro bono legal help for those facing homelessness 

Butte County Resources
(food, housing, health, etc.)
Dial 211 from your phone
or Search online at 
http://www.helpcentral.org/

Butte County Department of Behavioral Health Crisis Line
Assistance for people who are at-risk or who are currently having a mental health crisis.
1-800-334-6622


Butte County Public Health Department
Chico and Oroville
Family planning, STD testing, pregnancy, breast cancer detection, immunizations, TB testing, employment exams, etc.

Families Change
Guides for Separation & Divorce for Kids, Teens & Parents

Download from Help Central 
​Butte County Low-Fee Services (pdf)

Butte County Sheriff's Office Second Chance K-9 Program
Helps Veterans adopt a retired K-9.
https://www.buttecounty.net/sheriffcoroner/SecondChance
(530) 538-7545

Bidwell Behavior
https://www.bidwellbehavior.com 
Assisting those with IDD, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Women's Health Specialists
Well woman care, pregnancy tests, health counseling, birth control, STD screening, etc.

California Youth Crisis Line
Confidential hotline for youth 12-24 and/or for adults supporting youth
1-800-843-5200

The Jesus Center
https://jesuscenter.org/ 

The Sabbath House
Women's shelter.
https://jesuscenter.org/housing/sabbath-house/

Torres Shelter
Shelter, meals and support services.
www.torresshelter.org/

​List of Regional Centers
for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/listings/

​The Esplanade House
Transitional housing for adults with children.

http://www.esplanadehousechico.com/

Skyway House
Residential recovery, sober living homes, resources.
www.skywayhouserecovery.com/
530-898-8326

Nami Butte County
National Alliance on Mental Illness 
https://www.namibutteco.com/

NAMI California 
National Alliance on Mental Illness 
https://namica.org/

Each Mind Matters 
California's Mental Health Movement 
https://www.eachmindmatters.org/

Crisis Text Line (funded by The Alex Project)
https://www.crisistextline.org/
US and Canada text to 741741
UK text 85258 | Ireland text 50808

Oroville Rescue Mission
Transitional housing, vocational training, resources, Bible-based drug and alcohol recovery.
http://www.orovillerescuemission.org/
530-533-9120

Chico Rescue Mission
Transitional housing, vocational training, resources, Christ-centered drug and alcohol recovery.
http://chicorescuemission.org/
530-343-1935

HOPE Center
Meals, emergency food and clothing, food boxes monthly (waiting list), faith-based recovery, home of ACADC (Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors)
www.orovillehopecenter.org/
530-538-8398

Catalyst Domestic Violence
​www.catalystdvservices.org/
1-800-895-8476

​CrossRoads
Helping people successfully transition from SSI/SSDI to work.
866-710-9737


The H.E.R.E Runaway Program
Shelter and resources.
1-800-371-4373

Senior Housing
https://www.cchnc.org/
faith-based organization offering low-income housing

Butte County In Home Supportive Services
530.538.7538
855.398.8899
http://www.bcihsspa.org

Self Help and Referral Program (SHARP) -- Chico Office
1775 Concord Avenue, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 532 - 7024
Provides assistance in the areas of family law, guardianship, evictions, small claims, name changes, guardianship, and restraining orders.
https://lawhelpca.org/organization/self-help-assistance-and-referral-program-sha?ref=4DezY

Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP)
(list of low income housing in Chico, Gridley, Hamilton City, Live Oak, Marysville, Orland, Paradise, Red Bluff and Redding)

http://www.chiphousing.org/rentals/chico/


Rowell Family Empowerment
Empowering people with diverse abilities and their families
www.EmpowerYourFamily.org 

Stonewall Alliance
Information, education, advocacy for LGBTQ
www.stonewallchico.com

Valley View Apartments (Chico)
Mental Health / Homelessness Intervention and Prevention

https://www.buttecounty.net/Portals/5/Administration/MHSA/ValleyViewFlyer.pdf

Department of Employment and Social Services
Access to government benefits such as employment services, CalFresh ("food stamps") and cash assistance.
530-879-3845

Early Start
for children birth-36 months with developmental delays
www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/WhatsES.cfm

Harm Reduction and Legal Center
1112 Mangrove Avenue
pro bono legal help for those facing homelessness 


The Shalom Free Clinic
http://www.shalomfreeclinic.org/

Butte County Public Health Department
Family planning, STD testing, pregnancy, breast cancer detection, immunizations, TB testing, employment exams, etc.

Women's Health Specialists
Well woman care, pregnancy tests, health counseling, birth control, STD screening, etc.

Rape Crisis Intervention
Resources and counseling for victims of sexual assault.
www.rapecrisis.org/
24 hour Crisis Line
530-342-7273

California Youth Crisis Line
Confidential hotline for youth 12-24 and/or for adults supporting youth
1-800-843-5200

School Ties
Resources and assistance for homeless youth.
530-879-2328

The Jesus Center
https://jesuscenter.org/ 

The Sabbath House
Women's shelter.
https://jesuscenter.org/housing/sabbath-house/

Torres Shelter
Shelter, meals and support services.
www.torresshelter.org/

​The Esplanade House
Transitional housing for adults with children.

http://www.esplanadehousechico.com/

Oroville Rescue Mission
Transitional housing, vocational training, resources, Bible-based drug and alcohol recovery.
530-533-9120

HOPE Center
Meals, emergency food and clothing, food boxes monthly (waiting list), faith-based recovery, home of ACADC (Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors)
www.orovillehopecenter.org/
530-538-8398

Catalyst Domestic Violence
​www.catalystdvservices.org/
1-800-895-8476

The H.E.R.E Runaway Program
Shelter and resources.
1-800-371-4373

Butte County In Home Supportive Services
530.538.7538
855.398.8899
http://www.bcihsspa.org

Hope Starts Here
NAR-ANON support group for people affected by another's addiction.
Wednesdays 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Faith Lutheran Church, 667 E. First Ave, near Mangrove in Chico

Self Help and Referral Program (SHARP) -- Chico Office
1775 Concord Avenue, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 532 - 7024
Provides assistance in the areas of family law, guardianship, evictions, small claims, name changes, guardianship, and restraining orders.
https://lawhelpca.org/organization/self-help-assistance-and-referral-program-sha?ref=4DezY

Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP)
(list of low income housing in Chico, Gridley, Hamilton City, Live Oak, Marysville, Orland, Paradise, Red Bluff and Redding)

http://www.chiphousing.org/rentals/chico/

HELP Program
Homeless transportation assistance for reunification purposes.

Veterans, Service Members and Their Families
http://butte.networkofcare.org/veterans/services/index.aspx

Newport Academy
​Residential Treatment - Sacramento
treating ages 12-17
https://www.newportacademy.com/

National or Long Distance Resources
​
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1−800−799−7233
or TTY 1−800−787−3224
http://www.thehotline.org/

Narrow Gate
(young men's ranch)

https://narrowgate.org/

The Trevor Project
Suicide Prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth
1-800-4-U-TREVOR

National Runaway Switchboard
Resource referrals and counseling.
1-800-RUNAWAY​

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FCCS is directed by Melinda Haynes, MA, California LMFT license number 102308.  Oklahoma LMFT license number 1153. North Carolina LMFT license number 2143.

​The National Supervised Visitation online training program is a subsidiary of FCCS and can be found at 
https://www.SupervisedVisitationTraining.com.  Professional consulting for mental and behavioral health professionals is available at www.MelindaHaynes.com.  Other connected but unrelated sites are Kate & Mel, Can We Talk? and The Motley Ms. 


  • Home
    • Crisis Information
    • Covid-19 >
      • Beat Lockdown Anxiety with These Mindfulness Tips
    • Privacy Policy >
      • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
    • Can Therapy Help Me?
    • Can Therapy Help My Child?
    • Help! My Kids Have Been Taken by CPS >
      • California CSD
    • Consumer Privacy HIPAA
  • About
    • Brochures
    • Folletos en espanol
    • History
    • What We Do
    • Meet Us | Our Team >
      • Jayme Schlager - Office Assistant
      • Bryony Hottendorf - Program Manager, Supervised Visitation
      • April Nicole- Billing Manager
      • Roxanna Taylor- Supervised Visitation Monitor
      • Abigail Mebrahtu Supervised Visitation Monitor
      • Ashlyn Crouch Supervised Visitation Monitor
      • Tiffany Runge, AMFT 112914
      • Emily Medina, AMFT 107900
      • Deb Auran, Therapist Trainee
      • Jasmine Madera, MS, APCC 8239
      • Jasmine Madera, MS, APCC 8239 Clinico profesional
      • Melinda Haynes, MA, LMFT. President and CEO
    • As Seen On
    • Trauma-Informed
    • Attachment Trauma Recovery >
      • Origins of Attachment Trauma
      • Signs of Attachment Trauma in Adults and Children
      • Therapy for Attachment Trauma
    • Mission Vision Philosophy
    • Values
  • Services
    • Therapy or Counseling >
      • Online Therapy >
        • Online Therapy- Questions and Answers
      • Family Therapy
      • Child Therapy
      • Teen Therapy
      • HSP
      • Reunification Therapy
      • Foster /Kinship
      • Post-Adoption
      • Family Maintenance
      • EPIC Family
    • Types of Therapy >
      • Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT)
      • Play Therapy
      • Play Therapy for Adults
      • Multi-Sensory Integration
      • Parent-Child Therpay
      • Experiential Therapy
      • REBT
      • EMDR
      • School Based Family Counseling >
        • For Schools and Districts- PBIS Partners
      • E-Motion >
        • Movement- Stored Trauma Therapy
      • Mindfulness
    • Supervised Visitation >
      • Online Visits
      • Getting Started
      • California Supervised Visitation >
        • Supervised Visitation in Chico, California
      • Facilitated Visitation
      • Monitored Exchange
    • Family Preservation
    • Groups >
      • Camp Fire Support Group
      • Confident Kids
      • Productive Parenting
    • Kids Behavior Coaching
    • Daycare / School- Based Services
    • Associate Clinical Supervision
    • Workshops
    • Online Learning Center >
      • Become a Supervised Visitation Monitor
    • PBIS Partners >
      • Why Do We Have Empty Chairs?
      • Signs A Student May Benefit
      • Why Should My School Collaborate with FCCS?
      • School-Based Services May Include
  • Insurance / Fees
    • Important Note About Insurance
  • Helpful Links
    • Community Services >
      • 2020 California Fire Resources
      • Community Services- Butte County California
      • Free Mental Health Free Therapy
    • Mental Health Apps
    • Recommended Reading
    • Places to Go- Family Fun >
      • Places to Go in California >
        • Places to Go in Butte County California
        • Places to Go in Shasta County California
        • Places to Go in Fairfield, California
        • Places to Go Suisun City, California
      • Places to Go in North Carolina
      • Places to Go in Oklahoma >
        • Places to Go in Tulsa, Oklahoma
        • Places to Go in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    • Weight Management >
      • Why We Develop Bad Habits
      • Diets Don't Work
      • Mapping Out Success
      • Journaling
      • Making New Habits
      • Creating Staying Power
    • Can We Talk?
    • Life On Their Terms >
      • Is My Partner Abusive?
      • The Cycle of Violence
      • Dangers of Staying
      • Healing From an Abusive Relationship
    • What is a Treatment Plan?
    • Of Caterpillars and Courage
    • Helping Kids Feel Safe in a Scary World
    • LifeStyle Wellbeing- Creating a New You
  • Contact
    • Tour the Chico Office
  • Career Center
    • What We Offer
    • Now Hiring LMFT LPCC LCSW Supervisor- CHICO, CA
    • Now Hiring Client Services Manager | Front Desk
    • Now Hiring Family Monitor
    • Now Hiring Therapist Associate >
      • We Help You Build Your Private Practice