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

Regional Centers - California
Autism Spectrum and Developmental screenings, IHSS, etc.
https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/listings/​

​Stay Safe
Suicide Prevention, Safety Planning
https://stayingsafe.net/home

Dial 988 for Suicide Hotline

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

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

Legal 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

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.

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

National or Long Distance Resources
​
Residential Treatment for children and teens aged 12-17
https://www.youthhome.org/

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

Butte County LGBTQ Resources and 
​www.partnershiphp.org/Community/Documents/Butte/Butte_LGBTQ.pdf

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

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/find-a-support-group/?state=CA