Counseling & Crisis
"Each day brings new healing"
Staff Who Can Help!
Amanda Hurd
Assistant Director
Ashley Angel
School Counselor
School Counseling at Blue Oak
Mission Statement
To empower and support students in achieving personal, social/emotional and academic needs through a comprehensive school counseling program.
Summary of Services
My services focus on maximizing impact through small group counseling, lunch bunches, and classroom lessons.I provide short-term counseling to enhance executing functioning skills, coping skills and overall validation/support while creating a non-judgmental space. I collaborate closely with teachers/admin to ensure all needs are being met/addressed.
Specific Supports
- Short-term counseling
- Group Counseling
- Lunch Bunch
- Social-Emotional Lessons
- Northern Valley Catholic Social Services referrals (therapy)
- Communication with child’s therapist
Groups/Individual Counseling Topics
- Emotional Regulation
- Worry & Anxiety Coping Skills
- Social Skills
- Anger Management
- Self-Esteem Skills
- Impulse Control
- Friendship Skills
- Grief & Loss
Need Immediate Assistance?
Butte County Behavioral Health Crisis Line #1
Call: 800-334-6622 (24/7)
Butte County Behavioral Health Crisis Line #2
Call: 530-891-2810 (24/7)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call: 800-273-TALK (8255)
National Suicide Prevention Online Chat
Chat Online: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text: LISTEN to '741741'
Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+)
Call: 866-488-7386
North Valley Talk Line
Call: 855-582-5554 (11:30AM to 9:30PM Every Day)
Homeless Emergency Action Response Team (H.E.A.R.T)
Call: 877-4-RUN-AWAY (877-4-786-2929) (24/7)
The CARE Team
Community, Assessment, Response and Education
For non-immediate assistance, reach out to the CARE Team: a healing initiative of North Valley Community Foundation. The CARE Team is a group of highly trained, caring, and compassionate community healers who provide the needed support in these critical situations. This is not a crisis line, your call will be returned within 24-48 hours. If you need immediate assistance for a crisis situation, please call 911.
CARE Team (Non-Immediate Assitance)
Call: 530-783-CARE (2273)
"We can do hard things"
Mental Health Matters
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Here are some tips on how to support your child with their mental health and warning signs to look out for.
How Kids/Teens Can Improve Mental Health
- Spend time in nature
- Find a movement-based activity (hiking, yoga, stretching, etc)
- Do something your child enjoys together
- Try something new
- Limit screen time
- Make sure your basic needs are met – Have you eaten enough food? Water? Enough sleep?
- Journaling
How Parents/Caregivers Can Help
- Listen to your child (the small and big things)
- Have boundaries around screen time
- Give specific and meaningful praise – Instead of saying, “I like your drawing,” try “I like the shade of blue you used for the sky.”
- Ask specific questions about their day – Instead of “how was your day?” ask “what was your favorite part of your day?” or “what made you laugh today?”
- Don’t be afraid to find professional help/support – Don’t know where or how to start? Reach out to the school counselor!
Warning Signs to Look For
- Isolation from friends and family
- Sudden disinterest in activities that used to make them happy
- Change in weight or appetite
- Stomachaches or headaches
- Overall lethargic
- Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
- Trouble understanding or concentrating
- Excessive anger
- Statements like “I feel worthless” or “I can’t deal with this/life anymore”
Additional resources:
Five Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/08/10/teens-social-media-and-technology-2022/#:~:text=YouTube%20stands%20out%20as%20the,%25)%20and%20Snapchat%20(59%25).
Community Resources
Valley Oaks Children’s Services
Childcare referrals and programs for low-income families.
(530) 895-3572
3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 6, Chico, CA 95973
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services
Domestic, family, and relationship violence prevention and education, crisis help, shelter, safety, planning, and counseling.
24 Hour Hotline: (800) 895-8476
Chico Business Office: (530) 343-7111
330 Wall Street, Suite 50, Chico, CA 95928
Family and Children’s Counseling
Provides behavior coaching, counseling, therapy, training, and Court- ordered services to children, teens, adults, families and school staff. (Accepts Medi-Cal)
(800) 430-4490
561 E. Lindo Ave, Suite B, Chico, CA 95926
Chico Community Counseling Center
The Transition Age Youth (TAY) team provides services to young adults ages 16-24 to provide support and teach the skills necessary for TAY individuals to transition into adulthood.
(530) 891-2945
109 Parmac Rd, Suite 1, Chico, CA 95926
African American Family & Cultural Center
Support groups, activities, and classes for African Americans in the Oroville area.
(530) 532-1205
3300 Spencer Avenue, Oroville, CA 95966
Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County
Individual and family support, referrals for general social services, and support groups.
(530) 534-7474
1940 Feather River Blvd, Suite H, Oroville, CA 95965
Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria
Provides the services for environmental planning and protection, education, child care, library, tribal youth program, housing, and Northern Valley Indian Health (directly or through contracts, or grants).
(530) 899-8922
125 Mission Ranch Blvd, Chico, CA 95926
Stonewall Alliance Center
Outreach to LGBTQ youth and young adults to provide information, education, and support in prevention of suicide and suicide risk.
(530) 893-3336
358 East 6th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Torres Shelter
Free, non-faith based, nonprofit shelter that serves individuals 18 and older in Butte County.
(530) 891-9048
101 Silver Dollar Way, Chico, CA 95928
Esplanade House
Provides a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for homeless families while implementing a goal-oriented program designed to help homeless parents and children move from crisis to self-sufficiency.
(530) 712-2600
181 E. Shasta Ave, Chico, CA 95973
6th Street Center for Youth
Provides a safe place where youth experiencing homelessness can acquire the skills, resources and opportunity they need to transition into healthy independent living and adulthood.
(530) 894-8008
130 W. 6th Street, Chico, CA 95928
North State Food Bank Distribution Calendar
Monthly distribution for eligible participants will take place at the following locations. Distribution is on a first come, first serve basis.
(530) 712-2600 Opt. 3. C
Youth4Change
A non-profit that provides comprehensive treatment, education and support services in our community.
(530) 877-1965
260 Cohasset Rd, Suite 120, Chico, CA 95926