Counseling & Crisis

Counseling & Crisis

"Each day brings new healing"

Staff Who Can Help!

Amanda Hurd

Assistant Director

Ashely Angel

School Counselor

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.

Need Immediate Assistance?

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)

"We can do hard things"

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

"You are powerful, beautiful, brilliant and brave"