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Smoking Cessation Information
Smoking Cessation Resources for Butte County
Regional/State/National Links
Need Help Putting Out That Cigarette?
The Benefits of Quitting
Frequently Asked Questions About Quitting Smoking
Children are especially sensitive to the dangers of secondhand smoke. Children who breathe secondhand smoke have more ear infections, are more likely to develop asthma, and are more likely to suffer from pneumonia, bronchitis and other lung deseases. For children with asthma, secondhand smoke increases the number and severity of asthma attacks. First 5 Butte County Children and Families Commission encourages families to understand the many effects of secondhand smoke and create smoke-free environments for their children. You can create a smoke-free environment by deciding not to smoke in your home, car or around your children, by asking others to not smoke around your children, and by choosing only smoke-free day care centers, schools and restaurants.
Health Effects Of Exposure To Secondhand Smoke
How To Protect Yourself And Your Loved Ones From Secondhand Smoke
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Kit for New Parents
Babies don't come with instruction manuals. That’s why First 5 Butte County Children and Families Commission offers all new and expecting parents in Butte County the Kit for New Parents at no cost! The recently updated Kit for New Parents is a comprehensive parenting resource that includes everything from practical advice on prenatal care to information on a child’s first years. The free parenting resource, valued at more than $75, is currently available in English and Spanish. Asian language versions of the updated Kit will be released later this year. Parents and caregivers can order a Kit by calling First 5 Butte County at (530) 538-7964 or (800) KIDS-025 for the English version and 1-800-50-NIÑOS for the Spanish version. First 5 Butte County is also partnering with breastfeeding support centers, clinics, medical and dental offices, county agencies, home visitation programs and parenting education classes to distribute the Kit across the county. Please order your free Kit today!
NEW Kit for New Parents
Kit Provider Order Form
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Kid Builders Resource Materials
Orange County First 5 has developed a set of parenting books called “Kid Builders: Building Healthy Bodies and Growing Minds”. The books include child development information and suggestions for activities designed to help children grow in areas such as mind, body, relationships, safety and health. Book materials, available in English and Spanish, are available free of cost for nonprofit use at http://www.occhildrenandfamilies.org/kid_builders.htm. Please take a moment to review these valuable materials today!
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Local Playgroups for Children and Families
2007-2008 Butte County Playgroups
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Low-Cost, No-Cost People Services |
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the Directory of Low Cost, No Cost people services for Butte County:
English
Español Hmong |
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HelpCentral.org
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Access
the online directory www.helpcentral.org
for information on Health and Human services for Butte County |
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Valley
Oak Children's Services |
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a summary of available programs in English,
Hmong or Spanish
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View
the Directory of Child Care and Family Services for Butte County
Child Care Centers and Subsidized Child
Care for Butte County: www.valleyoakchildren.org/DirectoryInfo.htm |
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For more pregnancy
resources, please visit Pregnancy
Related Services |
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Pregnancy
Resources: Doctors, Midwives, and More |
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| Chico |
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Dr. Joseph
Brooks (OB-GYN) |
1430 The Esplanade,
Suite 3 345-5278 |
Chico Nurse Midwives
Karen Aronson, CNM
Camille Panaghetti, CNM
Carolyn Paul, CNM |
1601 The Esplanade,
Suite 1 896-5440 |
Esplanade Women’s Care
Dr. Raleigh Unterseher (OB/GYN) |
1315 The
Esplanade 332-9288 |
| Dr. Scott Mellum (OB-GYN) |
115 West 2nd
Avenue 894-8944 |
OB-GYN Associates
Dr. Susan Kehm (OB-GYN)
Dr. Steven Lazaro (OB-GYN)
Dr. Walter Mazen (OB-GYN)
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1665 The Esplanade
895-0423 |
OB-GYN Associates Nurse
Midwives
Elizabeth Deeken, CNM
Lisa Catterall, CNM
Judy Hawkins, CNM |
1625 The Esplanade
345-4471 |
| Dr. Mark Schwabe (OB-GYN) |
631 W. East
Avenue 342-0595 |
| Dr. Maurice Valcarenghi
(OB-GYN) |
635 W. East
Avenue 343-2024 |
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| Oroville |
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| Dr. Matthew Bazzani (OB-GYN) |
2809 Olive
Hwy #220 532-8636 |
Dr. Rigoberto Gutierrez
(OB-GYN)
(Se Habla Español) |
2809 Olive
Hwy #370 538-9410 |
| Dr. Karl Johansson (OB-GYN) |
2809 Olive
Hwy #220 532-8636 |
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| Paradise |
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| Dr. Ronald Ainsworth (OB-GYN) |
771 Buschmann Rd, #AA 877-8640 |
| Dr. Deborah Anderson (OB-GYN) |
771 Buschmann Rd, #K 877-2243 |
| Dr. Per Arne Dovre (OB-GYN) |
6283 Clark Road #8 872-2229 |
| Dr. Sung Park (OB-GYN) |
6283 Clark Road #5 877-5083 |
Paradise Midwifery Services
Cheryl Struve, CNM
Janice Kalman, CNM
Ellie Orbeton, CNM
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771 Buschmann Rd. #H 872-7579 |
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Pregnancy
Programs for Medi-Cal Women |
| Better Babies |
578 Rio Lindo, Ste. #1 Chico
894-5585 |
| Better Babies |
2809 Olive Hwy. Ste. #240, Oroville
538-3105 |
| Feather River Healthy Mothers/Behavioral
Health |
5730 Canyon View, Paradise
872-2000 |
| Paradise Midwifery |
771 Buschmann Rd., Ste. #H, Paradise
872-7579 |
| Sweet Success |
888 Lakeside Village Commons, Chico
332-6840 |
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Medi-Cal
Offices
Department of Social Services |
78 Table Mountain
Oroville
1-800-499-9189 |
2445 Carmichael Dr
Chico
1-800-879-3479 |
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AIM
Program: (Insurance for the un-insured) |
| Public Health 1-800-339-2941 |
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| Butte
County Health Department |
1
(800) 339-2941 |
| Perinatal
Care Guidance Program |
538-7341 |
| Clinic
Service |
538-7341
/ 879-3665 / 891-2731 |
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Family Planning Services; STD/HIV & |
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Pregnancy Testing |
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| Breastfeeding
Support Center of Butte County |
1 (800) 312-1093 / 891-2740 |
| Breastfeeding
Information |
891-2731 |
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or any WIC location |
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| Tobacco
Cessation Resources |
1
(800) 641-0015 |
| Local
Child Care Planning Council |
www.bcoe.org/ess/lccp |
| Teen
Programs |
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| Adolescent
Family Life Program & Cal Learn: |
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| North
Valley Catholic Social Services
10 Independence Circle, Chico
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345-1600
/1 (800) 339-8336 |
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Youth
Mental Health Services |
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Crisis Line: |
1
(800) 371-4373 |
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Chico: |
891-2945 |
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Gridley: |
846-5239 |
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Oroville: |
538-2158 |
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Paradise: |
872-6328 |
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| Child
Safety Seat Program |
| Kids
in Safe Seats (KISS) |
538-7341 |
| Car
Seat Trainin
g &
Low Cost |
1
(800) 339-2941 |
| Car
Seat Program |
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| Prenatal
Substance Abuse Services |
| Touchstone |
332-6090 |
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| Crisis
Resources |
| Catalyst (Domestic Violence) |
1
(800) 895-8476 |
| Rape
Crisis |
342-7273 |
| Victim
Witness |
534-8301 |
| Mental
Health |
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Youth |
1
(800) 371-4373 |
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Adult |
1
(800) 334-6622 |
| Child
Abuse |
1
(800) 400-0902 |
| Adult
Abuse |
1
(800) 400-0902 |
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| Resources
for Disabled Children |
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| California
Children Services |
895-6546 |
| Far
Northern Regional Center |
895-8633 |
| Rowell Family
Empowerment of Northern California |
1 (888) 263-1311 876-8321 |