We are here to help.
Our Mission: "Partner with individuals, families and the community for recovery from serious mental health and substance abuse issues and to promote wellness, resiliency and hope."
For information on all Camp Fire Recovery resources please visit Butte County Recovers.
The Butte County Community Services Center provides supportive services in a location that is easy to access for Paradise and Magalia residents.
Resources available at the center include youth and adult mental health services, social support, employment and eligibility services, WIC and disaster case management The creation of the Community Services Center is a step towards re-establishing services that had to cease operations due to the aftereffects of the Camp Fire.
7200 Skyway Paradise, CA 95969 Youth Services (Ages 0-24) 530.872.6328 Adult Services (ages 18 and over) 530.877.5845
24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1.800.985.5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Through outreach and education, Butte Hope works to empower and restore stability to fire survivors and fire-affected communities of Butte County. Counselors meet with fire survivors and their families on the survivor’s schedule, wherever they’re most comfortable. Counselors facilitate educational and support group meetings for survivors and provide support at community events. Call 530.966.7382 or email calhopebutte@gmail.com to connect with a HOPE Counselor today. Also, find them on Facebook @buttehope.nvcss.
The Camp Fire Long Term Recovery Group have members from public sector, private business, non-profit, community groups and faith-based organizations. The goal of this group is to ensure that they effectively represent the diverse community and focus on identifying and meeting the ongoing recovery needs. This group works alongside government agencies in a collaborative way to bring about the best long-term solutions for the county and region.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association provides resources specifically designed around coping with disasters or traumatic events. These resources include:
Tips for Health Care Practitioners and Responders
Use the Listos California Disaster Ready Guide to lead you through five basic steps for emergency preparedness.
Behavioral Health Crisis Lines 24 hours a day / 7 days a week800.334.6622, or530.891.2810
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800.273.TALK (8255) Chat online atsuicidepreventionlifeline.org
Crisis Text Line Text LISTEN to ‘741741’
Veterans Crisis Line800.273.8255 (press 1)
Friendship Line (older adults)800.971.0016
Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+)866.488.7386
North Valley Talk Line11:30am to 9:30pm / 7 days a week855.582.5554
Butte County Behavioral Health Administration 3217 Cohasset Rd Chico, CA 95973 Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Excludes Holidays
Call the Behavioral Health Access Line at 530.891.2810 to get started.
During the phone conversation we will ask whether your needs are urgent and what type of help you are looking for.
See the three steps for getting started.