Our Mission: "We administer employment and social services, preserving the dignity of children, families and adults."
Our Vision: "Partnering for a safe, healthy, and self-reliant community."
Call the Customer Service Center: 877.410.8803
24-Hour Emergency Numbers Children's Services - North County 800.400.0902 Children's Services - South County 800.400.0902 Adult Services - Countywide 800.664.9774
Customer Service Center 877.410.8803
Family Urgent Response System 1.833.939.FURS
Butte 211 Dial 211 or Butte211.org
Full list of DESS contacts
Customer Service Center 877.410.8803 (phone only) Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm
Excludes Holidays
Butte Community Employment Center - Chico 765 East Avenue Chico, CA 95926
Butte Community Employment Center - Oroville
78 Table Mountain Blvd. Oroville, CA 95965
Butte County Community Services Center 7204 Skyway Paradise, CA 95969
Office HoursMonday - Friday8:00am - 4:30pm
Full list of DESS locations.
Public Assistance Overpayment More information about overpayments and notices of overpayment.
Apply for Service Online Go to C4Yourself.com Apply in person at one of the Butte Community Employment Centers
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