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."
Call 800.334.6622 or 530.891.2810
If you are in a life-threatening emergency situation, dial 9-1-1.
Behavioral Health is currently offering outpatient services via phone or video. Call your outpatient clinic for information about how to receive services. Crisis services are still in operation with added health precautions.
Behavioral Health has contracted service providers who have altered their operations to provide services following illness prevention guidelines. Contracted Providers COVID-19 Altered Operations
Stay up to date on all local news related to COVID-19 at Butte County Public Health. Please see our tips for coping with the effects of social distancing, quarantine or isolation
COVID19/Coronavirus resources in Spanish / Recursos sobre COVID19/Coronavirus en Español
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.
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