Counseling & Advising

LOW-COST/NO-COST RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Crisis/Suicide Resources

• The Steve Fund & Crisis Text Line - crisistextline.org/steve-fund (The Steve Fund has created a special keyword, STEVE, that young people of color can text to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.)
• Butte College Safe Place & Wellness Program (530) 879-6185     big5vn.com/safeplace/
  
  
• Stonewall Alliance of Chico (530) 893-3336  http://www.stonewallchico.com/groups
• The Boris Lawerence Henson Foundation- borislhensonfoundation.org (Offering free therapy for communities of color - Text NOSTIGMA to 707070)

• National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network- http://www.nqttcn.com/

• Youth Crisis (800) 371-4373     www.6thstreetcenter.org
  
  
• The Friendship Line (The Friendship Catholic Line for Older Adults, Ages 60+ or Family and Friends. A crisis intervention, support, and resource line for older adults.) (800) 971-0016    www.services/all-inclusive-health-care/friendship-lineoaging.org 
  
  
• Homeless Emergency Runaway Effort (800) 371-4373
  
  
• The Trevor Line (LGBTQ+ suicide prevention) (866) 488-7386   http://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
  
  
• Enloe Behavioral Health
  (24-hour hospital care for adults, 18+, who have been diagnosed with psychiatric disorder)
  (530) 332-5250     www.enloe.org/services-and-treatments/
  
  
• Domestic Violence Catalyst Hotline (800) 895-8476     http://www.catalystdvservices.org/
  
  
• Sexual Assault Rape Crisis Hotline (530) 342-7273     http://www.rapecrisis.org/

• Butte County Dept. of Behavioral Health 24/7 Crisis Line (800) 334-6622 or
  (530) 891-2810     www.buttecounty.net/behavioralhealth/

Access crisis intervention services through text messaging!
Text the keyword ANSWER to 741741 to reach safe, non-judgmental sources of support for individuals in any type of crisis.

No matter what problems you are struggling with, hurting yourself isn't the answer. Visit the Suicide Prevention website to learn more about how you can receive help. http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Additional Suicide Prevention Resources
http://www.alexproject.org/ 

Butte College Campus Resources

• Counseling & Advising (530) 895-2378     http://big5vn.com/counseling/
• Student Health Clinic (530) 895-2441      http://big5vn.com/shc/
• Safe Place & Wellness Program (530) 879-6185     http://big5vn.com/safeplace/

Support Groups, Treatment Programs, & Misc. Services

• Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups  http://al-anon.org/            find-an-al-anon-meeting
  2412 Cohasset Rd. Chico, CA 95926  (Wednesdays at 7pm, meetings are free.)
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous (530) 342-5756    http://aabutte-glenn.org/
  
  
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (530) 894-8551    http://www.namibutteco.com/

Homeless/Food Resources

• Homeless Emergency Runaway Effort (HERE)   
   (800) 371-4373
• Butte College Roadrunner Hub
   (530) 893-7700     http://dcsn.big5vn.com/hub/                         
  The Roadrunner Hub is a basic needs resource center, offering students a food pantry, assistance with CalFresh applications, assisting with the creation of rental resumes, a roommate/housing bulletin board, and referrals to on/off campus services. 
• Caring Choices Emergency Food Closet   
   (866) 703-3873
  1398 Ridgewood Drive, Chico
  Free food boxes for persons of all ages living with HIV/AIDS and other disabilities.
• Nation's Finest (formerly Chico Veterans Resource Center)
  (530) 809-2831    http://www.nationsfinest.org/
  110 Amber Grove Drive, Suite 110  Chico, CA 95973

  Providing supportive services to veterans and their families.

• Community Action Agency of Butte Co.    
  (530) 712-2600     http://www.buttecaa.com/
  181 E. Shasta Ave. Chico, CA 95973
  Offers transitional housing, food distribution, childcare, senior services, utility assistance, referrals to other agencies for people in need.
• North State Food Bank Monthly surplus food give-away and Tailgate Food Giveaway at locations throughout Butte County – http://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank/distribution-calendar/
• The Father’s House Church Food Pantry
  (530) 534-4140     http://www.changeoroville.org/
  2833 Fort Wayne St., Oroville
  Distributes food Fridays 1-2pm to those in need. Primarily for residents of South Oroville.
• Greater Oroville Homeless Coalition
  (530) 538-8399
  Emergency help for homeless. Assistance with housing and other emergency needs for homeless individuals and families. Message machine; calls returned in the evenings. Talk with a volunteer at the Hope Center Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm.

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