Who do I call first for disability services in Butte County, California?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and California vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Butte County.

Is help available in Spanish in Butte County?

Yes. This Butte County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most California agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Butte County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Butte County, California

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Butte County, California. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Butte County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Butte County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Butte County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Disability Action Center (DAC) - Chico ((530) 893-8527, Chico)
The Arc of California. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Butte County
Butte County Dept of Behav Health — (BCDBH)/Chico Stepping Stones (530-879-3363, Chico)
Butte County Dept of Behavioral Health — (BCDBH)/Psychiatric Health Fac/Access (530-891-2775, Chico)
Enloe Medical Center/Cohasset — Inpatient Behavioral Health (530-332-5250, Chico)
VA Northern CA HCS — Chico OPC (530-879-5000, Chico)
Ampla Health Chico Medical, Pediatrics and Xpress Care (530-342-4395, Chico)
Ampla Health Family Dental and Medical (530-342-6065, Chico)
Ampla Health Gridley Medical (530-846-6231, Gridley)
Ampla Health Magalia Medical Clinic (530-873-5030, Magalia)
BASES Learning Center (Oroville)
Butte County Special Education (Oroville)
Addiction Counseling And Treatment Solutions, Llc (530-589-6910, OROVILLE). Substance-use treatment
Addus Healthcare, Inc (530-566-0405, CHICO). In-home support
Advantage Speech Therapy Inc (530-774-2261, CHICO). Hearing & speech services
Angelita Mojica-Rangel (530-321-0927, CHICO). Respite care
Butte Home Health And Hospice (530-895-0462, CHICO)
Enloe Medical Center Home Health Agency (530-332-3161, CHICO)
Home Health Care Management Inc (530-343-0727, CHICO)
Valley View Healthcare Services Llc (530-513-5892, CHICO)
Acacia Drive & Deliver (415-286-8685, CHICO). Medical & accessible transport
Access Premier Medical Transport Llc (503-380-8768, OROVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Atrium Transport (530-966-1729, CHICO). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Butte County

These serve every county in California, including Butte County.

Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, UC Davis MIND Institute. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
UCLA Tarjan Center. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
USC UCEDD at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights California (800-776-5746). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
State Council on Developmental Disabilities ((916) 322-8481). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Ability Tools ((800) 390-2699). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse

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