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Butte-Glenn 211 / HelpCentral

24/7 help finding food, shelter, health care, housing, benefits, transportation, legal help and other community services.

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost

No charge to use 211

Text your ZIP code to 898211. Use the toll-free number if 211 does not connect.

Torres Community Shelter

Low-barrier 24/7 shelter with beds, three meals a day, showers, laundry, mail, storage, case management and other support.

Hours

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Address

101 Silver Dollar Way, Chico, CA 95928

New guests should arrive at 2:00 PM for intake. Returning guests must normally check in by 6:00 PM.

Jesus Center — Sabbath House

Recovery-focused emergency shelter for adult men and women experiencing homelessness, with case-management and pathways toward housing and employment.

Hours

Sabbath House is open to participants 24/7; main office Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM, Fri 9 AM–4 PM

Address

2255 Fair Street, Chico, CA 95928

Call for current shelter intake information.

City of Chico — Genesis Pallet Shelter Interest Line

City shelter pathway for unsheltered people. There are no walk-up intakes; call the Shelter Interest Line and leave the requested information.

Address

2280 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Chico, CA 95928

DO NOT WALK UP FOR INTAKE. City Outreach & Engagement follows up after the Shelter Interest Line call.

Safe Space Chico — Seasonal Shelter & Cooling Centers

Low-barrier seasonal help during dangerous weather: summer cooling centers and winter overnight shelter.

Hours

Seasonal. Winter shelter generally operates Dec–Mar; cooling centers operate during extreme summer heat. Check current location and schedule.

Service locations change. Do not route users to the administrative office as if it were the current shelter or cooling center.

Chico Housing Action Team (CHAT)

Affordable and supportive housing programs for people without housing. Applicants are directed first through 211 / Coordinated Entry.

Cost

Rent agreements vary by program

Start by calling 211 or 530-552-6200 and ask to enter Coordinated Entry. CHAT says there is no need to repeatedly contact them after entry.

Housing Authority of the County of Butte

Public housing, Housing Choice Voucher / Section 8, project-based voucher and other affordable-housing programs.

Hours

Main site lists lobby Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM; Section 8 lobby Mon–Thu 11 AM–5 PM; Friday lobby closed

Address

2039 Forest Ave, Chico, CA 95928

Waiting lists and application availability change; check before traveling.

Butte County Employment & Social Services — Chico

In-person access to CalFresh, Medi-Cal, cash assistance and other county social-service programs.

Hours

CalFresh in-person office listed Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM; call to confirm other program hours

Address

765 East Avenue, Chico, CA 95926

Legal Services of Northern California — Chico

Free civil legal help for eligible low-income clients, especially housing and public-benefits problems; additional services for seniors.

Hours

Office Mon–Fri 9 AM–12 PM and 1–4:30 PM; walk-ins Mon–Thu 9 AM–12 PM and 1–4 PM

Cost

Free civil legal assistance for eligible clients

Address

541 Normal Avenue, Chico, CA 95928

Closed to walk-ins on Fridays.

Butte County Behavioral Health — 24/7 Crisis & Mobile Response

Immediate mental-health crisis support by phone, mobile response anywhere in Butte County, and weekday walk-in crisis services.

Hours

Phone/mobile crisis response 24/7; walk-in crisis services Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM

Address

560 Cohasset Rd, Suite 100, Chico, CA 95926

If life-threatening, call 911. After-hours in-person needs should start with the 24/7 phone line.

Butte County Behavioral Health — Chico Adult Outpatient

County outpatient mental-health services for adults, including case management, medication support, peer support and other treatment services.

Hours

Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM

Address

560 Cohasset Road, Suite 175, Chico, CA 95926

Call the Behavioral Health Access Line at 530-891-2810 to get started.

Butte County Behavioral Health — Adult Substance Use Services

Assessment, outpatient treatment and recovery services for adults with alcohol, opioid, prescription-drug, marijuana or stimulant-use problems; medication-assisted treatment is available.

Address

560 Cohasset Road, Suite 165, Chico, CA 95926

Call Behavioral Health Access at 530-891-2810 if unsure where to start.

Catalyst Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services

24/7 crisis hotline plus confidential support, advocacy, counseling and emergency shelter options for people affected by domestic or sexual violence.

Hours

24/7 hotline; Chico business office Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM

Address

330 Wall Street, Suite 50, Chico, CA 95928

Emergency shelter locations are confidential. For immediate assistance, call the 24-hour hotline rather than traveling to an unknown shelter location.

Youth for Change — HEART Youth Homelessness / Runaway Line

24/7 response for minors dealing with homelessness or a runaway episode; Youth for Change continues youth homelessness support after the 6th Street drop-in center closure.

Hours

HEART line available 24/7

Address

260 Cohasset Road, Suite 120, Chico, CA 95926

IMPORTANT: The 6th Street Center drop-in program closed in August 2026. Do not send users to the old 130 W. 6th Street drop-in location.

Shalom Free Clinic

Free general and mental-health care for common non-emergency problems, plus medication management, screenings, counseling and referrals.

Hours

General & mental healthcare Sun 1–4 PM; alternative healthcare Wed 5–7 PM

Cost

Free clinic

Address

1010 Mangrove Avenue, Suite D, Chico, CA 95928

Not an emergency room; the clinic lists several conditions it cannot treat.

Ampla Health — Chico Medical, Pediatrics & Xpress Care

Community health center with primary care, pediatrics and no-appointment Xpress Care for immediate non-emergency medical needs.

Hours

Medical Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM. Xpress Care Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM; Sun & holidays 9 AM–4 PM (closed for lunch 12–12:30 PM).

Cost

Most insurance accepted, including Medi-Cal and Medicare; private pay accepted

Address

680 Cohasset Road, Chico, CA 95926

Use 530-879-4700 for Xpress Care.

Ampla Health — Chico Dental

Community dental clinic in Chico.

Address

236 W East Avenue, Suite H, Chico, CA 95926

Phone/address taken from a current 2026 Ampla location brochure; call for current hours and appointment availability.

Northern Valley Indian Health — Chico East Avenue

Medical, dental, behavioral-health and community-health/outreach services for Native and non-Native patients.

Hours

Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM

Address

845 W East Avenue, Chico, CA 95926

Current location page says it is accepting new behavioral-health patients.

Butte County Public Health Clinic — Chico

Confidential low-cost or free immunizations, family planning, pregnancy testing, STI/HIV testing, TB testing and other public-health services.

Hours

Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; closed daily 11:45 AM–12:45 PM

Cost

Low-cost or free services are available

Address

1930 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, CA 95928

Same- or next-day appointments are often available according to the county.

Planned Parenthood — Chico Health Center

Sexual and reproductive health care including birth control, STI/HIV testing, pregnancy services and other care; in-person and telehealth available.

Hours

See website for current daily hours

Cost

Insurance is not required; clinic states it will help patients find affordable care options

Address

3100 Cohasset Road, Chico, CA 95973

Emergency contraception walk-in service is listed on the current center page.

Chico Community Food Locker / Catholic Ladies Relief Society

Food assistance for people who are homeless or otherwise in need, with limited emergency assistance also available.

Hours

Current local listing shows Mon–Fri 9 AM–12 PM; call to confirm before traveling

Address

1386 Longfellow Avenue, Chico, CA 95926

Hours are less strongly sourced than most entries; treat as call-to-confirm.

Chico Food For All

Weekly giveaway of fresh, healthy local produce for low-income Chico-area residents; everyone is welcome.

Hours

Saturday at 1 PM

Cost

Free distribution

Address

Trinity United Methodist Church, 285 E 5th Street, Chico, CA 95928

Distribution is hosted at Trinity United Methodist Church.

B-Line / Chico Transit Center

Chico and Butte County public bus service, route help, fare information and pass purchasing.

Hours

Customer-service phone Mon–Fri 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM. Transit Center kiosk Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM and 12:30–5 PM.

Cost

Fares vary; discount fare program available for eligible riders

Address

Chico Transit Center, W 2nd Street & Salem Street, Chico, CA 95928

The app's BUS button should normally send the user's current location and service destination to Google Maps; this entry is for transit-system help itself.

Passages Adult Resource Center

Information and assistance for older adults, caregivers and people navigating aging/disability resources, including food, housing, legal, transportation and low-income programs.

Hours

Office directory lists 8 AM–5 PM

Cost

Many resources and services are little or no cost

Address

25 Main Street, Suite 202, Chico, CA 95928

Se habla español.

Stonewall Alliance Center of Chico

LGBTQIA2S+ community center providing advocacy, direct services, support groups and local resources, including gender-affirming resource information.

Hours

Mon–Wed 12–6 PM; Thu 12–4 PM; Fri 12–6 PM

Address

358 E 6th Street, Chico, CA 95928

Current site notes possible phone-line difficulties; email may be useful if calls fail.

Chico VA Clinic

VA medical and mental-health care for eligible veterans, with an outpatient pharmacy and transportation support options for some scheduled medical appointments.

Hours

Clinic Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM; service-specific hours vary

Cost

VA eligibility and copay rules apply

Address

1601 Concord Avenue, Chico, CA 95928

VA page lists DAV van transportation support for veterans and authorized caregivers; schedules vary.

Butte County Veterans Service Office — Chico

Help with veterans benefits, claims, discharge documents, VA medical-care referrals, education, housing and other veteran services.

Hours

Appointments Mon–Fri 8–11:30 AM and 12:30–4 PM; walk-ins Tue & Thu 1–4 PM; closed daily 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

Address

765 East Avenue, Suite 200, Chico, CA 95926

Call for an appointment and current walk-in availability.

Ampla Health — Alpha Recovery Center

Opioid treatment and counseling support, including medication treatment and virtual appointment/group options.

Cost

Most insurance accepted, including Medi-Cal and Medicare; private pay accepted

Address

680 Cohasset Road, Chico, CA 95926

Ask for the Alpha Recovery Center / opioid treatment program.