Additional Student Resources

A selection of student wellness resources.

Crisis Resources

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 at http://www.alexproject.org/ 

Campus Resources

Support and Treatment Resources

Housing and Food Resources

  • Homeless Emergency Runaway Effort (HERE)   
     (800) 371-4373
  • Butte College Roadrunner Hub
     (530) 893-7700     http://www.butte.edu/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    https://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     https://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 – https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank/distribution-calendar/
  • The Father’s House Church Food Pantry
    (530) 534-4140     https://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.