Butte County

Local offices in Butte County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Butte County Employment & Social Services

  78 Table Mountain Boulevard, Oroville, CA 95965

  Help here

  • Benefits and social servicesApply for county benefits and get help with social services.Apply online
  Call 877-410-8803DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecounty.ca.gov

• Public health · County office

  Butte County WIC

  202 Mira Loma Drive, Oroville, CA 95965

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 530-552-4025DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecounty.ca.gov

• Child support · County office

  Butte County Child Support Services

  78 Table Mountain Boulevard, Oroville, CA 95965

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and services.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecounty.ca.gov

• Human services · County office

  Butte County Housing and Homeless Services

  78 Table Mountain Boulevard, Oroville, CA 95965

  Help here

  • Housing and homelessness helpGet connected with housing and other support services if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
  Call 530-552-6200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecounty.ca.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of the County of Butte

  2039 Forest Avenue, Chico, CA 95928

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 530-895-4474DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butte-housing.com

• Public health · County office

  Butte County Public Health

  202 Mira Loma Drive, Oroville, CA 95965

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and help with county health programs.
  Call 530-552-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecounty.ca.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Butte County Department of Behavioral Health

  3217 Cohasset Road, Chico, CA 95973

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesCall to get started with county mental health and substance use services.
  Call 530-891-2850DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecounty.ca.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Butte County Public Law Library

  1675 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA 95965

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse legal materials and get help with legal research, but not legal advice.
  Call 530-538-7122DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecountylawlibrary.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Butte County Superior Court Self-Help Center

  One Court Street, Room 100, Oroville, CA 95965

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet help understanding court forms and procedures when representing yourself.
  Call 530-532-7015DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butte.courts.ca.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  PASSAGES Area 3 Agency on Aging

  25 Main Street, Suite 202, Chico, CA 95929

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information and referrals for services for older adults and adults with disabilities.
  Call 530-898-5923DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on passagescenter.org

• Veterans · County office

  Butte County Veterans Service Office

  765 East Avenue, Suite 200, Chico, CA 95926

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 530-552-6608DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecounty.ca.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Butte County Emergency Management

  25 County Center Drive, Suite 213, Oroville, CA 95965

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about local emergency planning and alerts.
  Call 530-552-3333DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecounty.ca.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Alliance for Workforce Development, Butte County

  500 Cohasset Road, Suite 30, Chico, CA 95926

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help finding work, training, and other job seeker resources.
  Call 530-961-5125DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on afwd.org

• State office

  California DMV Chico Field Office

  107 Parmac Road, #1, Chico, CA 95926

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID and handle vehicle registration services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov

• Library · County office

  Butte County Library

  1820 Mitchell Avenue, Oroville, CA 95966

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections, programs, and literacy services across the county system.
  Call 530-552-5652DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecounty.ca.gov

Butte County, CA website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Butte County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Butte County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc.

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.7 miles away

  500 Cohasset Road, Suite # 30, Chico, CA 95926

  Hours: Monday - -Friday 8:000am - 5:00pm

  Call 530-961-5125DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Nations Finest Office

  2.3 miles away

  535 Wall Street, Chico, CA 95928

  Hours: Monday -Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

  Call 530-809-2831DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  Alliance for Workforce Development Inc.-Oroville

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  78 Table Mountain Blvd, Butte Co. Dept. of Employment and Social Services, Oroville, CA 95965

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 530-538-7301DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• Youth program

  Chico One-Stop

  1.6 miles away

  765 East Avenue, Chico, CA 95926

  DirectionsWebsite

• Youth program

  California Human Development Corporation - Butte

  1.6 miles away

  1249 Mangrove Ave., Chico, CA

  Call 916-371-8220DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  Alliance for Workforce Development - Butte

  For young people

  1.7 miles away

  500 Cohasset Rd., Ste 30, Chico, CA 95926

  Call 530-961-5125DirectionsWebsite

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Butte County

• Biggs
• Chico
• Gridley
• Oroville
• Paradise

California programs by kind of help

These are run by California and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026