Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County)

Human Services — Public Benefits Navigation in Oroville, California. Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services (DESS) providing CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, IHSS, and employment services. Main toll-free: (855) 398-8899 (select option 1 for appointments), M–F 8am–5pm. Multiple office locations in Oroville, Chico, and surrounding Butte County communities. Far Northern Regional Center also serves Butte County for developmental disabilities: Chico offi

Phone: (855) 398-8899

Address: Oroville, Oroville, California, 95965

Website: https://www.buttecounty.net/dess

Languages: Multiple languages

Services offered: CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, IHSS, employment services, developmental disabilities (Far Northern RC)

Ages served: All ages

Insurance & payment accepted: Medi-Cal, uninsured welcome

Good to know: Offices in Oroville, Chico. Far Northern RC Chico: 1377 E Lassen Ave, (530) 895-8633. M-F 8-5pm.

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Frequently asked questions about Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County)

How do I contact Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County)?

You can call Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County) at (855) 398-8899 or visit Oroville in Oroville, California. Their website is https://www.buttecounty.net/dess.

What services does Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County) offer?

Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County) offers CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, IHSS, employment services, developmental disabilities (Far Northern RC). Serves All ages. Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services (DESS) providing CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, IHSS, and employment services. Main toll-free: (855) 398-8899 (select option 1 for appointments), M–F 8am–5pm. Multiple office locations in Oroville, Chico, and surrounding Butte County communiti

Are services at Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County) free or low-cost?

Many community human services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County) reports accepting: Medi-Cal, uninsured welcome. Call Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County) at (855) 398-8899 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County) support?

Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County) reports providing services in: Multiple languages. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County)?

Butte County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) – CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS (Butte County) reports serving All ages. Accepted insurance/payment: Medi-Cal, uninsured welcome. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (855) 398-8899 to confirm before visiting.

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If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.