6 Housing & Shelter Resources in Chico, California — Free Help & Counseling
6 verified housing & shelter resources in Chico, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Butte County – Housing Authority — Housing & Shelter in Chico, California — (530) 895-4474 — Housing Authority of Butte County providing affordable housing and homelessness services. Increased capacity after Camp Fire displacement.
- Catalyst DV Services – Emergency Shelter & Crisis Hotline (Butte County) — Housing & Shelter in Chico, California — (800) 895-8476 — Catalyst Domestic Violence Services providing crisis intervention and emergency shelter for intimate partner violence survivors throughout Butte County includin
- Esplanade House — Housing & Shelter in Chico, California — (530) 712-2600 — Transitional housing and intensive supportive services for homeless families with children. The main goal of the Esplanade House program is to work with homeles
- Jesus Center — Housing & Shelter in Chico, California — (530) 345-2640 — Sabbath House Every Afternoon 4:30 - 5:30 pm (Check In) An overnight only shelter for women (at least 18 years old) and children (boys to 12 years old). You mus
- Torres Community Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Chico, California — (530) 891-9048 — The Torres Community Shelter is the largest emergency shelter in Butte County and the only shelter that provides assistance to men, women and families with chil
- Torres Community Shelter (True North Housing Alliance) – 188-Bed Emergency Shelter (Chico, Butte County) — Housing & Shelter in Chico, California — (530) 891-9048 — Torres Community Shelter at 101 Silver Dollar Way, Chico — operated by True North Housing Alliance — providing 24/7 emergency shelter for up to 188 adults 18 an
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Chico, California?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Chico, California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
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 in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.