Connection & Meaning
Local organizations offering support, education, and services.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a grass roots organization of families and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. We advocate for lives of quality and respect, without discrimination and stigma. We provide leadership in advocacy, legislation, policy development, education and support throughout Butte County.
The AAFCC offers prevention/early intervention programming and resources.
We provide holistic nature-based healing and wellness services to Butte County community members at no cost. Our services include professionally guided Forest Therapy experiences, Mind-Body-Nature workshops for resiliency, place-based outdoor and cultural education, and volunteer stewardship and restoration activities. Forest Therapy experiences take place in a variety of local natural environments across Butte County and can be catered to the needs of our participants. Private Forest Therapy experiences can even be booked on our website!
Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County will support, connect and share Healthy Here App to the Hmong and Southeast Asian communities.
Friday Night Live (high school) and Club Live (junior high) are youth led action groups that meet on school campuses across Butte County. Young people build leadership skills, broaden their social network and initiate projects that improve school climate and reduce youth access to alcohol.
The Butte Youth Now Coalition is a gathering of community leaders, stakeholders, and youth who convene to strategize solutions and make commitments to support prevention efforts aimed at reducing alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and violence in all communities and cultures throughout Butte County. Butte Youth Now Coalition Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month from 3pm-4:30pm via zoom.
Youth Nexus is a group of young people working as a team to represent and empower youth leaders. The council influences other young people to create positive change by funding youth-led community change projects. Since Youth Nexus began as the first youth philanthropy board in Northern California, it has provided opportunities for youth to help make decisions affecting other youth throughout Butte County.
Strengthening Families (SFP) is a nationally and internationally recognized parenting and family support program. SFP consists of a Challenge Day, 12 sessions, and a graduation night focused on building the parent’s, the teen’s, and the family’s capacity for healthy functional relationships.
The Live Spot is a FREE comprehensive youth center designed to provide opportunity for meaningful afterschool and summer engagement in the Oroville community. Open to all 6th-12th grade students. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 2:30-5:30 PM, Wednesday: 1:30-5:30 PM, Friday: 2:30-5:30 PM.
The Live Spot is a comprehensive youth program (6th-12th grade) designed to build the skills and capacity of young people, provide opportunities for meaningful youth engagement and involvement in pro-social activities. It is a place where young people learn ways to contribute to the Gridley community and provides young people with mentors, tutors and supportive services from partner agencies. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 2:30-5:30pm, Wednesday: 1:30-5:30pm, Friday: 2:30-5:00pm.
Anyone who is concerned about an adolescent in Butte County struggling with thoughts of suicide can call or text the CARE Team for support. The CARE Team is not a crisis hotline, and a member of their team will return your call within 24-48 hours.