CARE Team
Community, Assessment, Response and Education Team
Providing support when a young person is suicidal, has attempted suicide or has taken their life by suicide.
Anyone who is concerned about a young person who is suicidal can call the CARE Team for support.
CALL OR TEXT TODAY
530-783-CARE (2273)
The CARE Team line is not a crisis line. You will be contacted within 24-48 hours after leaving a message.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please call 911.
If you or someone you love is experiencing an emergency mental health crisis, call 911.
Butte County Department of Behavioral Health 24/7 Crisis Line
CARE Team coaches will ...
Listen without judgment
Butte County youth are struggling and it is hard to know how to best support them. It can be scary and overwhelming, especially if they are expressing thoughts of self-harm or suicide. And when a young person has attempted suicide or taken their life by suicide, finding help can be difficult and overwhelming.
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Provide compassion and support
Connect you with long-term counseling if needed
No one should ever have to face this journey alone. Finding support quickly and easily is so important. If you ever find yourself or someone you love in this situation, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
The CARE Team coaches will meet with you right away. They will really listen — without judgment. They will provide compassion and support, and they will help you find long-term counseling if needed.
Anyone who is concerned about a young person who is suicidal can call the CARE Team for support.
Looking for support now? Download this Toolkit full of supportive resources including what to look for and what to say, the dos and don'ts of suicide intervention and more information on how and when to activate the CARE Team.
Resources for youth and caregivers in Butte County
Below are opportunities to support youth mental health and wellbeing in our community. Whether you're a parent seeking tools to help your teen, a young person looking for connection, or a student ready to lead change, here are meaningful ways to make a difference.
Join The Crew
A social group for teens 12-17
Join The Crew in Chico or Oroville for fun opportunities to
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Feel connected to peers and avoid isolation
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Enhance protective factors for mental health
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Improve social skills and overall wellbeing
From future planning and coping skills to nature walks and pizza parties, The Crew is where play meets prevention in the name of youth wellness.
Caregiver Academy
A six-week series for parents or caregivers of teenagers struggling with anxiety, depression, hopelessness or thoughts of suicide
Register for a FREE virtual series designed to provide information, resources and support for you and your teen struggling with their mental health. Join us Tuesdays at noon starting July 1, 2025.
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Call us today
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Get the support you need within 24-48 hours
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A team of coaches will help you find the path to well-being
If you or someone you love is experiencing an emergency mental health crisis, call 911.
Call or text the CARE Team today
