Wellness

Health Officer Issued Hazard Advisory Warning Against Habitation of Destroyed Property

The Butte County Health Officer has issued a hazard advisory strongly suggesting no habitation of destroyed property until property is declared clear of hazardous waste and structural ash and debris by Butte County Environmental Health. There is evidence from recent fires in California that homes and property destroyed by fire contain high and concerning levels of heavy metals, lead, mercury, dioxin, arsenic, and other carcinogens. Some property may have the presence of radio-active materials. Exposure to hazardous substances may lead to acute and chronic health effects, and may cause long-term public health and environmental impacts. Learn more

Behavioral Health Crisis Situation?

Call 800.334.6622 or 530.891.2810
If you are in a life-threatening emergency situation, dial 9-1-1.

County Behavioral Health Clients

If you, or someone you know, was receiving County Behavioral Health services in Paradise and have not yet contacted us, please call our Access Line at 800.334.6622 or 530.891.2810.

We would like to know that you are safe and so that we may continue your care at one of our other locations that is most convenient for you. If you plan to relocate outside of the County, please let us know so that we may coordinate your transfer of care.

Resources Following a Disaster

The Disaster Distress Helpline

A 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1.800.985.5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

California HOPE of Butte County

Through outreach and education, California HOPE empowers and restores stability to fire survivors and fire-affected communities of Butte County. HOPE Counselors meet with fire survivors and their families on the survivor’s schedule, wherever they’re most comfortable. HOPE counselors facilitate educational and support group meetings for survivors and provide support at community events. Call 530.966.7382 or email calhopebutte@gmail.com to connect with a HOPE Counselor today. Also, find them on Facebook @CalHopeButte.

Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is offering free counseling support for Butte County Camp Fire survivors starting February 20 through May 20, 2019. This service is free and includes:

Brief advice
Single-session counseling support
Information about local resources

If you would like access to these services, please dial (707) 571-3778 and press option 4 for advice.

Mental Health Tips

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association provides resources specifically designed around coping with disasters or traumatic events. These resources include: