Cal Works Behavioral Health, located at 560 Cohasset Road, Unit 165 in Chico, California, provides comprehensive behavioral health and employment support services to adults, children, and pregnant or parenting teens enrolled in the CalWORKs program. The center offers individualized assistance to help participants overcome barriers to employment, achieve self-sufficiency, and access critical behavioral health and substance use services. Through its integrated programs, clients receive vocational assessment, job skills training, and supportive services including transportation, public health nursing, and childcare to ensure successful transitions into the workforce.
In addition to employment-focused support, Cal Works Behavioral Health provides tailored educational programs such as Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, and the Cal-Learn program for pregnant and parenting teens. Collaborating with partner agencies across Butte County, the facility ensures a holistic approach to client care, combining mental health services, substance abuse support, and educational assistance. By addressing both social and behavioral health needs, Cal Works Behavioral Health empowers individuals and families to achieve stability, independence, and long-term success.
The Iverson Center is a stigma free safe environment for those who experience mental health issues providing individuals and groups many forms of recovery, support, opportunities for socialization. Without it many would suffer needlessly. We must keep this safe recovery place open to benefit the entire community.
I attended the Caminar Wellness & Recovery Center at the Fairfield satellite location/branch for a little bit over two years & three months from January 6, 2022 until March 13th, 2024. Trish & Mike were great employees in particular!