Northern Valley Indian Health - Chico

About Northern Valley Indian Health - Chico

Northern Valley Indian Health (NVIH) operates as an outpatient clinic in Chico, California, providing culturally responsive, high-quality care aimed at serving Native American communities. The center’s behavioral health team includes experienced specialists who deliver a wide selection of services such as psychotherapy, play therapy, and family therapy. NVIH also works alongside nearby school districts to help students succeed while they are at school. Clinicians who speak Spanish are available to improve access for people from different language backgrounds.

NVIH provides broad Behavioral Health support that covers many areas of emotional well-being. Licensed professionals offer private, supportive care for concerns including substance use, depression, anxiety, parenting difficulties, behavioral challenges, problems with school performance, and conflicts within families. Treatment options include individual therapy, play therapy, family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and telehealth sessions. Services are offered throughout the year for youth, and the clinic accepts a range of insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, and private insurance. Additionally, there is no fee for Native American individuals and their partners or spouses.

Along with standard counseling, NVIH runs culturally grounded programs and groups, including the Talking Circle, which provides education and support related to substance use, and the Women’s & Girls’ Group, which focuses on topics relevant to women in an atmosphere that respects cultural values. The clinic also employs Native American Life Skills Coaches who help strengthen health and well-being for Native Americans, especially young people, using prevention, intervention, and treatment approaches that reflect cultural traditions.

Paying for treatment at Northern Valley Indian Health - Chico

Northern Valley Indian Health - Chico did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your California Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.

Distance to specialized care from Chico

Measured from the population center of Butte County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

• Nearest medical detox: Chico, about 8.7 miles
• Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Chico, about 8.7 miles (2 within 25 miles)
• Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Chico, about 6.0 miles (3 within 25 miles)

See the Butte County treatment map, methadone clinics near Butte County and Suboxone doctors near Butte County.

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