VA Northern CA HCS

Also known as Chico OPC

Address: 1601 Concord Avenue, Suite 30, Chico, CA 95928 · Map

Phone: (916) 843-9058

Intake: (530) 879-5000

OutpatientDual diagnosisTRICARE / VASliding scale

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Outpatient
Treatment focus
Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment
Facility type
Veterans Affairs Medical Center or other VA healthcare facility
Medications used
Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Treatment approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy
Education and counseling
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Special programs
Seniors or older adults · Veterans · Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Ages accepted
Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Payment accepted
U.S. Department of VA funds
Payment assistance
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Ownership
Federal Government · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Recovery support
Housing services · Mentoring/peer support
Other services
Chronic disease/illness management · Diet and exercise counseling · Intensive case management · Psychosocial rehabilitation services · Supported employment · Vocational rehabilitation services · Case management service · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services · Education services

Questions to ask VA Northern CA HCS

Also confirm the facility is licensed by California. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.

Paying for treatment at VA Northern CA HCS

VA Northern CA HCS reports accepting TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale. 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. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.

Distance to specialized care from Chico

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What services does VA Northern CA HCS offer?

VA Northern CA HCS reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does VA Northern CA HCS accept insurance?

It reports accepting TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is VA Northern CA HCS located?

1601 Concord Avenue, Chico, CA 95928.

How far is the nearest medical detox from Chico?

From the center of Butte County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Chico, about 8.7 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.

Other treatment facilities in Chico

See all 14 facilities in Chico · Outpatient · MAT · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare · Private insurance · Sliding scale

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.

Talk to a treatment provider 24/7: (844) 213-1981