Northern Valley Catholic Social Service Inc. (NVCSS)

Northern Valley Catholic Social Service Inc. (NVCSS) Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) - Inspiring Hope & Transforming Lives in the North State for more than 30 years

Phone: 530-241-0552

06/02/2026

Mental health struggles do not always look like a crisis. Sometimes they show up quietly through overwhelm, irritability, perfectionism, disconnection, or simply feeling like you are carrying too much on your own. ❤️

At NVCSS, we believe seeking support is not a weakness. Reaching out, making the phone call, and showing up for an appointment are acts of courage and strength. Mental health support is about creating space for healing, connection, and understanding, without judgment.

Meet Amy Diamantine, Director of Mental Health Programs at NVCSS, as she shares the importance of normalizing support and reminding people that they do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone.

Learn more at nvcss.org

💚 Celebrating the Heart of IversenAs the Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center prepares to close at the end of June, we wan...
05/30/2026

💚 Celebrating the Heart of Iversen

As the Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center prepares to close at the end of June, we want to thank the staff, peer advocates, volunteers, and members who made this community so special.

For years, Iversen was a place of connection, support, and hope. Because of your compassion and dedication, so many individuals found community, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.

The impact of Iversen extends far beyond its walls. It lives on in the relationships formed, the lives changed, and the hope carried forward by those who walked through its doors.

As Butte County continues implementing changes associated with Prop 1, we will learn more in the coming weeks about how behavioral health and recovery services will continue to support our community moving forward.

Thank you, Iversen, for all you have meant to our Chico community. 💚

05/29/2026

Healing often begins with having a safe place to be seen, supported, and understood. 🫶

Meet Christina and hear her story.

After experiencing trauma and isolation, Christina found support and connection through the Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center. Through support groups, connection, and a safe environment, she found a path forward during one of the hardest seasons of her life.

What once felt hopeless slowly became a place of healing, growth, and community. Through the Iversen Center’s Group Facilitator Training Program, Christina gained the confidence to lead her very first Depression Support Group with eight attendees, reflecting just how far she has come in her recovery journey.

Stories like Christina’s are a reminder that recovery is possible when people have access to compassionate care, community, and a place where they do not have to face things alone. There is a place for you here. 💛

Learn more at nvcss.org

A new chapter for affordable housing in Red Bluff is officially underway.NVCSS was proud to join community partners and ...
05/22/2026

A new chapter for affordable housing in Red Bluff is officially underway.

NVCSS was proud to join community partners and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Palm Villas at Red Bluff, a new 61-unit affordable housing community.

Located on South Jackson Street, the development will offer safe, stable housing for families and individuals, helping meet a growing need in Tehama County. The project includes three apartment buildings, a community space, and onsite management designed to support long-term housing stability.

NVCSS is honored to serve as the property management partner and looks forward to supporting future residents through housing services and community connection.

The ceremony, hosted by Palm Communities, Multi-family Builders, Inc., and Burks Construction, included remarks from local and state leaders, along with NVCSS representatives:
Jaclyn Disney, Regional Housing Development Director, and
Leona McCoach, NVCSS Board of Directors.

Construction is expected to be completed in September 2027, and we can’t wait to see this community come to life and welcome residents home.

05/22/2026

Mental health support and connection should never stop with age. ❤️

Through the Older Adult Lifeline & Mitigation Program, NVCSS helps adults ages 60+ in Butte County stay connected, supported, and prepared.

As a home visiting program, our PEARLS-certified staff work one-on-one with older adults using problem-solving techniques designed to help alleviate symptoms of depression, reduce isolation, and support more active and rewarding lives.

The program also helps older adults prepare for emergencies and disasters by providing disaster kits and helping individuals understand evacuation routes and safety planning.

Sometimes support starts with a conversation at the kitchen table. Sometimes it starts with helping someone reconnect with daily routines, community, and hope again.

📞 (530) 228-8715
📧 [email protected]

For years after the fire, Evelyn felt like life had stopped moving forward.The home she and her husband built in the Oro...
05/21/2026

For years after the fire, Evelyn felt like life had stopped moving forward.

The home she and her husband built in the Oroville foothills was gone. In its place sat years of recovery challenges, uncertainty, and the quiet exhaustion that often lingers long after a disaster fades from the headlines.

Little by little, her world became smaller. She rarely left home and felt increasingly disconnected from the community and life she once knew.

When Evelyn connected with NVCSS Older Adult Lifeline & Mitigation program, things slowly began to change.

With encouragement and support, she started reconnecting with the activities she once loved. One day, she attended a quilting class where someone admired her work and asked if she would create a barn quilt for them.

Then came another request.

And another.

What started as a simple outing became something much bigger. A reminder that her creativity, confidence, and purpose were still there waiting for her.

Today, Evelyn is getting out more, reconnecting with others, and rediscovering joy in the small moments again.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reminded that healing does not always happen all at once. Sometimes it begins with one conversation, one class, and one reminder that you are not alone. 💛

40 Years of Hope. 40 Stories That Show Why.

05/15/2026

Support looks different for every person, and healing should too. 🌱

At Inspiring Hope Shasta, therapy is not treated as a one size fits all experience. For some, support may look like talking while holding a newborn. For others, it may involve art, movement, connection, or creating space for kids and teens to express themselves in ways that feel natural and safe to them.

NVCSS is rethinking what mental health support can look like by creating compassionate, flexible, and individualized approaches that meet people where they are. Because healing happens differently for everyone, and care should reflect that.

Learn more at nvcss.org

A child’s behavior tells a story. Families help that story change.What looks like challenging behavior is often a child ...
05/13/2026

A child’s behavior tells a story. Families help that story change.

What looks like challenging behavior is often a child asking for help in the only way they know how.

A family came to NVCSS for support through our Inspiring Hope Counseling program, concerned about their child’s aggressive behaviors, low stress tolerance, and difficulty regulating emotions. We soon understood these behaviors were rooted in early trauma and instability.

Through play therapy, the child began to share their story using a dollhouse, expressing feelings too big for words. Early play reflected chaos, fear, and a lack of stability.

As therapy progressed and the family engaged in the process together, something began to change.
The child’s play began to show more structure, a sense of security, and caregiving. These changes carried into everyday life. Behaviors improved, and the family developed healthier patterns of interaction and support.

This is the impact of family involvement and creating stable, supportive environments where children can heal and grow.

Learn more about Inspiring Hope Counseling at NVCSS.org

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Redding, CA
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