Offers behavioral health services with both psychiatrists and therapists who can help people meet their goals for mental and emotional health. They support patients with:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood Instability
• Substance Abuse
• Anger Management
• Child behavioral and emotional problems
• Domestic violence
• Trauma
• Bereavement
• Life changes & transitions
• and more

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/behavioral-health/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.

Children's System of Care offers comprehensive services for children and youth who may be at risk in Placer County.

Eligibility

Eligibility for Placer Children's mental health services includes full scope Medi-Cal beneficiaries, and County Medical Services Program (CMSP) beneficiaries with low or no share of cost. Those who do not meet these eligibility criteria are assessed on an individual basis regarding their need for services.
For questions please call Family and Children's Services at 916-872-6549 or toll free 866-293-1940.

Services Available

• 24-hour response for minors at risk of abuse or neglect
• Adoptions and Foster Home placement and licensing
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services
• Child Welfare services
• Educational Assistance and Information for System-Involved and At Promise Youth - Placer County Office of Education
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2050/Childrens-System-of-Care
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2052/Childrens-Mental-Healt…

Granite Wellness Centers (GWC) provides comprehensive services to promote wellness for individuals and families with a focus on addressing substance use disorders.

GWC is a source of naloxone, a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose.

Granite Wellness offers residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment services for adults and youth with personalized treatment plans including group and individual counseling and other services.

Granite Wellness also provides transitional housing up to six months for adult men, women, and women with young children for people enrolled in outpatient services. Other services include educational groups for parenting, anger management, DUI services, Resilient Child program, Family Educational Series, and more.
Services include:

• Inpatient treatment
• Outpatient treatment
• Medical services, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Detoxification services
• DUI classes
• Recovery residences
• Adolescent services
• Testing services

Web pages

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Victor Community Support Services offers programs providing a wide variety of mental health and social support services to children, youth, young adults, and families.

Victor partners with behavioral health, child welfare, schools, and juvenile justice departments across California. To receive services, people must be referred by Nevada County Children's Behavioral Health or Child Welfare Services. Referrals from schools or the probation department must be funneled through behavioral health or child welfare.

Victor serves the youth and families of Nevada County through offices in

• Grass Valley - 900 East Main St, Suite 201, Grass Valley, CA 95945
• Truckee - 11209 Brockway Rd, Suite C306, Truckee, CA 96161 (moved from Levon Ave)

Below is a list of programs offered in Nevada County. Please visit the services page for more information.

• Wraparound Programs
• Child and Family Teaming
• Community Based Mental Health
• School Based Mental Health
• Adult Case Management

Web pages

• Home - https://www.victor.…

Victor Community Support Services offers programs providing a wide variety of mental health and social support services to children, youth, young adults, and families, including psychiatric services for children, youth, and adults. Victor partners with behavioral health, child welfare, and juvenile justice departments across California, tailoring services to meet each family’s needs.

Victor serves the youth and families of Placer County through its partnership with Placer County’s Coordinated System of Care. The office is in Roseville (moved from Rocklin). Below is a list of programs offered in Placer County. Please visit the services page or call 916-759-1168 for more information.

• Children and Youth Mental Health Services
• Adult Mental Health Services in North Lake Tahoe

Web pages

• Home - https://www.victor.org/
• Locations - https://www.victor.org/locations/
• Services - https://www.victor.org/services/

Victor Community Support Services offers programs providing a wide variety of mental health and social support services to children, youth, young adults, and families, including psychiatric services for children, youth, and adults. Victor partners with behavioral health, child welfare, and juvenile justice departments across California, tailoring services to meet each family’s needs.

• Children and Youth Mental Health Services
• Adult Mental Health Services in North Lake Tahoe

Web pages

• Home - https://www.victor.org/
• Locations - https://www.victor.org/locations/
• Services - https://www.victor.org/services/

Granite Wellness Centers provides access to naloxone (brand name NARCAN), a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. 

Naloxone can temporarily block the effects of opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, and codeine.

Services include:

• Access to naloxone (NARCAN) for individuals, families, and community members
• Education on overdose response and how to administer naloxone
• Information about opioid safety and prevention
• Referral to substance use disorder treatment and recovery services

Important:

Naloxone is a temporary treatment. Always call 9-1-1 immediately when responding to a suspected overdose, even after administering naloxone.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.granitewellness.org/
• Overdose Prevention - https://www.granitewellness.org/resources/overdose-prevention/
• Contact -https://www.granitewellness.org/contact-us/
• Locations - https://www.granitewellness.org/hours-locations/

Cal Voices improves the lives of residents in the diverse communities of California through advocacy, education, research, and culturally relevant services. Some programs are offered in specific counties or regions, others are statewide.

Placer County

• Family Advocates with Placer County Parent Partners offer the following
  • Use creative, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based thinking to support families in achieving their goals.
  • Provide support to families receiving services from Placer County’s Children’s System of Care, including:
    • Behavioral Health
    • Drug Court
    • Child Welfare
    • Juvenile Probation Services
  • Create connections between teachers, juvenile probation officers, mental health workers, and social workers.
  • Support families where applicable
    • Court proceedings
    • Treatment team meetings
    • School meetings
  • Assist families in being equal partners with professionals assisting them.
  • Provide an opportunity for parents to benefit from the support and understandin…

Raising Placer coordinates a network of local coalitions that work to reduce youth substance use in Placer County. 

The coalitions collaborate with schools, parents, and community partners to promote healthy choices and build long-term prevention strategies.

Services include:

• Local youth-focused substance use prevention initiatives
• School and community collaboration to support healthy youth development
• Public awareness campaigns and prevention messaging
• Coordination of the Coalition for Auburn and Lincoln Youth (CALY)
• Countywide partnership and resource sharing

Additional notes:

Each coalition within the Raising Placer network focuses on the needs of its specific community. Information about current initiatives and partners is available online.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.raisingplacer.org/

The Nevada County Public Health Department provides resources for smoking cessation, classes, support groups, and other resources to help quit smoking and stop tobacco use.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/551/Public-Health
• Smoking Resources - https://www.mynevadacounty.com/2162/Help-to-Quit-Tobacco-Use