The Campaign for Community Wellness (CCW) supports community input and collaboration on mental health planning in Placer County.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.campaignforcommunitywellness.org/

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Center for Women Veterans (CWV) is a federal program that advocates for and supports women Veterans by ensuring access to VA benefits, health care, and services. The Center works to improve outcomes for women Veterans through education, outreach, and coordination across VA programs.

Provides information, advocacy, and coordination of services for women Veterans nationwide. Services include:

• Information and referrals to VA benefits, health care, and support services
• Outreach and education to increase awareness of available programs and eligibility
• Coordination and monitoring of VA programs serving women Veterans
• Advocacy to ensure equitable access to services and culturally responsive care
• Assistance connecting Veterans to local VA resources, including Women Veteran Coordinators and health services
• Promotion of services addressing specialized needs such as military sexual trauma, mental health, and gender-specific health care

Web pages

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The Placer County Children's Mental Health Crisis Services provides behavioral services for children.  Assessments for non-crisis intensive Mental Health Services are provided by Masters-level professional clinicians in all geographic areas of Placer County, including Auburn, Roseville, Lincoln, and King’s Beach.

Self-referred individuals or families will either have an appointment scheduled with the Children’s Mental Health Unit, with an organizational provider, an MFT or LCSW in the Placer County Network, or they will be linked to another appropriate community or agency provider depending on needs and insurance coverage.

If your life is in danger or you need to report an emergency situation, call 911.

For at-risk children in emergency and crisis situations call 24/7 crisis line at Family and Children's Services:

916-872-6549, or toll free 866-293-1940.

For adults in crisis, call Adult Protective Services: 916-787-8860 or toll free 888-886-5401.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.p…

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Chapa-De Indian Health offers complete Pediatric care including:

• Primary medical care
• Nutrition and health education
• Dental care
• Mental health counseling
• Psychiatry
• Pharmacy services
• Assistance in coordinating care with specialists

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/medical-care/

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 Mental Health Services

Self-referred individuals or families will either have an appointment scheduled with the Managed Care Unit, Sierra Mental Wellness Group, a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Placer County Network, or they will be linked to another appropriate community or agency provider depending on needs and insurance coverage.

Services include:

• Mental Health Assessments
• Wraparound Services
• Crisis Services
• Therapeutic Behavioral Service
• Inpatient Services
• Outpatient Services
• Presumptive Transfer to Placer County

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2052/Childrens-Mental-Health-Services
• Mental Health Community Resources -https://www.placer.ca.gov/2481/Community-Resources
• Presumptive Transfer Form (PDF) - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2708/County-Presumptive-Transfer-Form-PDF
  Family and Children's Services Call: 1-866-293-1940
  Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
  COVID-19 Peer-Run Warm Line: 1-855-845-…

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24-Hour Crisis Line - 530-265-5811

Children's Behavioral Health
Nevada County Behavioral Health provides a Children's Mental Health department which serves children and youth who have Nevada County Medi-Cal and meet moderate to severe criteria for Behavioral Health Treatment: recent psychiatric hospitalization, Probation or Child Welfare involvement, significant challenges at school, homelessness, or a complex combination of concerns that may involve trauma, depression or anxiety symptoms, and housing instability.

Services

• Therapy
• Individual and Group Counseling
• Psychiatry
• Support through service coordinators
• Home based wrap around support for children and families who need more intensive care

Treatment location is based on need and can take place at the Nevada County Behavioral Health Office, schools, Family Resource Centers, or other locations convenient for the family. Therapists are trained in a variety of techniques and work with youth of all ages. Therapy is provided in both English…

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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…

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The Cirby Wellness Center offers free wellness activities and support services for Adult System of Care (ASOC) clients and community members.

Services include:

• Hosting group activities such as journaling, choir, gardening, hiking, and health education
• Providing support with job readiness, resume writing, and budgeting
• Offering help accessing housing, food banks, Medi-Cal, and mental health screenings
• Supplying all needed materials; no cost to participate

Additional notes:

Open to both ASOC clients and the general public. Operates within a county outpatient mental health clinic, where additional services may be available.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/6304/Cirby-Wellness-Center

Community Assistance Recovery and Empowerment (CARE Court) Court Program is a civil (non‑criminal) court program that provides eligible adults with serious mental illness to county behavioral health treatment and support service up to 24 months. The program is intended to prevent mental health deterioration and support recovery in the community. CARE Court is s under court oversight. Participants receive a clinically indicated, individualized treatment plan and supportive services for not a criminal court, does not include all mental health conditions, and is not a housing‑only or homelessness solution.

Services provided:

• Court-overseen, individualized mental health treatment plans
• Linkages to county behavioral health services
• Supportive services coordinated by dedicated care team
• Ongoing court review and monitoring for up to 24 months

Eligibility

Individuals must meet all CARE Act criteria, including:

• Age 18 or older
• Diagnosed with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder (per CARE ACT de…

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Community Engagement & PreventionThe Community Engagement and Prevention program is a resource hub for both families and individuals, connecting community members with the help they need. All services are free and available in English and Spanish.Services include:

• We offer programs and classes for kids 0-4 and their caregivers to build literacy, socio-emotional health, and parenting skills.
• Promotores/Community Helth Workers offer peer education programs related to chronic disease and mental health in the Latino community.

• Violence prevention education in English and Spanish to local school districts, businesses, and organizations.

• Classes and workshops - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/calendar/
• May have child safety car seats

Web pages

• Home - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/
• https://sierracommunityhouse.org/our-services/community-engagement-and-violence-prevention-education/
• https://sierracommunityhouse.org/calendar/

---------------------This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready…

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