If you require medical attention, law enforcement or there is a threat of suicide, call 911 immediately.
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Children's System of Care is one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

To meet the needs of children and youth who may be at risk, and their families, Placer County has a team that offers comprehensive services. Staff from the following areas are on the team:

• Alternative Education
• Child Welfare
• Children's Mental Health
• Probation
• Public Health
• Substance Abuse Services

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…

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CIRBY WELLNESS CENTER

The Cirby Wellness Center offers an array of wellness services all in one place. Activities are facilitated by both peer and professional staff. The activities offered at the Wellness Center are free of cost and designed to foster a sense of community and shared recovery.

The Wellness Center features:

• A community garden
• Art groups
• Journaling classes
• Choir
• Walking and hiking groups
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Various exercise groups
• Health education
• Cooking classes
• Job readiness
• and more

Activities are free of cost. Participants are not required to pay for any portion. Any materials and equipment needed for the groups will be provided. Participants only need to arrive with an open mind and willingness to try new things.

Resource Center
Visit the resource center inside the Cirby Wellness Center to find assistance with:

• Housing
• Food banks
• Medi-Cal
• Substance use clinic
• Mental health screening
• Resume and cover letter writing
• Volunteer jobs
• Budgeting
• Social media navigation
• C…

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Cornerstone Crisis Residential is a home-like facility that provides short-term residential treatment for adults experiencing a psychiatric crisis in Placer County. 

Short-term residential treatment services include crisis intervention in a supportive, group living environment for adults who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. Treatment is designed for individuals who need an intermediate step between a hospital stay and returning home, or who wish a more structured, supportive setting in order to prevent a psychiatric hospitalization.

Cornerstone is located in Roseville, CA. The program accepts admissions twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week.

Persons experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms are referred to Cornerstone through psychiatrists, case managers, therapists and accepting insurance companies. Admission is voluntary.

New residents develop a plan with Cornerstone staff which specifies client participation and services planned, as well as treatment specific to t… [read more]

Kirsten Livak, who owns Indigo Waters Counseling Services, offers bilingual services and sliding scale fees.

She specializes in working with those who have Child or Adolescent Behavioral Issues or Emotional Disturbance.

She works with all ages, from preschool to adulthood.

The issues she has worked in are:

• ADHD
• Academic Underachievement
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Developmental Disorders
• Family Conflict
• Parenting
• Parenting GATE children
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem

As well as mental health related issues such as:

• Mood Disorders
• Thinking Disorders

BeWellLine provides free non-clinical social, emotional, and crisis support via phone or chat to Californians age 12 and older. Services are also available in Spanish.

In addition to support for adults, BeWellLine counselors are well trained to help middle school, high school, and college students with situations such as family conflicts, homelessness, isolation, problems with friends, bullying, school pressures, suicidal ideation, navigating the online world, academic and financial pressures, or mental health issues. 

Counseling available via chat on website at https://www.bewellline.com/ or by phone at 866-649-0911.  

The BeWellLine emotional support line is part of the CalHOPE Connect initiative which is a partnership of the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) and Alter Health Group.

Web pages:

• Home page - https://www.bewellline.com/

Sierra Community House offers Crisis Intervention - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/our-services/crisis-intervention-prevention/

24-hour Help Line at 800-736-1060.

You may also call the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. For more resources please visit the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition at www.tahoelifeline.org.

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Formerly known as Tahoe SAFE Alliance, Sierra Community House’s Crisis Intervention is dedicated to serving victims of intimate partner / domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. All services are free and available in multiple languages. Sierra Community House will not discriminate against anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. All of our services are designed to empower victims in reclaiming their rights and to provide the tools individuals and families nee… [read more]

Call 9-1-1 if You Are in Danger or to Report an Emergency Situation
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If you or someone you know has a behavioral health crisis or emergency call
24-hour crisis line 530-265-5811
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Crisis Services
The Crisis Team provides 24- hour services to any individual adult or child in the community in a behavioral health or emotional crisis. 

• 24/7 mobile crisis services
• Phone counseling for individuals in a mental health crisis or urgent situation
• In person assessment for individuals during a behavioral health crisis at the local emergency room
  • Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Western Nevada County
  • Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee
• Admittance to Psychiatric Inpatient Services under Welfare and Institutions Code 5150
• After hours referrals for behavioral health services and other county services
• Crisis services are contracted with the Sierra Mental Wellness Group.

Mental Health Urgent Care - Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
The Crisis Stabilization Uni… [read more]

For help right now...
Crisis Text Line provides free 24/7 text-based mental health support and crisis intervention from trained volunteers. Available to anyone in the USA in English or Spanish.

• ENGLISH - Text HOME to 741741
• ESPAÑOL -Text HOLA to 741741

We can help with any kind of mental health crisis, including but not limited to:

• Suicide / Suicidal Thoughts
• Self Harm
• Depression
• Stress/Anxiety
• LGBTQ Issues
• Grief
• Eating Disorders
• Physical Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Isolation/Loneliness
• Relationship Issues
• Bullying

Children's System Of Care (CSOC) has a Crisis/Child Welfare Services (CWS) Report Line to meet the special needs of children and youth who may be at risk, and their families, in Placer County.

CHILDREN EMERGENCY SERVICES - Placer County Crisis & Emergency Services
If your life is in danger or you need to report an emergency situation, call 911.

A telephone call can bring help in a crisis. For at-risk children in emergencies and crisis situations, a special 24-hour, 7-day a week, response program is available by calling Family and Children's Services: 916-872-6549 or toll free 866-293-1940.

CSOC Services

• 24-hour response for minors at risk of abuse or neglect
• Adoptions and Foster Home placement and licensing
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2052/Childrens-Mental-Health-Services
• Child Welfare services
• Foster youth educational assistance (Placer County Office of Education) - https://www.placercoe.org/Pages/PCOE/Home.aspx
• Placer County …

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DBSA Auburn-Grass Valley is a "support group" and not a “therapy group." We are people living with depression, bipolar disorder, or an anxiety disorder who come together to learn from each other and encourage one another as we work towards wellness.

Online Meetings

• Zoom platform every Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30 pm

If you would like to participate in our free Zoom online support group meetings and would like more information, please contact Linda at 530-913-0764 (text or call) or email DBSAAubGV@gmail.com.

Depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and other mood disorders can be very isolating. Support groups can help connect us to others who are or have been there. If you or a loved one struggles with a mood disorder, not just depression, bipolar, or anxiety, this free peer-facilitated support group may be a place of healing for you. We strive to offer hope and support to improve our lives and the lives of others who struggle with mental health challenges. Please join us. Friends and fam… [read more]