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 Unit (CSU) offers a 23-hour program that provides emergency psychiatric care in a warm, welcoming environment for people experiencing a mental health crisis, including suicide issues.

• Hours - Open from 10am-10pm every day for immediate evaluation and treatment. After hours, all evaluations occur in the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Emergency Department.
• Location - The CSU is at 145 Glasson Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945, in a building near the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Emergency Department.
• Referrals from other agencies, including primary care physicians, therapists, substance abuse providers, and law enforcement are welcome. Provides initial evaluation with assessment of needs and helps develop a recovery plan providing the next steps toward wellness. Includes assistance with Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and other needed resources as well as follow-up support for families and individuals.

Mental Health Matters Nevada County is a website for learning about mental health services and suicide prevention resources. It was created by Nevada County Public Health and Nevada County Behavioral Health.

Web pages

• Crisis Care Services and Support - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/470/Crisis-Care-Services-and-Support
• Sierra Mental Wellness Group - https://sierramentalwellness.org/
• Mental Health Matters Nevada County - https://mentalhealthmattersnc.com/
  

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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.