The Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work.

The program:

• Offers beneficiaries with disabilities access to employment with the assistance of Ticket to Work employment service providers called Employment Networks (EN)
• Is free and voluntary
• Helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence

Web pages

• Home - https://www.ssa.gov/
• Ticket To Work - https://choosework.ssa.gov/

CalWORKs & Employment Services acts as a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

If you are an adult with dependent children, you may be eligible for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, or CalWORKs. CalWORKs provides:

• Child care, work expense assistance, transportation, and counseling
• Education, employment and training programs through Employment Services
• Families with children financial assistance to meet their basic needs
• Support for families moving toward self-sufficiency

If you are eligible for CalWORKs you will automatically qualify for Medi-Cal and may also qualify for CalFresh. Unless you are exempt, you will be referred to the Employment Services program for assistance gaining employment. Placer County Employment Services (formerly Welfare to Work) can assist you in finding work through the Business Advantage Network. You can receive daily job leads and information on job fairs and recruiting eve…

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Placer County Office of Education Foster Youth Services partners with the Children's System of Care to identify provides educational case management for students and foster care.

Eligibility - Open to any foster case.

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Youth are eligible for ILP services from age 14 to the day before their 21st birthday, provided one of the following criteria is met:

• Youth was/is in foster care at least one day after their 16th birthday
• Youth is a former dependent who entered into a kinship guardianship at any age and is receiving/received Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments (KinGAP) between ages 16-18
• Youth is a former dependent who entered into a Non-Related Legal Guardianship (NRLG) after attaining age 8 and is receiving/received permanent placement services
• Youth is between 14-15 years with an open dependency case (in placement) & attending school or living in Placer County (*if youth remains in out of home placement at least one day after their 16th birthday, youth will remain eligible…

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The Placer County Business Advantage Network (BAN) provides free employment services for job seekers and hiring support for businesses in Placer County.

Services include:

• Free job fairs for employers and job seekers
• Job leads and hiring opportunities by email subscription
• Job search support and training referrals
• Hiring assistance, recruitment tools, and networking for businesses
• Job Connections, which helps connect job seekers with local employers

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5263/The-Business-Advantage-Network
• Hiring Assistance for Employers - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5643/Hiring-Assistance-for-Employers
• Resources for Job Seekers - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5645/Resources-for-Job-Seekers
• Job Fairs - www.placer.ca.gov/6228/Job-Fairs
• Job Leads - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5535/Job-Leads
• Job Connections - https://www.placer.ca.gov/6229/Job-Connections

Placer County Risk Management provides services to the County's employees and its citizens through the centralized administration of safety, loss control, insurance, and other risk management programs.

ADA Coordinator
Risk Management serves as a point of contact for County departments and residents for non-employment inquiries and complaints related to The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensures prompt evaluation and resolution of ADA inquiries and complaints.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1469/Risk-Management
• ADA & Accessibility - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1782/ADA-Accessibility
• File a complaint - https://www.placer.ca.gov/FormCenter/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-ADA-16/ADA-ComplaintGrievance-Form-73

Granite Wellness Centers’ Raíces Unidas provides culturally specific substance use and behavioral health disorder treatment for monolingual Spanish-speaking families. 

Services are available regardless of insurance coverage or citizenship status.

The program incorporates traditional healing practices, community engagement, and individualized care. Each participant is supported by a counselor, peer specialist, and therapist.

Services include:

• DUI education classes
• Batterers intervention
• Adult outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment
• Family therapy and referrals for mental health, housing, medical care, and employment
• Life skills support, including ESL, computer literacy, and resume building
• Specialized services for mothers in recovery

Additional offerings include legal and immigration support through partner organizations.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.granitewellness.org/ 
• Raíces Unidas - https://www.granitewellness.org/raices/

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, with locations in Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides low-cost and no-cost counseling and family support services to Placer County residents.

Services are available in English and Spanish, and are open to all ages. 

Services include:

Counseling and Mental Health Services:

• Individual, couples, and family counseling
• Group therapy and peer support options
• Counseling available in English and Spanish
• Services for children, youth, and adults
• Eligibility limited to Placer County residents
• Insurance accepted includes Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Managed Care (Partnership HealthPlan of California via Carelon)

Family Resource Center (FRC) Services:

• Case management and wellness planning for families in crisis
• Referrals from social workers, probation officers, or community organizations
• Educational workshops on financial literacy and employment readiness
• Basic needs support, including:
  • CalFresh and Medi-Cal enrollment
  • Diaper distribution and em…

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Yuba County Health and Human Services Department (HHS) provides a wide array of services. There are several Divisions within the Department including: Adult Services; Child Welfare Services; Public Assistance; Employment Services; Housing and Integrated Services; Public Health; Veterans Services; and Finance and Administration.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.yuba.org/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Yuba County One Stop Workforce Center is a comprehensive resource hub designed to help job seekers, employers, and students access employment, training, and career development services. It connects individuals with opportunities to gain skills, find jobs, and achieve long-term career success.

Services Provided

• Job Search Assistance: Access to job listings, resume building, interview preparation, and career counseling.
• Training & Education: Workforce training programs, vocational education, and skill development courses.
• Career Planning: Guidance for career pathways, including assessments and personalized plans.
• Supportive Services: Help with transportation, childcare referrals, and other resources to remove employment barriers.
• Employer Services: Recruitment assistance, job fairs, and workforce development support for businesses.

Web pages

• Home - https://onestop.yubacoe.org/

Pathways Recovery & Wellness in Yuba City is a comprehensive, licensed addiction treatment center offering detox, residential care, outpatient services, DUI education, and MAT.

Offers a full continuum of care:

• Residential treatment (inpatient)
• Day treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient
• Medically monitored detox (alcohol, benzodiazepine, opioids)
• DUI education programs (multiple offender durations, court referrals

Additional services:

• Group/individual/family counseling
• Educational lectures; MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment with buprenorphine)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management.
• Co-occurring mental health support, housing/employment assistance, naloxone training, discharge planning.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.yspathways.net/#treatment