Western Sierra Medical Clinic offers counseling treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, chronic illness, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse, weight management, and family issues.

Provides workshops for chronic disease self management, weight loss support, grief counseling, and nutrition in schools.

Websites:

• Home - https://wsmcmed.org/services/behavioral-health/
• Medication Assisted Treatment - www.wsmcmed.org/services/medical/addiction-management/

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.

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.

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Does Placer County Adult System of Care (ASOC) offer…

• Free naloxone/Narcan? YES, as part of ASOC’s SUD screening clinics. ASOC is not a distribution site for those not seeking SUD services, and naloxone and fentanyl test strips are only available during screening clinic hours.
• Free fentanyl test strips? YES
• Free xylazine test strips? NO

How can people get it/them?

• Phone: 530- 906-3724
• Can people TEXT to that number? NO
• Web page
• Address/es where items can be pickedup: See list of Screening Clinics below
• Anything someone needs to bring or doin order to pick up: Drivers License or other Photo Identification

Screening Clinics

• Monday 10-11am, 101 Cirby Hills Drive, Roseville, CA 95678
• Tuesday 1-2pm, 11434 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
• Wednesday 1-2pm, 10810 Justice Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678
• Thursday 3-4pm, 101 Cirby Hills Drive, Roseville, CA 95678
• Friday 10-11am, 11434 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603

Web pages

• Screening Clinics - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3199/Substance-Abuse-Screenin…

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Placer County's Substance Abuse Clinic screens for alcohol and drug issues and makes recommendations regarding resources, services and treatment options. It's open and free to all Placer County residents.

Some clients will be referred from the Screening Clinic to Health and Human Services (HHS) for Assessment and Intake; others will be referred to community treatment programs.

The drop-in clinics are first come, first served. Clients must bring a Driver’s License or other picture ID, documentation of finances and court orders (if applicable).

Clinic Days and Locations in Auburn and Roseville:

• Monday 10am – 11am: 101 Cirby Hills Drive in Roseville
• Tuesday 1pm – 2pm: 11434 B Avenue in Auburn
• Wednesday 1pm – 2pm: 10810 Justice Center Dr. in RSVL
• Thursday 3pm – 4pm: 101 Cirby Hills Drive in Roseville
• Friday 10am – 11am: 11434 B Avenue in Auburn
  
  

Web pages

• Clinic Days and Locations in Auburn and Roseville - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3199/Substance-Abuse-Screening-Clinic-Flyer…

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Pacific Educational Services (PES) offers court-approved education and counseling programs for individuals referred by the justice system. Some classes may be available to the general public with court approval.

Services include:

• Classes on alcohol and drug use, life skills, anger management, and theft prevention
• Parenting classes and domestic violence batterers intervention programs (up to 52 weeks)
• Individual and group substance abuse counseling
• Support with decision-making, planning, and relationship skills

Classes are held in Auburn and Roseville.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.pesprograms.com/

Placer County Adult System of Care offers Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Services for pregnant and parenting people who are working toward a clean and sober life.

Services include:

• Substance use disorder treatment and recovery planning
• Individual and group counseling
• Support for perinatal health, parenting, and stability
• Care coordination and access to additional county services

How to get started:

Attend a screening clinic to access services; refer to the clinic schedule (PDF).

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2158/Adult-System-of-Care 
• Perinatal Substance Use Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2195/Perinatal-Substance-Use-Services 
• Screening Clinic Schedule - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3199/Substance-Abuse-Screening-Clinic-Flyer-PDF?bidId=

The Placer County Public Health Division offers youth-focused substance use prevention programs through its Substance Abuse Prevention & Services initiative. 

The program works with community partners to reduce youth drug and alcohol use by addressing local risk factors, sharing prevention information, and supporting healthy behaviors.

Services include:

• Community education and youth outreach on substance use prevention
• Collaboration with schools, parents, and local organizations
• Information and materials for community-based prevention efforts
• Support for coalition-building and community engagement
• Assistance with planning, implementation, and evaluation of prevention strategies

Additional notes:

Program activities are guided by state and local data on youth substance use trends. Services are primarily prevention-focused and do not include treatment or clinical interventions.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2062/Substance-Abuse-Prevention-Services

The Depot Family Crisis Center offers a comprehensive, structured environment for homeless families and single women, integrating safe housing with robust support services—including therapy, substance use recovery, life skills training, and transition planning—to promote stability and long-term self-sufficiency.

services include:

• Emergency/transitional shelter with on-site residential rooms and shared living spaces.
• Intensive case management: individualized support plans encompassing budget counseling, savings strategies, and life skills development.
• Counseling services: individual, family, and group therapy to address personal and relational needs.
• State-certified substance abuse program: includes education and support for clients facing addiction, coupled with trauma-informed care.
• Educational and vocational assessments, and goal setting workshops to help residents achieve self-sufficiency.
• Transitional Housing: post-progra…

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Heartstrings Counseling is a non-profit counseling agency located in Loomis, CA. They provide affordable counseling services to people on a budget who cannot afford regular therapy prices. Counseling services are available for individuals, couples, families, teens and adolescents, and children.

Counseling services include, but are not limited to:

• Individual Counseling
• Stress/Anxiety
• Depression
• Codependency
• Grief/Loss
• Abuse
• Self Esteem
• Substance Abuse/Use
• Postraumatic Stress/Trauma

Couples and Families

• Parenting
• Blended Families
• Divorce/Separation
• Conflict
• Communication
• Affairs
• Domestic Violence

Teens and Children

• Addictions
• Emotional Regulation
• Self Esteem
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Aggression/Bullying
• Inattention/Hyperactivity
• Identity
• Abuse
  

Web pages

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