Nevada City Elks Lodges o​ffers local service programs through the Nevada City Elks Lodge #518. Program offerings vary and support veterans, youth, and community engagement.

Services may include:

• Hosting veterans' support activities and events
• Providing youth scholarships and development programs
• Offering facility rentals for community use

Program availability may vary throughout the year. Contact the lodge directly for the most up-to-date information.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.nevadacityelks.com/

Common Goals, Inc. offers a 12-week deferred entry of judgment program for adults referred through the court under Penal Code 1000 (PC1000). 

The program focuses on early intervention for people facing first-time, non-violent drug-related charges.

Services include:

• Weekly substance use education classes
• Individual and group sessions focused on prevention and recovery
• Early intervention and behavioral change tools
• Court reporting and completion documentation
• Coordination with legal requirements for dismissal of charges

Web pages

• Home - https://commongoalsinc.org/

Granite Wellness provides an Adolescent Services program which focuses on substance use prevention and making healthy and responsible choices.

• Weekly at Nevada County Juvenile Hall and Placer County Juvenile Hall for incarcerated adolescents – no cost to the participant
• Weekly Drug Diversion & Support groups at select local high schools – for students – no cost to the participant
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.granitewellness.org/
• Adolescent Services - https://www.granitewellness.org/services/adolescent-treatment/

The Nevada County Public Health Department provides Health Education and Prevention Programs

• Alcohol and drug use prevention education
• CalFresh healthy living
• Emergency Preparedness & Planning
• Oral health program
• Suicide prevention education
• Tobacco use prevention
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program

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

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health _​
• Health Education and Wellness - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/678/Healthy-Community-Programs
• Prescription Drug Take Back info - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/683/Prescription-Drug-Take-Back
• Mental Health Matters Nevada County - https://mentalhealthmattersnc.com/

The Nevada County Public Health Department provides resources for smoking cessation, classes, support groups, and other resources to help quit smoking and stop tobacco use.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/551/Public-Health
• Smoking Resources - https://www.mynevadacounty.com/2162/Help-to-Quit-Tobacco-Use

Nevada County Behavioral Health provides Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and support services for Nevada County residents. 

Services are available for adults, youth, and families and include assessment, treatment, and care coordination for people who are Medi-Cal beneficiaries or may be eligible for Medi-Cal.

Services include:

• Withdrawal management
• Residential, outpatient, and perinatal treatment programs
• Transitional living and prevention services
• Outpatient drug and alcohol services for youth
• Support for people with both mental illness and substance use disorders
• Walk-in assessment clinic for residential treatment referrals

Rural Homeless Opiate Program (RHOP):

• Case management and care coordination for people with an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• Connects participants to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), residential or outpatient care, and long-term treatment options

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/430/Behavioral-Health 
• Substance Use Disor…

Chapa-De Indian Health provides culturally grounded care for people experiencing substance use disorders. 

Services are available to all patients, with additional options for those with Medi-Cal and for American Indian patients. Locations include Auburn and Grass Valley.

Services include:

• Routine screenings, education, brief interventions, and referrals
• Referrals to outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential treatment (Medi-Cal accepted)
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders
• Short-term case management during referral and placement into treatment
• Culturally rooted recovery groups for alcohol use

Recovery Groups:

• Alcohol Recovery Group (SMART Recovery model) | Support and education group open to all patients. Medical providers may discuss medication options, but medication is not required to attend.
  • Auburn: 530-887-2804
  • Grass Valley: 530-477-9532
• Red Road to Wellbriety Talking Circle | Virtual group based on the White Bison Recovery M…

The Nevada County Tobacco Free Coalitions through the Nevada County Public Health Department provides education and outreach to reduce tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure in Nevada County.

Community engagement includes collaboration with local coalitions to support smoke-free environments and promote tobacco-free lifestyles.

Services include:

• Tobacco prevention education and community outreach
• Support for schools and youth-focused prevention efforts
• Information about secondhand smoke, vaping, and environmental impacts
• Coordination with local coalitions to promote tobacco-free policies

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health 
• Nevada County Tobacco Free Coalitions - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2374/Nevada-County-Tobacco-Free-Coalitions

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…

Golden Sierra Life Skills Father and Family Center offers the following programs.

• Men, Infants, & Children (MIC)
• Co-Parenting
• Anger Management
• Male Engagement/Male Ambassador Program
• KIND – Kids In Need of Diversion
• Teen Classes - Skills for teen parents

The center also provides consulting services, program design and customization, and program facilitation training. For more information about programs and additional services call 530-305-4004.

Web pages

• Home - https://goldenlifeskills.org
• Programs - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/
• Men, Infants, & Children (MIC) - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/men-infant-and-children-mic-male-parenting-and-life-skills/
• Co-Parenting - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/co-parenting/
• Anger Management - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/anger-management/
• Male Engagement/Male Ambassador Program - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/male-involvementmale-ambassador-program/
• KIND – Kids…