Common Goals, Inc. provides adult and adolescent outpatient alcohol and substance use disorder treatment programs.

Web pages

• Home - ​https://commongoalsinc.org/

Common Goals, Inc. offers an early intervention and prevention program for adolescents referred through the court or other agencies. 

The program is designed to help youth avoid deeper involvement with substance use or the justice system.

Services include:

• Substance use prevention education
• Group and individual intervention sessions
• Risk and behavior assessment
• Early-stage behavioral support
• Court reporting and compliance documentation, if applicable

Web pages

• Home - https://commongoalsinc.org/ 

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.

Victor Community Support Services offers programs providing a wide variety of mental health and social support services to children, youth, young adults, and families.

Victor partners with behavioral health, child welfare, schools, and juvenile justice departments across California. To receive services, people must be referred by Nevada County Children's Behavioral Health or Child Welfare Services. Referrals from schools or the probation department must be funneled through behavioral health or child welfare.

Victor serves the youth and families of Nevada County through offices in

• Grass Valley - 900 East Main St, Suite 201, Grass Valley, CA 95945
• Truckee - 11209 Brockway Rd, Suite C306, Truckee, CA 96161 (moved from Levon Ave)

Below is a list of programs offered in Nevada County. Please visit the services page for more information.

• Wraparound Programs
• Child and Family Teaming
• Community Based Mental Health
• School Based Mental Health
• Adult Case Management

Web pages

• Home - https://www.victor.…

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

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

Children's System of Care offers comprehensive services for children and youth who may be at risk in Placer County.

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 risk of abuse or neglect
• Adoptions and Foster Home placement and licensing
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services
• Child Welfare services
• Educational Assistance and Information for System-Involved and At Promise Youth - Placer County Office of Education
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2050/Childrens-System-of-Care
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2052/Childrens-Mental-Healt…

Raising Placer coordinates a network of local coalitions that work to reduce youth substance use in Placer County. 

The coalitions collaborate with schools, parents, and community partners to promote healthy choices and build long-term prevention strategies.

Services include:

• Local youth-focused substance use prevention initiatives
• School and community collaboration to support healthy youth development
• Public awareness campaigns and prevention messaging
• Coordination of the Coalition for Auburn and Lincoln Youth (CALY)
• Countywide partnership and resource sharing

Additional notes:

Each coalition within the Raising Placer network focuses on the needs of its specific community. Information about current initiatives and partners is available online.

Web pages

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

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

Victor Community Support Services offers programs providing a wide variety of mental health and social support services to children, youth, young adults, and families, including psychiatric services for children, youth, and adults. Victor partners with behavioral health, child welfare, and juvenile justice departments across California, tailoring services to meet each family’s needs.

Victor serves the youth and families of Placer County through its partnership with Placer County’s Coordinated System of Care. The office is in Roseville (moved from Rocklin). Below is a list of programs offered in Placer County. Please visit the services page or call 916-759-1168 for more information.

• Children and Youth Mental Health Services
• Adult Mental Health Services in North Lake Tahoe

Web pages

• Home - https://www.victor.org/
• Locations - https://www.victor.org/locations/
• Services - https://www.victor.org/services/