If someone you know needs immediate help with thoughts of suicide, please…

CALL

• 911 if a suicide attempt is underway or there is other immediate possibly life-threatening danger
• Nevada County Crisis Line at 530-265-5811
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988

The Nevada County Public Health Department’s Suicide Prevention Education program seeks to reduce the factors that increase suicide risk while increasing the factors that protect people from suicide. We do this through:

• Outreach, education and training about suicide prevention
• Coordinating the Suicide Prevention Task Force, a community collaborative working to reduce suicides in Western Nevada County
• Participate in and support the Tahoe-Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition

Learn more about the warning signs of suicide and how to reach out to someone you're concerned about. The Suicide Prevention Education program offers:

• Suicide Prevention Resources
• Local Suicide Prevention Trainings

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Senior Peer Counseling is a free, confidential, voluntary, peer support, in-home program for Placer County residents aged 55 years or better, who are dealing with age-related adjustment issues.

As we age, life transitions can sometimes be painful or difficult to adjust to. Sometimes it is helpful to talk with someone near your age. A peer can help you address these transitional concerns in a safe, confidential, environment. Peer Counselors work with people in the community on issues such as:

• Grief
• Caregiver stress
• Change in individuals' sense of independence
• Family conflict
• Loneliness
• Situational depression or anxiety
• Loss of a companion
• Medical diagnosis
• Physical disability
• Retirement
• Relocation
• Change in health
• Other age-related concerns

Websites:

• Senior Peer Counseling - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2519/Senior-Peer-Counseling-Program

The Veterans Service Office is part of the Human Services Division (one of six Divisions) of the County of Placer Health & Human Services Department.

The office promotes the interest and welfare of veterans, their dependents, and their survivors by enhancing their quality of life through counseling, education, benefits assistance, and advocacy.

The office connects Veterans to their benefits by assisting in their interactions with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and hopes to make easier the process of applying for benefits like Veterans Health Care and Veterans Pension. Any Veteran, or any Veteran's family member, is encouraged to visit the office if they're interested in applying for their benefits.

The Veterans Service Office is part of the Human Services Division (one of six Divisions) of the County of Placer Health & Human Services Department.

The office promotes the interest and welfare of veterans, their dependents, and their survivors by enhancing their quality of life through counseling, education, benefits assistance, and advocacy.

The office connects Veterans to their benefits by assisting in their interactions with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and hopes to make easier the process of applying for benefits like Veterans Health Care and Veterans Pension. Any Veteran, or any Veteran's family member, is encouraged to visit the office if they're interested in applying for their benefits.

The Veterans Service Office is part of the Human Services Division (one of six Divisions) of the County of Placer Health & Human Services Department.

The office promotes the interest and welfare of veterans, their dependents, and their survivors by enhancing their quality of life through counseling, education, benefits assistance, and advocacy.

The office connects Veterans to their benefits by assisting in their interactions with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and hopes to make easier the process of applying for benefits like Veterans Health Care and Veterans Pension. Any Veteran, or any Veteran's family member, is encouraged to visit the office if they're interested in applying for their benefits.

If your life is in danger or you need to report an emergency situation, call 911.

Placer County Crisis & Emergency Services
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency: Any individual age 16+ experiencing a mental health crisis may call the County's 24-hour, 7-day a week response line at 916-787-8860 or (toll free) 888-886-5401. A trained professional will listen and assist you.

Crisis Intervention Services and Assessments
Trained and caring Placer County Mental Health professionals provide crisis intervention services and assessments for adults and children at locations throughout Placer County as follows:

• Local emergency departments such as Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, and Tahoe Forest Hospital
• Auburn and South Placer jails
• Juvenile Detention center

County Mental Health Triage Services:

• Mobile Crisis Triage (MCT)
• Family Mobile Team (FMT)
• School/County Collaborative 

Information on mental health triage services i… [read more]

IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS)

The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program will help pay for services provided to you so that you can remain safely in your own home. To be eligible, you must be over 65 years of age, disabled, or blind. Disabled children are also potentially eligible for IHSS. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.

View the IHSS brochure (PDF) for more information. https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3775/In-Home-Suport-Services-Brochure-PDF

The types of services which can be authorized through IHSS include:

• Accompaniment to medical appointments
• Grocery shopping
• Housecleaning
• Laundry
• Meal preparation
• Personal care services (such as bowel and bladder care, bathing, grooming, and paramedical services)
• Protective supervision for the mentally impaired

Important COVID19 Information
COVID19 Letter to Recipients - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Doc… [read more]

The office of the Public Administrator investigates, protects, and administers estates of Placer County decedents who have no known relatives who are willing and able to administer their estate. The process may include securing and protecting valuables against loss (including those held by financial institutions), seeing to the final disposition of the decedent’s remains, locating possible next of kin to perform as administrators of the estate, or, if none are found, County administration of the decedent’s estate.

Duties
The duties of the Public Administrator include:

• Protect decedents' estates against waste, loss, or misappropriation
• Conduct an on-site investigation to locate information leading to the identity of next of kin (blood relatives or adopted children), wills, pre-planned funeral arrangements, estate assets and debts
• Reach out to known next of kin to determine their willingness and ability to administer the estate

When needed:

• Make arrangements for the decedent's final dispos…

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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services
Placer County uses Motivational Interviewing approaches to discuss substance use disorder services with you. This means their services are based on your needs. Whether you are contemplating a change or are ready to take action in your treatment, their staff will meet you where you are in that process.

They recognize that some people struggle to know if they have a problem, let alone how to access support, while others know they have a problem with a substance. They also recognize that treatment can begin at any point of this journey. Whether you are court referred or feel pressured into treatment, or are coming voluntarily, you will be met with attention, compassion, and respect when discussing any further steps or actions. Placer County staff look forward to helping explore recovery with you. View Placer County's Substance Use Services brochure (PDF) for more information at www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3200/Substance-Use-Services… [read more]

ADOPTION - Children are best served in loving permanent family environments.

Children's System of Care provides placement approval for matched families through the Resource Family Approval process, and support for parents wishing to voluntarily relinquish their children for adoption.

Potential Adoptive Families
If you interested in becoming an adoptive family please visit the Adoption & Permanency Services page of Stanford Sierra Youth & Families. https://www.ssyaf.org/post/adoption-permanency-services

FOSTER PARENT - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2060/Foster-and-Adoptive-Parents
Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent

Placer County has a continuing need for foster and adoptive families. Placer County provides foster care licensing and adoptive home studies to families who are interested in opening their homes. Placer County works in partnership with several community based organizations such as Koinonia Family Services, Stanford Youth Solutions/Sierra Forever Families,… [read more]