Friends For Survival offers a bereavement support group for family and friends after a suicide death, including peer support and education for survivors through monthly meetings, publications, monthly newsletter, and a book lending library.

Zoom meetings are worldwide.  

In-person meetings are in Sacramento & Stockton.  

Web pages

• Home - www.friendsforsurvival.org
• Meetings - https://friendsforsurvival.org/meetings

Cal Voices improves the lives of residents in the diverse communities of California through advocacy, education, research, and culturally relevant services. Some programs are offered in specific counties or regions, others are statewide.

Placer County

• Family Advocates with Placer County Parent Partners offer the following
  • Use creative, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based thinking to support families in achieving their goals.
  • Provide support to families receiving services from Placer County’s Children’s System of Care, including:
    • Behavioral Health
    • Drug Court
    • Child Welfare
    • Juvenile Probation Services
  • Create connections between teachers, juvenile probation officers, mental health workers, and social workers.
  • Support families where applicable
    • Court proceedings
    • Treatment team meetings
    • School meetings
  • Assist families in being equal partners with professionals assisting them.
  • Provide an opportunity for parents to benefit from the support and understandin…

This resource provides links to established 12-Step support groups for individuals living with substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, and related mental health or emotional challenges.

These programs follow the 12-step model developed by Alcoholics Anonymous and include options for family members and friends.

Programs include:

• Alcohol-related support:
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)
  • Al-Anon/Alateen
• Substance use recovery:
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
  • Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
  • Marijuana Anonymous (MA)
• Gambling support:
  • Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
  • Gam-Anon
• Sex and intimacy-related support:
  • Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
  • Co-Dependents of Sex Addicts (COSA)
• Emotional and behavioral health:
  • Emotions Anonymous (EA)
  • Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA)
  • Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA)
• Eating disorder recovery:
  • Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
  • Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA)
  • Food Addicts Anonymous (FAA)
• General or mixed-focus support:
  • Recoveries Anonymous (RA)
  • Co-Anon
  • Nar-Anon

Local meeting inform…

The Firefighters Burn Institute Youth Firesetter Program provides staff for pre-academy interviews with children involved in fire-setting. A fire safety academy completed in two sessions is also provided. As part of the academy, children learn:

• Fire safety education
• Fire hazard recognition
• Home escape planning

Placement for families who need counseling services is also part of the program.

Web pages

• Home - https://ffburn.org/

Wellness and Recovery Center provides recovery‑oriented group and individual support for adults with serious mental health conditions or co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Services include therapy groups, skill‑building activities, peer support, and individualized recovery planning. 

Services provided:

• Recovery and Rehabilitation services
• Mental Health Support
• Education and Life Skills 
• Social and Community Integration
• Navigation and Support Services

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sutter.gov/government/county-departments/health-and-human-services/sutter-yuba-behavioral-health
• Wellness and Recovery Center - https://www.sutter.gov/government/county-departments/health-and-human-services/adult-services-branch/adult-mental-health-services/wellness-and-recovery

NAMI Nevada County (National Alliance for Mental Illness) offers a free 8 week educational program that helps family members and friends understand mental illness symptoms, basics of brain biology, problem solving, medications, empathy, communication skills, self-care, rehabilitation, fighting stigma, and advocacy.

Course offered twice a year. Contact NAMI for dates.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.naminevadacounty.org/home-1
  
  
  
  

The Healing Through Loss & Grief support group provides anyone who has experienced a significant emotional loss with an opportunity to meet with other grievers in a safe, caring, and supportive environment. The goal is to assist each other in the healing through grief process. Features weekly meetings and assignments.

Offered twice a year, usually in January and August, sessions are 13 weeks. The first two weeks are open to anyone, then the group is closed for the remaining weeks for those who wish to continue the process. It's best to attend all sessions, but one or two absences because of another commitment would be fine.

For more information contact Maureen Gerecke at FREED 530-477-3333 or maureen@freed.org.

Web pages

• Grief Group -
  https://freed.org/services/peer-support/grief-group/
• Healing Through Loss & Grief - https://lossandgrief.org/

This resource is eligible for electronic referral.

Project HEART provides CalAIM services for eligible Medi-Cal members through Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports (CS). This program is designed to meet people where they are; especially those facing complex challenges such as housing instability, medical needs, behavioral health barriers, or difficulty navigating support systems. Project Heart's goal is to reduce crisis cycles and improve stability through coordinated, person centered care.

Through ECM, participants receive individualized case management and care coordination that connects health, housing, and social supports into one plan. Project HEART helps clients access the services they need, communicate with providers, stay connected to appointments, and overcome barriers that often prevent progress. Project Heart focus on consistent support, relationship based guidance, and practical next steps that help clients regain momentum and confidence.

Community Supports provide real help with housing related needs such…

The Spirit Peer Empowerment Center offers peer-led services and activities for people experiencing mental health challenges, substance use, or housing instability.

Basic needs & support services:

• Naloxone (Narcan) on-site for opioid overdose
• Food, clothing, and period product distribution
• Hot showers (5 per day, 10am-1:30pm; arrive early; ADA-compliant but not roll-in)
• Laundry and clothing closet access
• Assistance with Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and housing applications
• Lifeline phones for eligible Nevada County residents (Wednesdays, 9am-3pm; photo ID and proof of income required)

Recovery & planning groups:

• WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) | 8-week course
• Housing Circle; application support and housing navigation (call 530-274-1431 for schedule)
• Peer support groups for:
  • Co-occurring disorders
  • Identity Diversity (LGBTQ+)
  • Anxiety and depression
  • A Diagnosis with Dignity
  • Men’s and women’s groups

Wellness & creative activities:

• Restorative yoga and guided wellness sessions
• Beading for We…

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Auburn-Grass Valley offers a support group to people living with depression, bipolar disorders, or anxiety disorders. Attendees come together to learn from one another as they work towards wellness.

Online Meetings

• Zoom platform every Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30 pm

If you would like to participate or would like more information, you can contact Linda at 530-913-0764 (text or call) or email DBSAAubGV@gmail.com.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.dbsalliance.org/