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/

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…

Auburn's Elks Lodge offers community-focused programs through the Auburn-Grass Valley Elks Lodge #538. Services vary by location and season but generally support veterans, youth, and civic engagement.

Services may include:

• Supporting veterans’ initiatives and events
• Providing youth scholarships and activity programs
• Offering facility rentals for public and private events

Program details and availability may change. Contact the lodge directly for current offerings at each site.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.auburnelks.org/
• Auburn Location (195 Pine St, Auburn, CA 95603) - https://www.elks.org/lodges/ContactUs.cfm?LodgeNumber=0538
• Grass Valley Location (109 S. School St, Grass Valley, CA 95945) - https://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodgenumber=538

The Sierra Native Alliance offers programs for Cultural Education, Youth, Behavioral Health, and Family Wellness.

Services include:

• Outpatient Substance Use Disorder treatment
• Family and Child Counseling
• Family Advocacy
• Positive Indian Parenting
• Families of Tradition
• Anger Management and Violence Prevention
• Youth programs including the White Bison Group which provides substance use education and relapse prevention skills using the Youth White Bison- Medicine Wheel 12-Steps curriculum.

SNA Telehealth & Onsite Services
SNA provides counseling and education services through secure video format online. Staff are in the office and are available by appointment. Youth leadership, cultural arts, and mentoring is done individually and in small groups. Contact the office at 530-888-8767 to schedule an appointment.

Web pages

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

New Dawn Treatment Centers p​rovides substance use treatment and mental health support for adults through residential and outpatient programs. 

Services are designed for individuals with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Services include:

• Medically monitored detox (sub-acute level)
• Gender-specific residential treatment (30 to 90 days)
• Intensive outpatient services
• Evidence-based therapy, including ACT, DBT, and CBT
• Experiential therapies, such as:
  • Equine-assisted therapy
  • Expressive arts and dance/movement
  • Acupuncture and QiGong
  • Paddleboard yoga and mindfulness practices

Programs are led by licensed clinical psychologists and supported by medical professionals, including physicians, psychiatrists, and nurses. Treatment is internationally accredited.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.newdawntreatmentcenters.com/

Your local American Cancer Society office is your source for the most relevant information to help guide you.

Services include:

• Cancer information
• Referral to resources including support groups and medical equipment
• Transportation to and from treatment (for people with Cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive)
• Lodging (when Cancer treatment is far from home)
• Advocacy
• Wig bank
• American Cancer Society events

American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Specialists are available to help you with any patient services, resource requests, or cancer information questions 24/7 at 1-800-227-2345.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.cancer.org/about-us/local/california.html

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…

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