Raising Placer is a network of community coalitions in Placer County currently funded by the Drug Free Communities Support Program from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The coalitions work with their communities to prevent and reduce youth substance use. Through collaboration, the goal of the Raising Placer network of coalitions is to strengthen and sustain prevention efforts throughout the county.

• Coalition for Auburn and Lincoln Youth (CALY), 530-273-7956, caly@raisingplacer.org
• Placer County wide prevention,  Christina Ivazes, 530-886-3641, 

Web pages

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

Chapa-De Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services are available to all American Indian community members and active medical patients at Chapa-De Indian Health. Addiction is a chronic, progressive, relapsing disease that can be treated. At Chapa-De, there is non-judgmental and compassionate care for all addictive diseases.

Services are provided in Auburn and Grass Valley.

The team at Chapa-De provides:

• Routine screenings
• Education
• Brief interventions
• Referrals to treatment for drug and alcohol addiction
• Referrals to all levels of care, including outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and residential treatment, which are available to patients with Medi-Cal. There are additional treatment options available for American Indian patients.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Red Road to Wellbriety Talking Circle

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Chapa-De Indian Health provides Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders at both Chapa-De locations and short-term c…

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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.

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 Substance Use Disorder Services offers:

• Withdrawal management
• Residential, outpatient, and perinatal treatment
• Transitional living and prevention services
• Additional services for people with both mental illness and substance use disorders who are Medi-Cal beneficiaries
• Outpatient drug and alcohol services for youth
• Walk-in Assessment Clinic for Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Nevada County Residents who have Medi-Cal or who might be eligible for Medi-Cal who are interested in Residential Treatment for a Substance use Disorder. Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30am daily at 500 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Visit the Substance Use Services web page for info about

• Assessment
• Consultation and referral services
• Prevention, including info about naloxone/Narcan
• Resources

Rural Homeless Opiate Program
The Rural Homeless Opiate Program (RHOP) is a program of Nevada County Behavioral Health that can provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) care c… [read more]

The Nevada County Public Health provides a Tobacco Use Prevention Program that educates the community about the harmful effect of tobacco on individuals and the environment.

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