Children's System Of Care (CSOC) has a Crisis/Child Welfare Services (CWS) Report Line to meet the special needs of children and youth who may be at risk, and their families, in Placer County.

A telephone call can bring help in a crisis. For at-risk children in emergencies and crisis situations, a special 24-hour, 7-day a week, response program is available by calling Family and Children's Services: 916-872-6549 or toll free 866-293-1940.

CSOC services include:

• 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
• Foster youth educational assistance (Placer County Office of Education)
• Placer County Resource Guide (PDF)
  

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-Health-Services
• Foster youth educational assistance (Placer County Office of Education) - https://www.…

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Auburn Adventist Community Services, at the Auburn Seventh-day Adventist Church offers a variety of services for families and individuals who are in need, out of work or simply find that the month lasts longer than the paychecks every once in a while. Call to confirm the days and times that services are available. 530-823-0345

Services include:

• Clothing closet. Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm
• Food pantry. Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm (or earlier based on food supplies). Recommend to arrive early.
• Showers for unsheltered people are available Monday (9 am - 12 noon. Will have to walk upstairs). For handicapped showers available Monday, call ahead of time for ARC (530-887-8673) located in the back of the parking lot.
• Community Garden
• Computer resource center
• Children’s play area
• Fruit orchard
• Prayer
• Medical services are also available through our sister agency the A.R.C./ Auburn Renewal Center, also located on the church grounds. A.R.C. offers free medical, dental, optical, mental health, and a chirop…

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Auburn Renewal Center (ARC) is a free medical clinic located on the grounds of the Auburn Seventh-day Adventist church. Auburn Renewal Center offers basic medical services to the under-insured, uninsured, and unsheltered residents of the greater Auburn area. Clinic is primarily for people 18 years old, low income, uninsured, under-insured, unsheltered. Children over 8 can be seen on a case by case basis.

Services are every Tuesday 9am-1pm, and Thursdays by appointment.

Services include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Optical
• Mental Health
• Chiropractic Clinic

Placer county residents only and need proof of residence.

Web pages

• Auburn Renewal Center - https://www.auburnclinic.org/

NAMI Placer County (National Alliance for Mental Illness) is a grassroots, family, and consumer self-help support and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses such as:

• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar disorder (manic depressive)
• Clinical depression
• Panic disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

NAMI offers in-person and zoom support groups and educational classes for families with one or more members experiencing a mental illness such as:

• Family Support Share & Care
• Family to Family education class
• Peer to Peer mentor class
• And more on NAMI's website

Web pages

• Home NAMI Placer County - https://namipc.org/
• Home NAMI national website - https://www.nami.org/home

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/

Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc. promotes wellness and recovery by providing quality and cost-effective programs in a socially responsible manner and works with families and communities to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

American River Residential Services (ARRS) provides a Client-Centered Recovery-Based model of care. Our relationship with each individual resident is the basis for developing our Community Housing and Support Services that encourages and fosters growth, change, and independence.

ARRS Location & Contact Information:

4741 Engle Road, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 483-8424 Email shawna.valverde@cbhi.net

Web pages

• Home - https://crestwoodbehavioralhealth.com/
• American River Residential - https://crestwoodbehavioralhealth.com/location/carmichael/​

24-Hour Crisis Line - 530-265-5811

Children's Behavioral Health
Nevada County Behavioral Health Children's Mental Health serves children and youth who have Nevada County Medi-Cal and meet moderate to severe criteria for Behavioral Health Treatment: recent psychiatric hospitalization, Probation or Child Welfare involvement, significant challenges at school, homelessness, or a complex combination of concerns that may involve trauma, depression or anxiety symptoms, and housing instability.

Services

• Therapy
• Individual and Group Counseling
• Psychiatry
• Support through service coordinators
• Home based wrap around support for children and families who need more intensive care

Treatment location is based on need and can take place at the Nevada County Behavioral Health Office, schools, Family Resource Centers, or other locations convenient for the family. Therapists are trained in a variety of techniques and work with youth of all ages. Therapy is provided in both English and Spanish.

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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services investigate and work to resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities such as:

• Nursing homes
• Connecting consumers to resources
• Addressing hunger and food insecurity
• Protecting rights and preventing abuse
• Improving physical and mental health
• Supporting caregivers
• Thriving in community
• Residential care facilities for the elderly
• Assisted living facilities
• What to do if kicked out of skilled nursing facility

All Ombudsman services are provided for free and all complaints are confidential. Long-Term Care Ombudsman representatives assist with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety, and personal preferences.

Report Abuse in a Long-Term Care Facility

Web pages

• Long Term Care Ombudsman Services - https://www.agencyonaging4.org/long-term-ombudsman-services
• California Adult Protective Services (APS) Information - https://www.cdss.ca.gov/adult-protective-services
• Information on LTC Ombudsman Services - https://a…

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The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) offers a variety of mental health resources.

Suicide Prevention

Know the Signs is a statewide suicide prevention social marketing campaign built on three key messages: Know the signs. Find the words. Reach out. This campaign is intended to educate Californians on how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis, and where to find professional help and resources.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.calmhsa.org/
• Suicide Prevention - https://www.suicideispreventable.org/

Opening Doors, Inc helps underserved members of the Greater Sacramento Area access opportunities within the US social and economic system. Their programs help those escaping human trafficking and newly arrived refugees to start safe and healthy lives. They provide low-cost immigration legal services, financial education classes, and small business support programs.

They do this with a multi-cultural staff and volunteers who respect the cultural identities and individual goals of their clients.


Web pages

• Home - http://www.openingdoorsinc.org/
• Immigration Legal Services - https://openingdoorsinc.org/programs/defending-immigrants/
• Mental Health Program - https://openingdoorsinc.org/programs/addressing-mental-health/
• Refugee Programs - https://openingdoorsinc.org/programs/welcoming-refugees/
• Support for Survivors of Trafficking - https://openingdoorsinc.org/programs/supporting-survivors/
• Economic Prosperity Program - https://openingdoorsinc.org/programs/expanding-economic-opportunity/