Placer County Human Services provides the 1 Pill Can Kill campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills, and to share local overdose prevention resources.

Services include:

• Education on fentanyl risks and opioid-related overdoses
• Information on naloxone (NARCAN) and how to use it
• Access points for naloxone and fentanyl test strips
• Prevention resources for youth, parents, and schools
• Links to treatment, recovery, and harm reduction programs

Web pages

• Home - https://1pillcankillplacer.com

The Sierra Community Medical Foundation (SCMF) provides community health programming, education, and wellness-focused resources in Placer and Nevada counties.

Program details include:

• Health education and awareness campaigns
• Prevention-focused workshops and training sessions
• Community partnerships to support wellness and medical access

Web pages

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

Granite Wellness provides an Adolescent Services program which focuses on substance use prevention and making healthy and responsible choices.

• Weekly at Nevada County Juvenile Hall and Placer County Juvenile Hall for incarcerated adolescents – no cost to the participant
• Weekly Drug Diversion & Support groups at select local high schools – for students – no cost to the participant
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.granitewellness.org/
• Adolescent Services - https://www.granitewellness.org/services/adolescent-treatment/

Granite Wellnes Centers serves as fiscal agent for the Coalition for Auburn and Lincoln Youth (CALY), a community partnership working to prevent youth substance use in Auburn and Lincoln. 

CALY brings together parents, youth, educators, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and other local leaders to create supportive, substance-free environments for youth ages 15 to 24.

CALY is part of the Raising Placer network, which is an initiative of community coalitions, educators, and partners throughout Placer County focused on long-term prevention.

Web pages

• Granite Wellness Centers - www.granitewellness.org/
• Coalition for Auburn and Lincoln Youth (CALY) - www.raisingplacer.org/local-coalitions/coalition-for-auburn-and-lincoln-youth-home-page-draft/
• Raising Placer - www.raisingplacer.org/

Granite Wellness Centers (GWC) provides comprehensive services to promote wellness for individuals and families with a focus on addressing substance use disorders.

GWC is a source of naloxone, a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose.

Granite Wellness offers residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment services for adults and youth with personalized treatment plans including group and individual counseling and other services.

Granite Wellness also provides transitional housing up to six months for adult men, women, and women with young children for people enrolled in outpatient services. Other services include educational groups for parenting, anger management, DUI services, Resilient Child program, Family Educational Series, and more.
Services include:

• Inpatient treatment
• Outpatient treatment
• Medical services, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Detoxification services
• DUI classes
• Recovery residences
• Adolescent services
• Testing services

Web pages

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Granite Wellness Centers provides access to naloxone (brand name NARCAN), a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. 

Naloxone can temporarily block the effects of opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, and codeine.

Services include:

• Access to naloxone (NARCAN) for individuals, families, and community members
• Education on overdose response and how to administer naloxone
• Information about opioid safety and prevention
• Referral to substance use disorder treatment and recovery services

Important:

Naloxone is a temporary treatment. Always call 9-1-1 immediately when responding to a suspected overdose, even after administering naloxone.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.granitewellness.org/
• Overdose Prevention - https://www.granitewellness.org/resources/overdose-prevention/
• Contact -https://www.granitewellness.org/contact-us/
• Locations - https://www.granitewellness.org/hours-locations/

Placer County's Substance Abuse Clinic screens for alcohol and drug issues and makes recommendations regarding resources, services and treatment options. It's open and free to all Placer County residents.

Some clients will be referred from the Screening Clinic to Health and Human Services (HHS) for Assessment and Intake; others will be referred to community treatment programs.

The drop-in clinics are first come, first served. Clients must bring a Driver’s License or other picture ID, documentation of finances and court orders (if applicable).

Clinic Days and Locations in Auburn and Roseville:

• Monday 10am – 11am: 101 Cirby Hills Drive in Roseville
• Tuesday 1pm – 2pm: 11434 B Avenue in Auburn
• Wednesday 1pm – 2pm: 10810 Justice Center Dr. in RSVL
• Thursday 3pm – 4pm: 101 Cirby Hills Drive in Roseville
• Friday 10am – 11am: 11434 B Avenue in Auburn
  
  

Web pages

• Clinic Days and Locations in Auburn and Roseville - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3199/Substance-Abuse-Screening-Clinic-Flyer…

Golden Sierra Life Skills Father and Family Center offers the following programs.

• Men, Infants, & Children (MIC)
• Co-Parenting
• Anger Management
• Male Engagement/Male Ambassador Program
• KIND – Kids In Need of Diversion
• Teen Classes - Skills for teen parents

The center also provides consulting services, program design and customization, and program facilitation training. For more information about programs and additional services call 530-305-4004.

Web pages

• Home - https://goldenlifeskills.org
• Programs - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/
• Men, Infants, & Children (MIC) - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/men-infant-and-children-mic-male-parenting-and-life-skills/
• Co-Parenting - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/co-parenting/
• Anger Management - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/anger-management/
• Male Engagement/Male Ambassador Program - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/male-involvementmale-ambassador-program/
• KIND – Kids…

Pacific Educational Services (PES) offers court-approved education and counseling programs for individuals referred by the justice system. Some classes may be available to the general public with court approval.

Services include:

• Classes on alcohol and drug use, life skills, anger management, and theft prevention
• Parenting classes and domestic violence batterers intervention programs (up to 52 weeks)
• Individual and group substance abuse counseling
• Support with decision-making, planning, and relationship skills

Classes are held in Auburn and Roseville.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.pesprograms.com/

The Placer County Tobacco Prevention Program works to reduce the impact of tobacco on Placer County residents. 

The program provides education, promotes policy enforcement, and supports community partnerships that reduce tobacco use and exposure.

Services include:

• Public education about the health impacts of tobacco use and secondhand smoke
• Outreach to reduce youth access to tobacco products
• Support for local enforcement of tobacco laws and policies
• Resources to counter pro-tobacco marketing and messaging
• Collaboration with community partners through the Placer Tobacco Prevention Coalition

Additional notes:

Program activities include youth prevention campaigns, tobacco retailer education, and support for smoke-free environments.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/3081/Placer-Tobacco-Prevention-Coalition