The CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) goal is to implement policy, systems and environmental change projects along with nutrition and physical activity education interventions for eligible populations by:

• Increasing consumption and access to healthy dietary choices where people live, learn, work, or play
• Reducing consumption and/or appeal of unhealthy dietary choices
• Increase access to and/or appeal of physical activity opportunities
• Educating the Placer County SNAP-Ed population on healthy choices

Services Provided

• Nutrition and Physical Activity Education: A variety of nutrition and physical activity lessons and workshops are available to eligible schools, community groups, and organizations. A few examples include nutrition lessons, CATCH physical activity, cooking, Harvest of the Month (HOTM), and HOTM Kits for teachers.
• Policy Systems and Environmental Change Projects (PSE): PSE projects focus on improving the health of Placer County residents where they live, learn, work, or play. A…

In the US, immunizations have reduced or eliminated many infectious diseases that once routinely killed or harmed many infants, children, and adults. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause immunization-preventable disease and death still exist and can be passed on to people who are not protected by immunizations.

Placer County residents can get assistance scheduling flu and COVID-19 vaccine appointments by calling 211 or 833-342-5211, unless they are insured by Kaiser Permanente, in which case they need to schedule directly with Kaiser at kp.org.

Find vaccine information on Placer County's Immunizations webpage including:

• Child Immunizations
• Adult Immunizations
• Travel Health
• Flu Immunizations
• COVID-19 Immunization
• MPX (Monkeypox) Immunization

Immunizations for School
California Law (Health and Safety Code 120325-120375) requires that children entering public or private schools, including childcare, preschool, elementary, or secondary schools, receive required immunizations. Placer C…

Public Health Nursing is a program of the County of Placer Public Health

Public Health (PH) Nurses are Registered Nurses who have additional training and certification to work in the community and the field of Public Health. Our goal is to meet preventive health needs of families and individuals, and promote positive health behavior. Our nurses offer in-home care to new parents, children, and the elderly.

Services provided for:

• Women & Children
• Family & Mental Health
• Elder Care

See Public Health Nursing web page for details.

Web pages

• Health and Human Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1679/Health-Human-Services
• Public Health Nursing - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2912/Public-Health-Nursing

The Campaign for Community Wellness (CCW) functions as the legislatively mandated body to oversee the implementation of the Mental Health Services Act. The CCW is comprised of concerned community members, non-profit agencies, school and law enforcement partners, family members and consumers of Mental Health services and the Placer County Systems of Care staff. 

The CCW works by networking, sharing and providing a forum for creative problem solving at monthly meetings. Recommendations for MHSA enhancements and changes are provided by the CCW to a collaborative Leadership Team, consisting of four community based representatives, System of Care staff and community facilitators.


Web pages

• Home -  www.campaignforcommunitywellness.org

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, with locations in
Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides free or low cost counseling services to Placer County residents. Available in English and Spanish. All ages.

Counseling

Types of Counseling

• Individual, couples, and family counseling
• Group Therapy Counseling

Counseling Eligibility and Insurance

• Eligibility - Placer County residents only.
• Insurance accepted as follows:
  • Medi-Cal - Medi-Cal Managed Care - Partnership HealthPlan of California through Carelon
  • Private health insurance
    • Blue Shield of California
    • Cigna
    • Magellan
    • Tricare
    • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Family Resource Center Services

Case Management

• Family Resource Center ​(FRC) staff provide advocacy, goal setting, and wellness recommendations to clients in need of support managing a difficult family situation. The majority of clients in need are referred to Lighthouse by social workers, probation officers, or other community-based organizations.

Educational Cl…

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, with locations in
Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides free or low cost counseling services to Placer County residents. Available in English and Spanish. All ages.

Counseling

Types of Counseling

• Individual, couples, and family counseling
• Group Therapy Counseling

Counseling Eligibility and Insurance

• Eligibility - Placer County residents only.
• Insurance accepted as follows:
  • Medi-Cal - Medi-Cal Managed Care - Partnership HealthPlan of California through Carelon
  • Private health insurance
    • Blue Shield of California
    • Cigna
    • Magellan
    • Tricare
    • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Family Resource Center Services

Case Management

• Family Resource Center ​(FRC) staff provide advocacy, goal setting, and wellness recommendations to clients in need of support managing a difficult family situation. The majority of clients in need are referred to Lighthouse by social workers, probation officers, or other community-based organizations.

Educational Cl…

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, with locations in
Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides free or low cost counseling services to Placer County residents. Available in English and Spanish. All ages.

Counseling

Types of Counseling

• Individual, couples, and family counseling
• Group Therapy Counseling

Counseling Eligibility and Insurance

• Eligibility - Placer County residents only.
• Insurance accepted as follows:
  • Medi-Cal - Medi-Cal Managed Care - Partnership HealthPlan of California through Carelon
  • Private health insurance
    • Blue Shield of California
    • Cigna
    • Magellan
    • Tricare
    • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Family Resource Center Services

Case Management

• Family Resource Center ​(FRC) staff provide advocacy, goal setting, and wellness recommendations to clients in need of support managing a difficult family situation. The majority of clients in need are referred to Lighthouse by social workers, probation officers, or other community-based organizations.

Educational Cl…

The Cirby Wellness Center offers an array of wellness services all in one place. Activities are facilitated by both peer and professional staff. The activities offered at the Wellness Center are free of cost and designed to foster a sense of community and shared recovery.

The Wellness Center features:

• A community garden
• Journaling classes
• Choir
• Walking and hiking groups
• Health education
• Job readiness
• and more

Activities are free of cost. Participants are not required to pay for any portion. Any materials and equipment needed for the groups will be provided. Participants only need to arrive with an open mind and willingness to try new things.

Resource Center

Visit the resource center inside the Cirby Wellness Center to find assistance with:

• Housing
• Food banks
• Medi-Cal
• Mental health screening
• Resume and cover letter writing
• Budgeting
• and more

The Cirby Wellness Center is open to both ASOC clients and community members. We welcome anyone in need of support, resources, and connection. The Ci…

Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center supports family caregivers of adults with chronic and disabling conditions or diseases.

Web Pages

• Home - http://www.deloro.org/
  

Gender Health Center provides counseling services, advocacy, outreach, name & gender change help, and a hormone clinic.

Services:

Advocacy Services

Advocates meet with clients on a bi-weekly or weekly basis to set goals using a strengths-based, client-centered approach. The program works to connect clients with resources and to assist clients in navigating all GHC services when appropriate, such as counseling, name and gender change assistance, health insurance options, economic empowerment program, hormone clinics and legal health clinics.

Name and Gender Change Paperwork Assistance

Advocates assist clients in filling out name and gender change court paperwork and identity documents, such as driver license, birth certificate, passport and social security changes; become familiar with the court process for changing name and gender; provide information to clients around the process for legal name and gender change.

Covered California Outreach and Education

GHC is Northern California’s lin…