Twin Cities Church provides the following community programs. Contact the church for details.

• Conflict Resolution Team
• Grief support, including for mothers who have lost a child
• Mothers of children up to 18 (MOMCO) support group
• Safe Refuge - temporary care for children of families who are going through difficult times
• Sisters Closet – a periodic women’s clothing swap

Web pages

• Home - https://www.twincities.church/
• Care (program information) - https://www.twincities.church/care

Contact info

• Twin Cities Church, 11726 Rough & Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945, 530-273-6425

The Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation (SFAF) is a community based, nonprofit organization that provides support services to people living with HIV or AIDS and their families, and provides education and prevention services to the general public, including free HIV testing.

Serves the Sierra Foothills region, including Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine Counties.

Web pages

Home - https://sierrafoothillsaids.org/

Healing Pastures at C Horse Ranch offers equine therapy and cancer survivor support groups.

Field trips are available to pet their rescue animals; riding lessons are available for mature riders as well as special needs, youth, and adults.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.healingpastures-chorseranch.com/

Offers support groups for individuals with Lupus.
Mission Coffee
2405 Grass Valley Highway
Auburn, CA 95602
Contact Person: Janet Patten
Contact Phone: (530) 889-8575
Regular Meeting Time: . Call or email Janet for times

Web pages

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

Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) provides information and support for Parkinson's disease patients and their families in Northern California. There are over 45 Support Groups throughout the region including Auburn and Roseville and information resources are available online.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.panctoday.org/

Balanced Bipolar & Depression Support provides peer-led support groups for people living with bipolar disorder or depression.

Meetings are also open to family members, friends, and mental health students who want to learn how to support individuals experiencing mood disorders.

Services include:

• Weekly peer support groups via Zoom
• Education and wellness resources for individuals and families
• Local mental health and recovery resources
• Mental health advocacy and stigma reduction

Meetings are held Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm on Zoom. Participants must call or email at least 24 hours in advance to attend.

Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance supports children with cancer and their families by providing emotional, educational, and financial support while increasing awareness and funding research toward a cure.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.childcancer.org

Sutter Stroke Center provides a stroke support group with information and support to help cope with the changes and stress of a stroke.

Stroke Support Group:

Held the second Tuesday of each month from 1:30-2:30pm
Sutter Rehabilitation Institute, 6 Medical Plaza, Roseville – Dining Room (First Floor)
Contact Dana Ittner at 916-878-2666.

Web pages

• Stroke Support Group - https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy-rehabilitation/education-support-sri

The Grief and Loss Support webpage provides a curated list of grief and loss resources compiled by a survivor and founder of the Empower + Resilience (E+R) Project.

Resources are intended to support individuals and families coping with loss.

Services include:

• Shares suggested books, virtual support groups, and peer-led communities
• Lists local and national organizations offering grief and bereavement support
• Includes links to Facebook groups, in-person gatherings, and general grief education

Note: Resources are shared for community support and are not official endorsements by Placer County.

Web pages

• Grief and Loss Support - https://www.placer.ca.gov/8704/Grief
• (Em)power + Resilience Project - https://www.placer.ca.gov/8703/Empower-Resilience-Project
• Criminal Justice Process - https://www.placer.ca.gov/7238/Know-the-process
• 211 List of Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Resources - https://cde.211connectingpoint.org/resource/86129056/

The Arc of Placer County operates programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Programs include:

• Adult Achievement Center (AAC): Offers vocational training, daily living skills, health and fitness activities, cognitive growth, and mobility training. Located in Auburn, the program promotes independence and community engagement.
• On the Go (OTG) & On the Go Youth (OTGY): Provides social recreation programs for adults and transition-age youth. Activities include bowling, sporting events, group dinners, and attending local festivals.
• Roseville Adult Center (RAC): Delivers vocational training, daily living practices, health and fitness, cognitive growth, and mobility training. Participants engage in community volunteer opportunities.
• Studio 700 Center for the Arts: Facilitates artistic development through creating visual art, photography, ceramics, clothing lines, short films, and performances. Artwork is sold to provide income oppor…