The Placer County Children's Mental Health Crisis Services provides behavioral services for children.  Assessments for non-crisis intensive Mental Health Services are provided by Masters-level professional clinicians in all geographic areas of Placer County, including Auburn, Roseville, Lincoln, and King’s Beach.

Self-referred individuals or families will either have an appointment scheduled with the Children’s Mental Health Unit, with an organizational provider, an MFT or LCSW in the Placer County Network, or they will be linked to another appropriate community or agency provider depending on needs and insurance coverage.

If your life is in danger or you need to report an emergency situation, call 911.

For at-risk children in emergency and crisis situations call 24/7 crisis line at Family and Children's Services:

916-872-6549, or toll free 866-293-1940.

For adults in crisis, call Adult Protective Services: 916-787-8860 or toll free 888-886-5401.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.p…

Children's System of Care offers comprehensive services for children and youth who may be at risk in Placer County.

Eligibility

Eligibility for Placer Children's mental health services includes full scope Medi-Cal beneficiaries, and County Medical Services Program (CMSP) beneficiaries with low or no share of cost. Those who do not meet these eligibility criteria are assessed on an individual basis regarding their need for services.
For questions please call Family and Children's Services at 916-872-6549 or toll free 866-293-1940.

Services Available

• 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
• Educational Assistance and Information for System-Involved and At Promise Youth - Placer County Office of Education
  
  

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-Healt…

Tahoe Truckee Community Collaborative (CCTT) is a regional network of nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and community partners working together to improve the health and well-being of families and individuals in the North Tahoe-Truckee area. CCTT coordinates cross-sector collaboration to address community needs, strengthen service delivery systems, and increase access to resources.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.ttcf.net/projects-programs/community-collaborative-of-tahoe-truckee-cctt/

This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

The Community Support Network of Nevada County brings together agencies, organizations, and individuals in Nevada County to share information, build partnerships, and support local families.

Services include:

• Monthly community meetings focused on collaboration and learning
• Advocacy around family well-being and community health
• Information sharing about programs, events, and community needs

Public meetings are held on Zoom the first Wednesday of most months, from 3:30-5pm. Meetings are paused in July, August, and sometimes December.

Web pages

• Home - https://csnnc.org/
• Contact - https://csnnc.org/contact-us/

The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program coordinates volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who are dependents of the Nevada County Juvenile Dependency Court, helping ensure they have a chance to live in a safe and permanent home.

Services include:

• Recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteer advocates
• One-on-one advocacy for children in the juvenile dependency system
• Assistance in ensuring children live in safe, permanent homes
• Support with navigating the court system

Volunteer requirements:

• Completion of an application packet, including a personal interview and background check
• Driver’s license and current insurance
• Training sessions held in the spring and fall, with applications accepted year-round

Web pages

• Home (Application Found Here) - https://caofnc.org/casa/
• FAQs - https://caofnc.org/casa-faq/

A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Love Is Respect offers 24/7 support to teens and young adults who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships.

Services include:

• 24-hour phone, text, and live chat support
• Information about dating abuse, consent, and setting boundaries
• Help with safety planning and understanding relationship rights

All services are free and confidential.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.loveisrespect.org/
• Get Help 24/7 - https://www.loveisrespect.org/get-relationship-help-24-7-365/

My Sister’s House provides culturally responsive services for Asian, Pacific Islander, and other underserved women and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking.

Services include

• Emergency shelter and safe haven
• Case management and safety planning
• Legal advocacy and assistance
• Counseling and support groups
• Job training and employment assistance
• Community outreach and prevention education
• 24/7 Multi-lingual help line: 916-428-3271

Web pages

• Home - http://www.my-sisters-house.org/

The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers a 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline, providing tools and immediate support to victims.


Web pages

• Home - https://www.thehotline.org/

KidsFirst operates two Counseling and Family Resource Centers centrally located & near public transportation in Roseville and Auburn.

They offer family & support services.

Programs and Services include:

• Programs for Kids:
  • Dinosaur School
  • Incredible Years (for kids ages 2-12)
• Resources for Parents:
  • Early Childhood Education & Support for New Parents
  • Rental and Financial Assistance (currently out of funding until further notice. 5/22/2026)
  • Various support groups
  • Health insurance enrollment
  • Information and referral assistance for services not offered in-house
• Programs for Parents:
  • Active Parenting Now (for teens)
  • Parent - Child Interactive Therapy
  • Parent and Child Coaching
  • Parent and Teen Communications
  • Co-Operative Parenting Class
• Professional Therapy Services:
  • Individual Counseling
  • Trauma-Focused Behavioral therapy
• Trainings throughout Placer County:
  • Child Abuse Signs Training
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Mandated Reporter “Refresher”
  • Forever Fathers Support Class by Dads/for Dads
  • Adverse Childhood E…

The Home Free program reunites youth with their family or legal guardian or helps them get to an alternative living arrangement (ALA), such as a community-based transitional living program, through a free bus ticket. Home Free works in collaboration with youth, parents and guardians, law enforcement, anti-trafficking organizations, social service, health care providers, and others to ensure youth who are victims of labor and sex trafficking benefit from reuniting with caring adults or getting an alternative living program.

Eligibility & Restrictions

Youth must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and self-identify as homeless, a runaway, or a victim of human trafficking. Youths must agree to complete the necessary steps to obtain a ticket through the Home Free program.

• Youth under age 18 can only return to a parent or legal guardian, which may include a non-custodial parent, sibling age 21 or older, or an extended family member, such as an aunt or uncle.
• For youth ages 18 to 21, options…