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-Me…

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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…

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Cornerstone Crisis Residential, offered through Yolo Community Care Continuum (YCCC) provides short-term residential treatment for adults experiencing a psychiatric crisis in Placer County.

Treatment is designed for individuals who need an intermediate step between a hospital stay and returning home, or who wish a more structured, supportive setting in order to prevent a psychiatric hospitalization.

All services are coordinated with the Placer County Mental Health Department treatment providers to ensure continuity of treatment.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.y3c.org/
• Cornerstone Crisis Residential - https://y3c.org/programs/cornerstone/

AlterCareLine provides free non-clinical social, emotional, and crisis support via phone or chat to Californians age 12 and older. Services are also available in Spanish.

In addition to support for adults, AlterCareLine counselors are well trained to help middle school, high school, and college students with situations such as family conflicts, homelessness, isolation, problems with friends, bullying, school pressures, suicidal ideation, navigating the online world, academic and financial pressures, or mental health issues.

The AlterCareLine emotional support line is part of the CalHOPE Connect initiative which is a partnership of the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) and Alter Health Group.


Web pages

• Home -https://www.altercareline.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/​

Sierra Community House offers Crisis Intervention - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/our-services/crisis-intervention-prevention/

24-hour Help Line at 800-736-1060.

You may also call the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. For more resources please visit the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition at www.tahoelifeline.org.

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Formerly known as Tahoe SAFE Alliance, Sierra Community House’s Crisis Intervention is dedicated to serving victims of intimate partner / domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. All services are free and available in multiple languages. Sierra Community House will not discriminate against anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. All of our services are designed to empower victims in reclaiming their rights and to provide the tools individuals and families need on the road to saf…

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Call 9-1-1 if You Are in Danger or to Report an Emergency Situation
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If you or someone you know has a behavioral health crisis or emergency call
24-hour crisis line 530-265-5811
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Crisis Services
The Crisis Team provides 24- hour services to any individual adult or child in the community in a behavioral health or emotional crisis.

• 24/7 mobile crisis services
• Phone counseling for individuals in a mental health crisis or urgent situation
• In person assessment for individuals during a behavioral health crisis at the local emergency room
  • Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Western Nevada County
  • Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee
• Admittance to Psychiatric Inpatient Services under Welfare and Institutions Code 5150
• After hours referrals for behavioral health services and other county services
• Crisis services are contracted with the Sierra Mental Wellness Group.

Mental Health Urgent Care - Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
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Crisis Text Line provides free 24/7 text-based mental health support and crisis intervention from trained volunteers. Available to anyone in the USA in English or Spanish.

• ENGLISH - Text HELLO to 741741 or text to 443-SUPPORT in WhatsApp for English
• ESPAÑOL -Text HOLA to 741741 or text to 442-AYUDAME in WhatsApp for Spanish

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 Services for Children and Families 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 Co…

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention teaches schools, communities, and workplaces how to prevent suicide.

AFSP was founded on research and develops evidence-based programs using the latest science on suicide prevention.

Their programs include training in mental health and suicide prevention for schools.

Web pages 

• Home - https://afsp.org/chapter/greater-sacramento​
• Programs - https://afsp.org/chapter/greater-sacramento#programs