The American Heart Association provides education, advocacy, and research initiatives focused on preventing and treating cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Services include:

• Public education on heart disease, stroke, and healthy living
• Community programs promoting physical activity, nutrition, and heart health
• Advocacy for heart-healthy public policy and healthcare access
• Support for research on cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention

Web pages 

• Home - https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/california/sacramento

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

Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails provides education, advocacy, and research support to improve lung health and air quality.

Services include:

• Public education about the health impacts of air pollution
• Youth-focused programs promoting lung health and tobacco prevention
• Policy advocacy to improve air quality standards
• Community partnerships and research support related to clean air

Web pages

• Home - https://sacbreathe.org/

The American Lung Association offers education, advocacy, and research initiatives to address major threats to lung health, including lung cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tobacco use, and air pollution.

Services include:

• Educational programs about lung disease prevention and management
• Advocacy for clean air and tobacco control policies
• Support for research focused on lung health and treatment
• Public outreach and resources on asthma, COPD, and smoking cessation

Web pages

• Home - https://www.lung.org/

The Lupus Foundation of Northern California has served the California lupus community since 1978, with a mission to improve lives impacted by lupus, . We continue to pursue our mission of being a key provider of support services, educational programs, and information to empower lupus patients, their loved ones, and their care teams.

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/

Cal Voices improves the lives of residents in the diverse communities of California through advocacy, education, research, and culturally relevant services. Some programs are offered in specific counties or regions, others are statewide.

Placer County

• Family Advocates with Placer County Parent Partners offer the following
  • Use creative, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based thinking to support families in achieving their goals.
  • Provide support to families receiving services from Placer County’s Children’s System of Care, including:
    • Behavioral Health
    • Drug Court
    • Child Welfare
    • Juvenile Probation Services
  • Create connections between teachers, juvenile probation officers, mental health workers, and social workers.
  • Support families where applicable
    • Court proceedings
    • Treatment team meetings
    • School meetings
  • Assist families in being equal partners with professionals assisting them.
  • Provide an opportunity for parents to benefit from the support and understandin…

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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…

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The Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation raises money and provides volunteers to support the many activities of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. The Foundation offers outreach programs, community education, and support for acquiring and updating hospital equipment and facilities.

Foundation programs include

• Alzheimer's Outreach Program (AOP) - The program helps support anyone with a memory impairment (Alzheimer's disease or any other dementia), and/ or their caregiver/s. https://supportsierranevada.org/aop
• Falls Prevention Coalition - Offers information about how to assess home and other environments for things that might be risks for causing falls, such as area rugs on slippery floors and power cords across walking areas. https://supportsierranevada.org/fallspreventioncoalition
• Cancer Support Groups - https://supportsierranevada.org/cancersupportgroups
• Social Outreach Program - Supports and promotes the mental health of isolated seniors and adults with d…

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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