Does Connecting Point offer…

• Free naloxone/Narcan? YES
• Free fentanyl test strips? YES
• Free xylazine test strips? NO

How can people get it/them?

• Phone: 530-274-5601
• Can people TEXT to that number? NO
• Email: n/a
• Web page: https://cde.211connectingpoint.org/resource/83096209/
• Address/es where items can be picked up: 208 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA95945, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm
• Anything someone needs to bring or do in order to pick up: NO
• Contact person: n/a

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Naloxone (name of medication) or Narcan™ (a common brand name) is a drug used to reverse an opioid overdose, including overdoses due to fentanyl. It is available without a prescription and legal to carry. Opioids include heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, and morphine. Naloxone must be given quickly and 911 should be called to respond with additional care. After a quick training, anyone can administer naloxone to another …

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Nevada County Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Services offers:

• Withdrawal management
• Residential, outpatient, and perinatal treatment
• Transitional living and prevention services
• Additional services for people with both mental illness and substance use disorders who are Medi-Cal beneficiaries
• Outpatient drug and alcohol services for youth
• Walk-in Assessment Clinic for Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Nevada County Residents who have Medi-Cal or who might be eligible for Medi-Cal who are interested in Residential Treatment for a Substance use Disorder. Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30am daily at 500 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Visit the Substance Use Services web page for info about

• Assessment
• Consultation and referral services
• Prevention, including info about naloxone/Narcan
• Resources

Rural Homeless Opiate Program
The Rural Homeless Opiate Program (RHOP) is a program of Nevada County Behavioral Health that can provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) care c… [read more]

The Seniors First Information & Assistance Program is a resource for senior-focused programs, services and assistance. The program is designed to assist Placer County seniors age 60 and older get the resources and assistance they need to remain healthy and independent. They also welcome calls from family members, caregivers and other interested parties who are assisting seniors in getting the services they need.

Seniors First can provide information in multiple languages via a language translation service.

If you live outside of Placer County or do not meet their age criteria, they may be able to direct you to the agency or organization that can help you.

Seniors First is equipped to provide information and resources on a variety of topics including:

• Adult Daycare
• Advocacy for Seniors
• Assistance Devices
• Care Options
• Counseling
• Fall Prevention
• Financial Assistance
• Health Insurance-counseling
• In-Home Care
• Legal Issues
• Medicare Counseling (HICAP)
• Out-of-Home Care
• Recreation
• Senior Resou…

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Does Placer County Adult System of Care (ASOC) offer…

• Free naloxone/Narcan? YES, as part of ASOC’s SUD screening clinics. ASOC is not adistribution site for those not seeking SUD services and naloxone and fentanyltest strips are only available during screening clinic hours.
• Free fentanyl test strips?YES
• Free xylazine test strips?NO

How can people get it/them?

• Phone: 530- 906-3724
• Can people TEXT to that number? NO
• Email: n/a
• Web page: https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3199/Substance-Abuse-Screening-Clinic-Flyer-PDF?bidId=
• Address/es where items can be pickedup: See list of Screening Clinics below
• Anything someone needs to bring or doin order to pick up: Drivers License or other picture ID and court orders (ifapplicable)
• Contact person: n/a

Screening Clinics

• Monday 10-11am, 101 Cirby Hills Drive,Roseville, CA 95678
• Tuesday 1-2pm, 11434 B Avenue, Auburn,CA 95603
• Wednesday 1-2pm, 10810 Justice Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678
• Thursday 3-4pm, 101 Cirby Hills Drive, Roseville, CA 95678
• Friday …

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Placer County Office of Education Foster Youth Services partners with the Children's System of Care to identify foster youth so they can participate in the Independent Living Program (ILP) for Placer County. ILP provides training, services, and benefits to assist current and former foster youth in achieving self-sufficiency prior to, and after leaving, the foster care system. 

Eligibility - Youth are eligible for ILP services from age 14 to the day before their 21st birthday, provided one of the following criteria is met:

• ​Youth was/is in foster care at least one day after their 16th birthday
• Youth is a former dependent who entered into a kinship guardianship at any age and is receiving/received Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments (KinGAP) between ages 16-18
• Youth is a former dependent who entered into a Non-Related Legal Guardianship (NRLG) after attaining age 8 and is receiving/received permanent placement services
• Youth is between 14-15 years …

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Legal Services of Northern California provides consultations, in-person or by telephone, on legal issues. LSNC serves Nevada and Placer counties. Not all services are available in both counties.

LSNC provides free legal assistance to low-income people who meet eligibility requirements. Services range from referrals to representation, depending upon the client's needs, LSNC priorities, and resources available.

LSNC provides counsel, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and seniors involving:

• Welfare
• Housing
• Social security
• Medi-Cal/Medicare
• Civil rights/discrimination
• Disability rights
• Consumer rights
• Debt and credit issues
• Simple estate planning
• Elder abuse

NOTE: LSNC does NOT take divorce/family law cases, criminal, conservatorship, or small claims cases.

Eligibility criteria - Must meet LSNC income guidelines. Annual income must be no more than 125% of Federal Poverty Level guidelines. Some people over 125% but under 200% FPL may qualify for services, if o… [read more]

Concierge Fiduciary Services provides specialized professional fiduciary services to individuals for the purpose of professional management or legal assignment for matters of probate, estate planning, or powers of attorney.

Lori Cochrane, a licensed professional fiduciary is a founder and principal fiduciary, specializing in matters of the person, serving as power of attorney for health care, conservator of the person, and care and special needs advocate.

Qualified Professional Fiduciaries on staff with Concierge Fiduciary Services specialize in matters of the estate, serving as trustee, successor trustee, special needs trustee, and power of attorney for finances.

A concierge is a person or service that provides assistance with personal business.
From https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concierge
 
When someone has a fiduciary duty to someone else, the person with the duty must act in a way that will benefit someone else, usually financially. The person who has a fiduciary … [read more]

Website provides information about the potentially deadly opioid fentanyl and the treatment for overdoses called naloxone (brand name NARCAN). Also has info about fentanyl test strips and where to get both fentanyl test strips and naloxone / NARCAN.

Get help
Near bottom of both of the following web pages find info about where to get both fentanyl test strips and naloxone / NARCAN.

• Teens & Young Adults - https://1pillcankillplacer.com/get-help-teens-young-adults
• Parents - https://1pillcankillplacer.com/get-help-parents

Facts about fentanyl - https://1pillcankillplacer.com/the-facts
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Naloxone (name of medication) or Narcan™ (a common brand name) is a drug used to reverse an opioid overdose, including overdoses due to fentanyl. It is available without a prescription and legal to carry. Opioids include heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications such as oxycodone(OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, and morphine. Naloxone must b…

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The Placer-Nevada Rx Drug Safety Coalition provides naloxone and information about locations for safe prescription drug medication disposal. Contact them directly for current info.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.scmfoundation.org/Programs/Rx-Drug-Safety
• Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) California Drug Take-Back program - www.dontrushtoflush.org

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About Naloxone & Fentanyl

• Naloxone (name of medication) or Narcan™ (a common brand name) is a drug used to reverse an opioid overdose, including overdoses due to fentanyl. It is available without a prescription and legal to carry. Opioids include heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, and morphine. Naloxone must be given quickly and 911 should be called to respond with additional care. After a quick training, anyone can administer naloxone to another person who has overdosed on opioids.
• Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid t…

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The Sierra College Undocumented Student Center offers guidance and resources to help empower undocumented students and mixed-status families to meet their higher education and career goals. At the same time, the Center strives to educate our campus community about the needs of undocumented youth and their families through its UndocuAlly training programs.

Resources available:

• Student Support
• Financial Aid Assistance
• Legal Assistance
• Health and Wellness

For enrolled students, legal resources include free legal consultations and coverage of DACA renewal fee.

Websites:

• Main page - https://www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/support-programs/undocumented-student-center/#ally