This suite of six online, interactive, and research-proven training simulations are designed to educate community college faculty, staff, and students about best practices in supporting

1. students who struggle with psychological distress including depression and suicidal ideation
2. LGBTQ students who are struggling due to harassment or exclusion
3. student veterans who are facing challenges in adjusting to college life

Each training takes 30-60 minutes to complete and is structured as a virtual practice environment where users learn by engaging in interactive role-play conversations with emotionally responsive student avatars.

The suite is available at no-cost to all California community college faculty, staff, and students.

In 2005, Placer County Systems of Care with the support of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), joined forces with a host of community partners to launch a campaign to transform mental health services through community-based, recovery focused, culturally competent and innovative approaches. Believing the key to lasting change in mental health care in Placer County is to place residents and community based agencies in a true position of partnership with the county, the Campaign for Community Wellness (CCW) was created.

The Placer CCW functions as the legislatively mandated body to oversee the implementation of the Mental Health Services Act. The CCW is comprised of concerned community members, non-profit agencies, school and law enforcement partners, family members and consumers of Mental Health services and the Placer County Systems of Care staff. The collaboration works to build wellness in the community, advocate for constituencies, promote peer-focused services, evaluate community… [read more]

Children's Crisis Services

Children Emergency Services - Placer County Crisis & Emergency Services

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

A telephone call can bring help in a crisis. For at-risk children in emergencies and crises 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.

Chapa-De Indian Health offers complete Pediatric care including:

• Primary medical care
• Nutrition and health education
• Dental care
• Mental health counseling
• Psychiatry
• Pharmacy services
• Assistance in coordinating care with specialists

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.

Children's Mental Health Services

Self-referred individuals or families will either have an appointment scheduled with the Managed Care Unit, Sierra Mental Wellness Group, a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (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 you have questions you may call 530-866-5400.

Services include:

• Mental Health Assessments
• Wraparound Services
• Crisis Services
• Therapeutic Behavioral Service
• Inpatient Services
• Outpatient Services
• Presumptive Transfer to Placer County

Web pages:

• Children's Mental Health Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2052/Childrens-Mental-Health-Services
• Mental Health Community Resources (PDF) - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43536/Mental-Health-Resources-in-Community-COVID-19-PDF?bidId=
• Presumptive Transfer Form (PDF) - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/V…

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We treat children who have a serious mental illness, could be using drugs or alcohol, children involved with the Courts, Probation, Child Protective Services and who struggle to learn because of emotional difficulties.

Treatment is provided at the Nevada County Behavioral Health Children's System of Care Office, schools, the Family Resource Centers, and/or other places that are convenient for the family. Therapy is provided in both English and Spanish.

Visit the website for more information: https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/431/Childrens-Mental-Health-Services
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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.

Sprouts is a Trauma Informed Care Preschool Program under the umbrella of the Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento.

The Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento is committed to positively impacting the lives of children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect,and trauma in California.

The Sprouts program offers a warm and playful atmosphere with a variety of therapeutic services for the very youngest survivors of abuse, neglect and other childhood traumas; ages 2-5 years.

Our services include but are not limited to: a therapeutic preschool, developmental assessments, mental health assessments, individual and group therapy, behavioral interventions, family education and support.

Sprouts aims to support children who have a difficult time maintaining traditional preschool or daycare placements due to a mental health diagnosis, social, emotional and behavioral challenges.

The Sprouts program aims to increase placement stability and increase health and wellness of young children and th… [read more]

Children's System of Care is one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

Placer CSOC meets the behavioral needs of at-risk children and their families, through a comprehensive and integrated team of Mental Health, Child Welfare, Probation, Education, Substance Abuse, Public Health nursing professionals and family youth advocates.

Eligibility for Placer Children’s Behavioral Health services includes full scope Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Those who do not meet eligibility criteria are assessed on an individual basis.

Services include:

• Assessment and referral for mental health services
• Evaluation and response of suspected child abuse reports
• Foster youth educational assistance (Placer County Office of Education)
• Adoptions and Resource Family Approval placements
• Child welfare services
• Juvenile probation citation hearings
• Family supportive services
• Substance use screening and referrals

Family and Children’s Services may be reached by dialing 916-872-6549 or Toll Free… [read more]

CIRBY WELLNESS CENTER

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
• Art groups
• Journaling classes
• Choir
• Walking and hiking groups
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Various exercise groups
• Health education
• Cooking classes
• 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
• Substance use clinic
• Mental health screening
• Resume and cover letter writing
• Volunteer jobs
• Budgeting
• Social media navigation
• C…

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Cornerstone Crisis Residential is a home-like facility that provides short-term residential treatment for adults experiencing a psychiatric crisis in Placer County. 

Short-term residential treatment services include crisis intervention in a supportive, group living environment for adults who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. 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.

Cornerstone is located in Roseville, CA. The program accepts admissions twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week.

Persons experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms are referred to Cornerstone through psychiatrists, case managers, therapists and accepting insurance companies. Admission is voluntary.

New residents develop a plan with Cornerstone staff which specifies client participation and services planned, as well as treatment specific to t… [read more]