Offers the full spectrum of adult mental health and substance abuse services including rehabilitative, out-patient and day treatment, and in-patient & residential programs.

Client support is also available through housing, employment, recreation, and self-help programs.

To meet the needs of clients having both substance abuse and behavioral health problems, a wide variety of out-patient alcohol and drug abuse services are also available directly through the County and through contract inpatient and residential facilities.

Also offers a special free service for seniors living at home, Senior Peer Counseling.

In case of a medical emergency call 911 immediately. The Placer-Nevada Rx Drug Safety Coalition is a source of naloxone. Naloxone is a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. It can reverse and block the effects of opioids such as such as heroin, fentanyl, morphine, codeine, and oxycodone. Administered when a patient is showing signs of opioid overdose, naloxone’s overdose reversal is a temporary treatment and its effects do not last long. So call 911 immediately after administering/receiving naloxone (NARCAN is a brand of naloxone). Naloxone is easy to learn to administer and is an important drug safety resource. We can provide technical assistance for your organization to receive your own supply of NARCAN as well.

See a (non-exhaustive) list of locations for Placer-Nevada County Naloxone Access here: https://www.scmfoundation.org/Portals/0/Naloxone%20Near%20You%20April%202022.pdf

More info here: https://www.scmfoundation.org/Programs/Rx-Drug-S… [read more]

The Community Assistance Center is made up of three shelters (Men's, Women's, and Family Shelter), a Triage Center, and the CIT offices.

Family Shelter 775-322-9574. The Family Shelter provides shelter for up to 21 homeless families and 6 pregnant women or women with an infant.

Men's Shelter 775-329-4141. The Men's Shelter is a short-term emergency shelter for adult men. An additional 66 individuals can utilize the day room during inclement weather.

Women's Shelter 775-329-4145. The Women's Shelter is a short-term emergency shelter for adult women.

Triage Center 775-348-8811. The Community Triage Center in Reno provides safe, medically-supervised detoxification services to those seeking treatment for substance abuse, as well as crisis stabilization services for persons with mental health issues.

Other CAC Service: Good Shepherds Clothes Closet- Good Shepherds Clothes Closet provides clothing free of charge to those in need in our community. Clothing is obtained through a voucher system. Vo… [read more]

Reporting Abuse or Neglect of an Older Adult (senior) or Adult with a Disability
If the person is in immediate danger, contact 911
 
https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Long-Term_Care_Ombudsman/Report_Elder_Abuse_or_Neglect/#:~:text=Contact%20the%20local%20Long%2DTerm,%2D844%2D538%2D8766.

WARNING SIGNS
Here are some signs that an older adult or an adult with a disability might be experiencing, or at increased risk of experiencing abuse: 

• The adult has unexplained bruises or injuries, or the explanation given does not make sense.
• The adult is experiencing changes in thinking or seems confused or disoriented.
• The adult’s caregiver appears to be angry, indifferent, or aggressive.
• The adult’s personal belongings, papers, or credit cards are missing.
• The adult is hesitant to talk openly.
• The adult lacks necessities such as food, water, utilities, medications, or medical care.
• The adult’s caregiver has a history of substance abuse, criminal behavior, mental illness, or family vi…

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The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians opened the Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program June 1st, 2010 and now provides TANF assistance and related support services to eligible Native Americans and their families residing in El Dorado, Placer and Sacramento Counties in California.

The Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program incorporates culture and traditions into all aspects of the program in order to strengthen and solidify the Native families and assist in addressing and resolving issues which create barriers to self sufficiency.

The Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program provides important tools and skills which empower Native families in becoming self-sufficient, so they can support and nurture themselves, their children, families, and community.

Some of the types of assistance and supportive services which the Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program provides to eligible Native families include:
- Monthly Assistance
- Educational Development
- Career Development
- Vocational T… [read more]

Substance abuse counseling, prevention programs, information and referral.

Substance abuse services for HIV and persons and their families.

Domestic violence/chemical dependency women and families.

Runaway substance abusing teens.

People recover from mental and substance use disorders.

SAMHSA provides:

• Leadership
• Resources
  • Including programs, policies, information, data, contracts, and grants to help the U.S. act on the knowledge that: Behavioral Health is essential to health, prevention works, and treatment is effective
  • SAMHSA's website contains free publications as well as where to find help, support, and recovery options

It is SAMHSA's mission to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.


Find Treatment
SAMHSA collects information on thousands of state-licensed providers who specialize in treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness. Find a facility near you at findtreatment.gov. Information on findtreatment.gov includes:

• Treatment options
• Paying for treatment
• Understanding addiction
• Understanding Mental Health

For help finding treatment, call 1-800-HELP (4357).

Buprenorphine Practitioner Locator
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Substance Use Services provides withdrawal management, residential, outpatient, and perinatal treatment; transitional living and prevention services. Additional services are provided for individuals with both mental illness and substance abuse disorders who are Medi-Cal beneficiaries. We also provide outpatient drug and alcohol services for youth.
 
There is a 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.
 
Consultation and referral services provided 8am to 5pm. Monday through Friday. These services are available by phone and are available both to individuals struggling with alcohol and drug use disorders and to concerned family members. For specific information and referral, call 530-265-1437 and ask for the Acces… [read more]

If you need suicide or mental health-related crisis support, or are worried about someone else, please call or text 1-800-273-8255 or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor. 

Free and confidential support is available 24/7 and toll-free.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
TTY: 1-800-799-4889

On July 16, 2022, the U.S. will transition to using the 988-dialing code. This will allow people to dial 988 to make a call to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Webpages:

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - SAMHSA - https://www.samhsa.gov
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• 988 - samhsa.gov/988
• About 988 - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/key-messages

The mission of Tahoe Youth and Family Services is to promote the healthy development of children, youth, and families in the community by providing counseling, education and support services.

Their primary goal is to provide a safety net of services. They serve families through professional and confidential individual and family counseling, community outreach, mentoring, Project Safe Place, Wraparound services, emergency youth shelter and a 24-hour crisis line.

Current Services include:

• Individual & Family Counseling
• Adult Substance Abuse Counseling
• Adolescent Recovery Groups
• Individual Teen Drug & Alcohol Counseling
• Life Skills Group
• Juvenile Treatment Center Counseling (South Lake Tahoe, CA)
• Counseling services for very young children
• 24 Hr. Crisis Line
• Mentoring Program
• Street Outreach Program
• Teen Drop In/Resource Centers
• Project Safe Place