FWDD’s mission is to build a healthy community free from drug and alcohol abuse.

Its vision is for all Tahoe-Truckee communities to be safe, healthy, and free of drug and alcohol dependence, and its impacts.

The FWDD Coalition advocates for responsible practices and policies by all members of the community to promote the value to young people that drugs and alcohol are not a necessary component of having fun.

FWDD is a community-wide coalition formed in January of 2010, comprised of diverse members from at least 12 different sectors working together to reduce, prevent or delay youth substance abuse.

Sectors include youth, parents, faith, schools, youth serving organizations, law enforcement, business, civic, government, health care, media, alcohol, and other drug prevention and treatment professionals.

FWDD’s priority area is prevention of use and risk of substance abuse by our youth; substances may include alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Heritage Oaks Hospital has one inpatient hospital, three outpatient centers, and offers virtual services.
 
If you or a loved one may need behavioral health treatment, call Heritage Oaks Hospital at 916-489-3336. Free assessments are available 24/7.
 
Virtual Services - 916-480-5101, https://theoaksoutpatient.com/

Teleassessment and telehealth/telemedicine services include a Virtual Partial Hospitalization Program (V-PHP) and a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (V-IOP). Outpatient care provides the next important step in continuing the recovery process. Successful recovery and transition back into productive home, work and family environments depends greatly on the quality of care patients receive following inpatient treatment.
 
For individuals suffering with behavioral health disorders, V-PHP and V-IOP allow the flexibility to receive treatment from the comfort of home with less interference to daily life. Virtual programs offer the same therapeutic support available in a… [read more]

Staying connected is important, so SAMHSA provides a three page document (PDF) of virtual recovery resources: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/virtual-recovery-resources.pdf

This tip sheet describes resources that can be used to virtually support recovery from mental/substance use disorders as well as other resources.

Website:

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - https://www.samhsa.gov

What is WATAH?

The WATAH group is made up of adolescent boys and girls, ages 12-16.

The WATAH group meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-5:30pm to discuss issues, such as problems rooted in low self esteem, social skills deficiencies, and problematic behaviors.

Community service combined with positive adult interaction is also an important part of the program. WATAH is geared to the needs of youth and provides protocols for directing the energy potential in our youth, as well as preparation for dealing with life's pressures and enhancing social skills. In accordance with the Diversion Program, you are guided by home and school visits.

Parental guidance is supported with contractual terms and conditions in the voluntary contract, as well as expanding communication and parenting skills. The program is a drug deterrent not substance abuse treatment.

What does WATAH do?

Group meetings are designed to establish the following:

• Group rapport
• Sense of community
• Explore personal fee…

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The Connecting Point Employment Services department offers the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps program. The program is focused on hiring youth ages 16-30 to work with local nonprofits or government agencies in the areas of COVID-19 recovery, food insecurity, and climate action.
 
#CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps has three core goals:
1. Increase employment for underserved youth across California
2. Develop meaningful public service career pathways
3. Enhance the capacity of local governments to address challenges in the key areas of food insecurity, climate action, and COVID-19 recovery
 
https://www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/youth-jobs-corps/
 
Through the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps program, nonprofit organization or local government agency employers can connect with eligible job applicants and expand their workforce while the Youth Job Corps program pays for training.
 
The program:

• Places trained interns that match the needs of employers
• Pays…

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The Connecting Point Employment Services department offers the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps program. The program is focused on hiring youth ages 16-30 to work with local nonprofits or government agencies in the areas of COVID-19 recovery, food insecurity, and climate action. The program is open to both English only and Spanish only speakers.
 
#CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps has three core goals:
1. Increase employment for underserved youth across California
2. Develop meaningful public service career pathways
3. Enhance the capacity of local governments to address challenges in the key areas of food insecurity, climate action, and COVID-19 recovery
 
https://www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/youth-jobs-corps/
 
Participants Receive

• Employment Skills Training - https://connectingpoint.org/employment-services/skills/
• Training in resume, cover letter, and interview preparation
• Career Counseling to find an internship at a local non-profit that fits th…

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PRIDE’s youth services program helps youth with disabilities and those exiting foster care prepare for an independent adult life. These youth are often already at a disadvantage, and through this program, PRIDE provides individualized services and a mentoring relationship to help each individual address their unique educational and employment needs. Services include paid work experience, soft skills employment training, tutoring, employment placement assistance, and job coaching.

Services Provided

• Assessment
• Employment Preparation
• Tutoring and assistance
• Help to access community resources
• Paid work experience
• Customized job development services
• Job placement
• Job coaching

Eligibility Requirements

• Reside in Placer County
• Ages 17-21 years old and out-of-school
• Income eligible
• Face one or more qualifying hurdles such as drop-out, homeless, experience in foster care, disability, substance abuse, mental health, poor work history, or government assistance

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION & SERVICES
This program aims to prevent substance abuse and its related consequences by empowering community, families and individuals to adopt healthy behaviors.

The Coalition for Nevada County Youth provides youth substance use prevention resources on the website at: www.cncyouth.org.

Works with the collective expertise of the community to support a community-wide prevention movement to eliminate substance abuse among Nevada County’s youth. Provides prevention education training for youth, parents, schools, and the broader community to increase the communities capacity to prevent youth substance use.