The Nevada County District Attorney provides crime victims with emotional support in the aftermath of crime, guidance through the criminal justice process, assistance in applying for Victim Compensation and awareness of victims' rights. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Call them if:

• You need to talk to someone about the effect of the crime
• You want an explanation of the court process
• You want to know the status of your case
• You need a referral to a social service agency
• You want an advocate with you when you testify
• You need information about protective/restraining orders
• You want help preparing a Victim Impact Statement
• You have questions about restitution for your losses
• You need assistance filing a victim of crime claim

 

The Child Safety Puppeteers program recruits and trains local high school students to perform educational puppet shows in elementary school classrooms countywide. The developmentally appropriate performances teach children how to recognize abuse, inappropriate touching, and bullying. 
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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.

Web pages from above with visible url links

• Home - https://caofnc.org/child-safety-puppeteers/

A collaborative group that offers an inclusive, voluntary association of agencies and individuals from the Nevada County community that meet most months to share ideas, learn about area programs and collaborations, and discuss matters affecting Nevada County families. They work together to build skills and abilities that will sustain and improve individual and collaborative efforts to serve the community. They also advocate for families by identifying, raising awareness, building recognition, and enhancing visibility around existing and emerging issues that strengthen families and improve the health and quality of life for people in our community, especially those facing challenges, and the underserved.

ZOOM MEETINGS
Public Community Support Network (CSN) meetings are on Zoom on the first Wednesday of most months (on hiatus July, August, and some years also December) from 3:30 to 5pm. Please visit the website csnnc.org for updates or sign up for their e-news at … [read more]

Provides advocacy, education, and prevention services that enable children to grow up free from abuse and neglect.

Offers the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program that coordinates volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who are dependents of the Nevada County Juvenile Dependency Court, helping to ensure they have a chance to live in a safe and permanent home.

Helping Hands Nurturing Center provides parent education and groups, co-parenting, parent coaching and services for pre-natal, infant/toddler, preschool, school age children, teens, and young parents.

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Call 888-456-9380 or 530-273-4291 to report child abuse or neglect. If phones do not pick up, call 2-1-1 or 833-342-5211.

Child Welfare Services responds to child abuse and neglect reports 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Reports may be made at any time. All referrals are investigated within mandated timeframes.

Nevada County Child Welfare Services (CWS), formerly Child Protective Services or CPS, is dedicated to protecting children from abuse and neglect. CWS works with families to ensure the safety of their children and to help them reach their full potential. If children cannot be safely cared for in their homes, CWS strives to place them with families that can make a lifelong commitment to them. CWS collaborates with the community toward safe, healthy, happy children and strong families. CWS operates under state and federal mandates to respond to child abuse and neglect.

Web pages

• Child Welfare Services - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1023/Child-Welfare-Services

24-HOUR CRISIS LINE - 530-272-3467
Text - 530-290-6555 
Chat - rc.chat/cbv
Business line - 530-272-2046

Community Beyond Violence offers a 24 hour crisis line which is available 365 days a year to victims in crisis from domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or dating violence, and for their friends or family members. Advocate/Counselors are available 24 hours a day for counseling and response to the hospital or law enforcement. Depending on circumstances, possible emergency transportation, food, and shelter may be available to those in crisis. All services are free, confidential and non-discriminatory.

Web pages from above with visible url links

• Home - https://cbv.org/
• Services - https://www.cbv.org/our-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… [read more]

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center with locations in
Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides free or low cost counseling services to Placer County residents. Available in English and Spanish. All ages.

COUNSELING

Types of Counseling

• Individual, couples, and family counseling
  • Attachment Based Family Therapy (relationship issues) 
  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (trauma)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (anxiety and depression)
  • Mindfulness and Stress Therapy (stress)
  • Perinatal (Post-Partum) Depression Therapy (for new Mothers and Fathers)
  • Differential Response (child abuse and neglect prevention therapy)
  • Protective Factors (to help build stronger families)
  • Couples Counseling (singles or married)
  • Domestic Violence (DV) Therapy (post domestic violence; not active DV)
  • Grief Therapy (dealing with loss) 
  • Child Play Therapy (for very young children)
• Group Therapy Counseling
  • Managing Your Emotions (anger management and more)&nb…

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

For at-risk children in emergency and crisis situations call 24/7 crisis line at Family and Children's Services:
916-872-6549 or toll free 866-293-1940

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For adults in crisis, call Adult Protective Services: 916-787-8860 or toll free 888-886-5401.

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]