24-hour crisis line: 530-265-5811

The Behavioral Health Department provides a wide variety of Adult Mental Health Services to the public, particularly for Medi-Cal recipients and those with severe mental illness. These include Mental Health Services (acute inpatient, routine outpatient services, medication services, psychotherapy, residential services, wellness/recovery, care management, long term institutional care and vocational services) and Alcohol and Other Drug Services. County employees provide some services, while contracted individuals and organizations provide other services, with County monitoring.
 
Referrals to behavioral health providers in the community are provided for individuals with mild mental health issues.
 
NOTE: 211 gets inquiries about the apartments behind Safeway. Brunswick Commons is the apartment complex  on Old Tunnel Rd behind the Safeway, etc in Grass Valley. Members of the general public cannot apply for units because the complex is entirely … [read more]

Auburn Renewal Center (A.R.C.) is a free medical clinic located on the same grounds as Auburn Seventh Day Adventist church. Auburn Renewal Center offers basic medical services to the under-insured, non-insured and un-sheltered residents of the greater Auburn area.

Services include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Optical
• Mental Health
• Chiropractic Clinic

ARC is a free clinic solely supported by donations and grants.

Websites:

• Auburn Renewal Center - https://www.auburnclinic.org/

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During COVID-19: Call to schedule an appointment. Please do not bring children or family to appointments.

Offers behavioral health services with both psychiatrists and therapists who can help people meet their goals for mental and emotional health. They support patients with:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood Instability
• Substance Abuse
• Anger Management
• Child behavioral and emotional problems
• Domestic violence
• Trauma
• Bereavement
• Life changes & transitions
• and more

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.

Offers counseling treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, chronic illness, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse, weight management, and family issues.

Provides workshops for chronic disease self management, weight loss support, grief counseling, and nutrition in schools.

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.

Insights Counseling Group Services

• Relationship counseling
• Individual therapy
• Children and teens counseling
• Grief and loss
• Mom squad - including prenatal and postpartum depression
• EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
• Trauma counseling
• Groups

Free Counseling Programs

• Veterans: 8 free sessions for residents of Nevada and Placer Counties
• Mothers and families with kids age 0 through 5:12 free sessions for Placer County residents only 

Fees

• Sliding scale available to eligible clients – call for info 530-887-1300

Insurance - As of April 2023 Insights Counseling Group takes:

• Medi-Cal if it is through Anthem, California Health and Wellness, or Health Net
• Regular insurance through Cigna; one clinician takes Kaiser but may not have new client openings

If you need help right now, call 530-265-5811 or toll free at 888-801-1437. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text “HOME” to 741741.

Let’s Talk Nevada County is a campaign to promote awareness of wellness strategies and resources and encourage conversations about how we’re feeling during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

The goal of the Let’s Talk Nevada County campaign is to remind each member of our community that self-care is critical right now, as is communication and connection with our natural networks of support. In challenging times, taking care of ourselves and others is important.

Life can leave us feeling stressed, anxious and worried during good times, not to mention during a pandemic. In addition, the national dialogue around structural and institutionalized racism and inequality is bringing up a lot of emotions for people. Let's talk, Nevada County.

https://www.mynevadacounty.com/2965/Lets-Talk-Nevada-County

Provides a rural family practice medical clinic. Provides acute and chronic care, preventative care, women's care, well child checkups, dental, behavioral health services, and emergency care. Provides assistance with Cal-fresh and Medi-Cal applications.

Sites in Nevada City, North San Juan, and Oregon House. See site listings for hours and contact info.

2/24/21 - Sierra Family Health Center has a grant to help existing eligible patients with gas expenses so they can get to appointments. They are hoping to keep the program going beyond the end of the year.

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