988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, and suicide prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved one. (The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was formerly called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.)

CALL OR TEXT
English: 988
Spanish / Español: 888-628-9454

CHAT 
https://988lifeline.org/chat

VETERANS
Service members, Veterans, and their families may call 988 or 800-273-8255 for English or for Spanish: 888-628-9454 and choose extension 1 to be connected with the Veterans Crisis Line.
Text 838255
Chat online at veteranscrisisline.net

LGBTQ+
To connect to specialized support for LGBTQ+ people under the age of 25, you may call 988 for English or for Spanish: 888-628-9454 and choose extension 3.

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As of July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988. The 10-digit Lifeline number 1-800-273-TALK (8255) will continue to be operational a… [read more]

ADOPTION - Children are best served in loving permanent family environments.

Children's System of Care provides placement approval for matched families through the Resource Family Approval process, and support for parents wishing to voluntarily relinquish their children for adoption.

Potential Adoptive Families
If you interested in becoming an adoptive family please visit the Adoption & Permanency Services page of Stanford Sierra Youth & Families. https://www.ssyaf.org/post/adoption-permanency-services

FOSTER PARENT - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2060/Foster-and-Adoptive-Parents
Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent

Placer County has a continuing need for foster and adoptive families. Placer County provides foster care licensing and adoptive home studies to families who are interested in opening their homes. Placer County works in partnership with several community based organizations such as Koinonia Family Services, Stanford Youth Solutions/Sierra Forever Families,… [read more]

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

Placer County Crisis & Emergency Services
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency: Any individual age 16+ experiencing a mental health crisis may call the County's 24-hour, 7-day a week response line at 916-787-8860 or (toll free) 888-886-5401. A trained professional will listen and assist you.

Crisis Intervention Services and Assessments
Trained and caring Placer County Mental Health professionals provide crisis intervention services and assessments for adults and children at locations throughout Placer County as follows:

• Local emergency departments such as Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, and Tahoe Forest Hospital
• Auburn and South Placer jails
• Juvenile Detention center

County Mental Health Triage Services:

• Mobile Crisis Triage (MCT)
• Family Mobile Team (FMT)
• School/County Collaborative 

Information on mental health triage services i… [read more]

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

Placer County Crisis & Emergency Services
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency: Any individual age 16+ experiencing a mental health crisis may call the County's 24-hour, 7-day a week response line at 916-787-8860 or (toll free) 888-886-5401. A trained professional will listen and assist you.

Crisis Intervention Services and Assessments
Trained and caring County mental health professionals provide crisis intervention services and assessments for adults and children at locations throughout Placer County, as follows:

• Local emergency departments such as Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, and Tahoe Forest Hospital
• Auburn and South Placer jails
• Juvenile Detention center

Lotus Behavioral Health Crisis Center is a voluntary urgent care center for Placer County residents experiencing a mental health crisis. Lotus is a short-t… [read more]

Adult Protective Services is part of the Adult System of Care, one of six divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

ADULT Protective Services - Placer County
If your life is in danger or you need to report an emergency situation, call 911.

The Adult Protective Services Program is intended to provide intervention activities directed toward safeguarding the well-being of elders and dependent adults suffering from or at risk of abuse or neglect, including self-neglect. A special 24-hour, 7-day a week, response program is available by calling Adult Protective Services: 916-787-8860 or toll free 888-886-5401.

APS Eligibility:
Elder (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 years old) who experience abuse, neglect, self-neglect or financial exploitation and otherwise meet the eligibility criteria for Adult Protective Services (APS).

Note: As defined in W&IC section 15610.23: “(a) ‘Dependent adult’ means any person residing in this state, between the ages of 18 and 59 y… [read more]

Adult Protective Services is part of the Adult System of Care, one of six divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services. Home Safe is a program available for qualifying APS clients.

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

APS
The Adult Protective Services program is intended to provide intervention activities directed toward safeguarding the well-being of elders and dependent adults suffering from or at risk of abuse or neglect, including self-neglect. A special 24-hour, 7-day a week, response program is available by calling Adult Protective Services at 916-787-8860 or toll free at 888-886-5401.

APS Eligibility:
Elder (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 years old) who experience abuse, neglect, self-neglect or financial exploitation and otherwise meet the eligibility criteria for Adult Protective Services (APS).

Note: As defined in W&IC section 15610.23: “(a) ‘Dependent adult’ means any person residing in this state, bet… [read more]

Heritage Oaks Hospital has one inpatient hospital, three outpatient centers, and offers virtual services.  Located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital. We offer a full range of individualized treatment services to teens, adults and senior adults—including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks accepts Medicare, as well as most commercial health insurance plans. We are dedicated to providing service excellence to all, and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care.
 
Websites;

• Main website - https://heritageoakshospital.com/
• Programs & Services - https://heritageoakshospital.com/programs-services/

Hospice of the Foothills Bereavement and Community Services provides comfort, support, and education to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, including loved ones lost to suicide. Grief support services are available to anyone in the community.

• Grief Support - https://www.hospiceofthefoothills.org/grief-support
• Grief Support Programs - https://www.hospiceofthefoothills.org/grief-support-programs
• Grief Support Group Calendar - https://www.hospiceofthefoothills.org/grief-support-group-calendar
• Questions? Contact Susan Canavan, Bereavement & Community Services Manager, Hospice of the Foothills, 530-274-5141, scanavan@HOFO.org

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.

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.