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.

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

Children's System of Care offers comprehensive services for children and youth who may be at risk in Placer County.

Eligibility

Eligibility for Placer Children's mental health services includes full scope Medi-Cal beneficiaries, and County Medical Services Program (CMSP) beneficiaries with low or no share of cost. Those who do not meet these eligibility criteria are assessed on an individual basis regarding their need for services.
For questions please call Family and Children's Services at 916-872-6549 or toll free 866-293-1940.

Services Available

• 24-hour response for minors at risk of abuse or neglect
• Adoptions and Foster Home placement and licensing
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services
• Child Welfare services
• Educational Assistance and Information for System-Involved and At Promise Youth - Placer County Office of Education
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2050/Childrens-System-of-Care
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2052/Childrens-Me…

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For more than 25 years, the Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT) has worked to improve our community’s health, education, and safety. Now, more people are fed, sheltered, and connected with the help they need.

​A collaborative that provides community resources, advocacy and outreach in the Truckee-Tahoe area. CCTT is a program of Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation.

CCTT's vision is to create a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for children, youth, and families. Guiding principles include: help assess and prioritize community strengths and needs; convene and facilitate a community response; build capacity within the community; promote collaboration; and promote advocacy and leadership.

MISSION
CCTT is a partnership of non-profit and public organizations working together to address fundamental needs of families in the Tahoe Truckee Region. Collectively, we identify emerging community issues and develop strategies with our combined vision and resources. We do this by: promo…

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The Community Support Network of Nevada County is 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 for more info or to sign up for their weekly e-news.

Web pages

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The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program 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.

For an application packet, contact the CASA program. The application includes a personal interview and comprehensive background check. Trainings for the CASA Program are held in the spring and fall; however interested persons can apply at any time. Volunteers must have driver's license and current insurance.

Web pages

• Home (Application Found Here) - https://caofnc.org/casa/
• FAQs - https://caofnc.org/casa-faq/

Sierra Community House offers Crisis Intervention - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/our-services/crisis-intervention-prevention/

24-hour Help Line at 800-736-1060.

You may also call the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. For more resources please visit the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition at www.tahoelifeline.org.

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Formerly known as Tahoe SAFE Alliance, Sierra Community House’s Crisis Intervention is dedicated to serving victims of intimate partner / domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. All services are free and available in multiple languages. Sierra Community House will not discriminate against anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. All of our services are designed to empower victims in reclaiming their rights and to provide the tools individuals and families nee… [read more]

A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to teens and young adults who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. They also provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.

• Phone - 24-hour support line 866-331-9474
• Text - Text LOVEIS to 22522
• Chat - Click Chat option on love is respect home page

Web pages

• Home - https://www.loveisrespect.org/
• Get help 24/7 - https://www.loveisrespect.org/get-relationship-help-24-7-365/

My Sister’s House serves Asian and Pacific Islander and other underserved women and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking by providing a culturally appropriate and responsive safe haven, job training, and community services.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.my-sisters-house.org/

The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers a 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233). Provides tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.thehotline.org/

KidsFirst is the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Placer County, operating two Counseling and Family Resource Centers centrally located & near public transportation in Roseville and Auburn.

Programs and Services include:

• Active Parenting Now (for teens)
• Co-Operative Parenting Class
• Dinosaur School
• Early Childhood Education & Support for New Parents
• Incredible Years (for kids ages 2-12)
• Individual Counseling
• Parent - Child Interactive Therapy
• Parent and Child Coaching
• Parent and Teen Communications
• Postpartum Depression
• Professional Therapeutic Counseling & Wellness
  • Trauma-Focused Behavioral therapy
• Support for Post Baby Blues
• Support for Fathers
  • Forever Fathers
• Trainings throughout Placer County
  • Child Abuse Signs Training
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Mandated Reporter “Refresher”
  • Forever Fathers Support Class by Dads/for Dads
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Training

In addition, KidsFirst helps clients with:

• Health insurance enrollment
• Various support group…

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