Behavioral Health Resources

If You are in Crisis:

Certain situations require immediate attention. If you are having suicidal feelings, or having difficulty controlling the urge to hurt yourself, or anyone else, you need to deal with this NOW. If you are feeling unable to handle the situation right now, call an emergency line right away. See these numbers:

For Life-Threatening Situations: 911

• Placer County Crisis Line: (888) 886-5401
• Sacramento County Mental Health: (916) 732-3637
• Nevada County Mental Health Crisis Line: (530) 265-5811

Children & Youth

• Nevada County Child Abuse and Neglect
  530/273-4291 or toll-free at 888/456-9380
• National Resources
  California Youth Crisis Line: (800) 843-5200. Crisis intervention counseling, etc.
  Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 4-A-CHILD
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
  800/422-4453
  https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/
  24/7 Professional crisis counselors; over 170 languages
  Childhelp.org has amazing resources

Teen Resources

• https://www.mynevadacounty.com/785/teen-dating-violence
• www.ncteen.com
• Youth Crisis Services: (800) 339-9597.
  24-hour crisis line, counseling, assessments, bilingual (Spanish) services available.

Domestic Violence

• Nevada County Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition: DVSAC
  Phone: 530/272-2046
  24-Hour Crisis Line: 530/272-3467
• National Domestic Violence Hotline:
  (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
  Advocates are available 24/7
  Over 200 languages spoken
  Great resources; lot of information

Healthcare

• COVID-19 Public Health Update for local area
  https://211connectingpoint.org/category/nevada-county/
• The Effort: (916) 368-3111– The Effort provides a full range of healthcare services to people of all ages. It is modeled after Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic.
• Go Ask Alice: A comprehensive health Q&A resource.

Mental Health

Nevada County Community Resources

• 2-1-1 Nevada County: Searchable database for mental health, medical care, food, housing, veterans services, housing, LGBT, etc.
  833-DIAL211 (833/342-5211)
  Open 24/7, Free & Confidential
• NevadaCounty.org
• Community Beyond Violence, Nevada County: (530) 272-3467

State and National Resources

These agencies will connect you with someone who can evaluate your situation now and ensure that you are safe.

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Offers educational programs for professionals and the public, and provides programs and resources for suicide prevention.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need.

Other Types of Crisis:

Animal Welfare

• https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/report-animal-cruelty

LGBTQ

• TREVOR Lifeline (LGBTQ): (866) 788-7386

Sexual Assault

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE

Substance Abuse

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Al-Anon

Suicide Prevention

• Suicide Prevention:
  From Roseville/Citrus Heights: (916) 773-3111
  From Auburn/Placer/Nevada County: (530) 885-2300
• Suicide.org: (800) SUICIDE
  (800) 273-TALK. Suicide prevention, awareness, and support
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center: (800) 273-8255
• Suicide is Preventable: Know the Signs and Prevent Suicide.
• The Jed Foundation: nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens & young adults.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  800/273-8255
  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
  24/7 confidential support
  Great section on Emotional Wellbeing during COVID-19 Outbreak