Where to Look for Mental Health Resources in Placer County

The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a chapter in Auburn. NAMI connects indiviudals with community and national resources, and also runs a number of ongoing in-house support groups that are either free or extremely low-cost to attend. One of the most powerful aspects of NAMI is that many of its offerings are run by individuals who have overcome mental health and addiction challenges—they truly come from a place of understanding and life experience.

Besides serving up a wealth of information and referrals for other mental wellness programs in the region, NAMI Sacramento runs these support groups:

NAMI Family-to-Family—The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, eight-session course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer—This is an educational course for any adult struggling with mental illness who wants to focus on recovery and maintenace. It consists of ten two-hour units and is taught by a team of two trained mentors and a volunteer support person who are personally experienced at living well with mental illness.

NAMI Family Support—A support group for family members of the mentally ill individual. This group typically meets a few times each month. It is currently located in Roseville. 

Learn more by visiting the NAMI Placer County website.

The mission of Sierra Mental Wellness Group is to provide professional and affordable individual, couples and family counseling, crisis services, child and adolescent programs, and comprehensive mental health assessments. Caregivers work with all ages in Placer County and have offices in Roseville. Call (916) 783-5207.

Placer County’s Mental Health Services provides emergency care, assessments, and short-term counseling and medication assistance to residents who are Medi-Cal insured or carry no health insurance. The department will assist others on a case-by-case basis. Among the services provided: 

• Behavioral and Physical Healthcare Coordination
• Crisis Services
• Family Supports and Resources
• Group and Individual Therapy
• Medication Assistance
• Mental Health Assessment
• Peer Supports and Social Groups

Offices are located in both Auburn and Roseville. Call 24/7 at (916) 787-8860. 

Kids First—Free and confidential counseling and other mental health-related services are provided to children throughout Placer County. Kids First receives client referrals through partnerships with community-based organizations and public services, as well as schools, courts, law enforcement agencies, and healthcare providers. Call (916) 774-6802 (Roseville) or (530) 887-3536 (Auburn). 

Crisis Resolution Center—This program focuses on descalation, crisis resolution, and family reunification when it comes to young people aged 12-17. Through Koinonia Family Services, the center hosts a six-bed (co-ed) facility with counseling services in Loomis, as well as out-client resources and counseling options. Call (866) 251-7584.

PFLAG Greater Placer County—Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays has a chapter in Auburn that offers support groups, classes, events and more. It is a destination for LGTBQ+ community members, as well as their families and friends who wish to learn ways to support their loved one’s journey. Call (916) 863 9622.

The Landing Spot—Focused on LGBTQ+ youth and their families, The Landing Spot offers regular support groups, activities and more. It is located in Loomis. Call (916) 652-6011 to learn about the latest happenings.

Chapa-De Indian Health Program, Inc.—With locations in Auburn and Grass Valley, Chapa-De Indian Health Program has a behavioral health department to serve Native Americans. Its team of psychiatrists treat the following issues: 

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood Instability
• Substance Abuse
• Anger Management
• Child Behavioral and Emotional Problems
• Domestic Violence
• Trauma
• Bereavement

Call (530) 887-2828 for the Auburn center or (530) 477-1753 for Grass Valley.

Veterans Services—Located in North Lake Tahoe and Placer County, this office promotes the interest and welfare of veterans, their dependents, and their survivors by enhancing their quality of life through counseling, education, benefits assistance, and advocacy. Call (916) 780-3290.

Sierra Foothills VA Clinic—Located in Auburn, this clinic helps veterans struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger, or trauma. All VA healthcare facilities offer same-day help, and mental health assistance can be swift, even sometimes for those not formally enrolled in VA healthcare.

24-Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline—(916) 368-3111

Placer County Adult Crisis Intake—(916) 787-8860

Stand Up Placer Peace for Families—(916) 773-7273 (Roseville); (530) 885-0443 (Auburn) 

Youth Crisis Nine Line—(800) 999-9999

Suicide Prevention Lincoln-Roseville—(916) 773-3111

AlAnon and Alateen—(916) 334-2970

Alcoholics Anonymous Auburn—(530) 888-3607

Alcoholics Anonymous Rocklin—(916) 624-6807

California Smokers Helpline—(800) 662-8887

Cirby Wellness Center—(916) 787-8995

A selection of these support groups are in Placer County, while others are physically based in neighboring counties while actively serving residents here.

UC Davis Young Adult Bereavement Art Group—(916) 734-1139

GriefCare—(916) 300-8776 

Bereaved Parents of the USA Sacramento-South Placer County Chapter—(916) 755-2202

The Compassionate Friends—(916) 457-4096 

Friends for Survival—(530) 346-6343