The Grief Recovery Institute (GRI) offers an evidence-based program to help individuals work through grief related to many types of loss, including death, divorce, job changes, and relocation. 

The Grief Recovery Method is an educational, action-based process and is not counseling or therapy.

Resources include:

• A structured grief recovery program
• Group workshops and self-guided options
• A free downloadable informational e-book

This program is not an ongoing support group and does not replace professional mental health care.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/
• Free E-Book - https://offers.griefrecoverymethod.com/guide-for-loss-ebook1642023353451

A guide to 3-digit N11 phone numbers is located here.

• 211 - Community information and referral services. 211 service is provided by local community-based or government organizations that are authorized by the CPUC to use the 211 code to provide information and referrals to health and human services.
• 311 - Non-emergency governmental services. 311 service is administered by municipal governments.
• 411 - Local Directory Assistance. 411 directory assistance is provided by individual telecommunications service providers or independent providers.
• 511 - Traffic and Transportation information. The California Highway Patrol, California Department of Transportation, and local transportation agencies oversee 511 operations.
• 611 - General Customer Service. 611 service is provided by individual telecommunications service providers.
• 711 - Telecommunications Relay Service for the speech and hearing impaired. In California, 711 Relay service is provided through Hamilton Relay.
• 811 - Call-before-you-dig phone…

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Harmony House offers mentally ill individuals a group living environment. Adults live at Harmony House cooperatively, learn the skills necessary to live independently while receiving support as needed from highly trained Mental Health Workers.

Harmony House is located in the foothills of Auburn, California in the hub of other Placer County departments. Many services are centrally located for residents and can be reached within walking distance.

All services are coordinated with Placer County Department of Mental Health and other treatment providers to ensure continuity of treatment.

Web pages

• Home - www.y3c.org

KidZCommunity strives to create a rich environment where the child and family needs are addressed and are supportive of family well-being. Holistic services are offered to all children and families in KidZCommunity's Head Start programs.

Services include:

• Dental
• Medical
• Mental health
• Nutrition
• Education
• Family services
• Support for children and families with special needs

To determine income eligibility refer to the chart here. Identify the number of family members in your household and the maximum amount of income allowable to qualify for the Head Start/Early Head Start program.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.kidzcommunity.org/
• Enrollment Guidelines - https://www.kidzcommunity.org/enrollment-income-guidelines/

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

The Nevada County Public Health Department provides Health Education and Prevention Programs

• Alcohol and drug use prevention education
• CalFresh healthy living
• Emergency Preparedness & Planning
• Oral health program
• Suicide prevention education
• Tobacco use prevention
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program

Mental Health Matters Nevada County is a website for learning about mental health services and suicide prevention resources. It was created by Nevada County Public Health and Nevada County Behavioral Health.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health _​
• Health Education and Wellness - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/678/Healthy-Community-Programs
• Prescription Drug Take Back info - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/683/Prescription-Drug-Take-Back
• Mental Health Matters Nevada County - https://mentalhealthmattersnc.com/

The Medical Board is responsible for investigating complaints and disciplining health professionals who violate the law.

The Medical Board of California (Board) investigates complaints involving:

• Medical doctors (M.D.s)
• Midwives 
• Polysomnographic trainees, technicians, and technologists
• Research psychoanalysts

In addition, Board staff reviews and investigates complaints about Doctors of Podiatric Medicine; however, any disciplinary action taken against the respective licensees is decided by the licensing Board/Bureau for that profession.

If an individual or organization appears to have violated the laws within the Board's jurisdiction, Board staff will investigate the allegations and charges may be filed.

Types of complaints reviewed by the Board

• Quality of Care (Misdiagnosis, treatment/medication causing side effects, surgical complications, negligent care, etc.)
• Office Practice (Failure to sign a death certificate, failure to provide records, misleading advertising)
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VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System offers an outpatient health clinic to provide key outreach efforts to provide health care services to veterans living in the greater Auburn area.

Services include primary care, mental health therapy (individual and group), and social services to veterans in El Dorado, Nevada and Placer Counties.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.va.gov/sierra-nevada-health-care/health-services/
• Sierra Foothills VA Clinic - https://www.va.gov/northern-california-health-care/locations/sierra-foothills-va-clinic/

The Never a Bother youth suicide prevention campaign prepares young people to recognize warning signs of suicide and offers guidance on how they can support themselves or a friend before, during, and after a crisis.

Digital resources are available on the campaign website; for young people, there are two options to choose from that determine what kind of resources are provided:

• Help for Me - Resources for young people who are actively having thoughts of suicide, undergoing a crisis, or feel that their mental health is worsening.
• Help for My Friend - Resources for young people who are looking to assist someone close to them who is undergoing a crisis or has expressed suicidal ideation/the intent to begin a suicide attempt.

All Never a Bother resources are available in Spanish.

Web pages

• Home - https://neverabother.org/
• Help for Me - https://neverabother.org/me/
• Help for My Friend - https://neverabother.org/my-friend/
• Nunca una Molestia - https://…

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The Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement (HOME) Team helps connect homeless individuals to services, including mental health services, medical care, public assistance services, and housing assistance services.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2869/HOME-Team

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.

HOPE Counseling Center offers affordable mental health counseling services to individuals, couples, and families.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.hope-counselingcenter.org/