Prevention Programs |
Latino Outreach | Helps Latino individuals and families access mental health services.
Ages served: All. | South Lake Tahoe: Family Resource Center 3501 Spruce Ave # B South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 http://tahoefrc.org/ (530) 542-0740
West Slope: New Morning Youth and Family Services 6765 Green Valley Road Placerville, CA 95667 https://www.newmorningyfs.org/ (530) 622-5551
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Older Adults Enrichment | Provides a more comprehensive program to meet the needs of the senior population in our community, including Senior Peer Counseling.
Ages served: Older Adults. | Senior Peer Counseling 937 Spring Street Placerville, CA 95667 https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanServices/senior%20services/pages/senior_peer_counseling.aspx (530) 621-6304
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Primary Intervention Project (PIP) | This evidence-based program offers short-term individual, non-directive play services with a trained school aide to students in kindergarten through third grade who are at risk of developing emotional problems.
Ages served: Children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. | South Lake Tahoe: Tahoe Youth and Family Services 1021 Fremont Avenue South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 https://tahoeyouth.org/ (530) 541-2445
West Slope Black Oak Mine Unified School District 6540 Wentworth Springs Road Georgetown, California 95634 https://www.bomusd.org/
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Wennem Wadati: A Native Path to Healing | Wennem Wadati uses a combination of mental health services and traditional cultural teachings unique to the local Native American community. The project was designed to provide culturally specific Native American services.
Ages served: All. | Foothill Indian Education Alliance 100 Forni Road #100 Placerville, CA 95667 https://www.facebook.com/AmadorCulturalEducation/ (530) 621-3096 |
Early Intervention Programs |
Children 0-5 and Their Families | This project assists children and families in early intervention by addressing needs of young children who may be experiencing symptoms related to adjustment disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, and other childhood emotional disorders.
Ages served: Children 0-5 and their families. | Infant Parent Center 438 Main Street, Suite E1 and C Placerville, CA 95667 http://www.infantparentcenter.com/ (530) 676-2899 |
Prevention Wraparound Services: Juvenile Services | This pilot program is designed to assist youth (and their families) who are at risk of involvement with, or who are involved with, the child welfare system and/or juvenile justice programs, but whose needs do not rise to the level of Specialty Mental Health Services. This program provides intensive services utilizing a strength-based, needs-driven, family-centered and community-based planning process with an emphasis on permanency, safety, and well-being. It is designed to help youth avoid restrictive and expensive placements, including group home placement, psychiatric hospitalization, and youth detention.
Ages served: Youth and their families. | Stanford Youth Services 8912 Volunteer Ln. Sacramento, CA 95826 https://www.youthsolutions.org/ (916) 344-0199
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Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Programs |
Mental Health First Aid and
Community Education Project | This project is designed to provide free community education regarding Mental Health, including Mental Health First Aid, which is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. There are three programs available: - Mental Health First Aid, focusing on risk-factors and mental illness in adults;
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, focusing on risk-factors and mental illness in youth ages 12 to 25; and
- Military-focused module of the adult program, which focuses on the needs of active duty military personnel, veterans and their families
Ages served: Adults (age 18+) | El Dorado County, Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division stephanie.carlson@edcgov.us (530) 621-6130
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LGBTQ Community Education Project | This program supports differences, builds understanding through community involvement, and provides education and resources to reduce shame and support to end discrimination. This project provides an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful to human differences.
Ages served: All. | El Dorado County, Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division https://www.edcgov.us/mhsa mhsa@edcgov.us (530) 621-6340
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Statewide PEI Projects | This project provides a mechanism at the statewide level for counties to collectively address issues of suicide prevention, student mental health, and stigma and discrimination reduction.
Ages served: All. | CalMHSA
3043 Gold Canal Dr., Suite 200 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 https://www.calmhsa.org/ (855) 226-4572 |
Outreach for Increasing Recognition of Early Signs of Mental Illness Programs |
Community Education and Parenting Classes Project | This project is an outreach program provided by a variety of community-based organizations or individuals, and includes parenting skills classes, the Nurtured Heart Approach® classes, and foster care training and support.
Ages served: Parents. | Parenting Skills: New Morning Youth and Family Services 6765 Green Valley Road Placerville, CA 95667 https://www.newmorningyfs.org/ (530) 622-5551
The Nurtured Heart Approach®: Summitview Child and Family Services 670 Placerville Drive Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 644-2412 http://summitviewcf.org/
Foster Care Training and Support El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency Child Welfare Services https://edcgov.us/Government/HumanServices/Protective%20Services/Pages/child_protective_services.aspx (530) 642-7100
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Mentoring for Youth Project | An outreach program that pairs mentors with children and youth countywide to reduce the effects of mental health issues affecting the child.
Ages served: 3 to 18 years of age. Adult mentors are also needed. | Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County http://www.bbbs-edc.org/ (530) 626-1222 |
Access and Linkage to Treatment Programs |
Community-Based Outreach and Linkage Project | The Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) is a collaboration between the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and Behavioral Health on the West Slope. A Behavioral Health Clinician is partnered with a Crisis Intervention Trained Deputy to provide mobile crisis response services when requested by central law enforcement dispatch. PERT carefully evaluates each situation, assesses the mental health status of each individual, and provides individualized interventions in the field. PERT also follows-up individuals to increase stabilization and reduce barriers to accessing Behavioral Health services.
Ages served: All. | If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, please go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
When calling 911, please let the dispatcher know that you are calling regarding a mental health crisis. 911 will dispatch PERT or a CIT law enforcement, if available.
What to Say When Calling 911 - I’m calling about a Mental Health Emergency and request a PERT or CIT Officer.
- My name is:________________________.
- I’m calling from [your location].
- I’m calling because my [family member/ friend] is [describe in detail what is going on right now].
- Advise law enforcement if there is information on file about the person in crisis.
- Ask if it’s possible to arrive without lights or sirens.
- The 9-1-1 dispatcher will ask the following: (be clear and brief in your responses)
- Are there any acts or threats of violence?
- Are there any weapons involved?
- Where is the person experiencing the emergency located?
- Has there been a suicide attempt or has the person made threats of suicide?
- Additional information you may be asked to provide:
- The person’s mental health condition/ diagnosis and mental healthcare provider.
- Whether he/she is intoxicated or overdosed.
- Any medications the person is taking.
- Whether the person is gravely disabled and unable to care for themselves.
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Veterans Outreach | Outreach and linkage to services for Veterans who may be in need of behavioral health services.
Ages served: All (Veterans and their families). | Only Kindness https://www.onlykindness.net/veterans-services.html (530) 344-1864 |
Suicide Prevention Programs |
Suicide Prevention and Stigma Reduction Project | This project provides education and supportive services to residents of El Dorado County regarding suicide prevention.
Ages served: All. | Suicide Prevention Network 1021 Fremont Avenue South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 https://www.spnawareness.org/copy-of-douglas-county (775) 783-1510
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