Drug and Alcohol Prevention is focused on youth and delivered through educational and support models. Treatment is available for all age groups. The treatment programs are non-medical, social model in nature.

County employees provide several programs. For specific information and referral, Phone (530) 265-1437

INTERNAL PROGRAMS:

Mothers in Recovery - intensive outpatient services for women with children featuring on site childcare and transportation to program for participants.

Friday Night Live Prevention Program - junior and senior high school community prevention programs.

Treatment Courts - collaborative effort with the criminal justice system to provide treatment to substance abusers. Includes Adult Drug Court, Juvenile Drug Court, and Prop 36 Court.

Dual Diagnosis - outpatient groups and day treatment services for individuals with both mental illness and substance abuse issues.

Outpatient - outpatient groups and individual counseling.

Information/Education/Referral - to community resources.

CalWorks - substance abuse treatment to remove employment barriers. (Get more information on the Nevada County CalWorks channel of our Website.)

CONTRACT PROGRAMS:
Programs listed below are provided by community based organizations. These are partially funded by County Contracts. Contact provider directly at numbers shown below:

Community Recovery Resources 530-273-9541 or Truckee 530-587-8194

Drunk Driving Programs 530 273-9541

Drug Diversion 530 273-9541

Outpatient Services 530 273-9541

Adolescent Services 530 273-9541

Progress House (Lovett) Recovery Center 530 265-9045

The Substance Abuse Advisory Board meets on the second Wednesday at 3:00 PM every month. Contact the Behavioral Health Department at 530-265-1437 for meeting location.


Behavioral Health Department
Health & Human Services Agency
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 120, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Phone: 530-265-1437 Fax: 530-271-0257
24-Hour Crisis: 530-265-5811