Behavioral Health

Welcome to Behavioral Health


The mission of the Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is to provide high quality, culturally competent mental health and substance abuse treatment services to Nevada County Residents.

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Children's Services


Treat children who have a serious mental illness, who could be using drugs or alcohol, children involved with the Courts, Probation, Child Protective Services and who struggle to learn because of emotional difficulties. Find more information on Children's Services.
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Adult Services


Provides treatment for adults who have serious mental illness. Assessment, outpatient counseling, medication services, case management and other mental health services are provided.​ Learn more about Adult Services.
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Emergency & Urgent Care


Find mental health crisis or urgent care. ​
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Alcohol & Drug Services


Prevention, assessment and referral to substance abuse treatment services offered through community providers including residential and perinatal treatment.​ Find more information on Alcohol and Drug Services.
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Laura's Law


Learn more about Assisted Outpatient Treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions


Find answers to Behavioral Health's frequently asked questions.
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Quality Assurance

The Quality of Services that Behavioral Health provides are monitored to ensure compliance with all requirements.

For questions or information regarding AB1299 referrals, please email the Behavioral Health Department.

Notice of Privacy Practices 2019

Aviso de Prácticas de Privacidad en Español 2019