CLAIM: Using the new 988 mental health hotline “will automatically route your geolocation information to local authorities.”
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The hotline does not currently have the capability to detect the exact location of a caller, nor does it “automatically” share such information with authorities. Federal officials held a recent forum to discuss the possibility of adding geolocation capabilities to 988 in the future to connect callers with nearby crisis centers and for rare cases of responding to imminent risk. THE FACTS: The country’s first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline went live on Saturday, as The Associated Press reported. The hotline is designed to connect callers with trained mental health counselors. Read More The Hope and Heal Fund’s newest resource, the California Firearm Suicide Map for 2016-2022. This innovative tool, developed with the support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and in partnership with RomoGIS, provides a more precise look at firearm suicides and homicides across California counties.
Mapping Firearm Suicides and Homicides in California Discover Critical Data in Each County Whether you're located in a rural setting or a busy urban area, this first-of-its-kind tool is designed to help stakeholders like you develop precise interventions that address the unique challenges faced by your community. 12 CA counties with a higher firearm suicide rate but a lower homicide rate than the state average:
Click here to access the California Firearm Suicide Map You can safely and anonymously drop off your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. Just put the pills in a zip-lock bag and dispose of empty pill bottles in the trash or recycling. If you have liquid medications, keep them in the original bottle, black out confidential information, and put them in a zip-lock bag. You can also drop off electronic vaping devices and cartridges, except those with lithium ion batteries.
The Speedy Foundation will be there to educate community members about opioid overdoses and how they can be prevented with Narcan and fentanyl testing strips, which will be available for free. If you can't make it to this event, don't worry. You can still utilize the free permanent prescription drug bins located at the Truckee Police Department Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm or Washoe County Sheriff Office-Incline Station, Monday-Thursday 8am-1pm, 2pm-5pm. Nevada County Public Health (NCPH) has partnered with Med-Project to offer free mail-back envelopes and boxes for unwanted medications, inhalers, and used sharps with free postage. You can find these pre-paid shipping supplies at Public Health's Crown Point facility in Grass Valley or at the Health and Human Services Agency in Truckee. Simply take the shipping materials home, place your items in the envelope or box, and easily mail the package from your home or alternative site. Recently medical practitioners in Nevada County have seen an increase in patients being seen at the emergency department and other settings as a result of complications from recreational nitrous oxide use. These complications are often neurological, ranging from tingling in the extremities to long-term neurological damage. Linked here is information about nitrous oxide.
Digital mental health support for youth, young adults, and families
Launching January 2024 A groundbreaking new program providing free, safe, and confidential mental health support for young people and families across the state with two easy-to-use mobile apps:
We have two Mental Health First Aid trainings set up for Placer and Nevada County residents and workforce. The first session starts on January 26th, and the next session starts on April 19th.
MHFA is an 8-hour workshop that will be delivered over two 4-hour sessions. It's great for anyone who interfaces with the general public. Please feel free to share this with your networks who might be interested in becoming certified in Mental Health First Aid. Click the button below to learn more and register. Do you know or work with someone in Truckee-Tahoe who is living in a vehicle, homeless, or is couch surfing/only partially housed? The Annual Point-in-Time Count for Tahoe Truckee is this week. They need to know who was unhoused on the night of Tuesday, January 23rd.
If you know someone who is undershoused, please ask them to call 530-807-7792 to participate in a short, confidential survey, or stop in North Tahoe-Truckee Homeless Services' Respite Day Center at 10069 Church Street (Tuesday-Friday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.). They'll receive a gift card for their time. The results of the count can help NTTHS and local agencies obtain needed funding to help our unhoused neighbors. LEARN MORE The Spectrum Project and Whats Up Wellness are offering a community support group beginning 1/24/24 for Parents and Caregivers of LGBTQIA youth in Nevada County, facilitated by community members and mental health professionals.
Turning PAGES: Parent and Guardian Education and Support Group — Nevada County Pride ![]() A new vending machine providing free and confidential county health products is now located at the Joseph Center in Truckee (10075 Levon Avenue Truckee, CA 96161). The vending machine will follow Joseph Center hours and be available between 8AM-5PM on Monday through Friday (outside of holidays). Products available through the vending machine include: Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips, medication and sharps disposal kits, adult and children’s oral heath kids, first aid, hygiene and grooming kits, safer sex kits, and more. View the full list of products in English and Spanish HERE. Check out a video of how to use HERE. All products are free and can easily be accessed with a pin number after registering online HERE. You can also contact Devin Bradley at [email protected] to request paper copies of the application and pre-labeled vending machine cards. There is a new weekly SMART Recovery meeting is starting up at Truckee High School that is intended for and welcomes teens in TTUSD. It meets every Friday 2:45 when school is in-session in the Truckee High wellness center.
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, more than one million Californians identify as LGBTQ, making up more than 4 percent of California’s population. Due to factors such as lack of access to treatment, culturally unresponsive service provision, and higher levels of stigma and discrimination, LGBTQ people are almost three times more likely than non-LGBTQ peers to experience a mental health challenge. Being a member of the LGBTQ community doesn’t necessarily increase the risk for mental health issues; but the stigma and discrimination LGBTQ individuals may face from family, friends and society can increase risk for mental health challenges. Check out the resources below to help start important conversations and find safe places for support. Resources Linked Below: National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2021 - Trevor ProjectThe past year has been incredibly difficult for so many, but we also know that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth have faced unique challenges. The Trevor Project’s 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health sheds light on many of these challenges by capturing the experiences of nearly 35,000 LGBTQ youth ages 13–24 across the United States.
Our third annual survey provides brand new data on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health care disparities, discrimination, food insecurity, conversion therapy, and suicide — in addition to the benefits of LGBTQ-affirming spaces and respecting the pronouns of transgender and nonbinary youth. We are also proud that this sample is our most diverse yet, with 45% being LGBTQ youth of color and 38% being transgender or nonbinary. Among some of the key findings of the survey:
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