Role: qualified-care screening and treatment access; geography: Placer County residents; cost/eligibility: the county lists screenings as free for county residents; bring insurance/residency or income information as applicable and confirm treatment eligibility; emergency limit: use crisis lines for urgent crises. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer County Adult Mental Health Screening Clinics
County Adult Mental Health screening clinics help residents request specialty-care screening; Auburn appointments are listed at 11434 B Avenue on selected weekdays. Call first to confirm the current schedule, what to bring, and whether a service fits your needs.
Role: peer and family support, education, and advocacy; geography: Placer County, including Auburn; cost/eligibility: the affiliate lists free support and online groups; confirm registration, schedule, and fit; emergency limit: not clinical care or emergency response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
NAMI Placer County
NAMI Placer County offers support groups, classes, education, and advocacy for people and families affected by mental illness. Its calendar changes; check current events and whether a particular group is in person or online.
Role: benefits and basic-needs navigation; geography: Placer County; cost/eligibility: program-specific eligibility applies for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and other assistance; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or crisis response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer County Human Services — Auburn office
The county’s Auburn office can help residents find the right path for food, health coverage, housing assistance, and temporary benefits. Ask about current application methods, documents, language access, and whether a visit is needed.
Role: housing-resource navigation and referrals; geography: Placer County; cost/eligibility: program-specific screening, waitlists, and documentation apply; confirm current availability through 211; emergency limit: not a guaranteed shelter placement. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer County Housing and Coordinated Entry
Placer County directs people seeking homelessness and housing help to 211 and coordinated entry. Ask about current shelter, prevention, and housing options; the county’s Housing Choice Voucher page currently reports its waitlist closed, so verify status before applying.
Role: rental-assistance program information; geography: Placer County; cost/eligibility: HUD income and program rules apply; the county currently reports the Housing Choice Voucher waitlist closed—check for changes; emergency limit: not emergency shelter. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer County Housing Authority — voucher status
Use this page to confirm current Housing Choice Voucher eligibility and application status. Pre-applications are only accepted during open periods; a page visit or inquiry does not create an application or guarantee assistance.
Role: authorized in-home assistance; geography: Placer County; cost/eligibility: California residency, Medi-Cal determination, living at home, and health-care certification are among the requirements; county assessment decides services; emergency limit: not a crisis or cleanup service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
IHSS may authorize help with specific daily activities, including housecleaning, for eligible people who need support to remain at home. Contact the county to ask about application steps, assessment, and what tasks can be authorized; it is not a whole-home cleanout program.
Role: independent-living and disability-resource support; geography: Placer County; cost/eligibility: ask the organization about services, accessibility, and any eligibility requirements; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer Independent Resource Services
Placer County’s community-resources page lists PIRS as a resource for people with disabilities. Contact the organization directly to learn whether its independent-living or referral services fit your situation.
Role: current resource matching and referral; geography: Placer County; cost/eligibility: county describes 211 as free, confidential, multilingual, and available 24/7; programs set their own eligibility; emergency limit: not 911. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
211 Placer housing, food, and transportation referrals
A 211 specialist can help identify current shelter, food, transportation, health, and other community options. Share only the information needed for a referral and ask what details will be passed along.
Role: grocery assistance; geography: participating Placer County ZIP codes; cost/eligibility: confirm service area, identification, visit frequency, and current hours with the food closet; emergency limit: not emergency medical or housing support. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Auburn Interfaith Food Closet
Auburn Interfaith Food Closet provides groceries to eligible local households and describes a home-delivery option for qualifying homebound residents. Contact the organization before traveling to confirm current instructions and what to bring.
Role: food-benefit application and information; geography: California residents applying through Placer County; cost/eligibility: income, household, and program rules apply—confirm current requirements; emergency limit: not an immediate food-delivery service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
CalFresh and Food & Nutrition Assistance
Placer County Human Services explains how to apply for CalFresh and other food assistance. Ask about online, phone, and in-person options and whether a community partner can help complete an application.
Role: public transportation; geography: Western Placer County, including Auburn connections; cost/eligibility: routes, fares, and any reduced-fare eligibility vary; check current schedules; emergency limit: not emergency transportation. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer County Transit
County transit lists Auburn-to-light-rail service and other fixed routes, generally Monday through Saturday. Check the current route map, stops, fare, and service day before making an appointment plan.
Role: curb-to-curb transportation; geography: Western Placer County; cost/eligibility: general-public and paratransit service are listed; confirm booking windows, fares, and accessibility requirements; emergency limit: not an ambulance. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer County Dial-A-Ride
Dial-A-Ride operates Monday through Saturday in Western Placer County, with no Sunday service listed. Contact the operator to confirm the current booking process, pick-up area, and any paratransit eligibility.
Role: public information, technology, and library services; geography: Auburn and Placer County; cost/eligibility: ask about library-card and room-use requirements; verify current hours, services, and facility access before traveling; emergency limit: not crisis support. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer County Library — Auburn branch
Placer County lists an Auburn Library and provides branch and service updates online. Check current hours, programs, room access, and any temporary changes before planning a visit.
Role: court-form and procedural information; geography: people with cases in or who live in Placer County; cost/eligibility: court self-help services are listed as free; appointment and case limits apply; emergency limit: not legal representation or emergency protection. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer County Superior Court Self-Help Center
The Self-Help Center provides information and assistance with court forms for self-represented litigants. Check its current telephone, video, and in-person appointment schedule; staff do not become your lawyer.
Role: legal research and self-help materials; geography: Auburn; cost/eligibility: public resources and computer access are listed; call to confirm access, hours, and any copying fees; emergency limit: staff cannot provide legal advice. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer County Law Library
The county law library offers legal research materials, computers, workspace, and Wi-Fi for people bringing their own devices. It can help users locate materials but does not give legal advice.
Role: civil legal aid and advice; geography: Placer and five other Mother Lode counties; cost/eligibility: serves low-income clients and seniors; case screening and scope limits apply; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Legal Services of Northern California — Auburn
LSNC’s Auburn office lists housing, public-benefit, and other civil matters among its services. Call during intake hours to ask whether your issue and income qualify; legal aid cannot guarantee representation.
Role: household waste and disposal guidance; geography: City of Auburn; cost/eligibility: rules and limits differ by material and service—call the city or hauler first; emergency limit: not a cleanout or removal service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
City of Auburn Solid & Hazardous Waste
The city explains residential green-waste and household hazardous-waste options, including items that must not go in household trash. Confirm what your address and materials qualify for, limits, fees, and drop-off instructions before loading a vehicle.
Role: self-haul disposal and recycling information; geography: Auburn; cost/eligibility: accepted items, fees, quantities, and proof-of-residency rules vary; call before bringing materials; emergency limit: not a household cleanout provider. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Recology Auburn Placer Transfer Station
Recology lists a transfer station and services for recyclables, yard waste, and certain electronic or hazardous materials. Do not assume an item is accepted or free; confirm the current rules and costs first.
Role: county waste-sorting and drop-off information; geography: unincorporated Placer County and participating service areas; cost/eligibility: drop-off limits and fees depend on material and location; verify before travel; emergency limit: not a cleanout crew. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer Recycles
The county’s recycling page explains where to ask about household hazardous waste, sharps, medication, green waste, and other materials. Service rules differ by franchise area, so check your address and call the receiving site.
Role: shelter, case management, and housing navigation; geography: Placer County programs; cost/eligibility: shelter and housing access use coordinated entry, screening, and availability; confirm current program details; emergency limit: not a guaranteed housing placement. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
The Gathering Inn — supportive services
The Gathering Inn describes emergency shelter, case management, resource navigation, and housing support. Its Auburn site and other programs have different access rules; contact 211 and the organization to identify the current pathway.
Role: safeguarding and support for older or dependent adults; geography: eligible Placer County residents; cost/eligibility: anyone may report suspected abuse or self-neglect; ask APS how information is handled; emergency limit: call 911 for imminent danger. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer County APS — reporting guidance
If you are worried that an older adult or dependent adult is being harmed or cannot meet essential needs, the county explains how to make a report. APS is a protection pathway, not a general property-enforcement or cleaning service.
Role: older-adult information, assistance, and support; geography: Placer County; cost/eligibility: call to confirm service area, age or caregiver requirements, availability, and any fees; emergency limit: not 911 or crisis intervention. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Seniors First Placer County
Seniors First offers an information-and-assistance line and programs that may include nutrition, transportation, and caregiver or aging-related support. Ask what is currently available in Auburn and what enrollment steps apply.
Role: housing, shelter, and rental-resource information; geography: Placer County; cost/eligibility: each provider sets its own eligibility, fees, waitlist, and availability; verify directly; emergency limit: not an immediate bed guarantee. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer County Housing Resources Guide
This county resource guide is a starting place for questions about shelter, rental assistance, and supportive housing. Information can change; call the program or 211 to confirm that a listing remains current and fits your circumstances.
Role: national emotional distress and suicide-crisis support; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: call or text 988; confirm language and accessibility options if needed; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for emotional distress, mental-health crisis, or suicide-related support. It does not replace emergency medical response, housing placement, or local county care.
Role: directory of local health, food, housing, and support programs; geography: Placer County; cost/eligibility: linked providers set their own requirements; verify current details directly; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Placer County Community Resources
The county’s community-resource page groups local support options and directs residents to 211 Placer for broader referrals. It is a navigation starting point, not a guarantee that any particular program has open capacity.