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Mental Health Diversion Defendant Sentenced to Life in Prison For Subsequent Murder

Jun 02, 2026 02:25PM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

Defendant was in mental health diversion for attacking an elderly woman when he committed the murder

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Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair Returns May 21 with Workshops, Entertainment, Resources and More

May 06, 2026 08:58AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County, in partnership with the local Campaign for Community Wellness, will host this year’s Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville.

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Placer County Supervisor Shanti Landon Advances National Resolution Prioritizing Farmer and Rancher Mental Health

Feb 25, 2026 08:59AM ● By Placer County News Release

A critical policy resolution urging federal action on farmer and rancher mental health has been adopted as a priority initiative by the National Association of Counties, thanks to sponsorship in part by Shanti Landon, Chair of the Placer County Board of Supervisors.

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New Level of Service for Mental Health Clients Helps Placer County Bridge a Gap

Feb 05, 2026 02:47PM ● By Placer County News Release

For years, Placer County’s mental health services operated on two main levels — high-intensity Full-Service Partnership (FSP) and standard clinic services. But for many clients, neither was quite the right fit. In the last year, a new level of care called the Mid Service Partnership (MSP) is filling that gap and showing promise.

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Placer County Seeks Input on Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment Services

Dec 03, 2025 04:11PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is inviting residents to take part in two online surveys to help guide the county’s planning under California’s Behavioral Health Services Act.

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A First for Funding - And for Asking

Oct 21, 2025 02:42PM ● By Placer Community Foundation News Release

In 2024, Placer Community Foundation took a bold new approach to community grantmaking. For the first time ever, the Community Needs Fund invited local nonprofits to request funding and invited the community to help make those grants possible.

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Placer County Sheriff’s Office Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Mental Health and Vocational Training Facilities at South Placer Jail

Oct 08, 2025 04:29PM ● By Placer County Sheriff's Office News Release

Construction began in March 2023, and today’s ribbon cutting marks the completion of more than 55,000 square feet of modern space designed to enhance mental health care, provide vocational training and improve long-term outcomes for individuals in custody.

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