Mental Health
"Treatment Works, People Recover"
Mental Health is a Division of the Health Services Department
What's New
- Mental Health staff have been working on a number of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) plans. To view the plans, click here.
Mental Health Programs and Services
Finding Help in a Crisis:
Are you, a friend or a loved one in a crisis where help is needed immediately? To determine if this is a crisis, answer these questions honestly:
Have I, my friend, or a loved one...
- Been thinking about, talking about, actively planning or attempting suicide?
- Been unable to manage basic self care, such as eating, bathing or dressing?
- Been in, or currently in, a dangerous abusive situation? If children are involved, are they in danger?
- Exhibited bizarre behavior, heard voices, seen things that aren't there or expressed uncontrollable anger?
- Abused alcohol or drugs to a degree that causes imminent danger?
- If you have answered "yes" to one or more of these questions, call any of the resources listed below:
Hotlines and Crisis Intervention
- 24-HOUR Psychiatric Emergency Services
- Placerville: (530) 622-3345
- South Lake Tahoe: (530) 544-2219
- Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence: 24 Hour Crisis Line (530) 626-1131
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) - Proposition 63 Information: Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Local (El Dorado County) current and archived information.
Mental Health Commission Meetings:
The El Dorado County Mental Health Commission has two councils - One that meets in South Lake Tahoe and one that meets on the Western Slope of the County.
Meeting Schedule
Generally held on the Fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Placerville (670 Placerville Drive) and teleconferenced to the South Lake Tahoe Mental Health office at 1900 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Due to the holidays, the December meeting will be a Joint Council meeting Dec.14th at 5:00 p.m.
The Commission members also periodically hold special meetings.
See agendas and minutes of the Mental Health Commission.
Learn more about the Mental Health Commission.
Application to serve on the Commission.