Coming to Sutter and Yuba County in December 2024

  • A new civil court process designed to link individuals who have specific mental health diagnoses to county behavioral health services, under the oversight of a judge, for up to 24 consecutive months
  • Includes a clinically-indicated, individualized treatment plan, with supportive services and a dedicated team
  • Meant as a diversion process to prevent conservatorship or incarceration

CARE Court:

  • Is NOT a criminal court
  • Does NOT include persons with any/all mental health conditions
  • Is NOT a solution for homelessness

General Program Resources (More information to come about programs in Sutter and Yuba Counties)