Medi-Cal Accepted for Nevada County Residents
Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Truckee, California
Crow's Nest Ranch is your community treatment center, located right here in Nevada County, built around a belief that the quality of your recovery should never be determined by the contents of your insurance card. If you carry Medi-Cal through Nevada County, your benefits are welcome here. And what you receive will not feel like a lesser version of anything.
As a Nevada County Medi-Cal recipient, you may qualify for outpatient substance use disorder treatment at Crow's Nest Ranch at little to no cost to you. Coverage is subject to your individual plan and authorization requirements, and our intake team handles that process on your behalf.
At Crow's Nest Ranch, Nevada County Medi-Cal may cover:
Individual therapy with a licensed clinician
Group therapy focused on recovery skills, relapse prevention, and peer support
Dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions
Evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR
Comprehensive intake assessment and individualized treatment planning
Discharge planning and aftercare coordination
A gym membership!
Coverage specifics vary by plan and require prior authorization. Our team begins verification the same day you contact us at no charge.
"We do not offer different tiers of treatment. We offer one standard: the kind that works."
What Nevada County Medi-Cal Covers at Crow's Nest Ranch
Addiction Treatment Rooted in the Nevada County Community
Crow's Nest Ranch sits at the center of the Truckee-Tahoe community, a region shaped by mountain culture, tight-knit local identity, and an outdoor lifestyle that is deeply tied to recovery here. We are not a distant referral or a facility you need to drive hours to reach. We are your neighbors.
For Nevada County residents in Truckee, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, and the surrounding communities, accessible quality care has often meant settling for whatever is closest or most affordable. Crow's Nest Ranch was built to remove that false choice. You should not have to decide between quality and access.
Our team includes clinicians, coaches, and recovery professionals who understand this region -- its culture, its isolation, its outdoor pressures, and the specific patterns that contribute to substance use in communities like ours. Treatment here is not generic. It is designed for real people living real lives in this specific part of the world.
What Holistic Treatment Looks Like in Practice
Crow's Nest Ranch integrates evidence-based clinical care with somatic, movement-based, and nature-centered modalities. Your treatment plan is built around what you actually need, and it may include any combination of the following:
Clinical Therapy
One-on-one sessions using ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and more.
Movement & Somatic Work
Yoga for recovery, HIIT fitness, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, and personal training. Not as recreation -- as clinical tools that reconnect the body and support nervous system regulation.
Outdoor & Adventure Therapy
The Sierra Nevada is not a backdrop here. It is part of treatment. Nature-based experiences are built into programming as a way of supporting presence, accountability, and resilience.
Group Therapy & Peer Community
Structured group sessions alongside people who understand what you are going through -- people working toward the same thing. Dual Diagnosis Care: Integrated treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD.
Who We Treat at Crow's Nest Ranch
Our patients come from across Nevada County, Placer County, and the wider Northern California and national community. Some arrive directly from detox. Some come as a first step into treatment. Some transfer from residential programs. Some are referred by family, physicians, or legal systems. They come from all walks of life and all income levels.
We treat adults navigating substance use challenges including:
Alcohol use disorder
Opioid and prescription drug dependence
Stimulant use disorders (cocaine, methamphetamine)
Cannabis use disorder
Benzodiazepine dependence
Polysubstance use
Substance use with co-occurring mental health diagnoses (dual diagnosis)
Our 95% program completion rate is not an accident. It reflects a treatment environment where people feel seen, supported, and invested in, not processed.
Sober Living in Truckee: What Medi-Cal Covers and What It Doesn't
Outpatient treatment at Crow's Nest Ranch is covered by Nevada County Medi-Cal. Our sober living program is private pay and is not part of clinical treatment.
In California, sober living environments are residential, not clinical, and Medi-Cal does not cover room and board in a sober living setting. However, many patients combine outpatient treatment (covered under Medi-Cal) with sober living (private pay) to create a full continuum of structured support. Our intake team can walk you through what that combination looks like financially and help you understand all available options.
Sober living at Crow's Nest Ranch includes:
Groceries, utilities, internet, and memberships to local amenities
Gym membership and structured community activities
A drug- and alcohol-free living environment with 24-hour oversight
Our intake process is straightforward. We handle the logistics so you can focus on taking the first step.
Contact us. Call (530) 448-4555, email hello@crowsnestranch.org, or use the contact form at crowsnestranch.org/contact-us.
Benefits verification. We verify your Nevada County Medi-Cal coverage, confirm any authorization requirements, and give you a clear picture of what is covered before anything begins.
Clinical intake assessment. A licensed clinician will conduct a comprehensive assessment covering your history, current situation, and goals for recovery. This shapes your individualized treatment plan.
Treatment begins. Once authorization is confirmed, you start. Your schedule and intensity level are built around your clinical needs and your life.
How to Start Treatment with Medi-Cal in Nevada County
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We accept Medi-Cal for Nevada County residents for outpatient addiction treatment. Medi-Cal covers our clinical outpatient services. Sober living is private pay and is a separate, optional component.
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Yes. We are located in Truckee, which is in Nevada County, California. We serve patients from across Nevada County including Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Truckee, and surrounding communities.
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We treat alcohol use disorder, opioid dependence, stimulant use disorders (cocaine, methamphetamine), cannabis use disorder, benzodiazepine and prescription drug dependence, polysubstance use, and substance use with co-occurring mental health diagnoses (dual diagnosis).
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No referral is required to contact us. You can reach out directly at (530) 448-4555 or through our website. Our intake team will handle benefits verification and any authorization requirements specific to your Medi-Cal plan.
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No. Every patient at Crow's Nest Ranch receives an individualized treatment plan built around their clinical needs. Insurance type does not determine the quality or scope of your care. Medi-Cal patients access the same therapists, the same modalities, and the same level of clinical attention as any other patient.
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Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) is California's Medi-Cal program for substance use disorder treatment. Under the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS), Nevada County residents may be eligible for a comprehensive range of outpatient SUD services. Crow's Nest Ranch works within this system to make our programs accessible to qualifying individuals.
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Yes. We specialize in dual diagnosis treatment -- the simultaneous treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. We use EMDR specifically for trauma-related presentations alongside addiction.
Nevada County Medi-Cal. World-Class Recovery. Right Here.
The mountains outside your window, the community around you, and the treatment you actually deserve are all available in one place. Crow's Nest Ranch was built for Nevada County. We accept your Medi-Cal. And we will not ask you to choose between quality and access, because that is not a choice anyone should have to make.
Reach out today. Let us verify your benefits, answer your questions, and help you understand what the next step looks like.