Community Resources Following the Castle Peak Avalanche

On February 17, 2026, our community experienced a tragic avalanche. The devastating loss of lives has been felt across our community.

You are not alone in your grief. We are with you. The resources and sessions below offer respite and comfort. Thank you to all of the people and organizations who are mobilizing to gather our neighbors in spaces of healing. 

For official updates on the February 17, 2026, avalanche, contact the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. 

Mental Health Resources

Castle Peak Avalanche Mental Health Resources

The Tahoe Truckee COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) is actively responding along with partner agencies to identify and meet community needs. The COAD, partner agencies, and 211 have created a webpage that compiles local mental health resources and connection events/community gatherings. The webpage will be updated as needs evolve and resources change or become available.

Community Support Sessions

Drop-in support hours 

• Daily, Monday February 23 – February 27, 2026
• 12:00pm – 2:00 pm
• Church of the Mountains 
• 11079 Church Street, Truckee, CA 96161

Drop-in Group Therapy: Teen Grief Support

• Every Friday in March 2026
• 3:30pm
• Marcella Family Therapy, 530.588.0026  www.marcellafamilytherapy.com
• 40165 Truckee Airport Road. Suite 301C, Truckee, CA 96161
• Group therapy in a supportive space to process, connect, and not feel alone. Teens may join at any time, no need to commit.
• Open to teens ages 13-18 who have experienced the death of a loved one or need space to process the recent events in our community.
• This is supportive in nature, not a substitute for indvidiual therapy, crisis services, or higher levels of care.

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Previous sessions

Community Listening and Processing Session

• Saturday, February 21, 2026
• 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 
• Sierra College, 11001 College Trail, Truckee, CA 96161

Includes free community crisis counseling, refreshments, and therapy dogs. Hosted by the Town of Truckee, Sierra College, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, and the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition.

Town of Truckee Community Vigil

• Sunday, February 22, 2026
• 6:00 pm 
• Eagle Statue Downtown Truckee; Please bring a candle.

Interfaith Service

• Monday, February 23, 2026
• 5:30pm
• Church of the Mountains
• 11079 Church Street, Truckee, CA 96161