Placer County Bike Map
Placer County Transportation Planning Agency
299 Nevada Street
Auburn, CA 95603
530-823-4030
Website: pctpa.net
Provides county-wide bike map including bike paths and lanes, on-street bikeways, and rural routes.
BlueGO Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Transportation District
128 Market Street, Suite 3F
Stateline, NV 89449
530-541-7149
Email: info@bluego.org
Website: tahoetransportation.org
Provides bus service in South Lake Tahoe, parts of Nevada, and winter ski shuttles.
Gold Country Stage
13081 John Bauer Avenue
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-0103
Email: GoldCountryStage@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides fixed route transit system services within Nevada County and online trip planning.
Website: cnts.routematch.com
Provides real-time bus information for Grass Valley, Nevada City, and surrounding communities.
Grass Valley School District – Busing
530-273-7282
Website: gvsd.us
Provides busing information and schedules for Bell Hill, Lymon Gilmore, Margaret Scotten, and Grass Valley Charter Schools.
Greyhound
Stops in Colfax, Oroville, Marysville, Truckee, Roseville, Sacramento, and throughout the United States.
800-231-2222
800-345-3109 – TDD Hearing Impaired
Email: GoldCouifsr@greyhound.com
Website: greyhound.com
Provides bus service within California and throughout the United States.
Pleasant Ridge Union School District – Busing
22580 Kingston Lane
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-268-2800
Website: prsd.us
Provides busing information and schedules for Cottage Hill Elementary, Alta Sierra Elementary, and Magnolia Intermediate Schools.
RouteShout
Website: play.google.com
Provides real-time and scheduled bus service times through an Android device within Nevada County.
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District – Busing
530-550-0745
Website: ttusd.org
Provides busing information and schedules for Alder Creek, Coldstream, Donner Trail, Glenshire, Kings Beach, North Tahoe, Sierra, Tahoe Lake, Tahoe Truckee, Truckee, and Sierra Expedtionary Schools.
Yuba-Sutter Transit
530-742-2877
511
Website: yubasuttertransit.com
Provides information on bus routes, Sacramento transit services, paratransit, and trip planning.
Delivery/In-Home Services
Dokimos’ Pharmacy
640 East Main Street, Suite 2
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-0100
737 Zion Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8854
Website: dokimospharmacy.com
Provides prescription delivery service in Grass Valley and Nevada City. Free to care home residents.
The Food Bank of Nevada County
310 Railroad Avenue, #100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-3796
Website: foodbankofnc.org
Provides food deliveries for homebound individuals and seniors, low-income families with children, and people with disabilities. Must call to obtain information about program eligibility and obtain a doctor’s note to verify homebound status.
Gold Country Community Services, Inc. Home Delivered Meals
Located at Nevada City Senior Apartments
841 Old Tunnel Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4961
Email: info@goldcountryservices.org
Website: goldcountryservices.org
Provides home delivered meals to qualified seniors 60 and above. Meals are delivered within the areas of
Nevada City, Grass Valley, Cedar Ridge, Penn Valley, Alta Sierra, Lake Wildwood, and Lake of the Pines.
LiveHealth Online
855-603-7985
Website: livehealthonline.com
Provides access to medical services on a computer or mobile device, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Must sign up to determine insurance coverage and choose a doctor.
Nevada County Senior Outreach Nurses
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 130
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1470 – Nevada City Office
530-582-6378 – Truckee Office
Email: adult.services@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides in-home assessments of comprehensive health and safety needs, health education, and referrals to a variety of services to seniors in Nevada County.
Project MANA
948 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451
775-298-0008
Email: info@projectmana.org
Website: projectmana.org
Provides weekly food distributions and food deliveries to homebound community members.
Rite Aid
720 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-7399
Website: riteaid.com
Provides prescription delivery service in Grass Valley and Nevada City. Free to care home residents.
Sierra Nevada Home Health Care
155 Glasson Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-6350
Website: dignityhealth.org
Provides a wide range of home care services, from personal emergency response program to maternal child health, pain management, wound care, and physical therapy.
Sierra Senior Services
10040 Estates Drive
PO Box 4152
Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-7600
Email: info@sierraseniors.org
Website: sierraseniors.org
Provides delivered meals Monday through Friday for eligible seniors 60 years and older in the Truckee area.
Offers congregate lunches Monday-Friday from 12:00 to 12:45pm. Free for seniors 60 and above,
$8 for individuals under 60 years.
Tahoe to Your Door Grocery Delivery
530-264-8893
Website: tahoetoyourdoor.com
Provides grocery shopping and delivery service within Tahoe Donner in Truckee, east to Incline Village,
south to Tahoma on the West Shore, and west to Donner Lake in Truckee.
USC Telehealth
866-740-6502
Monday –Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
Website: usctelehealth.com
Provides professional online, one-on-one counseling and therapy services
including specialized counseling for veterans, couples, and families. Associated
with the University of Southern California. Covered by major medical insurance
and Medicare and Medi-Cal.
Anthem Blue Cross
877-931-4755
Website: anthem.com
Provides non-emergency transportation services to help Anthem Blue Cross members get to their health care visits. Services are offered free of charge to members. Must call at least seven business days before transportation will be needed. Mileage reimbursement may also be provided, but a call must be made in advance to verify.
CA Health & Wellness
877-658-0305
Website: cahealthwellness.com
Provides non-emergency transportation services to help CA Health & Wellness members get to their health care visits or to the pharmacy. Services are offered free of charge to members. Must call at least seven business days before transportation will be needed.
Sierra Nevada Ambulance Service
13120 Loma Rica Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-1414
911 – Emergency
Provides non-emergency and emergency transportation services.
Best Parking
Website: play.google.com
Provides lowest priced parking garages and lots in Sacramento, San Francisco, and many other US cities for many mobile devices.
Plugshare.com
Website: plugshare.com
Provides free information on electric car charging stations, including trip planning options.
Roadify Transit
Website: itunes.apple.com
Provides free information for all types of transit: bus, trains, ferries, bike-sharing, and car-sharing. Covers many major cities including Sacramento and San Francisco for Apple devices.
Route Shout
Website: play.google.com
Provides real-time and scheduled bus service times through application for Android devices within Nevada County.
Uber
Website: uber.com
Provides Uber drivers through use of a smartphone and the mobile app with locations in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Reno.
Waze
Website: waze.com
Provides the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation application that shares real-time traffic and road information.
The Weather Channel
Website: weather.com
Provides information about weather and forecasts throughout the world.
Website: weather.com
Provides information about weather and forecasts through application for many mobile devices.
Fast Taxi
134 Olympia Park Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-7766
Provides taxi services.
Gold Country Cab & Courier
401 E. Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-8294
Provides taxi and courier services for medications and groceries. Wheelchair accessible.
High Sierra Taxi
530-412-1927
Provides taxi service in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee region.
Nevada County Green Taxi
11368 Pleasant Valley Road
Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-955-0777
Email: nevadacounty.greentaxi@gmail.com
Provides taxi and courier services within Nevada County, excluding Truckee. Offers discounts to seniors and military personnel.
Anthem Blue Cross
877-931-4755
Website: anthem.com
Provides non-emergency transportation services to help Anthem Blue Cross members get to their health care visits. Services are offered free of charge to members. Must call at least five days before transportation will be needed. Mileage reimbursement may also be provided, but a call must be made in advance to verify.
CA Health & Wellness
877-658-0305
Website: cahealthwellness.com
Provides non-emergency transportation services to help CA Health & Wellness members get to their health care visits or to the pharmacy. Services are offered free of charge to members. Must call at least five days before transportation will be needed.
CalWORKs
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1340
Email: dss@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides transportation assistance and reimbursement for certain employment related appointments for CalWORKs recipients, and may provide assistance for other transportation needs in consultation with the Employment and Training (E&T) Worker.
Gold Country Cab & Courier
401 E. Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-8294
Provides taxi and courier services for medications and groceries. Wheelchair accessible.
Gold Country LIFT
530-271-7433
855-341-7433 – Toll Free
Website: goldcountrylift.com
Provides paratransit services in western Nevada County. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of travel.
Golden Rays Senior Citizens of Sierra County, Inc.
Offering transportation service in Western Sierra County to Nevada County.
749 Main Street
Downieville, CA 95936
Leave message at 530-798-8555
Website: sierracounty.ca.gov
Provides on demand transportation for seniors and people with disabilities within Eastern and Western Sierra County.
Greyhound
Stops in Colfax, Oroville, Marysville, Truckee, Roseville, Sacramento, and throughout the United States.
800-752-4841
800-345-3109 – TDD Hearing Impaired
Email: GoldCouifsr@greyhound.com
Website: greyhound.com
Provides bus service within California and throughout the United States. If traveling with a wheeled mobility device, Greyhound suggests scheduling travel well in advance as only two wheeled devices are allowed on each bus.
Health Express
12183 Locksley Lane, Suite 205
Auburn, CA 95602
530-889-9500
Email: jenny@seniorsfirst.org
Website: seniorsfirst.org
Provides non-emergency medical transportation outside the service areas of public dial-a-rides and to Sacramento on an advance reservation shared-ride basis for qualified residents of Placer County.
MyRides (formerly Door to Door Rides)
12183 Locksley Lane, Suite 205
Auburn, CA 95602
800-878-9222
Website: seniorsfirst.org
Provides transportation for seniors residing in Placer County for medical and dental appointments, pharmacy, grocery, and other errands. Provides rides to medical appointments for disabled adults under 60 years of age and families with children 0-5 years of age who are unable to drive or use public transportation. No oxygen or wheelchairs can be accommodated. Service provided in and around Auburn, Roseville, and Sacramento. Services provided on weekdays only, with at least three days advance notice before appointment or trip.
Project MANA
948 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451
775-298-0008
Email: info@projectmana.org
Website: projectmana.org
Provides weekly food distributions and food deliveries to homebound community members.
Wheelchair Traveling
Website: wheelchairtraveling.com
Website provides travel information for people interested in wheelchair friendly
vacations. Includes city guides and traveling tips for people who use wheelchairs.
Gold Country Community Services, Inc. Home Delivered Meals
Located at Nevada City Senior Apartments
841 Old Tunnel Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4961
Email: info@goldcountryservices.org
Website: goldcountryservices.org
Provides home delivered meals to qualified seniors 60 and above. Meals are delivered within the areas of
Nevada City, Grass Valley, Cedar Ridge, Penn Valley, Alta Sierra, Lake Wildwood, and Lake of the Pines.
MyRides (formerly Door to Door Rides)
12183 Locksley Lane, Suite 205
Auburn, CA 95602
800-878-9222
Website: seniorsfirst.org
Provides transportation for seniors residing in Placer County for medical and dental appointments, pharmacy, grocery, and other errands. Provides rides to medical appointments for disabled adults under 60 years of age and families with children 0-5 years of age who are unable to drive or use public transportation. No oxygen or wheelchairs can be accommodated. Service provided in and around Auburn, Roseville, and Sacramento. Services provided on weekdays only, with at least three days advance notice before appointment or trip.
Nevada County Senior Outreach Nurses
530-265-1470 – Nevada City
530-582-6378 – Truckee
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides free in-home assessments, referrals, education, and medication review for seniors who live in Nevada County. Will assist clients in identifying transportation to medical appointments.
Project MANA
948 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451
775-298-0008
Email: info@projectmana.org
Website: projectmana.org
Provides weekly food distributions and food deliveries to homebound community members.
Sierra Senior Services
10040 Estates Drive
PO Box 4152
Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-7600
Email: info@sierraseniors.org
Website: sierraseniors.org
Provides delivered meals Monday through Friday for eligible seniors 60 years and older in the Truckee area.
Offers congregate lunches Monday-Friday from 12:00 to 12:45pm. Free for seniors 60 and above,
$8 for individuals under 60 years.
*Many area care centers provide shuttle service for their residents – please check and see if that service is available.
Travelers Assistance
511
Call 5-1-1
Website: sacregion511.org
Provides information on traffic conditions, bus and rail, trip planning, paratransit services, ridesharing, and commuting by bike.
AAA
113 Dorsey Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-2600
Website: calstate.aaa.com
Provides emergency roadside assistance and travel planning services.
California Highway Patrol
Grass Valley Office
11363 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-4900
Website: chp.ca.gov
Provides services to help keep roads and highways safe.
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
132 Main Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-2692
Website: nevadacitychamber.com
Provides visitor information, walking/hiking/biking trail information, calendar of events, and maps of the area.
North Tahoe Family Resource Center
265 Bear Street
Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-0952
Email: info@northtahoefrc.org
Website: northtahoefrc.org
Offers car seat education classes. Low cost car seats provided upon completion of class. On site
car seat technicians available to help install car seats for free.
Greyhound
Stops in Colfax, Oroville, Marysville, Truckee, Roseville, Sacramento, and throughout the United States.
800-231-2222
800-345-3109 – TDD Hearing Impaired
Email: GoldCouifsr@greyhound.com
Website: greyhound.com
Provides bus service within California and throughout the United States.
Placer County Transit
11432 F Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
530-885-2877
Email: pct@placer.ca.gov
Website: placer.ca.gov
Provides transit options for western Placer County. Provides service for people with disabilities.
Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT)
1400 29th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
916-321-2877
916-557-4686 – TDD Hearing Impaired
Website: infoweb.sacrt.com
Provides bus and light rail services, and provides services to people with disabilities.
Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART)
870 Cabin Creek Road
Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-1212
800-736-6365
530-550-9223 – TDD Hearing Impaired
Email: tart@placer.ca.gov
Website: placer.ca.gov
Provides bus service for Tahoe residents and visitors, and provides real-time bus information.
Amtrak California
Stations in Truckee, Colfax, Auburn, Oroville, Marysville, Rocklin, Sacramento, and many other areas.
800-872-7245
Website: amtrakcalifornia.com
Provides passenger rail service within California and throughout the United States.
Covered California 800-752-6631 or 800-675-2607
Website: coveredca.com
Answers questions about health care insurance coverage.
Health Insurance Assistance
Covered California 800-752-6631 or 800-675-2607
Website: coveredca.com
Answers questions about health care insurance coverage.
Health Care Options
530-265-1649
800-430-4263 Voice or 800-430-7077 TTY
Website: healthcareoptions.dhcs.ca.gov
Offers enrollment assistance with managed care plans, help with changing plans,
disenrollment from plans, and getting enrollment materials in another language or
format.
HICAP – Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy HICAP Services of Northern CA
3950 Industrial Blvd., Suite 500
West Sacramento, CA 95691
916-376-8915 or 530-271-0255
Website: hicapservices.net
Provides counseling and advocacy services for Medicare beneficiaries residing in
Nevada County.
Medicare Physician Referral
530-274-6607 – referrals for Sierra Nevada affiliated physicians
800-633-4227 – National Medicare helpline
Website: medicare.gov
Provides information about medical providers who accept Medicare.
211 Nevada County MediCal / DentiCal Care Providers Guide 2-1-1 or 877-847-0499 Website: 211nevadacounty.org
Includes providers who accept Medi-Cal and/or DentiCal, Anthem Blue Cross MediCal,
and California Health & Wellness MediCal. These providers may not have room for new
MediCal patients or may only be seeing established patients. Some offices may have a
long wait list.
Accident, Injury, and Abuse Prevention
Accident and Injury Prevention
California Highway Patrol Grass Valley Office Car Seat Safety Services
11363 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Email: gtassone@chp.ca.gov
Website: chp.ca.gov Offers child seat lessons by appointment for families and individuals
to demonstrate how to properly secure a child in a safety seat.
Falls Prevention Coalition
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 271-0255
Fax: (530) 271-0849
Email: info.nevcofallsprevention@gmail.com
Website: nevadacountyfallsprevention.com Offers free community presentations and annual events that educate and inform seniors and
people with disabilities of ways to reduce their risk of falling, thereby enhancing their quality
of life and maintaining their independence.
FREED Center for Independent Living Fix-It Program 2059 Nevada City Hwy, Suite 102
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-3333
Website: freed.org
Provides contact information for volunteers who can make minor home repairs or modifications
which are health or safety related. These minor home repairs and modifications support people
with disabilities and seniors to continue to live in their own homes and not become
institutionalized.
Bill’s Wheels Co-sponsored by The Grass Valley Elks and the Grass Valley Knights of Columbus
Donations mailed to: Bill Dobbins c/o Grass Valley Elks
109 S. School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-1550
Provides mobility devices like motorized scooters, wheelchairs, and walkers to
qualified individuals free of charge for as long as needed.
Budget Mobile Lifeline
1325 Barksdale Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71111
888-777-4007
Website: budgetmobile.com
Facilitates a federal Lifeline Assistance program using the Verizon
Wireless Network. Provides a free cell phone, minutes, and texts
to allow qualified individuals a worry-free way to stay connected.
Lifeline Systems Medical Alert Systems – Philips Lifeline Systems
111 Lawrence St.
Framingham, MA 01702
800-380-3111
Email: govtservices@lifelinesystems.com or info@philips.com
Website: lifelinesys.com
Provides personal medical alert service and equipment with trained operators
who will instantly respond to the touch of the Personal Help Button anytime.
LifeStation
Medical Alert Systems
866-220-0942
Website: lifestation.com
Offers medical monitoring systems that allow users to easily contact help in an
emergency situation by simply pressing one button.
California Friday Night Live 500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: fridaynightlive.org
Provides a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program for youth between 12 – 24 years.
Focuses on chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, tobacco, and
AOD prevention.
Common Goals, Inc. 256 Buena Vista Street, Suite 100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-2000
Email: Joe@CommonGoalsInc.org
Website: commongoalsinc.org
Provides substance abuse treatment programs to individuals and their families with an adult
outpatient program, adolescent outpatient programs, counseling, and assessments.
Al-anon and Al-ateen
175 Joerschke Dr., Suite K
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Linda Janssen – Public Outreach 530-265-9027
888-482-4240
Provides help to families and friends of alcoholics by practicing the Al-Anon
12 Steps of Recovery and by welcoming and giving comfort to those affected
by someone else’s drinking. Call for Al-anon meeting times. Al-ateen meets
every Thursday at 7:00pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meeting Hotline: 530-272-6287
Website: simeetings.com
Hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides meeting locations, times, and directions.
Celebrate Recovery
Meets at: Twin Cities Church
11726 Rough & Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Men Call 530-205-6359 Women Call 530-913-1969
Twin Cities Office: Natalie Thompson 530-273-6425
Website: twincitieschurch.com
Free childcare. Meets Fridays 7:00pm – 9:30pm. First Friday Dinner is 6:00pm – 6:45pm.
12 step program and co-dependency programs.
Marijuana 12 Step Program
Meeting Location: Community Recovery Resources (CORR)
180 Sierra College Dr., Room #106
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Website: marijuana-anonymous.org
Open, non-smoking. Meets Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Nicotine Free
530-274-7939
Provides smoking cessation classes in Grass Valley area.
Clinics
Local Clinics
Chapa De Indian Health Program
Health Clinic and Dental Clinic
1350 E. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-8545
11670 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603
530-887-2800
Website: chapa-de.org
Accepts Medi-Cal, California Health & Wellness MediCal, Anthem Blue Cross and Medicare.
Provides general medical and dental care, behavioral health services, optometry, women’s health services, a pharmacy, and
substance abuse services.
Citizens For Choice The Clinic! 120 Richardson Street, Suite A
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-521-3273
Email: info@citizensforchoice.org
Website: citizensforchoice.org
Promotes justice through education, access to healthcare, and legislative advocacy. Provides
high quality, affordable care for sexual and reproductive health of women, men, and teens.
LivingWell Medical Clinic
105 Catherine Lane
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-6800
Email: info@livingwellgv.org
Website: livingwellgv.org
Offers no cost, confidential pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and pregnancy options including only prenatal care and adoption.
Nevada County Public Health Immunizations Clinics
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110, Grass Valley, CA 95945
(In Whispering Pines Business Park)
Accepts Medi-Cal and California Health & Wellness MediCal.
Provides immunizations for children and adults via the mobile services van and at
locations in Grass Valley, North San Juan, Town of Washington, and Truckee. Mobile Services Van
Veterans’ Building Parking Lot
255 South Auburn
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Sierra Family Medical Clinic, Inc.
15301 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-292-3478
Email: info@sierraclinic.org
Website: sierraclinic.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross and California Health and Wellness.
Offers general medical and dental care as well as behavioral health services and emergency care
in the San Juan Ridge area.
Tahoe Forest Health Clinic
10956 Donner Pass Rd., Suite 230
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-3277
Email: information@tfhd.com
Website: tfhd.com
Provides primary care for any one unable to access health care in the community. Accepts all
insurances including MediCal. Offers sliding scale for clinic visits to those who qualify.
Western Sierra Medical Center
AKA: Miners Family Health Center
844 Old Tunnel Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 9595
530-274-9762
Accepts MediCal, and Medicare Western Sierra Medical Center – Downieville Mobile Health Services
209 Nevada Street
Downieville, CA 95936
530-289-3298 Medical and Mobile Health Services
530-289-3199 Dental
Email: wsmc@wsmclinic.org
Website: wsmcmed.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, and California Health and Wellness.
Offers general medical and dental services, behavioral health counseling, urgent care center and a
teen health clinic as well as mobile health services.
Regional Clinics
Placer County Medical Clinics
Auburn: 11583 C. Ave, DeWitt Center in Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-7215
Tahoe: 8665 Salmon Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-1970
Website: placer.ca.gov
Provides out-patient medical care for adults and children that qualify for MediCal,
managed MediCal that includes Anthem Blue Cross and California Health & Wellness,
Medicare and Medical Care Services Program (MCSP.)
Vector Program Nevada County Environmental Health 950 Maidu Ave, Suite 170
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1222
Email: env.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Monitors and responds to vectorborne diseases that can be passed from animals to people
including plague, hantavirus, rabies, tickborne diseases, West Nile Virus and others. Provides
integrated mosquito management by request looking for physical, biological and larvicide
treatment solutions for property owners.
Immunizations
Nevada County Public Health Immunizations Clinics
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(In Whispering Pines Business Park)
Accepts Medi-Cal and California Health & Wellness MediCal.
Provides immunizations for children and adults at
locations in Grass Valley, North San Juan, Town of Washington, and Truckee.
530-265-1450
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Community Data
Local and Regional Community Data
211 Nevada County
Community Data
2-1-1 or out of county 877-847-0499
Email: kristinam@ns-pa.org
Website: 211nevadacounty.org
Provides valuable information about our community and serves as a barometer of health and
human service needs in Nevada County.
Nevada County Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline Hotline operates 24/7 530-273-4291 or 888-456-9380
If you are concerned that a child is experiencing abuse or neglect, make a report by
calling the CPS hotline.
California Youth Crisis Line California Coalition For Youth
For youth 12 – 24 yrs and adults supporting youth. 24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200 Free and confidential.
Lifeline Crisis Chat
Website: crisischat.org
Provides online emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services within the United States from 2pm to 2am Eastern Time seven days a week.
Safe Helpline Us Department of Defense (DoD)
Sexual Assault Support For The DoD Community 877-995-5247
Text zip code or installation/base name to 55247 or 202-470-5546 if outside US
Friends For Survival
916-392-0664 or 800-646-7322
Helpline for friends, family, or therapists touched by suicide.
The Friendship Line Institute on Aging Crisis Line: 800-971-0016 or 415-752-3778
24-hour crisis intervention and warmline for seniors 60 yrs and over
as well as adults with disabilities and care givers. Accredited by the
American Assocation of Suicidology
Dignity Health Medical Group – Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
155 Glasson Way, Suite L-10, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-6677
280 Sierra College Dr., Suite 12o, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-4480
409 Joerschke Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Website: sierranevadamedgroup.org
Provides healthcare services. Accepts Medicare and Anthem Blue Cross and California
Health & Wellness.
Tahoe Forest Health System – Tahoe Forest Hospital
10956 Donner Pass Rd., Suite 230
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-3277
Email: information@tfhd.com
Website: tfhd.com
Provides primary care for any one unable to access health care in the community. Accepts all
insurances including MediCal. Offers sliding scale for clinic visits to those who qualify.
Urgent Care
Western Sierra Medical Center
AKA: Miners Family Health Center
844 Old Tunnel Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 9595
530-274-9762
Accepts MediCal, and Medicare
Email: wsmc@wsmclinic.org
Website: wsmcmed.org
Urgent care will be available: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, and California Health and Wellness.
The urgent care service will offer no-appointment-needed, same-day health care.
All people are welcome, regardless of their income level. Most insurance plans will be accepted,
including private, Veterans, Medicare and Medi-Cal.
Divine Spark Wagner Building 308 Main Street, Suite 6
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-913-2050
Email: shirley.kinghorn@gmail.com
Website: divinespark.us
Provides hot meals on Sundays 10:00am – 12:00 noon. Offers bag lunches and food
vouchers as well as donated clothing, tents, and sleeping bags when available.
Gold Country Community Services
High Noon Cafe Located in Nevada City Senior Apartment Bldg.
841 Old Tunnel Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Monday – Friday 12:00 noon
530-273-4961 Mountain Cafe Located in the North San Juan Senior Center 29190 State Highway 40, North San Juan, CA 95960
Every Thursday from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
530-292-9048
Email: info@goldcountryservices.org
Website: goldcountryservices.org
Provides nutritious meals in a friendly setting for seniors 60 years and older.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Nevada City 201 High St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-8836
Email: trinityoffice@sbcglobal.net
Website: trinitync.net
Provides a meal for those that are homeless on Tuesdays at 5:00pm. During the winter,
meals are provided at the church. During warmer times of the year, meals are provided
at Pioneer Park.
Sierra Roots PO Box 2086
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-264-5113
Website: SierraRoots.org
Provides nutrient dense meals to the homeless on Thursdays at 11:30 am at the Holy Trinity
Episcopal Church Nevada City located at 201 High St., Nevada City, CA 95959.
Food Banks
Auburn Interfaith Food Closet 12972 Earhart Ave, Suite 301
Auburn, CA 95602
530-885-1921
Website: auburnfoodcloset.org
Open Monday – Friday from 10:00am – 2:00pm and the last Saturday or the month
with the exception of December.
Christmas Cheer All Year 1120 3rd St.
South Lake Tahoe, NV 96150
530-542-4934
Email: tahoejoanne@aol.com
Provides nutritious food at food bank for those in need in the Tahoe and Truckee area.
Must provide ID and proof of residence.
Food Bank of Nevada County Location: 310 Railroad Ave, #100, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Mailing: 578 Sutton Way, #187, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-3796
Email: foodbanknc@att.net
Website: foodbankofnc.org
Call during office hours, Mon – Thur 8:30am-3:00pm, for distribution site locations,
days, and times. Must produce some form of ID to prove that you live in Nevada County.
Interfaith Food Ministry of Nevada County
440 Henderson Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8132
Email: info@interfaithfoodministry.org
Website: interfaithfoodministry.org
Provides supplemental food, including baby formula and baby food when available, to
low income families. MWF from 10:00AM-1:00. Each family may receive food one time
every every two weeks regardless of immigration status. Phone answered before 1:00pm
on MWF and before 10:00am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must produce some form of
ID to prove residency in Nevada County. Social Security numbers needed for each person
in family.
Project MANA 948 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451
775-298-0008
Email: info@projectmana.org
Website: projectmana.org
Provides weekly food distributions, food deliveries to homebound community
members, a community garden program, food stamp outreach, nutrition education,
the Let’s Talk Turkey holiday food distribution program, and community meals.
Food Supplement Programs
Nevada County Public Assistance – CalFresh
950 Maidu Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
211 or 530-265-1340 or 888-809-1340 Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line Truckee Dept. of Social Services – Truckee Public Assistance 10075 Levon Ave., Suite 204
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803 or 888-339-7248
Offers supplemental nutrition assistance program to qualified individuals and families to
purchase healthy food.
Food Bank of Nevada County
Outreach Program Location: 310 Railroad Ave, #100, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Mailing: 578 Sutton Way, #187, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-3796
Email: foodbanknc@att.net
Website: foodbankofnc.org
Visit 211nevadacounty.org Food section for distribution site locations,
days, and times. Must produce some form of ID to prove that you live in
Nevada County.
Gold Country Community Services, Inc. Home Delivered Meals Located at Nevada City Senior Apartments, 841 Old Tunnel Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4961
Email: info@goldcountryservices.org
Website: goldcountryservices.org
Provides home delivered meals to qualified seniors 60 and above. Meals are delivered
within the areas of Nevada City, Grass Valley, Cedar Ridge, Penn Valley, Alta Sierra,
Lake Wildwood, and Lake of the Pines.
Project MANA 948 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451
775-298-0008
Email: info@projectmana.org
Website: projectmana.org
Provides weekly food distributions, food deliveries to homebound community
members, a community garden program, food stamp outreach, nutrition education,
the Let’s Talk Turkey holiday food distribution program, and community meals.
Gold Country Community Services
High Noon Cafe Located in Nevada City Senior Apartment Bldg. 841 Old Tunnel Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Monday – Friday 12:00 noon
530-273-4961 Mountain Cafe Located in the North San Juan Senior Center 29190 State Highway 40, North San Juan, CA 95960
Every Thursday from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
530-292-9048
Email: info@goldcountryservices.org
Website: goldcountryservices.org
Provides nutritious meals in a friendly setting for seniors 60 years and older.
Gold Country Community Services, Inc. Home Delivered Meals Located at Nevada City Senior Apartments, 841 Old Tunnel Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4961
Email: info@goldcountryservices.org
Website: goldcountryservices.org
Provides home delivered meals to qualified seniors 60 and above. Meals are delivered
within the areas of Nevada City, Grass Valley, Cedar Ridge, Penn Valley, Alta Sierra,
Lake Wildwood, and Lake of the Pines.
Sierra Senior Services 10040 Estates Dr.
PO Box 4152
Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-7600
Email: info@sierraseniors.org
Website: sierraseniors.org
Provides delivered meals Monday through Friday for eligible seniors 60 years and
older in the Truckee area. Offers congregate lunches Monday-Friday from 12:00 noon
to 12:45pm. Free for seniors 60 and above, $8 for individuals under 60 years.
Support Groups – Food Related Issues
Food Addicts
Meeting Location: Nevada County Contractors Association
149 Crown Point Circle
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Contact: Judy 530-470-0473
Meets Mondays at 7:00pm.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meeting location: Trinity Episcopal Church
201 High Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-8836
Email: trinityoffice@sbcglobal.net
Website: oa.org
Meets Mondays at 12:30 and Saturdays at 10:00am.
Low Income Assistance Cremation Program Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator 950 Maidu Ave, Suite 280
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1471
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers cremation services to individuals with little or no income or resources.
To qualify, both the decedent and the person(s) legally responsible for the
disposition of the remains must be qualified as low income.
California Children’s Services CCS
Nevada County Public Health Department
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides treatment for children with certain physical limitations and chronic
conditions or diseases. Most physically handicapping conditions are eligible
for benefits under the CCS Program. This tax supported program authorizes
and pays for specific medical services and rehabilitation for children by CCS
approved specialists and has a Medical Therapy Program (MTU).
Child Health and Disability Prevention CHDP Nevada County Public Health Department
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Coordinates complete health assessments by medical providers for the early
detection and prevention of disease and disabilities in California’s children
and youth.
Safe Body Art Program Nevada County Environmental Health 950 Maidu Ave, Suite 170
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1222
Email: env.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides minimum statewide standards for practitioners and facilities in the business of tattooing,
body piercing, permanent cosmetics and branding. The requirements are intended to protect both
the practitioner and the client from transmission of infectious diseases through the application of
proper body art procedures and the control of cross-contamination of instruments and supplies.
Nevada County Public Health
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(In Whispering Pines Business Park)
530-265-1228
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers free rapid HIV testing. Post test counseling and referrals will also
be provided. Funding provided by NorCal AIDS Cycle.
Placer County Medical Clinics
Auburn: 11583 C. Ave, DeWitt Center in Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-7215
Tahoe: 8665 Salmon Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-1970
Website: placer.ca.gov
Provides HIV testing Wednesdays by appointment only.
Yuba County Health Clinic 5730 Packard Ave., Suite 100
Marysville, CA 95901
530-746-6366
Website: co.yuba.ca.us
Provides HIV testing Tuesdays and Fridays 8:00am – 11:30am and 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
Nevada County Public Health
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
500 Crown Point Circle
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450 or 530-582-7814 in Truckee
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides education to community schools, medical practitioners, and childhood
centers regarding blood test screening, lead exposure risks, and resources.
Dr. Michael G. Dahle, MD
105 Margaret Lane, Suite B.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9058
Accepts MediCal, and Medicare by referral.
Dr. Carol Milazzo 406 Sunrise Ave., Suite 280
Roseville, CA 95661
916-782-3786
Website: cfmilazzo.com
Primary care for children and adolescents. Accepts all MediCal.
Sierra Women’s Health Associates
Dr. Leonard Leon, MD
Dr. Brian Retherford, MD
280 Sierra College Dr, Suite 125
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8486
Email: dddavis5@sbcglobal.net
Accepts MediCal by referral. Accepts Medicare.
Tahoe Forest Women’s Center
10175 Levon Ave
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-1041 and 24 hour emergency answering service 866-921-5236
Website: tfwc.net
Accept MediCal by referral, and Medicare
Pulmonary and Respiratory Resources
AirNow Website: airnow.gov
Provides air quality information nationwide.
PG&E Medical Baseline Allowance Credit and Records Center / Medical Baseline
PO Box 8329
Stockton, CA 95208
800-743-5000
Website: pge.com
Allows customers with medical conditions to receive additional quantities of energy
at the lowest (baseline) price for residential service to help power respirators, oxygen
concentrators, iron lungs, ultrasonic nebulizers, and aersol tents among other devises.
Applications and additional information is available on the PG&E website.
American Lung Association California Chapter
424 Pendleton Way
Oakland, CA 94621 510-638-5864 or 800-548-8252 Lung Helpline – For questions about lung health or help finding healthcare. 800-LUNGUSA or 800-586-4872 Email: cainfo@lung.org Features the following online communities and support groups:
Lung Connection Community Provides an online community that allows users to connect with other people,
share experiences, and learn from friends.
Website: lung.org
My Fighting For Air Community Offers an online community website where family, friends, colleagues, and
neighbors can gather and organize support of everyday tasks. Features a
“care coordination calendar.”
Website: lung.lotsahelpinghands.com
Better Breathers Club
Grass Valley Meeting Location:
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
155 Glasson Way
Grass Valley CA 95945
Building 4 in the back conference room
For more information, contact either
Susan Forte 530-265-6336 or Betty Lupton 530-477-9059
Provides a support group that meets on a regular basis every 3rd Thursday of the
month fro 1:00-3:00pm.
Pulmonary Magazines and Publications
American Thoracic Society Publishes information fact sheets in both English and Spanish for ATS patients.
Topics include: asthma, COPD, critical illness, lung problems in children, the
environment, smoking, transplants, and seasonal breathing issues.
Website: thoracic.or
Everything Respiratory Offers a magazine for respiratory patients with reliable information on products,
medical news, and personal stories for patients.
Website: ermag.org
National Home Oxygen Patients Association (NHOPA) Publishes the Oxygen handbook “Understanding Oxygen Therapy” and the
NHOPA Newsletter. Provides oxygen users with a basic explanation of oxygen
therapy, types of oxygen available, oxygen delivery devices, terminology, and
traveling tips.
Website: www.homeoxygen.org
Senior Health Services
Senior Outreach Nurse Services Nevada County Department of Social Services
500 Crown Point Circle
Suite 130
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1639 (Nevada City) and 530-582-6378 (Truckee)
Main Adult Services Line 530-265-1639 or 888-339-7248
Email: adult.services@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides comprehensive health and safety assessments, health screenings, fall
prevention education, medication education/management resources and
continued in home follow up. Secondly, they provide outreach such as
community based blood pressure clinics, flu shots in conjunction with Public
Health, and they participate in local health/wellness programs.
Grass Valley Auburn Lupus Support Group Meet at Auburn Sutter Faith Hospital
11815 Education Street, Conference Room B
Auburn, CA 95602
530-889-8575
Meets on the first Monday of every other month beginning in September from
10:00am – 12:00pm. Does not meet in July or August.
John Issacson Alzheimer’s Support Group
Meeting Location: Incline Village, Parasol Foundation, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV
775-833-1123
Meets last Monday of the month, from 3 pm – 5 pm. For patients, caregivers, and family.
Free of charge.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Meeting Location: Glenbrook Apartments Community Center
265 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Erica McGhee, Group Leader – 530-559-4517
Meets on the last Friday of every month from 11:00am – 1:00pm.
Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
Meeting Location: 236 South Church St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-268-1017
Meets at 1:30pm
For people with painful feet or numbness.
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Support Groups
155 Glasson Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-6000 General Information
530-274-6350 Caregiver Support Group
530-432-3699 Ostomy Support Group
530-274-1034 Stroke Support Group
Call for more information on additional support groups.
Website: dignityhealth.org
Tahoe Forest Health System (Hospital)
10121 Pine Ave, PO Box 759
Truckee, CA 96160
530-587-6011
Email: information@tfhd.com
Website: tfhd.com
Offers grief support groups, breast feeding support, groups for people
with celiac disease, diabetes, and cancer as well as caregivers support.
Supportive Services
Cleaning for a Reason
211 S. Stemmons
Suite G
Lewisville, TX 75067
877-337-3348
Website: cleaningforareason.org
Provides free house cleaning for women undergoing treatment for any type of cancer.
Nevada County Public Health
Tuberculosis Testing
500 Crown Point Circle
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450 or 530-582-7814 in Truckee
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides TB skin testing on Mondays 8am – 12noon and TB test readings
on Wednesdays 12noon -3pm. No appointments necessary. The fee is $25.
Teen Services
Al-anon and Al-ateen
175 Joerschke Dr., Suite K
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Linda Janssen – Public Outreach 530-265-9027
888-482-4240
Provides help to families and friends of alcoholics by practicing the Al-Anon
12 Steps of Recovery and by welcoming and giving comfort to those affected
by someone else’s drinking. Call for Al-anon meeting times. Al-ateen meets
every Thursday at 7:00pm.
California Friday Night Live 500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: fridaynightlive.org
Provides a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program for youth between
12 – 24 years. Focuses on chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS, reproductive
health, tobacco, and AOD prevention.
Chapa De Indian Health Program
Health Clinic and Dental Clinic
1350 E. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-8545
11670 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603
530-887-2800
Website: chapa-de.org
Accepts Medi-Cal, California Health & Wellness MediCal, Anthem Blue Cross and
Medicare. By appointment only.
Citizens For Choice & Women’s Health Specialists The Clinic! 120 Richardson Street, Suite A
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-521-3273 or 800-714-8151 Hotline for reproductive health questions
Email: info@citizensforchoice.org
Website: citizensforchoice.org
Promotes justice through education, access to healthcare, and legislative advocacy.
Provides high quality, affordable care for sexual and reproductive health of women,
men, and teens.
LivingWell Medical Clinic
105 Catherine Lane
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-6800
Email: info@livingwellgv.org
Website: livingwellgv.org
Offers no cost, confidential pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and pregnancy options
information including only prenatal care and adoption.
Nevada County Teen Clinic – Truckee 10075 Levon Ave., (Courthouse Bldg.)
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7814
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Free, walk-in, and confidential. Wednesdays 1pm – 4pm. By appointment on Mondays,
Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Western Sierra Medical Center
AKA: Miners Family Health Center
844 Old Tunnel Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 9595
530-274-9762
Email: wsmc@wsmclinic.org
Website: wsmcmed.org
Walk-in appointments available weekdays 8am – 12noon and 1:30pm – 4pm.
Clinic services provide abstinence education, birth control education and
supplies, decision-making counseling and support, pregnancy testing and
referrals, emergency contraception supplies, STD/HIV testing and referrals,
and mental health counseling and support.
Common Goals, Inc. 256 Buena Vista Street, Suite 100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-2000
Email: Joe@CommonGoalsInc.org
Website: commongoalsinc.org
Provides substance abuse treatment programs to individuals and their families
with an adult outpatient program, adolescent outpatient programs, counseling,
and assessments.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 302 S. Auburn Street, PO Box 1313
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-4566
Website: naminevadacounty.org Provides advocacy and education for families, friends and individuals coping
with mental illness. Nevada County Behavioral Health
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 120
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1437
530-265-5811 – Crisis Line
10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 204
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other insurance, and also provides a sliding scale fee.
Provides services for adults and children, inpatient and outpatient, medication monitoring, psychotherapy,
case management and drug and alcohol treatment.
Northern California Abuse Treatment R.E.A.C.H. Counseling Services 2036 Nevada City Hwy #237
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-7016
Email: info@reachcounseling.info
Website: reachcounseling.info Offers counseling for treatment issues including: personal growth and success,
self-esteem and self-concept, marriage/relationship concerns, premarital counseling,
parent/child or teen conflicts, teen issues of all kinds, anxiety and depression, grief
and loss from death or divorce, child abuse treatments for children 3 to 18 years of
age as well as treatment options for adult children of alcoholics or adults who were
sexual or physically abused as children.
Tahoe Safe Alliance
12257 Business Park Dr., Unit 6, PO Box 1105
Truckee, CA 96161
Helpline 800-736-1060 or 530-582-9117
Email: safe@tahoesafealliance.org
Website: tahoesafealliance.org
Offers support groups for childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault survivors, peer support,
and mental health support in English and Spanish.
UCP of Sacramento – Saddle Pals PO Box 1464
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-268-8785
Website: ucpsacto.org
Provides adapted riding opportunities for children with disabilities along with other
equine-assisted activities (EAA) that benefit those with cognitive, physical, and
psychological disabilities. These may include, but are not limited to: cerebral palsy,
autism, Down syndrome, visual or hearing impairment, traumatic brain injury,
spina bifida, or learning disabilities.
USC Telehealth
866-740-6502
Monday –Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
Website: usctelehealth.com
Provides professional online, one-on-one counseling and therapy services
including specialized counseling for veterans, couples, and families. Associated
with the University of Southern California.
Victor Community Support Services 900 East Main Street, Suite #201
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-2244
Website: victor.org
Collaborates with community partners in the delivery of therapeutic services that are
necessary to allow children and their families to thrive.
Anew Day 117 New Mohawk Rd., Suite A
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-9111
Email: joyporter@anew-day.com
Website: anew-day.com
Provides support groups for men’s issues, women’s issues, Healing Through Art,
and the Wounded Heart group – a faith based Bible study for victims of childhood
sexual abuse.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition – DVSAC 960 McCourtney Rd., Suite E
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 484, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2046
Crisis Line – 530-272-3467
Email: info@dvsac.org
Website: dvsac.org Children’s Healing Art Group Offers a safe space where art is used as a healing
tool to help children who have experienced trauma express themselves, explore
their feelings, and create. Sexual Assault Survivors & Adults Molested as Children Free group for
sexual assault survivors and those who continue to suffer the effects of early
childhood molestation. Support and Education Groups Free support groups for those suffering from
the effects of domestic violence or sexual assault. Yoga and Tai Chi for Survivors Health and wellness groups focused on physical relaxation and rejuvenation.
No experience necessary.
FREED Center for Independent Living
Drop-In Peer Support Group
2059 Nevada City Hwy, Suite 102
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Contact: Maureen Gerecke at 530-477-3333
Provides group services for people with mental health or emotional challenges who would like to meet others to create a support network.
FREED Center for Independent Living Healing Through Loss & Grief Support Group
2059 Nevada City Hwy, Suite 102
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Contact: Theodora Craigen at 530-913-0229
Email: 4theodora@att.net
Website: lossandgrief.org
Offers support for people who have experienced a significant emotional loss
– current or past – caused by death, divorce, illness, or disability. Thursdays
from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Series of meetings that last six weeks. First two
meetings open to newcomers. No charge to participate.
Marge Kaiser, M.A.
Stress Management Support Group For Women Meeting Location: New Hope Counseling Services
123 Nevada Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-798-1076 Call for reservations
Mailing: PO Box 2164, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-6649
Email: margekaiser@att.net
Website: margekaiser.com
Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at noon Fee based on sliding scale. May be
covered by insurance. Course facilitated by Marge Kaiser, M.A., and
Lynette Weiss, L.C.S.W.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous S.L.A.A.
Meeting Location: Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
246 Church St. – Lower Level
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Contact: John L. 530-277-8874
Website: saclaa.org
Meets Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Is a closed meeting and non-smoking.
Tahoe Safe Alliance
12257 Business Park Dr., Unit 6, PO Box 1105
Truckee, CA 96161
Helpline 800-736-1060 or 530-582-9117
Email: safe@tahoesafealliance.org
Website: tahoesafealliance.org
Offers support groups for childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault survivors,
peer support, and mental health support in English and Spanish.
National Prescription Savings Network
Website: npsncard.com
NeedyMeds
Location: 103 Maplewood Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930
Mailing: PO Box 219, Gloucester, MA 01931
978-281-6666 or 800-503-6897
Email: info@needymeds.org
Website: needymeds.org
Provides information and resources on pharmaceutical prescription assistance programs,
medication coupons, programs that help people based on a diagnosis, free and low-cost
clinics, government programs and other types of prescription assistance programs, and a
free, drug discount card that can save users up to 80% off the cost of medications.
Information is accessible online at no charge.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Website: pparx.org
Check with your local pharmacy or discount department store to see
if they offer discount cards. Target, Kmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart
and many others offer discounts, some which have eligibility requirements.
Not all discounts are offered in all their stores, and if you have insurance,
restrictions may apply. Often it is helpful to call around to area stores to
find out prices for your prescription, and any rebates or discounts that the
store may offer.
Safe Disposal Sites For Prescription Medications
Grass Valley Police Department
129 S. Auburn St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-4600
Email: info@gvpd.net
Website: gvpd.net
Only prescription drugs accepted at the Grass Valley Police Department 24/7.
Drop box is located in the lobby. LEAVE in original container but cross out name.
Kmart Pharmacy
111 W. McKnight Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9611
Website: kmart.com
Open 8:00am – 10:00pm, Monday – Sunday. Accepts prescription drugs,
over-the-counter drugs, and sharps.
Rite Aid Pharmacy
720 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-7399 or 800-748-3243
Website: riteaid.com
Call for current store hours. Accepts prescription drugs and sharps.
Save Mart Pharmacy
12054 Nevada City Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-9511 or Pharmacy 530-477-6857
Website: savemart.com
Open Monday – Sunday, 6:00am – midnight. Accepts prescription drugs only.
Waste Management of Nevada County
13083 Grass Valley Avenue
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3090
Email: cssacramento@wm.com
Website: wm.com
Accepts over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, personal, and pet care products at
the McCourtney Road Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Must remove excess packaging.
Child Advocates of Nevada County PO Box 1553
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-9550
Email: info@caofnc.org
Website: caofnc.org
Provides advocacy, education, and prevention services to help children grow
up free from abuse and neglect.
Child Safety Puppeteers, Foothills & Truckee Healthy Babies, and Welcome Baby 208 Providence Mine Rd., Suite 119
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-9550
Extension #237 for Child Safety Puppeteers, extension #233 for Healthy Babies,
and extension #230 for Welcome Baby.
Website: caofnc.org
Child Safety Puppeteers – harnesses the creative energy of high school student
volunteers to bring a message of personal safety for young children through
puppetry. Healthy Babies – provides support to pregnant women and families
of newborns. Welcome Baby – was created in response to new parents’ requests
for support and information about local resources for parents.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Contact: Child Advocates of Nevada County
PO Box 1553
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-9550 ext 222
Email: melinda@caofnc.org
Website: caofnc.org
Provides court appointed special advocates, or CASA volunteers, to assist children
who have been removed from their homes by CPS and have become part of the
Dependency Court system.
Touched By A Child Foundation
Parent and Family Counseling 908 Taylorville Road #206
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-273-1112
Email: mcvickercounseling@yahoo.com
Website: touchedbyachild.org
Provides counseling for all families including those that care for children who have
been abused, neglected, or abandoned.
Victim Witness Assistance
Nevada County Victim/Witness Program
Victim Witness Assistance Centers: 201 Commercial St
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1301
Truckee Location:
10075 Levon Ave., Suite 101
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7832
Email: Victim.Witness@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides crime victims with information and emotional support in the aftermath of
crime, guidance through the criminal justice process, assistance in applying for
Victim Compensation and awareness of victims’ rights. All services are confidential
and free of charge.
Nevada County Vital Records Local Registrar
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-7264
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Responsible for the registration of all birth, fetal deaths, and death events which occur
in Nevada County. Monitors hospitals to ensure timely registration of birth certificates.
Prepares copies of the original certificates for the County Recorder before transmitting
the original certificates to the CAOVR (California State Office of Vital Records), issues
certified copies of birth and death records, provides assistance to persons who wish to
amend birth or death records, maintains a cooperative working relationship with the
County Recorder,and registers home births.
Wellness
Education
Falls Prevention Coalition
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 271-0255
Fax: (530) 271-0849
Email: info.nevcofallsprevention@gmail.com
Website: nevadacountyfallsprevention.com
Offers free community presentations and annual events that educate and inform seniors
and people with disabilities about reducing their risk of falling in order to enhance their
quality of life and maintain their independence.
Senior Outreach Nurse Services Nevada County Department of Social Services
500 Crown Point Circle
Suite 130
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1639 (Nevada City) and 530-582-6378 (Truckee)
Main Adult Services Line 530-265-1639 or 888-339-7248
Email: adult.services@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides comprehensive health and safety assessments, health screenings, fall
prevention education, medication education/management resources and
continued in home follow up. Secondly, they provide outreach such as
community based blood pressure clinics, flu shots in conjunction with Public
Health, and they participate in local health/wellness programs.
Silver Sneakers Location: South Yuba Club
555 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959
South Yuba Club 530-470-9100 or Healthways 866-584-7389
Email: silversneakerswebcontact@healthways.com
Website: silversneakers.com
Provides opportunities for older adults to take greater control of their health by
encouraging physical activity. Physical fitness classes are designed to improve
strength, flexibility, balance and endurance.
Senior Outreach
Senior Outreach Nurse Services Nevada County Department of Social Services
500 Crown Point Circle
Suite 130
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1639 (Nevada City) and 530-582-6378 (Truckee)
Main Adult Services Line 530-265-1639 or 888-339-7248
Email: adult.services@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides comprehensive health and safety assessments, health screenings, fall
prevention education, medication education/management resources and
continued in home follow up. Secondly, they provide outreach such as
community based blood pressure clinics, flu shots in conjunction with Public
Health, and they participate in local health/wellness programs.
Social Outreach Program For Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 130
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1639
Website: mynevadacounty.com Offers home visits with an outreach nurse for seniors and adults with
disabilities who are having a hard time reaching out, who might be
experiencing a sense of loneliness or sadness, have recently had a fall
and are afraid of falling again, or would like an opportunity to share their life story.
Teen Outreach
California Friday Night Live 500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: fridaynightlive.org
Provides a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program for youth
between 12 – 24 years. Focuses on chronic disease prevention,
HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, tobacco, and AOD prevention.
New Events & Opportunities NEO 743 Maltman Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-263-7742 or 530-263-3763
Email: info@ncneo.com
Website: ncneo.com
Promotes healthy lifestyles for teens to help young people develop a
sense of purpose, boost self-esteem, build skills for success, and be
empowered to make the choice to live a healthy lifestyle.
Project Mana Emergency Food Bags
Community members can receive up to 6 emergency food bags per year through Project Mana. Each bag contains various non-perishable food items that should supplement a family of one for three days. Contact Project Mana at 775-298-0008.
Project Mana Cooking Compromised Food Bags Community members who are “cooking compromised” with little or no access to a stove or microwave can receive up to 6 cooking compromised bags of groceries per year – or 12 if not receiving any Emergency Food Bags. Each bag contains various non-perishable food items that require no cooking. See the Project Mana website for a detailed list of pick-up locations.
Food Bank of Nevada County Distribution
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County residents, regardless of last names and which part of the county they live in, may pick up monthly food between 10 am and noon on either the second or fourth Thursday of the month. The Food Bank prefers that people pick one day or the other, and stay with the same week but there is flexibility if a person can’t go on their usual pickup date.
Food may be picked up at:
Seventh Day Adventist Church
12889 Osborne Hill Rd.
Grass Valley, CA
There is no separate time for people with disabilities. The second Thursday of the month tends to have fewer customers and shorter lines. At this time, Calvary Bible Church is not a distribution site.
Other distribution sites include:
North San Juan Center
29190 Highway 49
North San Juan, CA
Food distributed: 3rd Thursday of the month, from 10 am – 12 pm
Washington
31625 Relief Hill Road
Nevada City, CA
Food distributed: 1st Wednesday of the month, from 10 am – 12 pm
Colfax
Sierra Vista Center
55 School Street
Colfax, CA
Food distributed: First Friday of the month, from 10 am – 11:30 am
Nevada County Pets of the Homeless Nevada County Pets of the Homeless is a program of Sierra Roots. They offer pet food and pet
supplies for any domestic animal of a homeless person. Supplies are distributed at various
congregate meals throughout Nevada City and Grass Valley including:
Sundays at 10am Divine Spark Wagner Building 308 Main Street, Suite 6 in Nevada City
Thursdays at 11am Sierra Roots Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Nevada City 201 High St., Nevada City, CA 95959
Tuesdays at 5:00pm Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Nevada City 201 High St., Nevada City, CA 95959
Provides hot meals on Sundays 10:00am – 12:00 noon. Offers bag lunches and food vouchers as well as
donated clothing, tents, and sleeping bags when available.
Gold Country Community Services
High Noon Cafe Located in Nevada City Senior Apartment Bldg. 841 Old Tunnel Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Monday – Friday 12:00 noon
530-273-4961 Mountain Cafe Located in the North San Juan Senior Center 29190 State Highway 40, North San Juan, CA 95960
Every Thursday from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
530-292-9048
Website:goldcountrycenter.org
Email:info@goldcountrycenter.org
Provides nutritious meals in a friendly setting for seniors 60 years and older.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Nevada City 201 High St., Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-8836
Website: trinitync.net Email: trinityoffice@sbcglobal.net Provides a meal for those that are homeless on Tuesdays at 5:00pm. During the winter, meals are
provided at the church. During warmer times of the year, meals are provided at Pioneer Park.
Sierra Roots
PO Box 2086, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-264-5113
Website: SierraRoots.org
Provides nutrient dense meals to the homeless on Thursdays at 11:30 am at the Holy Trinity
Episcopal Church Nevada City located at 201 High St., Nevada City, CA 95959.
Sierra Senior Services Truckee Donner Seniors Apartments, Community Room – 10040 Estates Drive, Truckee, CA 96161
PO Box 4152
530-550-7600
Website: sierraseniors.org
Email:inf@sierraseniors.org
Provides congregate lunches Monday-Friday from 12:00 noon to 12:45pm. Free for seniors 60 and
above, $8 for individuals under 60 years.
Gold Country Community Services
High Noon Cafe Located in Nevada City Senior Apartment Bldg. 841 Old Tunnel Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Monday – Friday 12:00 noon
530-273-4961 Mountain Cafe Located in the North San Juan Senior Center 29190 State Highway 40, North San Juan, CA 95960
Every Thursday from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
530-292-9048
Website: goldcountrycenter.org
Email: info@goldcountrycenter.org
Provides nutritious meals in a friendly setting for seniors 60 years and older.
Sierra Senior Services 10040 Estates Dr., Truckee, CA 96161
PO Box 4152
530-550-7600
Website: sierraseniors.org
Email: info@sierraseniors.org
Provides delivered meals Monday through Friday for eligible seniors 60 years and older in the Truckee area.
Offers congregate lunches Monday-Friday from 12:00 noon to 12:45pm. Free for seniors 60 and above,
$8 for individuals under 60 years.
Tahoe Safe Alliance 12257 Business Park Dr., Unit 6, Truckee, CA 96161
PO Box 1105
530-582-9117
Crisis Line 1-800-736-1060
Website: tahoesafealliance.org
Provides emergency food vouchers for people in crisis situations.
Farm 2 Family Brunswick Farmers Market Location:Horsemen’s Association 10600 Bubbling Wells Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 2317, Nevada City, CA 95959
Every Friday evening 4:30pm – 7:30pm April to October
530-265-9495 or 530-913-1091
Email: info@farm2familydirect.com
Website: farm2familydirect.com
Offers fruits, vegetables, flowers, fresh-baked bread and pastries. Accepts EBT cards from
Calfresh and farmers market voucher checks from WIC, good June through October.
Nevada City Farmers Market Saturday mornings, 8:30am – 12:30pm, downtown Nevada City on Union Street. June
through November.
PO Box 2476, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-264-8995
Website: ncfarmersmarket.org
Offers locally grown, farm-fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods and more. Accepts EBT
cards from Calfresh and farmer’s market voucher checks from WIC, good from June
through November.
Nevada County Certified Growers Market Locations in Nevada City, Penn Valley, and Grass Valley from April through November
PO Box 2477, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-5551
Email: MktMgr@TheGrowersMarket.com
Website: thegrowersmarket.com
Provides local and regional farm-fresh fruit, vegetables, honey, nuts, eggs, herbal
products, baked goods and more. Accepts EBT cards from Calfresh and farmer’s
market voucher checks from WIC, good from June through November.
Thursday Night Market Grass Valley Downtown Association
128 E. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4667
Website: grassvalleychamber.com Runs late June through mid-August from 6:00pm – 9:00pm on Mill Street in
down town Grass Valley.
Food Banks and Pantries
Food Banks and Pantries
Auburn Interfaith Food Closet 12972 Earhart Ave, Suite 301, Auburn, CA 95602
530-885-1921
Website: auburnfoodcloset.org
Open Monday – Friday from 10:00am – 2:00pm and the last Saturday or the month
with the exception of December.
Christmas Cheer All Year 1120 3rd St., South Lake Tahoe, NV 96150
530-542-4934
Email: tahoejoanne@aol.com
Provides nutritious food at food bank for those in need in the Tahoe and Truckee area.
Must provide ID and proof of residence.
Food Bank of Nevada County Location: 310 Railroad Ave, #100, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Mailing: 578 Sutton Way, #187, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-3796
Website: foodbankofnc.org
Email: foodbanknc@att.net
Call during office hours, Mon – Thur 8:30am-3:00pm, for distribution site locations, days, and times.
Must produce some form of ID to prove that you live in Nevada County.
Interfaith Food Ministry of Nevada County
440 Henderson Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8132
Website: interfaithfoodministry.org
Email: info@interfaithfoodministry.org
Provides supplemental food, including baby formula and baby food when available, to low income
families. MWF from 10:00AM-1:00. Each family may receive food one time every every two weeks
regardless of immigration status. Phone answered before 1:00pm on MWF and before 10:00am on
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must produce some form of ID to prove residency in Nevada County.
Social Security numbers needed for each person in family.
Project MANA 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
775-298-0008
Website: projectmana.org
Email: info@projectmana.org
Provides weekly food distributions, food deliveries to homebound community
members, a community garden program, food stamp outreach, nutrition education,
the Let’s Talk Turkey holiday food distribution program, and community meals.
Home Delivery Programs
Food Bank of Nevada County Location: 310 Railroad Ave, #100, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Mailing: 578 Sutton Way, #187, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-3796
Website: foodbankofnc.org Email: foodbanknc@att.net
Call during office hours, Mon – Thur 8:30am-3:00pm, for distribution site locations, days, and times.
Must produce some form of ID to prove that you live in Nevada County.
Gold Country Community Services, Inc. Home Delivered Meals Located at Nevada City Senior Apartments, 841 Old Tunnel Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4961
Website: goldcountryservices.org
Email: info@goldcountryservices.org
Provides home delivered meals to qualified seniors 60 and above. Meals are delivered within the areas of
Nevada City, Grass Valley, Cedar Ridge, Penn Valley, Alta Sierra, Lake Wildwood, and Lake of the Pines.
Project MANA 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
775-298-0008
Website: projectmana.org Email: info@projectmana.org
Provides weekly food distributions, food deliveries to homebound community
members, a community garden program, food stamp outreach, nutrition education,
the Let’s Talk Turkey holiday food distribution program, and community meals.
Food Supplement Programs
Government Food Supplement Programs
Nevada County Public Assistance – CalFresh
950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City, CA 95959
211 or 530-265-1340 or 888-809-1340 Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line Truckee Dept. of Social Services – Truckee Public Assistance 10075 Levon Ave., Suite 204, Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803 or 888-339-7248
Offers supplemental nutrition assistance program to qualified individuals and families to purchase
healthy food.
Market Money
Funded by Calfresh and Administered by 211 Nevada County Call 211 for more information
Participants must already be on Calfresh. Will receive a voucher in the mail
for $25 worth of food tokens that can be used at participating Farmer’s Markets.
Runs from early June to late November.
Summer Meal Sites
2015 Summer Meal Sites – Nevada County Funded by the California Department of Education
List of locations where children may receive free nutritious snacks and meals during school vacation throughout Nevada County.
Website: www.cde.ca.gov
2015 Summer Lunch Sites Funded by the US Department of Agriculture
List of locations where children, 18 years of age and younger, can obtain lunch during summer vacation throughout California.
Website: www.fns.usda.gov
Holiday Programs
Holiday Food Resources
Christmas Cheer All Year
Holiday Program
1120 3rd St., South Lake Tahoe, NV 96150
530-542-4934
Provides food for Christmas meal and gifts for children.
Must be referred through local social service agency and provide ID and proof of residency.
Food Bank of Nevada County Location: 310 Railroad Ave, #100, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Mailing: 578 Sutton Way, #187, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-3796
Website: foodbankofnc.org
Email: foodbanknc@att.net
Both Thanksgiving and Christmas meal groceries will be distributed from Interfaith Food Ministry this year. Recipients must be registered clients of either the Food Bank of Nevada County or Interfaith Food Ministry. Food Bank clients will get vouchers for both holidays at their regular distribution of food items in October (Thanksgiving) and November (Christmas). Interfaith Food Ministry clients are already on the list, and just need to come to the distribution. If families receive food from both organizations, their names will already be on the list and no voucher is required. Distribution dates are: Thanksgiving – November 21, 2015
Christmas – December 19, 2015
Both meals will be distributed from Interfaith Food Ministry this year, 440 Henderson Street in Grass Valley from 9 am – 1 pm in a drive-thru fashion. For more information, please visit the website at interfaithfoodministry.org.
Historic Downtown Grass Valley
Safe Trick or Treat for Preschoolers 125 Neal St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-8315
Website: historicgrassvalley.com
Email: gvda3@sbcglobal.net
Offers candy, treats, face painting, balloon animals, and a bounce house as well as free
books courtesy of First 5 of Nevada County.
Interfaith Food Ministry of Nevada County
440 Henderson Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8132
Email: info@interfaithfoodministry.org
Website: interfaithfoodministry.org
Both Thanksgiving and Christmas meal groceries will be distributed from Interfaith Food Ministry this year. Recipients must be registered clients of either the Food Bank of Nevada County or Interfaith Food Ministry. Food Bank clients will get vouchers for both holidays at their regular distribution of food items in October (Thanksgiving) and November (Christmas). Interfaith Food Ministry clients are already on the list, and just need to come to the distribution. If families receive food from both organizations, their names will already be on the list and no voucher is required.
Distribution dates are: Thanksgiving – November 21, 2015
Christmas – December 19, 2015
Both meals will be distributed from Interfaith Food Ministry this year, 440 Henderson Street in Grass Valley from 9 am – 1 pm in a drive-thru fashion.
Project MANA Let’s Talk Turkey
Location: 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
Contact: 775-298-0008
Email: info@projectmana.org
Website: projectmana.org
Provides a turkey and fixings to community members who have received services from
the agency in the past. Regustration is required.
Tahoe Community Thanksgiving
North Tahoe Events Center 8318 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Mailing: PO Box 69, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-7249
Website: TahoeCommunityThanksgivingCelebration
Offers Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 27th, 2014 from 2:00pm – 6:30pm. Admission is by
donation of 1 new or unwrapped toy, or 1 or more cans of food for Project MANA, or a cash donation of
$2.00 per person or $5.00 per family, or a potluck dish to share with other, or volunteer to help.
Thanks To Give Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-1217
Email: yadayada1019@sbcglobal.net Serves seniors and people with disabilities only. Does not serve families with children.
Provides Thanksgiving meals to seniors and people with disabilities who are home alone on Thanksgiving.
Volunteers deliver meals between 11:00am – 2:00pm on Thanksgiving Day. Call to register beginning
November 3rd. Will be signing up volunteers on November 10th.
Pet Assistance
Supplemental Food Programs For Pets
AnimalSave
Low Income Food Distribution Program mailing: PO Box 817, Grass Valley, CA 95945
AnimalSave Thrift & Treasures: 520 E. Main St., Suite A, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-7071
Website: animalsave.org
Email: nicky@animalsave.org
Offers low income food distribution program to supplement the food that families
provides for their cats and dogs. Applications accepted at AnimalSave Thrift &
Treasures. Must be a Nevada County resident.
Nevada County Pets Of the Homeless Sierra Roots PO Box 2086, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-264-5113
Website: nevadacountypetsofthehomeless
Email: pjgalle@yahoo.com
Offers pet food, pet supplies, and vet services – including spaying and neutering –
for any animal of a homeless person. Helps coordinate short-term pet fostering
and boarding to allow homeless individuals and families the opportunity to stay
at a shelter. Provides some services to those who are in an emergency situation
and on the verge of becoming homeless.
Support Groups
Food Related Support Groups
Food Addicts
Meeting Location: Nevada County Contractors Association
149 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Contact: Judy 530-470-0473
Meets Mondays at 7:00pm.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meeting location: Trinity Episcopal Church
201 High Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
Meetings: Monday 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meeting Location: Briar Patch Coop
290 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA
Meeting: Friday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the Community Room
Budget Mobile Lifeline
1325 Barksdale Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71111
888-777-4007
Website: budgetmobile.com
Facilitates a federal Lifeline Assistance program using the Verizon
Wireless Network. Provides a free cell phone, minutes, and texts
to allow qualified individuals a worry-free way to stay connected.
FREED Center for Independent Living 2059 Nevada City Hwy, Suite 102
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-3333 Voice Mail, 530-477-8194 TTY, 800-655-7732 Toll Free
Email: contact-04@freed.org
Website: freed.org
Hosts a device lending library including portable wheelchairs, vision aids, hearing devices, speech
communication devices and more.
Gold Country Lions Club Call Eileen Valdez Woods and leave message 530-277-3585
Website: e-clubhouse.org
Provides low cost hearing aids and glasses for qualified individuals.
Food and Resource Support Center Host: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
Mailing : 10930 Alder Dr., Truckee, CA 96161
Location: 10111 E. Street, Truckee, CA 96160
530-582-4493
Email: info@assumptiontruckee.com
Website: assumptiontruckee.com
Offers a clothing closet for free distribution of clothes to those in need as well as hot showers,
use of laundry facilities, counseling services, and access to a telephone and the Internet.
Provides clothing and gas vouchers as well as an Elementary School Shoe program under their
Concern For The Poor program.
Habitat For Humanity ReStore 12359 Loma Rica Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3761
Email: danny@nchabitat.org
Website: nchabitat.org
Offers used, low cost home improvement goods such as appliances, furniture, building supplies,
and tools.
Karing Closet of Nevada County 530-401-6136
Email: Kmms04@comcast.net
Website: facebook.com
Collects new and gently used clothing to distribute to children in foster care or in crisis situations
who have been referred by foster care agencies, churches, outreach programs, school principals,
teachers, and counselors.
Living Well Medical Clinic and Thrift Store 504 Whiting Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9318
Email: thrift@livingwellgv.org
Website: livingwellgv.org
Offers vouchers for families with children to receive clothing, baby formula, and other material needs
from the thrift store free of charge. Call for qualifications. Must apply through the Living Well
Medical Clinic.
Nevada County Diaper Project
Visit website for distribution center locations and hours.
530-432-1974
Email: ncdiaperproject@comcast.net
Website: nevadacountydiaperproject.org
Provides diapers to low-income families who are struggling to provide diapers for their babies.
Distributes through Interfaith Food Ministry, Pampered Earth, and Partners’ Family Resource
Centers.
North Tahoe Family Resource Center Location: 8321 Steelhead Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Mailing: PO Box 2810, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-0952
Email: info@ntfrc@gmail.com
Website: northtahoefrc.org
Offers car seat education classes. Low cost car seats provided upon completion of class. On site
car seat technicians available to help install car seats for free.
Pampered Earth Kids
124 S. Auburn St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-9800
Email: pamperedearth@gmail.com
Website: pamperedearthnc.com
Accepts and resells gently used items for children. Provides both cloth and reusable diapers to
low-income families.
Salvation Army 10725 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3500
Email: reyna.salcido@usw.salvationarmy.org
Website: grassvalleysalarmy.org
Gives homeless families access to kitchen and laundry facilities. When available, offers families
household goods, beds, clothing, and sleeping bags.
San Juan Ridge Family Resource Center
18847 Oak Tree Road
North San Juan, CA 95960
530-292-3174
Email: sjrfrc@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Hosts a food pantry during open hours and upon request and a clothing bank. Features a laundry
station and free public access to computers with internet connection, phone service, and a
copy/FAX machine.
Sisters’ Closet Hosted by Twin Cities Church
11726 Rough & Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-6425
Email: info@twincitieschurch.com
Website: twincitieschurch.com
Host free, semi-annual event in the Spring and Fall where women can swap or just shop for free,
gently-used women’s apparel.
Education and Child Care
Child Care
Sierra Nevada Children’s Services 420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 100
Grass Valley, CA 95945 530-272-8866 Email: grassvalley@sncs.org
Website: sncs.org Offers child care resources and referrals, child care assistance programs, and one-on-one parent
support.
Educational Programs
First 5 Nevada County Child Development Center of Sierra College Nevada County Campus
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5361
Email: info@first5nevco.org
Website: first5nevco.org
Offers FREE kindergarten readiness camp, parenting classes, and parenting resources.
Nevada County Indian Education Program Nevada County Superintendent of Schools
117 New Mohawk, Suite F
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8510 ext 202
Email: mmarcum@nevco.org
Website: nevco.org
Provides support to met the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of
American Indian and Alaskan Natives so that students can achieve good state standards
scores.
Nevada County Special Education Services
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools
Terence K. McAteer Family Resource Center
400 Hoover Lane
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-0611
Email: dsimmons@nevco.org
Website: nevco.org
Provides regional special education services to students with disabilities throughout
Nevada County. Offers students – ages 0-3 years up to 8th grade – a variety of supports
and services to meet their individual needs. Provides some Designated Instruction and
Services (DIS) to high school students.
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Alternative Education Programs
Earle Jamieson Education Options 12338 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-272-5464
Website: nevco.org
Offers an alternative educational placement for students grades 7th – 12th. Provides two
placement options: Launch – a day school for older students, and Edge Academy – an independent study program focused
on blended learning with online options.
Partners in English Language Learning – PiELL Mailing: 578 Sutton Way, PMB 198, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Location: 103 Providence Mine Rd., Suite 104B, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-274-8428
Email: admin@piell.org
Website: piell.org
Offers English language learners one-on-one tutoring with the goal of building bridges
that foster cross-cultural respect, understanding, and friendship.
Read Up! Literary Service Nevada County Library – Madelyn Helling Library
980 Helling Way
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-575-7030
Email: library.reference@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers help to those – 16 years and above – to build reading, writing, speaking, and math
skills. Provides free instruction and materials with volunteer tutors. Also offers story
times for younger children.
Sierra Nevada Children’s Services
Grandparents of Preschoolers
420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-8866, x 207
Email: jessical@sncs.org
Website: sncs.org
Provides weekly playgroup for grandparents and grandchildren offering social and educational environment by a trained educator. Playgroup is offered Tuesdays from 10:30 am – noon.
Sugarloaf Mountain Juvenile Hall Program 15434 Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-2600
Offers a juvenile court school within the Nevada County Juvenile Hall.
Bell Hill Academy 342 S. School St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-2281
Website: Bill Hill Academy
Offers a Global Studies program designed to promote respect for other cultures
and the environment as well as a continue interest in learning.
Grass Valley Charter School Located in the historic James S. Hennessy Building
225 South Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8723
Email: gvcs@gvsd.us
Website: grassvalleycharter.org
Offers a preschool program, a k-8th grade Core Academic program, and the
Discovery Studies homeschool program that incorporates Expeditionary Learning
philosophies and practices.
Lyman Gilmore School 10837 Rough & Ready Hwy., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8479
Website: Gilmore
Offers a strong academic program for students 5th – 8th grades enhanced by a wide
range of innovative choices in a responsive and safe environment.
Margaret G. Scotten 10821 Squirrel Creek Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945 530-273-6472
Website: Scotten
Provides a rich education for students K – 4th grade that integrates visual and
performing arts and technology into the state standards.
Deer Creek School 805 Lindley Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1870
Website: Deercreek
Provides a strong and enriching academic program for grades K-4th.
Nevada City Home Study Charter 750 Hoover Lane, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1885
Website: Homestudy
Provides a nurturing, flexible learning environment focusing on individual
student’s needs with on-campus classes featuring: Spanish, hands-on
science, technology, art, drama, music, creative writing, math, history,
ceramics at the Mud Hut, and Bike Shop.
Seven Hills School 700 Hoover Lane, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1840
Website: Sevenhills
Provides students 5th – 8th grade with exciting enrichment programs that
support students academic and personal interests.
Nevada Union Adult Education 11761 Ridge Road, # I-13, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-1225
Website: adulted.njuhsd.com
Offers programs that are designed to help adult learners achieve a better
quality of life and the knowledge and skills necessary to be more effective citizens,
workers, and parents.
Bear River High School 11130 Magnolia Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-268-3700
Website: bearriver.njuhsd.com
Provides a variety of high quality educational opportunities by creating a dynamic
school that continuously challenges all students and prepares them for the future.
North Point Academy 11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-1225
Website: northpoint.njuhsd.com
Offers families who choose a “home studies” model for a season or two or as a
permanent and valuable way for students to become college- and/or career-ready
on an accelerated schedule. Students may choose from online and traditional study
methods, plus the option to take one or two classes at Bear River or Nevada Union,
enroll in ROP program, work at a job or internship, or take classes at Sierra College.
Nevada Union High School 11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4431
Website: nevadaunion.njuhsd.com
Provides a vibrant educational environment and a culture of caring where academic
excellence can be achieved and responsible citizenship will be developed.
Nevada Union Tech High School 11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4431
Website: nutech.njuhsd.com
Provides learning experiences for students that will empower them to graduate and
transition successfully to life after high school.
Silver Springs High School 140 Park Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2635
Website: silversprings.njuhsd.com
Offers a full-day continuation program that recognizes the individual talents and abilities
of students, promotes academic and social competency, and develops productive citizens.
Emphasizes core curricular subjects and offers a wide variety of elective and vocational
classes.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School 250 Sierra College Blvd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5270
Website: ghidotti.njuhsd.com
Offers a rigorous, focused learning environment through a small, personalized academic
program that bridges the divide between high school and college and makes higher
education more accessible by reducing financial barriers.
Pleasant Valley School 14685 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-7333
Website: edlinesites.net
Elementary education for grades 4th through 8th.
Ready Springs School 10862 Spenceville Rd., Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-1118
Website: edlinesites.net
Elementary education for grades K-8th.
Vantage Point Charter 10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, Ca 95946
530-432-5312
Website: edlinesites.net
Charter Elementary education for grades K-12th.
Williams Ranch School 14804 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-7300
Website: edlinesites.net
Offers elementary education for grades K-3rd.
Alta Sierra School 16607 Annie Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-272-2319
Website: altasierra.prsd.us
Provides a strong academic foundation in a safe, caring
environment where students are motivated to reach their
greatest potential. K-5th grade.
Cottage Hill School 22600 Kingston Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-268-2808
Website: cottagehill.prsd.us
Offers well-rounded education in a safe and encouraging
setting. Committed to providing students with the tools
they will need to be successful life-long learners. K-5th
Magnolia School 22431 Kingston Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-268-2815
Website: magnolia.prsd.us
Provides academically rigorous and technologically
advanced educational environment led by teachers and
staff who genuinely care about kids. 6th – 8th grades
Grizzly Hill School 16661 Old Mill Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
Mailing: PO Box 529, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-265-9052
Website: twinridgeselementary.com
Offers a family-like ambiance and is committed to a
low student-teacher ratio with an average of 20 or fewer
students per class. K-8th grade
Washington School 1 School Street, Washington, CA 95986
Mailing: PO Box 529, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-265-2880
Website: twinridgeselementary.com
Offers small class sizes and multiple grades, students
receive individual attention through personal instruction,
cross age tutoring, and small group work.
Forest Charter School 470 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-4823
Email: dcarter@forestcharter.com
Website: forestcharter.com
Serves Kindergarten – 12th grade with a personalized learning/independent study model
program that includes independent study, home schooling, cooperative block classes, and
online learning.
Forest Lake Christian School 12515 Combie Road
Auburn, CA 95602
530-269-1535
Website: forestlakechristian.org
Provides education based upon the truth of God’s word so that students are able to discern
right thinking and action from a Biblical world view and are thereby empowered for a life
of enduring commitment to Christ, moral integrity, and intellectual growth.
John Muir Charter Schools Local Office: 12338 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-4008 Email: info@johnmuircs.com
Website: johnmuircs.com
Provides young people the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while working
with California Conservation Corps, Local Conservation Corps,
YouthBuild and WIA sites around the state.
Living Wisdom School
Ananda 14618 Tyler Foote Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-7640
Website: livingwisdom.org
Uses the Education for Life system that emphasizes learning that will last a lifetime.
Students learn to work with their emotions and moods, to nurture an inner life, to love
the world of ideas, to ask questions, and to be original thinkers.
Nevada City School of The Arts Charter School 13032 Bitney Springs Road, Building #8
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-273-7736 ext 218
Email: enrollment@ncsota.org
Website: ncsota.org
Provides a public charter elementary school serving children in grades k-8. Offers an
interdisciplinary program that explores science, history, literature, and art.
Nevada County Charter Co-Operative 128 New Mohawk Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8510
Email: cstouder@nevco.org
Website: nevadacountycharters.org
Offers children – kindergarten through 12th grade – educational programs with
personalized learning/independent study models that include independent study,
home schooling, cooperative block classes, and online learning.
Sierra Montessori 16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-268-9990
Email: hbietz@sierramontessori.org
Website: sierramontessori.org
Provides education for children k-8th grade through a self-motivating, individualized,
and comprehensive Montessori educational model.
Yuba River Charter School
505 Main St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-6060
Email: info@yubariverschool.org
Website: yubariverschool.org
Provides a Waldorf-method curriculum to kindergarten through 8th-grade students
using a child development model that nurtures the head, heart, and hands of each
individual. Offers a state licensed child care center with an arts and crafts instruction
program.
Emergency Assistance
Fire
Grass Valley Fire Department 125 E. Main St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-4370
Website: cityofgrassvalley.com
Provides fire and emergency medical response, fire inspections, burn day information,
and issues burn permits.
Nevada City Police Department (NCPD) Located in City Hall
317 Broad St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-4700
Emergency: 9-1-1 or 530-265-2626
Website: nevadacityca.gov
Provides patrol services, investigations, crime prevention, traffic enforcement,
parking enforcement, drug education, and other public safety services.
Nevada County Sheriff’s Office 950 Maidu Ave, Suite 280
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1471
Email: sheriff@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: secure.mynevadacounty.com
Provides law enforcement services, Coroner, and Public Administrator duties, and
facilitates the Sheriff’s Explorer Program for youth interested in future careers in law
enforcement.
Nevada County Native TANF
117 New Mohawk Rd., Suite D.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8505 or 888-613-8263
Website: washoetribe.us
Provides eligible members or descendants of Federally-recognized Indian
Tribes or a descendant of the California Judgment Roll access to cash aid,
emergency assistance, and career development.
Nevada County Public Assistance – CalWorks
950 Maidu Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1340 or 888-809-1340 Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line Truckee Department of Social Services – Truckee Public Assistance
10075 Levon Ave., Suite 204 Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803 or 888-339-7248 Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line
Email: dss@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers job-related education or training to parents and caretaker relatives
who receive Calworks.
One Stop Business and Career Center Grass Valley Location – 715 Maltman Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-7088
Calworks 530-265-1760
Email: aaguilar@ncen.org Truckee Location – 10075 Levon Ave., Suite 105, Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-3015
Website: nevadacountyonestop.org
Provides resources for learning about local and regional job opportunities,
training, and educational programs, and job search tools and resources.
Offers an On-The -Job training program.
Family Support Services
Adoptions and Foster Care Programs
Lifetime Adoption 400 Idaho-Maryland Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-1740
Text or call cell 530-913-3115
24-hour Birth Mother Hotline 800-923-6784
Email: Diana@LifetimeAdoption.com
Website: LifetimeAdoption.com
Specializes in domestic adoption services.
Mission Focused Solutions 11793 Lower Colfax Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-2900 or cell 530-277-6571
Email: gail@missionfocused.org
Website: missionfocused.org
Provides strategies and advocacy to assist child welfare organizations in
keeping the promise of permanency for children in their care.
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Foster Youth Services 117 New Mohawk Rd., Suite F
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8510 ext 202
Website: nevco.org
Provides students in out-of-home placements with the resources needed to
achieve their maximum educational and vocational potential and well-being
through a holistic, multidisciplinary and collaborative approach.
Sierra Forever Family 138 New Mohawk Road, Suite 200
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-0900
Email: sffgv@sierraf.org
Website: sierraf.org
Provides permanency focused foster care, adoption services, conversion programs
for foster children, therapy, and support services.
Child Advocates of Nevada County PO Box 1553
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-9550
Email: info@caofnc.org
Website: caofnc.org
Provides advocacy, education, and prevention services to help children grow up free
from abuse and neglect.
Child Safety Puppeteers, Foothills & Truckee Healthy Babies, and Welcome Baby 208 Providence Mine Rd., Suite 119
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-9550
Extension #237 for Child Safety Puppeteers, extension #233 for Healthy Babies,
and extension #230 for Welcome Baby.
Website: caofnc.org
Child Safety Puppeteers – harnesses the creative energy of high school student volunteers
to bring a message of personal safety for young children through puppetry.
Healthy Babies – provides support to pregnant women and families of newborns.
Welcome Baby – was created in response to new parents’ requests for support and
information about local resources for parents.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Contact: Child Advocates of Nevada County
PO Box 1553
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-9550 ext 222
Email: melinda@caofnc.org
Website: caofnc.org
Provides court appointed special advocates, or CASA volunteers, to assist children who have
been removed from their homes by CPS and have become part of the Dependency Court
system.
Touched By A Child Foundation
Parent and Family Counseling 908 Taylorville Road #206
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-273-1112
Email: mcvickercounseling@yahoo.com
Website: touchedbyachild.org
Provides counseling for all families including those that care for children who have been
abused, neglected, or abandoned.
Clubs And Organizations
Friendship Club 138 New Mohawk Rd., Suite 275
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-4311
Email: info@friendshipclub.org
Website: friendshipclub.org
Offers a prevention program designed to reach at-risk girls before they engage in unhealthy
behaviors. Teaches girls life skills, personal responsibility, and the value of hard work
through a year-around program of educational activities, emotional support, and community
involvement.
Grandmothers For Peace of Nevada County Meets at: Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains 246 South Church St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945 Email: grannies4peace@hotmail.com
Website: ncpeace.org
Meets from 1:00pm – 2:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Coordinate and sponsor
projects that bring awareness to the community about peaceful ways of being in the world.
Sponsors peace scholarships for student peace advocates.
NEO
743 Maltman Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 941, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-470-3869
Email: halli@ncneo.com or lynn@ncneo.com
Website: ncneo.com
Was created to go beyond traditional substance abuse prevention efforts by actively engaging
young people to make healthy choices through positive alternative activities all while
addressing key root causes of substance use and abuse in fun and meaningful ways for young
people. Working towards opening a Youth & Community Center.
Mentors and Family Support
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County 138 New Mohawk Road, Suite 176
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-2059
Email: info@bigsofnc.org
Website: bigsofnc.org
Makes a positive difference in the lives of children and youth in the community
through a professionally-supported, one-to-one relationship with a responsible adult.
Offers support to help youth grow and develop through nurturing relationships,
leading to greater self-esteem.
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Sierra Nevada Chapter #12 Meeting Location: Paulette’s Country Kitchen, 875 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 3066, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-558-5907 – Leave message for President Paula Onescu
Email: cindy.mcvay@att.net
Website: sierranevadabsma.org
Provides a support group for mothers, grandmothers, or legal guardians who have
or have had children serving in the United States military.
La Leche League of Auburn
275 Nation Dr.
Auburn, CA 95603
Leaders – Becky 530-878-1855 or Sarah 530-637-5485
Email: LLLAuburnCA@gmail.com
Website: llli.org
All breastfeeding mothers with their children and pregnant women interest in
breastfeeding are welcome to come to the free support group meetings or call/email
leaders for breastfeeding help.
Touched By A Child Foundation
Parent and Family Counseling 908 Taylorville Road #206
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-273-1112
Email: mcvickercounseling@yahoo.com
Website: touchedbyachild.org
Provides counseling for all families including those that care for children who have
been abused, neglected, or abandoned.
WarmLine Family Resource Center 2025 Hurley Way, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-922-9276 of 800-660-7995
Website: warmlinefrc.org
Offers services to families with children with disabilities. No fees or appointments
necessary.
Respite Care
KARE Crisis Nursery PO Box 2080
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-0693 or 877-543-7752
24 Hour Crisis Line – 530-575-1567
Email: karedirector@sbcglobal.net
Website: karecrisisnursery.org
Provides care for small children of families experiencing a stressful situation
or emergency.
Twin Cities Church Safe Families For Children 11726 Rough & Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-268-7357
Email: geoandjean@gmail.com
Website: twincitieschurch.com
Provides temporary housing for children whose parents are undergoing a crisis
situation which may include loss of housing, loss of employment, substance dependency,
or incarceration.
Food Resources
Congregate Meals
Divine Spark Wagner Building 308 Main Street, Suite 6
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-913-2050
Email: shirley.kinghorn@gmail.com
Website: divinespark.us
Provides hot meals on Sundays 10:00am – 12:00 noon. Offers bag lunches and food vouchers
as well as donated clothing, tents, and sleeping bags when available.
Gold Country Community Services
High Noon Cafe Located in Nevada City Senior Apt Bldg. 841 Old Tunnel Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Monday – Friday 12:00 noon
530-273-4961 Mountain Cafe Located in the North San Juan Senior Center 29190 State Highway 40, North San Juan, CA 95960
Every Thursday from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
530-292-9048
Email: info@goldcountryservices.org
Website: goldcountryservices.org
Provides nutritious meals in a friendly setting for seniors 60 years and older.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Nevada City 202 High St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-8836
Email: trinityoffice@sbcglobal.net
Website: trinitync.net
Provides a meal for those that are homeless on Tuesdays at 5:00pm. During the winter, meals are
provided at the church. During warmer times of the year, meals are provided at Pioneer Park.
Sierra Roots
PO Box 2086
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-264-5113
Website: SierraRoots.org
Provides nutrient dense meals to the homeless on Thursdays at 11:30 am at the Commercial Street
Municipal Parking Lot in Nevada City.
Sierra Senior Services Truckee Donner Seniors Apartments, Community Room
10040 Estates Drive, PO Box 4152
Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-7600
Email: info@sierraseniors.org
Website: sierraseniors.org
Provides congregate lunches Monday-Friday from 12:00 noon to 12:45pm. Free for seniors 60 and
above, $8 for individuals under 60 years.
Tahoe Safe Alliance 12257 Business Park Dr., Unit 6
PO Box 1105
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-9117
Crisis Line 1-800-736-1060
Website: tahoesafealliance.org
Provides emergency food vouchers for people in crisis situations.
Farmers Markets
Farm 2 Family Brunswick Farmers Market Location:Horsemen’s Association 10600 Bubbling Wells Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 2317, Nevada City, CA 95959
Every Friday evening 4:30pm – 7:30pm April to October
530-265-9495 or 530-913-1091
Email: info@farm2familydirect.com
Website: farm2familydirect.com
Offers fruits, vegetables, flowers, fresh-baked bread and pastries. Accepts EBT cards from
Calfresh and farmers market voucher checks from WIC, good June through October.
Nevada City Farmers Market Saturday mornings, 8:30am – 12:30pm, downtown Nevada City on Union Street. June
through November.
PO Box 2476
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-264-8995
Website: ncfarmersmarket.org
Offers locally grown, farm-fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods and more. Accepts EBT
cards from Calfresh and farmer’s market voucher checks from WIC, good from June
through November.
Nevada County Certified Growers Market Locations in Nevada City, Penn Valley, and Grass Valley from April through November
PO Box 2477
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-5551
Email: MktMgr@TheGrowersMarket.com
Website: thegrowersmarket.com
Provides local and regional farm-fresh fruit, vegetables, honey, nuts, eggs, herbal
products, baked goods and more. Accepts EBT cards from Calfresh and farmer’s
market voucher checks from WIC, good from June through November.
Thursday Night Market Grass Valley Downtown Association
128 E. Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4667
Website: grassvalleychamber.com Runs late June through mid-August from 6:00pm – 9:00pm on Mill Street in
down town Grass Valley.
Food Banks
Auburn Interfaith Food Closet 12972 Earhart Ave, Suite 301
Auburn, CA 95602
530-885-1921
Website: auburnfoodcloset.org
Open Monday – Friday from 10:00am – 2:00pm and the last Saturday or the month
with the exception of December.
Christmas Cheer All Year 1120 3rd St.
South Lake Tahoe, NV 96150
530-542-4934
Provides nutritious food at food bank for those in need in the Tahoe and Truckee area.
Must provide ID and proof of residence.
County residents, regardless of last names and which part of the county they live in, may pick up monthly food between 10 am and noon on either the second or fourth Thursday of the month. The Food Bank prefers that people pick one day or the other, and stay with the same week but there is flexibility if a person can’t go on their usual pickup date.
Food may be picked up at:
Seventh Day Adventist Church
12889 Osborne Hill Rd.
Grass Valley, CA
There is no separate time for people with disabilities. The second Thursday of the month tends to have fewer customers and shorter lines. At this time, Calvary Bible Church is not a distribution site.
Other distribution sites include:
North San Juan Center
29190 Highway 49
North San Juan, CA
Food distributed: 3rd Thursday of the month, from 10 am – 12 pm
Washington
31625 Relief Hill Road
Nevada City, CA
Food distributed: 1st Wednesday of the month, from 10 am – 12 pm
Colfax
Sierra Vista Center
55 School Street
Colfax, CA
Food distributed: First Friday of the month, from 10 am – 11:30 am Interfaith Food Ministry of Nevada County
440 Henderson Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8132
Email: info@interfaithfoodministry.org
Website: interfaithfoodministry.org
Provides supplemental food, including baby formula and baby food when available, to low income
families. MWF from 10:00AM-1:00. Each family may receive food one time every every two weeks
regardless of immigration status. Phone answered before 1:00pm on MWF and before 10:00am on
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must produce some form of ID to prove residency in Nevada County.
Social Security numbers needed for each person in family.
Project MANA 948 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451
775-298-0008
Email: info@projectmana.org
Website: projectmana.org
Provides weekly food distributions, food deliveries to homebound community
members, a community garden program, food stamp outreach, nutrition education,
the Let’s Talk Turkey holiday food distribution program, and community meals.
Food Supplement Programs
Nevada County Public Assistance – CalFresh
950 Maidu Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
211 or 530-265-1340 or 888-809-1340 Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line Truckee Dept. of Social Services – Truckee Public Assistance 10075 Levon Ave., Suite 204
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803 or 888-339-7248
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers supplemental nutrition assistance program to qualified individuals and families to purchase
healthy food.
Project Hope 310 Railroad Ave., #100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-3796
Email: foodbanknc@att.net
Website: foodbankofnc.org Offers healthy snacks to low-income school children through the School Snack Program. Distributes healthy and balanced lunches to low-income, school-age children during the Summer vacation break through the Summer Lunch Program.
Health Care
Clinics
Chapa De Indian Health Program
Health Clinic and Dental Clinic
1350 E. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-8545
11670 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603
530-887-2800
Website: chapa-de.org
Accepts Medi-Cal, California Health & Wellness MediCal, Anthem Blue Cross and Medicare.
Provides general medical and dental care, behavioral health services, optometry, women’s health, a pharmacy, and
substance abuse services.
Citizens For Choice The Clinic! 120 Richardson Street, Suite A
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-521-3273
Email: info@citizensforchoice.org
Website: citizensforchoice.org
Promotes justice through education, access to healthcare, and legislative advocacy. Provides
high quality, affordable care for sexual and reproductive health of women, men, and teens.
Nevada County Public Health Immunizations Clinics
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(In Whispering Pines Business Park)
Accepts Medi-Cal and California Health & Wellness MediCal.
Provides immunizations for children and adults via the mobile services van and at
locations in Grass Valley, North San Juan, Town of Washington, and Truckee. Mobile Services Van
Veterans’ Building Parking Lot
255 South Auburn
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Placer County Medical Clinics
Auburn: 11583 C. Ave, DeWitt Center in Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-7215
Tahoe: 8665 Salmon Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-1970
Website: placer.ca.gov
Provides out-patient medical care for adults and children that qualify for
MediCal, managed MediCal that includes Anthem Blue Cross and California Health
& Wellness, Medicare and Medical Care Services Program (MCSP.)
Sierra Care Physicians
Pediatrics:
140 Litton Drive, Suite 100, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9780
Family Medicine:
140 Litton Drive, Suite 110, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9770
11400 Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-7023
Website: scphysicians.com
Accepts Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, California Health and Wellness, and other health insurance.
Provides range of health care providers including Family Practice Physicians, Doctor of Osteopathy, Pediatricians, and a Pedistric Nurse Practioner certified as a breast feeding consultant, and offers Anticoagulation Clinic.
Sierra Family Medical Clinic, Inc.
15301 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-292-3478
Email: info@sierraclinic.org
Websie: sierraclinic.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross and California Health and Wellness.
Offers general medical and dental care as well as behavioral health services and emergency care
in the San Juan Ridge area.
Tahoe Forest Health Clinic
10956 Donner Pass Rd., Suite 230
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-3277
Email: information@tfhd.com
Website: tfhd.com
Provides primary care for any one unable to access health care in the community. Accepts all
insurances including MediCal. Offers sliding scale for clinic visits to those who qualify.
Western Sierra Medical Center
AKA: Miners Family Health Center
844 Old Tunnel Road
Grass Valley, CA 9595
530-274-9762
Accepts MediCal, and Medicare Western Sierra Medical Clinic – Downieville Mobile Health Services
209 Nevada Street
Downieville, CA 95936
530-289-3298 Medical and Mobile Health Services
530-289-3199 Dental
Email: wsmc@wsmclinic.org
Website: wsmcmed.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, and California Health and Wellness.
Offers general medical and dental services, behavioral health counseling, and a
teen health clinic as well as mobile health services.
Emergency Services
Dignity Health Medical Group – Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
155 Glasson Way, Suite L-10, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-6677
280 Sierra College Dr., Suite 12o, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-4480
409 Joerschke Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Website: sierranevadamedgroup.org
Provides healthcare services. Accepts Medicare and Anthem Blue Cross and California
Health & Wellness.
Tahoe Forest Health System – Tahoe Forest Hospital
10956 Donner Pass Rd., Suite 230
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-3277
Email: information@tfhd.com
Website: tfhd.com
Provides primary care for any one unable to access health care in the community. Accepts all
insurances including MediCal. Offers sliding scale for clinic visits to those who qualify.
Health And Wellness Education
Nevada County Public Health Department California Friday Night Live 500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: fridaynightlive.org
Provides a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program for youth between 12 – 24 years.
Focuses on chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, tobacco, and
AOD prevention.
Nevada County Public Health Department Tobacco Use Prevention 500 Crown Point Circle
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Educates the community about the harmful effects of tobacco on individuals, families,
and the environment.
Information And Referral
211 Nevada County MediCal / DentiCal Care Providers Guide 2-1-1 or 877-847-0499 Website: 211nevadacounty.org
*Includes providers who accept Medi-Cal and/or DentiCal, Anthem Blue Cross MediCal,
and California Health & Wellness MediCal. These providers may not have room for new
MediCal patients or may only be seeing established patients. Some offices may have a
long wait list.
California Department of Managed Health Care Help Center
888-466-2219
Website: healthhelp.ca.gov
Assists consumers with health care issues and ensures that managed health care patients receive the medical care and services to which they are entitled. Staff includes medical and legal professionals. Provides information as to how to gain coverage through Covered California or Medi-Cal.
Covered California 800-752-6631 or 800-675-2607
Website: coveredca.com
Answers questions about health care insurance coverage.
Health Care Options
530-265-1649
800-962-4263 Voice or 800-430-7077 TTY
Website: healthcareoptions
Offers enrollment assistance with managed care plans, help with changing plans,
disenrollment from plans, and getting enrollment materials in another language or
format.
Medicare Physician Referral
530-274-6607 – referrals for Sierra Nevada affiliated physicians
800-633-4227 – National Medicare helpline
Website: medicare.gov
Provides information about medical providers who accept Medicare.
Dr. Michael G. Dahle, MD
105 Margaret Lane, Duite B.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9058
Accepts MediCal, and Medicare by referral.
Dr. Carol Milazzo 406 Sunrise Ave., Suite 280
Roseville, CA 95661
916-782-3786
Website: cfmilazzo.com
Primary care for children and adolescents. Accepts all MediCal.
Sierra Women’s Health Associates
Dr. Leonard Leon, MD
Dr. Brian Retherford, MD
280 Sierra College Dr, Suite 125
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8486
Email: dddavis5@sbcglobal.net
Accepts MediCal by referral. Accepts Medicare.
Tahoe Forest Women’s Center
10175 Levon Ave
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-1041 and 24 hour emergency answering service 866-921-5236
Website: tfwc.net
Accept MediCal by referral, and Medicare
National Prescription Savings Network
Website: npsncard.com
NeedyMeds
Location: 103 Maplewood Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930
Mailing: PO Box 219, Gloucester, MA 01931
978-281-6666 or 800-503-6897
Email: info@needymeds.org
Website: needymeds.org
Provides information and resources on pharmaceutical prescription assistance programs,
medication coupons, programs that help people based on a diagnosis, free and low-cost
clinics, government programs and other types of prescription assistance programs, and a
free, drug discount card that can save users up to 80% off the cost of medications.
Information is accessible online at no charge.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Website: pparx.org
Check with your local pharmacy or discount department store to see
if they offer discount cards. Target, Kmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart
and many others offer discounts, some which have eligibility requirements.
Not all discounts are offered in all their stores, and if you have insurance,
restrictions may apply. Often it is helpful to call around to area stores to
find out prices for your prescription, and any rebates or discounts that the
store may offer.
Holiday Programs
Holiday Meals
Christmas Cheer All Year
Holiday Program
1120 3rd St.
South Lake Tahoe, NV 96150
530-542-4934
Provides food for Christmas meal and gifts for children. Must be referred through local
social service agency and provide ID and proof of residency.
Food Bank of Nevada County Location: 310 Railroad Ave, #100, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Mailing: 578 Sutton Way, #187, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-3796
Email: foodbanknc@att.net
Website: foodbankofnc.org
Both Thanksgiving and Christmas meal groceries will be distributed from Interfaith Food Ministry this year. Recipients must be registered clients of either the Food Bank of Nevada County or Interfaith Food Ministry. Food Bank clients will get vouchers for both holidays at their regular distribution of food items in October (Thanksgiving) and November (Christmas). Interfaith Food Ministry clients are already on the list, and just need to come to the distribution. If families receive food from both organizations, their names will already be on the list and no voucher is required.
Distribution dates are: Thanksgiving – November 21, 2015
Christmas – December 19, 2015
Both meals will be distributed from Interfaith Food Ministry this year, 440 Henderson Street in Grass Valley from 9 am – 1 pm in a drive-thru fashion. For more information, please visit the website at interfaithfoodministry.org.
Interfaith Food Ministry of Nevada County
440 Henderson Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8132
Email: info@interfaithfoodministry.org
Website: interfaithfoodministry.org
Both Thanksgiving and Christmas meal groceries will be distributed from Interfaith Food Ministry this year. Recipients must be registered clients of either the Food Bank of Nevada County or Interfaith Food Ministry. Food Bank clients will get vouchers for both holidays at their regular distribution of food items in October (Thanksgiving) and November (Christmas). Interfaith Food Ministry clients are already on the list, and just need to come to the distribution. If families receive food from both organizations, their names will already be on the list and no voucher is required.
Distribution dates are: Thanksgiving – November 21, 2015
Christmas – December 19, 2015
Both meals will be distributed from Interfaith Food Ministry this year, 440 Henderson Street in Grass Valley from 9 am – 1 pm in a drive-thru fashion. For more information, please visit the website at interfaithfoodministry.org.
Project MANA Let’s Talk Turkey
Location: 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
Contact: 775-298-0008
Email: info@projectmana.org
Website: projectmana.org
Provides a turkey and fixings to community members who have received services from
the agency in the past. Regustration is required.
Tahoe Community Thanksgiving
North Tahoe Events Center 8318 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Mailing: PO Box 69, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-7249
Website: facebook.com
Offers Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 27th, 2014 from 2:00pm – 6:30pm.
Admission is by donation of 1 new or unwrapped toy, or 1 or more cans of food for
Project MANA, or a cash donation of $2.00 per person or $5.00 per family, or a
potluck dish to share with other, or volunteer to help.
Thanks To Give Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-1217
Email: yadayada1019@sbcglobal.net Serves seniors and people with disabilities only. Does not serve families with children.
Provides Thanksgiving meals to seniors and people with disabilities who are home alone on Thanksgiving.
Volunteers deliver meals between 11:00am – 2:00pm on Thanksgiving Day. Call to register or volunteer.
Christmas Cheer All Year
Holiday Program
1120 3rd St.
South Lake Tahoe, NV 96150
530-542-4934
Email: tahoejoanne@aol.com
Provides food for Christmas meal and gifts for children. Must be referred through local
social service agency and provide ID and proof of residency.
Historic Downtown Grass Valley
Safe Trick or Treat for Preschoolers 125 Neal St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-8315
Email: gvda3@sbcglobal.net
Website: historicgrassvalley.com
Offers candy, treats, face painting, balloon animals, and a bounce house as well as free
books courtesy of First 5 of Nevada County.
Holiday Winter Clothing & Hygiene Giveway
North Tahoe Events Center 8318 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Mailing: PO Box 69, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-7249
Offers hot soup, sandwiches, coffee, hot chocolate, winter clothing, household and
personal hygiene necessities.
Kare Crisis Nursery, Inc Santa’s Christmas Shop Mailing: PO Box 2080, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Location: Sierra Presbyterian Church, 175 Ridge Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
Information 530-265-0693 and 24 Hour Kare Crisis Line 530-265-6520
Email: kareing4kids@sbcglocal.net
Website: karecrisisnursery.org
Offers children – ages 3 to 10 yrs – an opportunity to shop for family members for the
holidays. Gifts are 25 cents, limit of 10 items. Parents are invited to relax while children
shop.
South Nevada County Holiday Free Shop Cottage Hill Elementary School, 22600 Kingston Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Email: jillzdaley@gmail.com
Provides low-income families an opportunity to shop for gifts to give during the holidays.
Gifts are new or lightly use items donated by the community. Volunteer and donation
opportunities available.
Women of Worth (WoW) Hetty’s Haven
Office: 143F Spring Hill Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 213, Cedar Ridge, CA 95924
530-272-6851
Email: info@ihaveworth.org
Website: women-of-worth.org
Houses 12-15 women and children with a long-term supportive transitional living program.
Transitional Housing
211 Nevada County Housing Guide
2-1-1 or 877-847-0499
Website: 211nevadacounty.org
Offers resources for apartments, assisted living/care homes, emergency services, emergency
utility assistance, housing services, legal services, local agency assistors, and mobile home
parks.
CoLiving Network
Permanent Supportive Housing 12734 Lookout Circle
Nevada City, CA 95959 530-615-1014
Email: advocatebarbara@gmail.com
Website: colivingnetwork.org
Provides permanent/transitional housing for the homeless in a self-supporting, self-run
community committed to living a drug free lifestyle. Offers life skills training and job opportunities.
NO PETS.
Women of Worth (WoW) Hetty’s Haven
Office: 143F Spring Hill Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 213, Cedar Ridge, CA 95924
530-272-6851
Email: info@ihaveworth.org
Website: women-of-worth.org
Houses 12-15 women and children with a long-term supportive transitional living program.
Legal Services
Credit Counseling Services
Access Counseling, Inc.
633 W. 5th Street
Suite 26001
Los Angeles, CA 90071
800-205-9297
Website: accesscounseling.com
Approved credit counseling agency by the United States Department of Justice.
CCCS of Ventura County, Inc.
80 N. Wood Street
Suite 200
Camarillo, CA 93010
877-615-7873
Website: surepath.org
Approved credit counseling agency by the United States Department of Justice.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling NFCC Severe Debt Management Plan
2000 M St., NW Suite 505
Washington, DC 20036
800-388-2227
Website: debtadvice.org or nfcc.org
Offers a systematic method for consumers with severe debt to pay down or even pay
off their debts through a credit counseling agency.
Community Legal Inc.
214 Church Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-3425
Email: enoel@nccn.net
Website: communitylegal.net
Provide a range of legal services to Nevada County residents. Focus primarily on very
low-income individuals, but will also offer legal representation and mediation to others
at low cost. Facilitate monthly clinics on a range of issues impacting lower-income residents.
DVSAC – Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition
Free Legal Clinic for Domestic Violence Victims 960 McCourtney Rd., Suite E
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Office: 530-272-2046 Crisis Line: 530-273-3780
Email: info@dvsac.org
Website: dvsac.org
Offers free legal clinic the first Thursday of month from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Provides
legal information about child custody and visitation, child support, separation,
annulments, and restraining orders.
Law Office of Martha Millar
Serves families with children with special needs. 154 Hughes Road, #7
Grass Valley, CA 95945 916-724-5211 or 888-766-0658
Email: marthamillarlaw@gmail.com
Website: marthamillarlaw.com Provides high quality special education legal services at no cost to qualifying low
income families with special needs.
Legal Services of Northern California
Nevada City: 101 Providence Mine Rd., Suite 106D, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8562
Auburn: 190 Reamer St., Auburn, CA 95603
530-823-7601
Email: auburn-office@lsnc.net
Website: lsnc.net
Provides counsel, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and seniors.
Nevada County Department of Social Services
Child Protective Services (CPS)
Mailing: PO Box 1210, Nevada City, CA 95959
Location: Laura Wilcox Building, 208 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4291 or 24 hour hotline 888-456-9380
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Dedicated to protecting children from abuse and neglect. Strives to place children with
families that can make a lifelong committment to them if they cannot be safely cared for
in their homes.
Nevada County Superior Court – Family Law Facilitator
Nevada City: 201 Church St., Suite 10, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-2567
Email: info@nevadacountycourts.com
Website: nevadacountycourts.com
Provides a number of options for people to use to help themselves through the court process.
The Family Law Facilitator is available in Nevada City, Truckee, Downieville,
and Loyalton at various times throughout the month.
Nevada County Vital Records 500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-7264
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Responsible for the registration of all births, fetal deaths, and death events that occur
in Nevada County.
Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services Eric Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave, Suite 140
Nevada City, CA 95959
866-901-3212
Email: snrdcss@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers assistance with establishing paternity, locating a parent to establish paternity,
establishing and enforcing a court order to pay child support, collecting and distributing
child and spousal support payments, and establish and enforce medical support.
Tax Assistance
Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services
Drop-In FREE Tax Clinic Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959 (Social Services Lobby)
Call 2-1-1 to schedule an appointment or call 530-265-7124 for more information
Email: snrdcss@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers FREE assistance with tax preparation on simple returns. Drop-in tax clinics are
offered Monday-Friday beginning February 3, 2014 ending April 15, 2014 between 8:00am-4:00pm.
Evening appointments available upon request.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA IRS – Internal Revenue Service
Locations Vary – Call or visit website for nearest location
800-906-9887
Website: irs.gov
Offers free tax help to low-income families, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English
speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
Mental And Behavioral Health
Alcohol And Drug Services
Al-anon and Al-ateen
175 Joerschke Dr., Suite K
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Linda Janssen – Public Outreach 530-265-9027
888-482-4240
Provides help to families and friends of alcoholics by practicing the Al-Anon
12 Steps of Recovery and by welcoming and giving comfort to those affected
by someone else’s drinking. Call for Al-anon meeting times. Al-ateen meets
every Thursday at 7:00pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meeting Hotline: 530-272-6287
Website: simeetings.com
Hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides meeting locations, times, and directions.
Celebrate Recovery
Meets at: Twin Cities Church
11726 Rough & Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, Ca 95945
Men Call 530-205-6359 Women Call 530-913-1969
Twin Cities Office: Natalie Thompson 530-273-6425
Website: twincitieschurch.com
Free childcare. Meets Fridays 7:00pm – 9:30pm. First Friday Dinner is 6:00pm – 6:45pm.
12 step program and co-dependency programs.
Common Goals, Inc. 256 Buena Vista Street, Suite 100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-2000
Email: Joe@CommonGoalsInc.org
Website: commongoalsinc.org
Provides substance abuse treatment programs to individuals and their families with an adult
outpatient program, adolescent outpatient programs, counseling, and assessments.
Marijuana 12 Step Program
Meeting Location: Community Recovery Resources (CORR)
180 Sierra College Dr., Room #106
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Website: marijuana-anonymous.org
Open, non-smoking. Meets Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Anew Day 117 New Mohawk Rd., Suite A
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-9111
Email: joyporter@anew-day.com
Website: anew-day.com
Provides support groups for men’s issues, women’s issues, Healing Through Art, and the
Wounded Heart group – a faith based Bible study for victims of childhood sexual abuse.
Common Goals, Inc. 256 Buena Vista Street, Suite 100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-2000
Email: Joe@CommonGoalsInc.org
Website: commongoalsinc.org
Provides substance abuse treatment programs to individuals and their families with an adult
outpatient program, adolescent outpatient programs, counseling, and assessments.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition – DVSAC 960 McCourtney Rd., Suite E, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 484, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2046
Crisis Line – 530-272-3467
Email: info@dvsac.org
Website: dvsac.org Children’s Healing Art Group Offers a safe space where art is used as a healing
tool to help children who have experienced trauma express themselves, explore
their feelings, and create. Sexual Assault Survivors & Adults Molested as Children Free group for
sexual assault survivors and those who continue to suffer the effects of early
childhood molestation. Support and Education Groups Free support groups for those suffering from
the effects of domestic violence or sexual assault. Yoga and Tai Chi for Survivors Health and wellness groups focused on physical relaxation and rejuvenation.
No experience necessary.
EMQ Families First 202 Providence Mine Road, #105
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-7844
Emergency: 877- 41-CRISIS
Website: emqff.org
Provides short-term behavoral health services for children.
Marge Kaiser, M.A. Stress Management Support Group For Women Meeting Location: New Hope Counseling Services
123 Nevada Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-798-1076 Call for reservations
Mailing: PO Box 2164, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-6649
Email: margekaiser@att.net
Website: margekaiser.com
Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at noon Fee based on sliding scale. May be
covered by insurance. Course facilitated by Marge Kaiser, M.A., and
Lynette Weiss, L.C.S.W.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 302 S. Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
PO Box 1313, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-4566
Website: naminevadacounty.org Provides advocacy and education for families, friends and individuals coping with mental illness.
Nevada County Behavioral Health
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 120
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1437
530-265-5811 – Crisis Line
10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 204
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other insurance, and also provides a sliding scale fee.
Provides services for adults and children, inpatient and outpatient, medication monitoring, psychotherapy,
case management and drug and alcohol treatment.
Northern California Abuse Treatment R.E.A.C.H. Counseling Services 2036 Nevada City Hwy #237
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-7016
Email: info@reachcounseling.info
Website: reachcounseling.info Offers counseling for treatment issues including: personal growth and success, self-esteem and
self-concept, marriage/relationship concerns, premarital counseling, parent/child or teen
conflicts, teen issues of all kinds, anxiety and depression, grief and loss from death or
divorce, child abuse treatments for children 3 to 18 years of age as well as treatment options
for adult children of alcoholics or adults who were sexual or physically abused as children.
Kimball Pier, PhD, LMFT
11209 Brockway Road, #206
Truckee, CA 96161
530-414-1885
Accepts MediCal and some insurance
Offers counseling for individuals, couples, adolescents, families, certified divorce mediator,
and mediator with high conflict parents. Healing trauma, yoga therapy, and massage therapy.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous S.L.A.A.
Meeting Location: Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
246 Church St. – Lower Level
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Contact: John L. 530-277-8874
Website: saclaa.org
Meets Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Is a closed meeting and non-smoking.
Tahoe Safe Alliance
12257 Business Park Dr., Unit 6, PO Box 1105
Truckee, CA 96161
Helpline 800-736-1060 or 530-582-9117
Email: safe@tahoesafealliance.org
Website: tahoesafealliance.org
Offers support groups for childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault survivors, peer support, and
mental health support in English and Spanish.
UCP of Sacramento – Saddle Pals PO Box 1464
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-268-8785
Website: ucpsacto.org
Provides adapted riding opportunities for children with disabilities along with other
equine-assisted activities (EAA) that benefit those with cognitive, physical, and
psychological disabilities. These may include, but are not limited to: cerebral palsy,
autism, Down syndrome, visual or hearing impairment, traumatic brain injury,
spina bifida, or learning disabilities.
Deborah Underwood, LMFT
565 Brunswick Road
Suite 10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-913-8848
Email: deborahunderwood@sbcglobal.net
Accepts Medi-Cal and works with patients ages 12 and above.
USC Telehealth 866-740-6502
Monday –Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
Website: usctelehealth.com
Provides professional, online, one-on-one counseling and therapy services
including specialized counseling for veterans, couples, and families. Associated
with the University of Southern California.
Victor Community Support Services 900 East Main Street, Suite #201
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-2244
Website: victor.org
Collaborates with community partners in the delivery of therapeutic services that are
necessary to allow children and their families to thrive.
Western Sierra Medical Center
AKA: Miners Family Health Center
844 Old Tunnel Rd., Grass Valley, CA 9595
530-274-9762
Accepts MediCal, Medicare and other insurance plans. Offers psychiatric and
behavioral health counseling for established primary care patients. Western Sierra Medical Center – Downieville Mobile Health Services
209 Nevada Street, Downieville, CA 95936
530-289-3298 Medical and Mobile Health Services
530-289-3199 Dental
Email: wsmc@wsmclinic.org
Website: wsmcmed.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, and California Health and Wellness.
Offers psychiatric and behavioral health counseling for established primary care patients.
California Youth Crisis Line California Coalition For Youth
For youth 12 – 24 yrs and adults supporting youth.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200 Free and confidential.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition (DVSAC) 24 Hour Crisis Line: 530-272-3467 24 hour crisis line which is available 365 days a year to victims in crisis, or their friends and
family members. Gives access to crisis intervention services, no matter what the hour is.
Lifeline Crisis Chat
Website: crisischat.org
Provides online emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services within the United States from 2pm to 2am Eastern Time seven days a week.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
TTY 800-799-4889
Auburn, CA 530-885-2300
Text the word “HOPE” to 916-668-4226
Nevada County Behavioral Health
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 120
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1437
530-265-5811 – Crisis Line
10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 204
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other insurance, and also provides a sliding scale fee.
Provides services for adults and children, inpatient and outpatient, medication monitoring, psychotherapy,
case management and drug and alcohol treatment.
Sammie’s Friends 14647 McCourtney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
For dog spaying and neutering, call Pound Puppy Rescue at 530-274-8079
For cat spaying and neutering, call Sammie’s Friends at 530-471-5041
Email: info@sammiesfriends.org
Website: sammiesfriends.org
In collaboration with Pound Puppy Rescue, offers vouchers to help cover a portion of the costs
for spaying or neutering animals. Can help transport animals to vet if needed.
Scooter’s Pals
Pet Deposit Program 139 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-350-2099
Email: susanw1068@gmail.com
Website: scooterspals.org
Helps Nevada County pets stay with their families when a pet deposit causes financial hardship.
Food Assistance For Pets
AnimalSave Low Income Food Distribution Program
Mailing: PO Box 817, Grass Valley, CA 95945
AnimalSave Thrift & Treasures: 520 E. Main St., Suite A, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-7071
Email: nicky@animalsave.org
Website: animalsave.org
Offers low income food distribution program to supplement the food that families provides for their
cats and dogs. Applications accepted at AnimalSave Thrift & Treasures. Must be a Nevada County resident.
Sierra Area Vet Express
Dennis M. Spence, DVM 10110 Travertine Court
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-5331
Provides mobile veterinary care for small and large animals at homes and farms – no birds and
reptiles.
2-1-1 Nevada County
466 Brunswick Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
2-1-1 or out of county 1-877-847-0499
Email: 211@ns-pa.org
Website: 211nevadacounty.org
Provides information and scheduling of AARP older adult driver’s education classes.
California Highway Patrol Grass Valley Office Car Seat Safety Services
11363 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
gtassone@chp.ca.gov
www.chp.ca.gov Offers child seat lessons by appointment for families and individuals
to demonstrate how to properly secure a child in a safety seat.
Gold Country Cab and Courier PO Box 781
Cedar Ridge, CA 95924
530-274-8294
Email: goldcountrycab@yahoo.com
Provides cab service for South and Western Nevada County with one wheelchair
accessible cab available.
Transit Systems
Blue Go Tahoe Transit District 128 Market St., Suite 3F
Stateline, NV 89449
530-542-5700
Email: info@bluego.org
Website: bluego.org
Public transit for the South Lake Tahoe area.
Federal Trade Commission Website: consumer.ftc.gov
Provides information and resources for removing consumers from unwanted mail, telemarketers, and email lists.
KNCO 830AM – News Talk Radio Star 94 FM 1255 E. Main St., #A
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Listener Line 530-477-5626 or Business Line 530-272-3424
Websites: knco.com or mystarradio.com
Provides announcements of school closures due to weather or unforeseen events.
PG&E Energy Assistance Programs Location: 127 East Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
866-743-2273
Website: pge.com
Offers energy assistance programs including CARE for low-income families and individuals, FERA
residential single family assistance, Medical Baseline Allowance, and Energy Savings Assistance Program.
Project GO
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance LiHeap 801 Vernon Street
Roseville, CA 95678
Business Line and Weatherization 916-782-3443, Utility Payments 888-524-5705
Email: projectgo@projectgoinc.org
Website: projectgoinc.org
Operates Nevada County’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program LiHeap. Offers
weatherization assistance, utility payment assistance, and wood/oil/propane assistance.
Advanced Towing & Recycling
319 Railroad Avenue
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3600
Website: advancedtowingandrecycling.com
Provides recycling services for all nonferrous metals, including copper, brass, aluminum, lead, radiators, batteries, stainless steel, aluminum wheels and catalytic converters.
Grass Valley Scrap Iron & Metal
875 Idaho Maryland Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-3229
Provides recycling services for scrap metal, CRV, e-waste, car batteries, aluminum, plastic and glass.
Waste Management McCourtney Road Transfer Station – Recycling Center and Hazardous Waste Facility
14741 Wolf Mountain Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-2215 or 530-274-0120
Website: wm.com
Drop-off during business hours only. McCourtney Road HHW drop off Friday – Sunday
8:00am – 3:30pm only. Businesses must call to make an appointment.
Water
Nevada Irrigation District (NID) 1036 West Main St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-6185 or 800-222-4102
Emergency Calls After Hours 530-273-3346
Email: customerservice@nidwater.com
Website: nidwater.com
Provides water service within an independent, special district outside of the Nevada City and
Grass Valley city limits.
The Safely Surrendered Baby Law (SSB) allows a parent or other person who has lawful custody of a baby to surrender that baby, up to 72 hours old, at a safe surrender site without criminal prosecution for abandonment – provided that there is no suspicion of abuse or neglect. Newborns may be surrendered to any public or private hospital room, or to certain fire stations designated by the Nevada County Board of Supervisors or by a local fire agency. The law also allows for a 14-day period during which the person who surrendered the baby can reclaim the baby by calling the Nevada County Child Protective Services Hotline at (530) 273-4291. The 14-day period begins on the day that the baby is surrendered.
Safe Surrender Sites in Nevada County
Hospitals
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
Emergency Room
155 Glasson Way
Grass Valley CA 95945
Phone: 530-274-6000
Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee
Emergency Room
10121 Pine Avenue
Truckee, CA 96161
Phone: 530-582-3208 (Emergency Room)
Fire Departments
Grass Valley Fire Department #1 – Downtown Grass Valley Subdivision
472 Brighton Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Phone: 530-274-4370
Nevada City Fire Department #54 – Nevada City Subdivision
201 Providence Mine Road
Nevada City CA 95959
Phone: 530-273-3158
Nevada County Consolidated #84 – North County Subdivision
10135 Coyote Street
Nevada City CA 95959
Phone: 530-273-3158
Fire Station #86 – Banner Mountain Subdivision
12337 Banner Lava Cap
Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone: 530-273-3158
Nevada County Consolidated #88 – South County Subdivision
14400 Golden Star
Grass Valley CA 95949
Phone: 530-273-3158
Fire Station #89 – Alta Sierra Subdivision
11833 Tammy Way
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Phone: 530-273-3158
Fire Station #92 – Gateway Subdivision
11473 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
Phone: 530-582-7850
Fire Station #95 – Glenshire Subdivision
10900 Manchester Drive
Truckee, CA 96161
Phone: 530-582-7850
Fire Station #96 – Airport Subdivision
10277 Truckee Tahoe Airport Road
Truckee, CA 96161
Phone: 530-582-7850
Fire Station #97 – Soda Springs Subdivision
53823 Sherrit Lane
Soda Springs, CA 95728
530-582-7850
Nevada County Office of Emergency Services has a great facebook page.
211 Nevada County Emergency Services
CodeRED
Nevada County has a new emergency and mass notification provider. The transition from CityWatch to the industry-lead, high-speed mass notification system, CodeRED, began earlier this year.
The transition to CodeRED will offer Nevada County residents access to patented technologies that were not available with the previous provider. Public safety officials will be able to more effectively communicate time-sensitive messages using the CodeRED system’s robust dialing infrastructure that is entirely managed by its parent company, Emergency Communications Network. This access will allow calls to be delivered seconds after public safety officials launch a message. Additionally, the County will have the ability to better target notifications geographically, only notifying those community members impacted by an alert.
USES:
The CodeRED system will be used to send critical communications, from evacuation notices to missing child alerts.
CALLER ID:
When you see the following displayed, you will know the call is from the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services. If you would like to hear the last message delivered to your phone, simply dial the number back.
Emergency Notifications 1-866-419-5000 or Emergency Comm
General Notifications 1-855-969-4636 or ECN Community
PRIVACY:
Your contact information remains private and will only be used for community notifications
JOIN THE DATABASE:
To make sure you receive notifications, please register at The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services or CodeRED. Nevada County residents who registered with CityWatch have been transferred to the new CodeRED system, however all residents of Nevada County are encouraged to update their existing information and enroll additional contact information through the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services enrollment page.
Residents and Businesses who are using AT&T as a landline phone provider will automatically have their phone number added as part of the Public Safety Data Base available to public safety agencies. They are still encouraged to add cell phone information to the CodeRED data base.
Contact information accessed through CodeRED will only be used by Public Safety Officials for emergency notification.
Drought 2015 Information
California Drought
For more information regarding the California drought
How to Prepare For The Drought
NID Drought Information Page
Most Californians think that they use more water indoors than outdoors. Typically, the opposite is true. In some areas, 50% or more of the water we use daily goes on lawns and outdoor landscaping. Here are some ideas and tips for water conservation, landscaping, and irrigation.
WaterWise Nevada City
As part of the statewide move towards more efficient water use, Nevada City offers FREE low-flow shower heads and toilet rebates for replacing your old toilet with a high-efficiency toilet (HET.)
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers
The United States Department of Agriculture is working with producers, communities, affected states and other agencies to help address the current west-coast drought. Information on this page outlines programs and services available through USDA, coordinated with the seven agencies of the National Drought Resilience Partnership. USDA encourages affected producers to document their losses and to work closely with staff in their local USDA Service Centers
California Mandatory Water Restrictions
For the first time in state history, the Governor has directed the State Water Resources Control Board to implement mandatory water reductions in cities and towns across California to reduce water usage by 25 percent.
Donner Summit Public Utility District
Provides sewer collection and treatment as well as water treatment and distribution for residential, commercial, lodging, and resort customers.
City of Grass Valley
Provides water service to most areas within the city limits.
City of Nevada City
Processes all drinking water and waste water for homes and businesses within the City limits.
California Youth Crisis Line California Coalition For Youth
For youth 12 – 24 yrs and adults supporting youth
24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200
Website: youthcrisisline.org
Free and confidential.
AirNow Website: airnow.gov
Provides air quality information nationwide.
Anthem
24/7 NurseLine: 800-337-4770
Website: anthem.com
Call the number listed on your insurance ID card and give your ID number to nurse.
Blue Shield of California
NurseHelp 24/7: 877-304-0504
Website: blueshieldca.com
Call the number listed on your insurance ID card and give your ID number to nurse.
California Health & Wellness
24/7 NurseWise: 877-658-0305
Website: cahealthwellness.com
Call the number listed on your insurance ID card and give your ID number to nurse.
National AIDS & STDS Hotline (CDC) 800-232-INFO (4636)
Website: cdc.gov
In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
National Crisis and Helplines
National Crisis Lines
The Friendship Line Institute on Aging
Crisis Line: 1-800-971-0016 or 415-752-3778
Website: ioaging.org
24-hour crisis intervention and warmline for seniors 60 years of age and over
as well as adults with disabilities and care givers. Accredited by the
American Association of Suicidology.
Lifeline Crisis Chat
Website: crisischat.org
Provides online emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services within the United States from 2pm to 2am Eastern Time seven days a week.
Safe Helpline Us Department of Defense (DoD)
Sexual Assault Support For The DoD Community877-995-5247
Text zip code or installation/base name to 55247 or 202-470-5546 if outside US
Website: safehelpline.org
Federal Trade Commission Website: consumer.ftc.gov
Provides information and resources for removing consumers from unwanted mail, telemarketers, and email lists.
Friends For Survival 916-392-0664 or 800-646-7322
Helpline for friends, family, or therapists touched by suicide.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition (DVSAC) 24 Hour Crisis Line: 530-272-3467
24 hour crisis line which is available 365 days a year to victims in crisis, or their
friends and family members. The crisis line gives access to crisis intervention
services, no matter what the hour is.
Nevada County Behavioral Health
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 120
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1437
530-265-5811 – Crisis Line
10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 204
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other insurance, and also provides a sliding scale fee.
Provides services for adults and children, inpatient and outpatient, medication monitoring, psychotherapy,
case management and drug and alcohol treatment.
Nevada County Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline Hotline operates 24/7 530-273-4291 or 888-456-9380
If you are concerned that a child is experiencing abuse or neglect, make a report by
calling the CPS hotline.
County residents, regardless of last names and which part of the county they live in, may pick up monthly food between 10 am and noon on either the second or fourth Thursday of the month. The Food Bank prefers that people pick one day or the other, and stay with the same week but there is flexibility if a person can’t go on their usual pickup date.
Food may be picked up at:
Seventh Day Adventist Church
12889 Osborne Hill Rd.
Grass Valley, CA
There is no separate time for people with disabilities. The second Thursday of the month tends to have fewer customers and shorter lines. At this time, Calvary Bible Church is not a distribution site.
Other distribution sites include:
North San Juan Center
29190 Highway 49
North San Juan, CA
Food distributed: 3rd Thursday of the month, from 10 am – 12 pm
Washington
31625 Relief Hill Road
Nevada City, CA
Food distributed: 1st Wednesday of the month, from 10 am – 12 pm
Colfax
Sierra Vista Center
55 School Street
Colfax, CA
Food distributed: First Friday of the month, from 10 am – 11:30 am
Overeaters Anonymous
Meeting location: Trinity Episcopal Church
201 High Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
Meetings: Monday 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meeting Location: Briar Patch Coop
290 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA
Meeting: Friday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the Community Room
Berryhill Apartments
126 W Berryhill Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-5486
Website: berryhillgrassvalley.com
Offers market rates and Sec. 8 on rentals.1, 2 and 3 Bedroom units. Not
subsidized. Seniors and people with disabilities welcome.
Cedar Park Apartments
210 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-5010
Website: cedarparkapts.com
Offers market rates and Sec. 8 on rentals. 2 & 3 Bedroom units. No pets allowed.
Creekside Apartments
360 Bennett St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-8191
Not subsidized. Seniors and people with disabilities welcome.
Crown Point Apartments
536 Whiting Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-0953
Offers market rates on rentals – not subsidized. Section 8 vouchers accepted. Seniors
and people with disabilities welcome.
Courtyards at Penn Valley
10491 Broken Oak Court
Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-3950
Housing for individuals and families, accepts Sec. 8. 2 & 3 bedroom units.
Pets permitted.
Frishman Hollow
11026 Rue Ivy Way
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-5700 or TTY 800-735-2929 Website:frishmanhollow.com Offers income based housing.
Glenbrook Apartments
265 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-5540
Website: glenbrookapts.com
Rental fees based on income & Sec. 8, 2 & 3 bedroom units.
No pets allowed.
Gold Creek Village
14714 Gold Creek Court
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-272-4079
Luxury condominium and townhome living. Not subsidized.
Grass Valley Apartments
340 Pleasant Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4118
Low-income rentals of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom units. Offers 2 apartments that are wheelchair accessible.
Accepts section 8 vouchers. Seniors and people with disabilities welcome. Waiting list.
Grass Valley Terrace
275 Dorsey Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-0370
Website: grassvalleyterraceapartments.com
Rental fees based on income. Section 8 vouchers accepted. Seniors and people with disabilities
welcome. Waiting list.
Greenbriar Two Apartments 175 King Hiram Drive
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-5888
Market rate apartments – 3 bedroom units.
Henness Flats
11929 Waters Way
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-6225
Website: hennessflats.com
Low-income apartments, rental fees based on income, also accepts Section 8.
Kate Hayes Apartments 619 Kate Hayes
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-8702
Market rates, accepts housing vouchers on case basis, 1 & 2 bedroom units.
Mill Street Apartments
335 Mill Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-9041
Offers market rates on rentals. Not subsidized.
Oak Ridge Apartments
228 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-0996
Website: oakridgeapartments.com
Rental fees based on income. Accepts section 8 vouchers. Offers 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom apartments.
Seniors and people with disabilities welcome.
Orchard Hill Apartments
932 West Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-1809
Offers market rates on rentals. Not subsidized. Seniors and people with disabilities welcome.
River View Apartments
111230 Village Way
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-4196
Low-income and subsidized rentals, accepts Sec. 8. 3 & 4 bedroom units.
Sierra Village Apartments
10081 Martis Valley Road
Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-1780
Accepts Section 8. Pets permitted.
Springhill Gardens I & II
244 Dorsey Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-4696 and 530-272-2528
Rental fees based on income. Section 8 vouchers accepted. Seniors and people with disabilities
welcome. Has 5 wheelchair accessible units.
Truckee Pines Apartments
10100 Estates Drive
Truckee, CA 96161
560-582-5555
Website: truckeepines.com
Low-income, rental fees based on income, accepts Section 8.
Eastridge Apartments
85 Rockwood Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-1888
Website: eastridgeapts.com
Income qualified housing for seniors 55 and older. 1 & 2 Bedrooms units.
No pets allowed.
Grass Valley Senior Apartments
321 Dorsey Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-1181
Low-income and subsidized housing for seniors above 62 and people with disabilities.
Section 8 accepted 1 Bedroom units. No pets.
Hilltop Commons
131 Eureka Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-5274
Website: hilltopcommons.com
Active and Independent living for seniors 65 and older. Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom units.
Allows pets under 18 pounds.
Nevada City Senior Apartments
841 Old Tunnel Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-5356
For seniors 62 and older, provides lunch Monday – Friday.
Has waiting list. Allows cats and small dogs.
Nevada Commons
775 Old Tunnel Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4467
Low-income for seniors 65 and older and people with disabilities. Has 2 apartments that are
wheelchair accessible.
Nevada Meadows Apartments
825 Old Tunnel Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-6963
Seniors 62 and older and people with disabilities, accepts Section 8.
Nevada Woods Apartments
360 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-0117
Website: nevadawoodsapartments.com
Accepts all individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities. Section 8 vouchers accepted.
No pets.
Blue Oaks Country Home
17089 Perimeter Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-268-0621
Private, residential, assisted-care home for custodial, non-medical care to ambulatory,
senior residents. Small pets allowed.
Brunswick Village
316 Olympia Park Circle
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-1992
Website: brunswickvillage.org
Independent, Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s care in residential setting.
Casa Loma
636 Partridge Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-7549
Assisted care facility for seniors. No pets.
Eskaton
625 Eskaton Circle
Grass Valley, CA
530-273-1778
Website: eskaton.org
Retirement facility for independent living. Pet friendly.
Theresa Haleen
530-389-2523
Email: thaleen@alo4seniors.com
Website: assistedlivingoptionsforseniors.com
Provides assessment, evaluation, and counseling for placement options including board and care, assisted living, skilled nursing care and Alzheimer’s/Dementia facilities.
Lake Wildwood Manor
17802 Silver Pine Drive
Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-7788
Website: lakewildwoodmanor.com
Provides a residential care facility for seniors 60 and older.
Mountain View Care Home
10619 Sierra Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-7820
Residential care facility. No pets.
Atria Senior Living (Formerly Quail Ridge)
150 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-362-4103
Website: atriaseniorliving.com
Independent retirement and assisted living community.
Carolyn M. Seyler, RN, MS
530-268-2562
Email: cseyler@earthlink.net
Provides assessment, evaluation, and counseling for placement options including board and care, assisted living, skilled nursing care and end-of-life decisions.
Sierra Guest Home
131 Glenwood Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-3163
Assisted living and residential care facility.
Sierra View Manor
289 Joerschke Drive
Grass Valley, CA
530-273-4849
Website: sierraviewmanor.com
Independent living, Assisted living, and Respite care facility for seniors.
Website: colivingnetwork.org. Email: advocatebarbara@gmail.com
Provides housing for the homeless in a self-supporting, self-run community committed to
living a drug free lifestyle. Offers life skills training and job opportunities. NO PETS.
Website: hhshelter.org Email: desiree@hhshelter.org
Rapid Re-Housing Program assists individuals and families who are currently experiencing
homelessness with locating permanent, stable housing.
Women of Worth (WoW) Hetty’s Haven
Office: 143F Spring Hill Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 213, Cedar Ridge, CA 95924
530-272-6851 or 530-274-1774 or 530-264-7337 Website: women-of-worth.org Email: info@ihaveworth.org Houses 12-15 women and children with a long-term supportive transitional living program.
Regional Housing Authority of Sutter and Nevada Counties 1455 Butte House Road
Yuba City, CA 95993
530-671-0220 (use extension #128 for Housing Rehabilitation Program pre-application assistance)
Website: rhasnc.org
Provides housing rehabilitation loans and grants as well as facilitating the Section 8 Housing
Choice Voucher Program.
USDA Rural Development
251 Auburn Ravine Road, Suite 107
Auburn, CA 95603
530-885-6505
Website: rd.usda.gov
Provides low-income home loans, repair and rehabilitation, and other assistance programs.
Website: nchabitat.org
Eamil: info@nchabitat.org
Offers an opportunity for local, low income families to purchase a simple, decent, affordable
home in Nevada County.
Nevada County Habitat For Humanity ReStore
12359 Loma Rica Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3761
Website: nchabitat.org
Offers used, low cost home improvement goods such as appliances, furniture, building supplies, and tools.
Accepts donations from the community, and offers a pick-up service for larger items.
Home Sharing
CoLiving Network Contact: Barbara Franklin, Program Manager and CoLiving Coach
530-615-1014
Website: colivingnetwork.org Email: advocatebarbara@gmail.com
Provides housing for the homeless in a self-supporting, self-run community committed to living a drug-free
lifestyle. Combines community support, safe affordable housing, democratic responsibilities, giving to others,
life skills training, and job opportunities. NO PETS.
Provides an impartial matching service where participants agree to share housing with each other. Offers follow-up meetings to help smooth out any post-move issues, limited mediation, and referrals to legal assistance for both parties.
Family Resource Center of Truckee
11695 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-2513
Website: truckeefrc.org
Free legal consultations in landlord/tenant law, and many other legal services.
Nevada County Superior Court Nevada City Location:
201 Church Street
Suite 9
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-2594
Website: nevadacountycourts.com Truckee Location:
10075 Levon Ave
Suite 301
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7835
Website: nevadacountycourts.com
Provides legal assistance and a law library.
Local Agency Assisters and Referrals
Local Agency Assisters and Referrals
Habitat For Humanity ReStore
12359 Loma Rica Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3761
Website: nchabitat.org
Store with used home appliances, furniture and many other used low cost household items.
Website: housing-options.com
Email: home@housing-options.com
Provides free housing referral services for seniors and their families. Begins the process of
searching for housing options for clients that meet their individual needs.
Donner Creek Mobile Home Park 10715 Highway 89
Truckee, CA 96161
530 587-4466
Website: donnercreekmobilehomepark.com
No age restrictions.
Forest Springs Mobile Home Park 10084 Forest Springs
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-273-1221
Website: fsmhc.com
310 units, owner occupied. 55+ community. Approximately $600 per month space rent.
Grass Valley Mobile Home Village
15329 Little Valley Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-6961
Mobile home park with 104 Units. All ages welcome.
Eskaton Roseville Manor
1725 Pleasant Grove Blvd
Roseville, CA 95747
916-771-8900
Website: eskaton.org
Senior apartments for residents 62 years and older. Provides rental assistance for
their units – rents vary based on income.
Lincoln Terrace 450 Joiner Parkway, Lincoln CA 95648
916-645-8911
Website: lincolnterrace.com
Offers affordable rental units at below market rates.
Maidu Village I Apts.
1750 Eureka Road
Roseville, CA 95661
916-773-4050
Website: projectgoinc.org
Median income apartments. Call for more information.
Offers seniors – ages 62 years and older -affordable housing. Participates in Project GO
utility assistance programs.
Maidu Village II Apartments
101 Sterling Court
Roseville, CA 95661
916-773-2643
Website: projectgoinc.org
Offers adults 55 years and above affordable housing. Participates in Project GO
utility assistance programs.
Maidu Village III Apartments
109 Sterling Court
Roseville, CA 95661
916-784-3447
Website: projectgoinc.org
Offers adults 55 years and older affordable housing. Participates in Project GO
utility assistance programs.
Manzanita Place
1019 Madden Lane
Roseville, CA 95661
916-773-5770
Offers seniors – 62 years and older – and people with disabilities affordable housing.
Provides rental assistance for units. Rents vary based on income.
McAuley Meadows
585 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603
530-210-2678
Website: mcauleymeadows.com
Offers adults – 55 years and older – affordable housing.
Miner’s Station
11325 Quartz Drive
Auburn, CA 95602
530-823-8931
Website: minersstationapts.com
Offers affordable rental housing at below market rates.
The Overlook
385 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603
530-885-8325
Website: overlookapartments.com
Offers affordable rental units at below market rate apartments.
Palm Terrace 1040 Red Hawk Lane
Auburn, CA 95603
530-887-8026
Website: livepalmterrace.com
Offers affordable rental housing at below market rates.
Parkview Apartments 1660 1st Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
916-645-1727
Offers affordable rental units at below market rates.
Shannon Bay Apartments 5757 Shannon Bay Drive
Rocklin, CA 95677
916-624-2600
Website: shannonbay.com
Offers affordable rental units at below market rates.
Siena Apartments
2501 Hayden Pkwy
Roseville, CA 95747
916-780-1800
Website: liveatsiena.com
Affordable housing based on family’s median income.
Silver Oaks Apartments 5780 Springview Dr.
Rocklin CA 95677
916-751-1965
Offers affordable rental units at below market rates.
Terracina Oaks
12200 Gateway Ct.
Auburn, CA 95603
530-823-0321
Website: terracina-oaks.com
Affordable rental units at below market rates.
Venu at Galleria (formerly Trillium at Galleria)
301 Gibson Drive
Roseville, CA 95678
916-745-8542
Website: experiencevenu.com
Affordable housing based on family’s median income.
East Linda Garden Apartments
6035 College View Rd
Marysville, CA 95901
530-742-8001
Has waiting list. Call for information and income restriction guidelines.
Spencer Arms 1340 Gray Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
530-674-5116
Does not allow pets.
Sunset Valley Duplexes
512 Spruce Ave.
#A
Wheatland, CA 95901
530-633-4438
Website: mercyhousing.org
Only allows companion pets with a doctors letter. Call for more information and
income restriction guidelines.
Sutter Village 1200 Gray Avenue
Yuba City, CA 95991
530-674-5655
For adults 62 years and older. Allows pets.
Yuba Gardens Apartments 1804 Hammonton Smartville Road
Marysville, CA 95901
530-742-5440
Has waiting list.
Wicks – Werley House
227 3rd Street
Marysville, CA 95901
916-208-6434 or 916-531-6434
Allows small pets.
If you are covered through Anthem Blue Cross, the best way to access a list of current providers is to either call the number on the back of your card or check their website.
Website: anthem.com
When you reach their website:
1. Enter “Medical” for the question, “What type of care are you looking for?”
2. Enter “CA” for the question, “Which state do you want to search in?”
3. Enter “Medi-Cal HMO” for the question, “Select a plan/network,” and press “Continue.”
4. Enter “Behavioral Health” for the question, “I’m looking for a:” and you can also specify a specialty. Enter a zip code or city for the question, “Located Near:” and select a distance you are willing to travel. The press “Search.”
5. Any further questions, please call the number on the back of your card.
If you are covered through California Health & Wellness, the best way to access a list of current covered providers is to either call the number on the back of your card or check their website.
Website: cahealthwellness.com
When you reach their website:
When you reach their website:
1. Click on “Type of Provider” and select “Behavioral Health.”
2. Specify zip code, and press “Search.”
2. Any further questions, please call the number on the back of your card.
If you are covered through Medicare, the best way to access a list of current providers is to either call 1-800-MEDICARE or check their website.
Website: medicare.gov
When you reach their website:
1. Enter a zip code or city under “Location.”
2. Enter provider preference (psychologist, social worker, psychiatry, etc.) under, “What are you searching for?” and press “Search.”
3. Any further questions, please call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Susan Byrne, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
13129 Arthur Way
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-205-8197
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross and California Health and Wellness.
Chapa De Indian Health Program
11670 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603
530-887-2800
Website: chapa-de.org
Accepts Medi-Cal, California Health & Wellness MediCal, Anthem Blue Cross and Medicare.
Provides general medical and dental care, behavioral health services, optometry,
women’s health, a pharmacy, and substance abuse services.
Dr. Drew Mazer, Ph.D. and LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist 256 Buena Vista Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
707-889-0838
Provides therapy for veterans, couples, individuals, adolescents, and families.
Accepts CA Health and Wellness and Anthem Blue Cross
Dionne Mussetto, LCSW Transpersonal Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
PO Box 1098
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-263-1033
Email: dmussetto@gmail.com
Accepts MediCal /Medicare (must have both)
Nevada County Behavioral Health
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 120
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1437
530-265-5811 – Crisis Line
10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 204
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other insurance, and also provides a sliding scale fee.
Provides services for adults and children, inpatient and outpatient, medication monitoring, psychotherapy,
case management and drug and alcohol treatment.
Eric Schlanger, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
419 Spring Street, Suite C2
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-3215
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross and California Health and Wellness.
Karen Schlanger, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
308 Main Street, Suite 7
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-264-6238
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross and California Health and Wellness.
Sierra Family Medical Clinic, Inc. 15301 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-292-3478
Email: info@sierraclinic.org
Website: sierraclinic.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross and California Health and Wellness.
Offers general medical and dental care as well as behavioral health services and emergency care
in the San Juan Ridge area.
Joanna E. Snider-Lipa, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker 226 Mill St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-308-4521
Accepts MediCal / Medicare (must have both)
Sharon Stewart, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
10401 Alta St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-7866
Accepts MediCal / Medicare (Must have both)
Deborah Underwood, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
565 Brunswick Road
Suite 10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-913-8848
Email: deborahunderwood@sbcglobal.net
Accepts Medi-Cal and works with patients ages 12 and above.
Western Sierra Medical Center
AKA: Miners Family Health Center
844 Old Tunnel Rd., Grass Valley, CA 9595
530-274-9762
Accepts MediCal, Medicare and other insurance plans. Offers psychiatric and
behavioral health counseling for established primary care patients. Western Sierra Medical Center – Downieville Mobile Health Services
209 Nevada Street, Downieville, CA 95936
530-289-3298 Medical and Mobile Health Services
530-289-3199 Dental
Email: wsmc@wsmclinic.org
Website: wsmcmed.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, and California Health and Wellness.
Offers psychiatric and behavioral health counseling for established primary care patients.
Substance Abuse Treatment
Common Goals, Inc.
256 Buena Vista Street, Suite 100, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Provides adult outpatient program, an adolescent outpatient program, anger
management classes, and individual and family counseling.
Accepts Medi-Cal
Second Location: Sierra Family Medical Clinic
15301 Tyler Foote Rd., Nevada City, CA 95959
530-274-2000
Email: joe@CommonGoalsInc.org
Accepts MediCal
Community Recovery Resources (CORR)
Adolescent and Adult Drug and Alcohol Treatment
180 Sierra College Dr. Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-9541
Website: corr.us
Accepts MediCal
Progress House
Outpatient Services
PO Box 1666
2844 Coloma St., Placerville, CA 95667
530-626-9240
Email: co@progresshouseinc.org
Website: progresshouseinc.org
Accepts MediCal for outpatient services in Placerville.
Provides a men’s residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.
Clinics and Medical / Dental Groups
Local Clinics
Chapa De Indian Health Program
Health Clinic and Dental Clinic
1350 E. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-8545
11670 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603
530-887-2800
Website: chapa-de.org
Accepts Medi-Cal, California Health & Wellness MediCal, Anthem Blue Cross and Medicare.
Provides general medical and dental care, behavioral health services, optometry,
women’s health, a pharmacy, and substance abuse services.
Dignity Health Medical Group – Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
155 Glasson Way, Suite L-10, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-6677
280 Sierra College Dr., Suite 12o & 105, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-4480
Website: sierranevadamedgroup.org
Provides healthcare services including family and internal medicine, cardiology, ENT, neurology, ad general surgery. Accepts Medicare and Anthem Blue Cross and California
Health & Wellness.
Nevada County Public Health Immunizations Clinics
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110, Grass Valley, CA 95945
(In Whispering Pines Business Park)
Accepts Medi-Cal and California Health & Wellness MediCal.
Provides immunizations for children and adults via the mobile services van and at
locations in Grass Valley, North San Juan, Town of Washington, and Truckee. Mobile Services Van
Veterans’ Building Parking Lot
255 South Auburn, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Sierra Care Physicians
Pediatrics:
140 Litton Drive, Suite 100, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9780
Family Medicine:
140 Litton Drive, Suite 110, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9770
11400 Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-7023
Website: scphysicians.com
Accepts Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, California Health and Wellness
Provides range of health care providers including Family Practice Physicians, Doctor of Osteopathy, Pediatricians, and a Pedistric Nurse Practioner certified as a breast feeding consultant. Offered services include Anticoagulation Clinic.
Sierra Family Medical Clinic, Inc.
15301 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-292-3478
Email: info@sierraclinic.org
Website: sierraclinic.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross and California Health and Wellness.
Offers general medical and dental care as well as behavioral health services and emergency care
in the San Juan Ridge area.
Tahoe Forest Health Clinic
10956 Donner Pass Rd., Suite 230, Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-3277
Email: information@tfhd.com Website: tfhd.com
Provides primary care for any one unable to access health care in the community. Accepts all
insurances including MediCal. Offers sliding scale for clinic visits to those who qualify.
Western Sierra Medical Center
AKA: Miners Family Health Center
844 Old Tunnel Rd, Grass Valley, CA 9595
530-274-9762
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, and other insurance plans. Western Sierra Medical Center – Downieville Mobile Health Services
209 Nevada Street, Downieville, CA 95936
530-289-3298 Medical and Mobile Health Services
530-289-3199 Dental
Email: wsmc@wsmclinic.org
Website: wsmcmed.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, and California Health and Wellness.
Offers general medical and dental services, behavioral health counseling, urgent care center and a
teen health clinic as well as mobile health services.
Regional Clinics
Ampla Health Lindhurst
4941 Olivehurst Ave, Olivehurst, CA 95992
530-743-4614
Website: amplahealth.org
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross and California Health and Wellness but does not accept
straight MediCal. Offers comprehensive medical, dental, mental health, and specialty
healthcare services. Serves Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba counties.
Greater Sacramento Pediatrics Association 1301 Secret Ravine Pkwy, Suite 140, Roseville, CA 95661
916-788-3030
Placer County Medical Clinics
Auburn: 11583 C. Ave, DeWitt Center in Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-7215
Tahoe: 8665 Salmon Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-1970
Website: placer.ca.gov
Provides out-patient medical care for adults and children that qualify for
MediCal, managed MediCal that includes Anthem Blue Cross and California Health
& Wellness, Medicare and Medical Care Services Program (MCSP.)
Roseville Pediatric Medical Group 902 Cirby Way, Roseville, CA 95661
916-789-1798
Sutter Medical Group Auburn Sierra Medical Building
11795 Education St., Auburn, CA 95602
800-866-7724 reg business hours or 800-478-8837 after hours
Email: patientresourcectr@sutterhealth.org
Website: suttermedicalfoundation.org
Offers services for children and adults at various locations throughout Placer, Solano, Yolo,
Sacramento, and Amador counties.
Chapa De Indian Health Program
Health Clinic and Dental Clinic
1350 E. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-8545
11670 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603
530-887-2800
Website: chapa-de.org
Accepts Medi-Cal, California Health & Wellness MediCal, Anthem Blue Cross and Medicare.
Provides general medical and dental care, behavioral health services, optometry, women’s health services, a pharmacy, and
substance abuse services.
Grass Valley Dental Hygiene
Sandi Schaffer, RDHAP, MA 14853 Cedar Hill Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-8437 hygiene@sonic.net
Website: grassvalleydentalhygiene.com
Mobile dental hygiene care service. Accepts all children with DentiCal and adults
if patient is in skilled nursing facility. Will accept all DentiCal patients after April 2014.
Dr. Mark Hagele, DDS
101 Providence Mine Road, Suite 106C, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-6656
Email: hospitaldentistry@sbcglobal.net
Accepts DentiCal for children 2-6 years and children with special needs up to age 13.
Offers hospital dentistry services only.
Sierra Family Medical Clinic, Inc.
15301 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-292-3478
Email: info@sierraclinic.org
Website: sierraclinic.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross and California Health and Wellness.
Offers general medical and dental care as well as behavioral health services and emergency care
in the San Juan Ridge area.
Western Sierra Medical Center
AKA: Miners Family Health Center
844 Old Tunnel Rd, Grass Valley, CA 9595
530-274-9762
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, and other insurance plans. Western Sierra Medical Center – Downieville Mobile Health Services
209 Nevada Street, Downieville, CA 95936
530-289-3298 Medical and Mobile Health Services
530-289-3199 Dental
Email: wsmc@wsmclinic.org
Website: wsmcmed.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, and California Health and Wellness.
Offers general medical and dental services, behavioral health counseling, and a
teen health clinic as well as mobile health services.
Regional Dentists
ABC Dental 2808 Millis Park Dr., Suite C, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
916-363-3216 or 866-996-9884
Website: ranchocordovadental.net/
Accepts DentiCal. Speaks Spanish.
Agape Dental 5752 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin, CA 95765
916-824-8712
Email: drm@agapedentistry.com
Website: agapedentistry.com
Serves children under 18 years. Tagalog language services available. Accepts DentiCal.
Robert Barakat, DDS
4275 Rocklin Rd, Suite B, Rocklin, CA 95677-2831
916-632-2181
Provides dental care. Accepts straight DentiCal.
Rodney Bughao 1035 Suncast Lane, Suite 110, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Accepts DentiCal and special needs patients by referral.
Speaks Spanish.
Children’s Choice Jeffrey Saladin and Rohini Rattu
1580 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
916-529-4974
Website:mychildrenschoice.com
Accepts all ages and special needs. Speaks Spanish.
Netra Vishwanath Dudhbhate, DDS
6011 Stanford Ranch Rd, Suite 112, Rocklin, CA 95765-4416
916-663-5675
Provides dental care. Accepts straight DentiCal.
Dr. Jeanne Ehrhart, DDS
8233 Rainbow Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-3297
Accepts DentiCal for children ONLY 4-17 yrs. Does not take DentiCal for adults.
Eureka Dental 1623 Eureka Rd., Roseville, CA 95661
916-783-2273
Accepts DentiCal. Provides services for children age 1 year to adult. Speaks
Spanish, Russian, and Farsi.
Interdental Care 106 N. Sunrise Ave, Suite B10, Roseville, CA 95661
916-787-0631
Accepts DentiCal youth under 21 years of age. Speaks Tagalog, Ukranian,
and Russian.
Juanitom Maravilla, DMD
10038 Meadow Way, Unit C
Truckee, CA 96161
775-313-7873
James Musser
10425 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite 101, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-965-3077
Website: jamesmusser.net
Accepts DentiCal. Offers services to children up to age 12 (primary
teeth.)
Long Nguyen, DDS – Sierra College
9290 Sierra College #300, Roseville, CA 95661-5991
916-788-8450
Provides dental care services. Accepts straight DentiCal.
Placer County Medical Clinics
Auburn: 11583 C. Ave, DeWitt Center in Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-7215
Tahoe: 8665 Salmon Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-1970
Website: placer.ca.gov
Provides out-patient medical care for adults and children that qualify for
MediCal, managed MediCal that includes Anthem Blue Cross and California Health
& Wellness, Medicare and Medical Care Services Program (MCSP.)
Pleasant Dental 928 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Suite 100, Rocklin, CA 95678
916-772-1367
Accepts DentiCal for all ages.
Preventive Approach Dental Hygiene 5875 Pacific St., Suite A-1, Rocklin, CA 95677
916-632-2554
Accepts DentiCal. Provides cleaning, sealants, and dental education. Also services
homebound patients and care home.
Sierra Dental 9290 Sierra College Blvd., Suite 300, Roseville, CA 95661
916-788-8450
Accepts DentiCal patients 5 years and up. Speaks Filipino, Vietnamese, Indian,
and Spanish.
Henry S. Thompson 16814 Placer Hills Rd., Meadow Vista, CA 95722
530-878-2357
Accepts children under 3 years old. Accepts DentiCal.
Western Dental Yuba City – 727 Colusa Ave, Yuba City CA 95991
530-216-5022
Roseville – 9450 Fairway Dr., Suite 110, Roseville, CA 95678
916-380-3866
Website: westerndental.com Accepts Anthem Blue Cross and California Health and Wellness.
Offers orthodontic screenings and Saturday and evening appointments.
Speaks Spanish.
Health Care Options
530-265-1649
800-962-4263 Voice or 800-430-7077 TTY
Website: healthcareoptions.dhcs.ca.gov
Offers enrollment assistance with managed care plans, help with changing plans,
disenrollment from plans, and getting enrollment materials in another language or
format.
Health Care Options
530-265-1649
800-962-4263 Voice or 800-430-7077 TTY
Website: healthcareoptions.dhcs.ca.gov
Offers enrollment assistance with managed care plans, help with changing plans,
disenrollment from plans, and getting enrollment materials in another language or
format.
Anthem Blue Cross
1-877-931-4755
Provides transportation or mileage reimbursement scheduled at least seven business days before the appointment.
CA Health & Wellness
Call Customer Service number on the back of member’s card.
Provides transportation or mileage reimbursement scheduled at least seven business days before the appointment.
Obstetrics / Pediatrics
Pediatrics
If you are covered through Anthem Blue Cross, the best way to access a list of current providers is to either call the number on the back of your card or check their website.
Website: anthem.com
When you reach their website:
1. Enter “Medical” for the question, “What type of care are you looking for?”
2. Enter “CA” for the question, “Which state do you want to search in?”
3. Enter “Medi-Cal HMO” for the question, “Select a plan/network,” and press “Continue.”
4. Enter “Pediatrics” for the question, “I’m looking for a:” and you can also specify a specialty. Enter a zip code or city for the question, “Located Near:” and select a distance you are willing to travel. The press “Search.”
5. Any further questions, please call the number on the back of your card.
If you are covered through California Health & Wellness, the best way to access a list of current covered providers is to either call the number on the back of your card or check their website.
Website: cahealthwellness.com
When you reach their website:
1. Click on “Type of Provider” and select “Primary Care Provider” and then specialty.
2. Specify zip code and press “Search.”
2. Any further questions, please call the number on the back of your card
Dr. Carol Milazzo 406 Sunrise Ave., Suite 280, Roseville, CA 95661
916-782-3786
Website: cfmilazzo.com
Primary care for children and adolescents.
Western Sierra Medical Center
AKA: Miners Family Health Center
844 Old Tunnel Rd, Grass Valley, CA 9595
530-274-9762
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, and other insurance plans. Western Sierra Medical Center – Downieville Mobile Health Services
209 Nevada Street, Downieville, CA 95936
530-289-3298 Medical and Mobile Health Services
530-289-3199 Dental
Email: wsmc@wsmclinic.org
Website: wsmcmed.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, and California Health and Wellness.
Offers general medical and dental services, behavioral health counseling, and a
teen health clinic as well as mobile health services.
Obstetrics
Presumptive Eligibility (PE) for pregnant women program allows Qualified Providers (QP)
to grant immediate, temporary Medi-Cal coverage for ambulatory prenatal care and prescription
drugs for conditions related to pregnancy to low-income, pregnant patients, pending their
formal Medi-Cal application.
Website: dhcs.ca.gov
Qualified providers who can enroll you into this program include the two medical facilities below:
Western Sierra Medical Center
AKA: Miners Family Health Center
844 Old Tunnel Rd, Grass Valley, CA 9595
530-274-9762
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, and other insurance plans. Western Sierra Medical Center – Downieville Mobile Health Services
209 Nevada Street, Downieville, CA 95936
530-289-3298 Medical and Mobile Health Services
530-289-3199 Dental
Email: wsmc@wsmclinic.org
Website: wsmcmed.org
Accepts MediCal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, and California Health and Wellness.
Offers general medical and dental services, behavioral health counseling, and a
teen health clinic as well as mobile health services.
Dignity Health Medical Group – Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
155 Glasson Way, Suite L-10, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-6677
280 Sierra College Dr., Suite 12o, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-4480
409 Joerschke Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Website: sierranevadamedgroup.org
Provides healthcare services. Accepts Medicare and Anthem Blue Cross and California
Health & Wellness.
Dr. Michael G. Dahle, MD
105 Margaret Lane, Duite B., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9058
Accepts MediCal and Medicare by referral
Sierra Women’s Health Associates
Dr. Leonard Leon, MD
Dr. Brian Retherford, MD
280 Sierra College Dr, Suite 125, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8486
Email: dddavis5@sbcglobal.net
Accepts MediCal by referral. Accepts Medicare.
Tahoe Forest Women’s Center
10175 Levon Ave, Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-1041 and 24 hour emergency answering service 866-921-5236
Website: tfwc.net
Accept MediCal by referral, and Medicare
Dr. Tomas Borsky, OD
Eye to Eye Optometric Practice
154 Hughes Road, Suite 3 Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2238
Email: staff@eyetoeyegv.com
Website: eyetoeyegv.com
Accepts MediCal, California Health and Wellness MediCal, and Medicare.
Chapa De Indian Health Program
Health Clinic and Dental Clinic
1350 E. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-8545
11670 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603
530-887-2800
Website: chapa-de.org
Accepts Medi-Cal, California Health & Wellness MediCal, Anthem Blue Cross and Medicare.
Provides general medical and dental care, behavioral health services, optometry, women’s health services, a pharmacy, and
substance abuse services.
Tanya Markis-Meyer, OD Grass Valley Eye Care Optometic
670 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-6000
Accepts California Health & Wellness MediCal.
Center For Sight Keith Liang, MD
3160 J St., Sacramento, CA 95816
916-446-2020
Website: liangvision.com
Accepts MediCal. Offers several payment options.
Wilmarth Eye & Laser Brian Rothlisberger, MD
1830 Sierra Gardens Dr., Suite 100, Roseville, CA 95661
916-782-2111
Website: wilmartheye.com
Serves children ages 6 years and above.
Chapa De Indian Health Program 11670 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603
530-887-2800
Website: chapa-de.org
Accepts Medi-Cal, California Health & Wellness MediCal, Anthem Blue Cross and Medicare.
Provides general medical and dental care, behavioral health services, optometry,
women’s health, a pharmacy, and substance abuse services.
Chapa De Indian Health Program
Pharmacy
1350 E. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-8545
Website: chapa-de.org
Accepts MediCal and California Health & Wellness MediCal for clinic patients.
Provides general medical and dental care, behavioral health services, optometry, women’s health services, and an
on-site pharmacy.
CVS Pharmacy Grass Valley Location
1005 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-8881
Accepts MediCal and California Health & Wellness MediCal. South County Location
10045 Combie Road, Auburn, CA 95602
530-268-3753
Accepts MediCal and California Health & Wellness MediCal. Truckee Location
11411 Deerfield Dr., Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-5775
Website: www.cvs.com
Accepts Health and Wellness MediCal only and Medicare.
Dokimos Pharmacy Grass Valley Location
640 East Main St., Suite 2, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Nevada City Location – SPD Shopping Center
737 Zion St., Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8854
Website: dokimospharmacy.com
Accepts MediCal, and Medicare
K-Mart Pharmacy 9746
111 W. McNight Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2697
Website: kmart.com
Accepts MediCal, California Health and Wellness MediCal, and Medicare.
Raleys Pharmacy 213
692 #A Freeman Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2496
Website: raleys.com
Accepts MediCal, California Health & Wellness MediCal, and Medicare.
Rite Aid Pharmacy Grass Valley Location #06089
720 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-7399
Accepts MediCal and California Health & Wellness MediCal. Truckee Location #06108
11230 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-5296
Website: riteaid.com
Accepts MediCal, California Health and Wellness MediCal, and Medicare.
Safeway Store – Truckee, CA
11290 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7952
Accepts MediCal, California Health and Wellness MediCal, and Medicare.
Save Mart Pharmacy
2054 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-6857
Website: savemart.com
Accepts MediCal, California Health & Wellness MediCal, and Medicare.
Walgreens #10881
880 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-1021
Website: walgreens.com
Accepts MediCal, California Health & Wellness MediCal, and Medicare.
Safe Disposal Sites For Prescription Medications
Grass Valley Police Department
129 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-4600
Email: info@gvpd.net
Website: gvpd.net
Only prescription drugs accepted at the Grass Valley Police Department 24/7.
Drop box is located in the lobby. LEAVE in original container but cross out name.
Kmart Pharmacy
111 W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9611
Website: kmart.com
Open 8:00am – 10:00pm, Monday – Sunday. Accepts prescription drugs, over-the-counter
drugs, and sharps.
Rite Aid Pharmacy
720 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-7399 or 800-748-3243
Website: riteaid.com
Call for current store hours. Accepts prescription drugs and sharps.
Save Mart Pharmacy
12054 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-9511 or Pharmacy 530-477-6857
Website: savemart.com
Open Monday – Sunday, 6:00am – midnight. Accepts prescription drugs only.
Waste Management of Nevada County
13083 Grass Valley Avenue, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3090
Email: cssacramento@wm.com
Website: wm.com
Accepts over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, personal, and pet care products at the
McCourtney Road Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Must
remove excess packaging.
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapists
A & A Physical Therapy 104 Margaret Lane, Suite B., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-7500
Email: aaphysicaltherapy@sbcglobal.net
Website:a-a-pt.com
Provides hands-on attention to reduce pain and maximize overall function
through individualized care focusing on the deficits with exercise, education,
and prevention. Accepts Medicare/MediCal patients ONLY when Medicare is
the primary insurance and MediCal is the secondary insurance provider.
Tahoe Forest Physical Therapy Located in the Tahoe Center For Health And Sports Performance
10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161
530-583-5109
Website: tfhd.com
Accepts straight MediCal. Needs a referral from a primary care physician for
California Health and Wellness MediCal.
Physicians
General
If you are covered through Anthem Blue Cross, the best way to access a list of current providers is to either call the number on the back of your card or check their website.
Website: anthem.com
When you reach their website:
1. Enter “Medical” for the question, “What type of care are you looking for?”
2. Enter “CA” for the question, “Which state do you want to search in?”
3. Enter “Medi-Cal HMO” for the question, “Select a plan/network,” and press “Continue.”
4. Enter “Doctor/Medical Professional” for the question, “I’m looking for a:” and you can also specify a specialty. Enter a zip code or city for the question, “Located Near:” and select a distance you are willing to travel. The press “Search.”
5. Any further questions, please call the number on the back of your card.
If you are covered through California Health & Wellness, the best way to access a list of current covered providers is to either call the number on the back of your card or check their website.
Website: cahealthwellness.com
When you reach their website:
1. Click on “Type of Provider” and select “Primary Care Provider.”
2. Specify zip code, and press “Search.”
2. Any further questions, please call the number on the back of your card.
If you are covered through Medicare, the best way to access a list of current providers is to either call 1-800-MEDICARE or check their website.
Website: medicare.gov
When you reach their website:
1. Enter a zip code or city under “Location.”
2. Enter provider preference (Internal medicine, family practice, geriatric medicine, etc.) under, “What are you searching for?” and press “Search.”
3. Any further questions, please call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Michael D. Andya, M.D. 101 Margaret Lane, Suite A, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-2221
Specializes in internal medicine. Accepts Medicare and MediCal. Call for
more information.
Dr. David Campbell, MD
Hematology and Oncology
155 Glasson Way, Ste. L10, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-6677
Website: snmh.org
Accepts MediCal, and Medicare
Foothill Podiatry Clinic
Dr. Kennan T. Runte, DPM and Dr. Stephan Latter, DPM
123 Margaret Lane, Suite A1, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-7200
Website: FoothillPodiatryClinic.com
Accepts Medicare and MediCal.
Sierra Endoscopy Center, Inc.
Andrew Chang, MD
Dale Wadatz, MD
Aslam Godil, MD
Roy Foliente, MD
Kevin Hill, DO
300 Sierra College Drive, Suite 105 Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-3377
Email: sngastro@sbcglobal.net
Website:sngastro.com
Accepts MediCal, and Medicare
University Audiological Associates
Hearing Examinations and Hearing Aids 1325 Howe Ave., Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-927-3137
Website: universityaudiologic.com
Accepts MediCal and Medicare. Call for more information and to
see if you meet qualification guidelines.
To Learn More About MediCal Services Visit:
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector
950 Maidu Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1285
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides an exemption for property, which constitutes the home of a veteran, or the home of the unmarried surviving spouse of a veteran, who, because of injury or disease incurred in military service, is blind in both eyes, has lost the use of two or more limbs, or is totally disabled.
Vets 101
Website: vets101.org
Online tool that offers benefits information and links to resources and services for veterans and their families.
Education
Education
AccreditedOnlineCollege.org A database of every major college program of all accredited colleges in the U.S. that offers both full or partial online course options for veterans who
want to pursue their education.
Website: AccreditedOnlinecolleges.org
The American Legion
National Headquarters
700 N. Pennsylvania St.
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
202-861-2700
Website: legion.org
Provides scholarship opportunities to veterans, kin or wartime, and family members.
California Department of Veterans Affairs – Education
1227 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
1-800-952-5626 or 1-800-324-5966 (TDD)
Website: cdva.ca.gov
Features a wide variety of VA-approved education and training programs including: apprenticeship and on-the-job training, college degree and certificate programs, flight training, and correspondence courses.
Military Connection.com 250 East Easy St., Suite 4
Simi Valley, CA 93065
800-817-3777
Email: debbieg@militaryconnection.com
Website: militaryconnection.com
Online directory of colleges and universities that fit criteria for military educational benefits and scholarships, along with employment resources.
Thanks USA
1390 Chain Bridge Rd., #260, McLean, VA 22101
1-888-849-8720
Website: thanksusa.org
Provides college, technical, and vocational school need-based
scholarships for the children and spouses of active-duty US military
personnel.
Hire Heroes USA (HHUSA)
100 North Point Center East, Suite 200
Alpharetta, GA 30022
844-884-3573 or 866-915-4376
Website: hireheroesusa.org
Each veteran receives dedicated assistance from a highly trained staff member in order to help them overcome barriers to employment.
Military Connection.com
250 East Easy St., Suite 4
Simi Valley, CA 93065
800-817-3777
Email: debbieg@militaryconnection.com
Website: militaryconnection.com
Online directory of colleges and universities that fit criteria for military educational benefits and scholarships, along with employment resources.
Nevada County Native TANF
117 New Mohawk Rd., Suite D.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8505 or 888-613-8263
Website: washoetribe.us
Provides career development to eligible members or descendants of Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or a descendant of the California Judgment Roll.
Nevada County Public Assistance – CalWorks
950 Maidu Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1760 or 888-809-1340
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers career and job-related education or training to parents and caretaker relatives who receive Calworks.
One Stop Business and Career Center of Nevada County
Grass Valley Office
715 Maltman Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-7088
Website: nevadacountyonestop.org
Truckee Office
10075 Levon Ave., Suite 105
Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-3015
Career Centers provide unlimited employment opportunities to job seekers and
hiring managers as well as training and human resource assistance to local businesses.
Operation Life Transformed Association of the United States Army
2425 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
800-336-4570
Website: ausa.org
Enables caregivers and military spouses to find job placement, flexible business models,
or participate in training and educational programs in a field that readily fits around medical
schedules, deployment, disabilities, future rehabilitation and transitioning to create a portable
lifestyle for the military family.
Patriotic Hearts
Hire Patriots – Job Board
PO Box 2461
Big Bear City, CA 92314
760-730-3734
Website: hirepatriots.com
Resume assistance, job boards and professional development workshops for veterans.
Sacramento Veterans Resource Center
Employment Counseling and Training
7270 East Southgate Drive, Sacramento, CA 95823
916-393-8387
Website: vietvets.org
Focuses on helping individuals achieve results by providing a personalized career exploration.
State of California Employment Development Department (EDD)
115 Ascot Drive, Suite 180
Roseville, CA 95661
916-865-2440
Website: connectioncenters.com
Assists with veteran services and has a representative stationed at this location.
Please Note: REALifeline/Wounded Warrior assigned designees are included as
eligible persons and should also be provided services.
U.S. Vets
800 W. 6th St., Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-542-2600
Website: usvetsinc.org
Provides temporary and permanent housing, job placement, and counseling.
Vets 101
Online tools offers free career planning and information services for veterans and their families.
Website: vets101.org
Nevada County All Veterans Stand Down
Website: Nevada County Stand Down
Provides information on financial assistance, judicial consult, medical and dental attention,
home health care, and a variety of on-site therapies to veterans. Please visit the website
for the upcoming date of the event.
Operation Homefront
8313 Miramar Mall
San Diego, CA 92121
855-282-0960
Website: operationhomefront.net
Provides emergency financial and other assistance to families of service members and
wounded warriors. Assistance includes food, auto/home repair, vision, transportation,
moving, medical, rent, mortgage, and utilities.
Rebuild Hope c/o Dana Hendrickson
365 Ambar Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Email: dana@rebuildhope.org
Website: rebuildhope.org
Provides transitional financial assistance to current and former US servicemen and women who
suffer life-altering injuries from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and their care giving families.
San Juan Ridge Family Resource Center
18847 Oak Tree Road
North San Juan, CA 95960
530-292-3174
Website: sanjuanridgefrc.org
Hosts food pantry during open hours and upon request and a clothing bank. Features a laundry station and free public access to computers with internet connection, phone service, and a copy/FAX machine.
Salvation Army
10725 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3500
Website: gosalarmy.org
When funds are available, could provide families with household goods, beds, clothing, and sleeping bags.
Operation Homefront
8313 Miramar Mall
San Diego, CA 92121
855-282-0960
Website: operationhomefront.net
Provides emergency financial and other assistance to families of service members and
wounded warriors. Assistance includes food, auto/home repair, vision, transportation,
moving, medical, rent, mortgage, and utilities.
Salvation Army – Emergency Food Distribution
10725 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3500
Website: gosalarmy.org
4th Tue. & Thur. 10:00am – 1:00pm – Must produce ID to prove that you live in Nevada County. Tuesday(Last Name A-L) Thursday (Last Name M-Z)
County residents, regardless of last names and which part of the county they live in, may pick up monthly food between 10 am and noon on either the second or fourth Thursday of the month. The Food Bank prefers that people pick one day or the other, and stay with the same week but there is flexibility if a person can’t go on their usual pickup date.
Food may be picked up at:
Seventh Day Adventist Church
12889 Osborne Hill Rd.
Grass Valley, CA
There is no separate time for people with disabilities. The second Thursday of the month tends to have fewer customers and shorter lines. At this time, Calvary Bible Church is not a distribution site.
Other distribution sites include:
North San Juan Center
29190 Highway 49
North San Juan, CA
Food distributed: 3rd Thursday of the month, from 10 am – 12 pm
Washington
31625 Relief Hill Road
Nevada City, CA
Food distributed: 1st Wednesday of the month, from 10 am – 12 pm
Colfax
Sierra Vista Center
55 School Street
Colfax, CA
Food distributed: First Friday of the month, from 10 am – 11:30 am
Interfaith Food Ministry of Nevada County
440 Henderson St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8132
Website: interfaithfoodministry.org
Open MWF from 10:00AM – 1:00PM. Phone is answered before 1:00pm on MWF and
before 10:00am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must produce some form of ID to prove
that you live in Nevada County. Social Security numbers needed for each person in family.
Each family my receive community donated food one time every two weeks regardless of
immigration status.
Nevada County All Veterans Stand Down
Website: Nevada County Stand Down
Provides information on financial assistance, judicial consult, medical and dental attention,
home health care, and a variety of on-site therapies to veterans. Please visit the website
for the upcoming date of the event.
North San Juan Senior Center
29190 State Highway 49
North San Juan, CA, 95960
530-292-9048
Provides congregate lunches for seniors. Operates a wellness clinic that provides blood pressure checks and health monitoring.
Sierra Senior Services
10040 Estates Drive
Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-7600
Website: sierraseniors.org
Provides a nutrition program with weekday congregate lunch meals and a meals on wheels program for seniors that are homebound.
Operation Homefront
8313 Miramar Mall
San Diego, CA 92121
855-282-0960
Website: operationhomefront.net
Provides emergency financial and other assistance to families of service members and
wounded warriors. Assistance includes food, auto/home repair, vision, transportation,
moving, medical, rent, mortgage, and utilities.
PG&E Energy Assistance Programs Location: 127 East Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
866-743-2273
Website: pge.com
Offers energy assistance programs including CARE for low-income families and individuals, FERA
residential single family assistance, Medical Baseline Allowance, and Energy Savings Assistance Program.
Project Go
LIHEAP Energy Assistance
801 Vernon Street
Roseville, CA 95678
1-800-655-7705
Website: projectgoinc.org
Provides assistance with electric, natural gas, wood, propane or diesel expenses once a year to qualified low-income individuals and families. Serves Nevada County residents.
USA Cares
Energy Assistance For Veterans And Their Families
562 N. Dixie Blvd., Suite 3
Radcliff, KY 40160
800-773-0387
Website: usacares.org
Email: joann@usacares.org
Pays immediate, essential bills, including food and utility bills, when financial stress is related to military service.
Discount Telephone Services
AT&T – Lifeline
1-800-288-2020
Website: att.com
California LifeLine is a program sponsored by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that provides discounts on connection/conversion and monthly basic residential telephone service charges to eligible low-income households.
Assurance Wireless
1-888-898-4888
Website: assurancewireless.com
With a free wireless phone, plus 250 minutes of national local and long-distance monthly service for eligible customers, Assurance Wireless gives veterans the ability to provide a contact number and return calls.
Budget Mobile Lifeline
1325 Barksdale Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71111
888-777-4007
Website: budgetmobile.com
Facilitates a federal Lifeline Assistance program using the Verizon
Wireless Network. Provides a free cell phone, minutes, and texts
to allow qualified individuals a worry-free way to stay connected.
Health Care
Clinics
Chapa-De Indian Health Program, Inc. Grass Valley Location:
1350 East Main St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-8545 Auburn Location: 11670 Atwood Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
530-887-2800
Website: chapa-de.org
Accepts patients who are American Indian or non-Indian. Provides services regardless
of ability to pay. Provides general medical and dental care, behavioral health services,
optometry, women’s health, a pharmacy, and substance abuse services.
Sacramento VA Medical Center
10535 Hospital Way
Mather, CA 95655
916-843-7000
Website: northerncalifornia.va.gov
The Sacramento VA Medical Center is a 60-bed, state-of-the-art, inpatient facility offering a full range
Sierra Family Medical Clinic, Inc.
15301 Tyler Foote Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-292-3478
Website: sierraclinic.org
Family practice clinic in San Juan Ridge area. Accepts MediCal, Medicare and has sliding scale for fees.
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
975 Kirman Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
775-786-7200 or Veteran’s Crisis Line 800-273-8255 option #1
Website: reno.va.gov
Quality veteran health care services.
Western Sierra Medical Clinic
844 Old Tunnel Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-9762
Website: wsmcmed.org
Offers comprehensive medical and dental services. Accepts Medi-Cal and Medicare.
Western Sierra Medical Clinic Downieville Clinic and Mobile Health Services
209 Nevada St.
Downieville, CA 95936
530-289-3298 for Medical or 530-289-3199 for Dental
Website: wsmcmed.org
Offers comprehensive medical and dental services. Accepts Medi-Cal and Medicare.
Emergency Services
Sacramento VA Medical Center
10535 Hospital Way
Mather, CA 95655
916-843-7000 or Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 option #1
Website: northerncalifornia.va.gov
The Sacramento VA Medical Center is a 60-bed, state-of-the-art, inpatient facility offering a full range.
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
155 Glasson Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-6000
Website: snmh.org
Provides complete hospital services for the community of Western Nevada County
Tahoe Forest Hospital District
10121 Pine Avenue
Truckee, CA 96160
530-587-6011
Email: information@tfhd.com
Website: tfhd.com
Tahoe Forest Hospital provides high quality care and a wide range of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services 24 hours a day.
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
975 Kirman Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
775-786-7200 or Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 option #1
Website: reno.va.gov
Quality veteran health care services.
Yuba Docs Urgent Care
2090 Nevada City Highway
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5020
Website: yubadocs.com
8am-6pm Weekdays, 9am-4pm Weekends & Holidays, Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Years Day
Wellness
Dragonfly Yoga
17328 Penn Valley Drive, “D”
Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-6929
Website: pennvalleyyoga.com
Free Yoga For Veterans class, all ages and all branches of service welcome.
Mesothelioma Center
189 S. Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
855-404-4592 or 800-615-2270 from 9AM – 12 AM EST
Email: webmaster@asbestos.com
Website: asbestos.com
Provides information and resources regarding the dangers of asbestos exposure. Helps patients find local
doctors, treatment centers, and offers assistance to veterans with VA benefits.
Homes For Our Troops
6 Main St.
Taunton, MA 02780
508-823-3300 or 866-787-6677
Website: hfotusa.org
Helps build specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans who qualify.
Operation Homefront
8313 Miramar Mall
San Diego, CA 92121
855-282-0960
Website: operationhomefront.net
Provides emergency financial and other assistance to families of service members and
wounded warriors. Assistance includes food, auto/home repair, vision, transportation,
moving, medical, rent, mortgage, and utilities.
Project Go – LIHEAP Security Deposit Assistance
801 Vernon Street
Roseville, CA 95678
1-800-655-7705
Website: projectgoinc.org
Provides assistance with electric, natural gas, wood, propane or diesel expenses once a year to
qualified low-income individuals and families. Serves Nevada County residents.
U.S. Vets 800 W 6th St., Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-542-2600
Website: usvetsinc.org
Provides temporary and permanent housing assistance, counseling, and job placement.
Transitional Housing
CoLiving Network
Barbara Franklin 530-615-1014
Greg Zaller 530-265-2345
Website: colivingnetwork.org
Provides residential communal living for those struggling with drugs, alcohol, homelessness, abuse or
mental health issues.
Salvation Army Booth Family Center
12390 Rough & Ready Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2669
Website: gosalarmy.org
Provides a temporary warming shelter to homeless families during the winter.
Access Counseling, Inc
633 W. 5th Street
Suite 26001
Los Angeles, CA 90071
800-205-9297
Website: accesscounseling.com
Approved credit counseling agency by the United States Department of Justice.
CCCS of Ventura County, Inc.
80 N. Wood Street
Suite 200
Camarillo, CA 93010
805-383-7700 or 877-615-7873
Website: surepath.org
Approved credit counseling agency by the United States Department of Justice.
Community Legal Inc.
214 Church Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-3425
Email: enoel@nccn.net
Website: communitylegal.net
Provide a range of legal services to Nevada County residents. Focus primarily on very
low-income individuals, but will also offer legal representation and mediation to others
at low cost. Facilitate monthly clinics on a range of issues impacting lower-income residents.
Incharge Debt Solutions – Military Money
5750 Major Blvd., Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32819
800-565-8953
Website: incharge.org
Offers articles, tools, and resources via the website, publishes a money guide for military personnel,
facilitates motivational on-base workshops, and offers discounts for the InCharge Debt Solutions credit
counseling program to active-duty personnel.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling NFCC Severe Debt Management Plan
2000 M St., NW Suite 505
Washington, DC 20036
800-388-2227
Website: debtadvice.org or nfcc.org
Offers a systematic method for consumers with severe debt to pay down or even pay
off their debts through a credit counseling agency.
Alcoholics Anonymous®
Western Nevada County
10656 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA, 95945
530-272-6287
Website: aa.org
Eastern Nevada County
10015 Palisades Dr #1
Truckee, CA, 96161
530-546-1126
Website: aa.org
A 12-step program consisting of meetings of recovered and recovering alcoholics.
Anew Day
117 New Mohawk Rd., Suite A,
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-9111
Website: anew-day.com
Free counseling for individuals and groups.
Dr. Page Brown
254 Colfax Ave, Suite B
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-9509
Email: pbrown@oro.net
Provides outpatient counseling services, psychotherapy, and specializes in counseling for returning veterans.
Connections Counseling Services
Jana McCrea MFT
138 New Mohawk Rd. Suite 214
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 277-7481
Provides therapy in individual, couples, family and group venues in trauma related disorders & severe behavior disturbances.
Give An Hour
PO Box 5918, Bethesda, MD 20824
240-668-4365
Email: info@giveanhour.org
Website: giveanhour.org
Provides free mental health services to US military personnel affected by the current conflicts in Iraq and
Afghanistan with mental health professionals who give an hour of their time each week to provide services.
Northern Nevada County
10040 Estates Dr.
Truckee, CA 96160
(888) 850-2205
Website: sierrasagena.org
Membership is open to all drug addicts, regardless of the particular drug or combination of drugs
used.
Nevada County Behavioral Health
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 120
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1437
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides crisis services, medication support, care management/service coordination and many other care services.
Sierra Foothills Outpatient Clinic
11985 Heritage Oak Place
Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-0872
Website: va.gov
Providing primary care, mental health therapy (individual and group), and social services to veterans in Nevada County.
The Soldiers Project
Sacramento and Placer County Area
916-792-3728
Website: thesoldiersproject.org
Licensed mental health professionals who offer free psychological treatment to military service members (active duty, National Guard, Reserves and veterans) and their loved ones who have served or who expect to serve in the conflicts in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Mark Thielen, MFT 120 N. Auburn Street, Suite 205
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-2762
Website: markthielen.org
Specializes in anger management, anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder.
USC Telehealth
866-740-6502
Monday –Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
Website: usctelehealth.com
Provides professional, online, one-on-one counseling and therapy services
including specialized counseling for veterans, couples, and families. Associated
with the University of Southern California.
Wounded Warrior Project
2468 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92106
619-981-9642
Website: woundedwarriorproject.org
Provides re-entry support, family support and combat stress recovery.
Alcohol and Drug Recovery
Anew Day
117 New Mohawk Rd., Suite A
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-9111
Website: anew-day.com
Free counseling for individuals and groups.
Common Goals, Inc.
Nevada City Office
103 Providence Mine Road, Suite 101
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-2914
Website: commongoalsinc.org
Provide substance abuse counseling services.
Community Recovery Resources (CORR)
180 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-9541 or 855-467-3496
Website: corr.us
Addiction treatment programs: inpatient/outpatient, supportive transitional housing and much more.
The Pathway Home
180 California Dr., Yountville, CA 94599
707-948-3031
Website: thepathwayhome.org
Offers residential care of combat veterans in a transitional center setting.
Progress House
Nevada City Men’s Residential Facility
530-265-9045
Website: progresshouseinc.org
Structured programs for substance abuse disorders, handicap assessable.
Military Crisis Line – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
US Department of Veteran Affairs
800-273-8255 Vets Press #1
800-799-4889 TTY
Text to 838255
Website: veteranscrisisline.net
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
Nevada County Behavioral Health
530-265-5811 or 888-801-1437 – 24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Line
Truckee: 530-582-7803
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides 24 hour services to any individual adult or child in the community in a mental health or emotional crisis.
Safe Helpline
US Department of Defense (DoD)
Sexual Assault Support For the DoD Community
877-995-5247
Website: safehelpline.org
Text zip code or installation/base name to 55247 or if outside US 001-202-470-5546
Support Groups and Organizations
Support Groups
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Sierra Nevada Chapter #12 Meeting Location: Paulette’s Country Kitchen, 875 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 3066, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-558-5907 – Leave Message for President Paula Onescu
Email: cindy.mcvay@att.net
Website: sierranevadabsma.org
Provides a support group for mothers, adoptive mothers, step-mothers, foster-mothers, grandmothers,
or legal guardians who have or have had children serving in the United States military.
Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the USA Nevada City Location:
Nevada City Elks Lodge Youth and Veterans Programs
518 Highway 49 N
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-4920
Email: contact@nevadacityelks.com
Website: nevadacityelks.com
Offers programs for veterans including outpatients and veterans who are homeless. Grass Valley Location:
Grass Valley Elks Lodge Youth and Veterans Programs
109 South School Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-9228
Email: secretary@grassvalleyelks.org
Website: grassvalleyelks.org
Offers programs for veterans including outpatients and veterans who are homeless.
Soldiers’ Angels 2700 NE Loop 410, Suite 310, San Antonio, TX 78217
210-629-0020
Website: soldiersangels.org
Provides a full spectrum of support services to wounded and homeless Veterans.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
3725 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring, KY 41076
877-426-2838 (1-877- I AM A VET)
Website: dav.org
Supports veterans and active duty members with support, benefits assistance, and outreach programs.
Friends of Nevada County Military
Nevada City, CA 95959
Meets at Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building
255 S. Auburn St. Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2686
Email: friends@fncm.org
Website: fncm.org
Meets the third Tuesday of every month (except December) at 6:30 PM.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
292 Madison Ave, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10017
212-982-9699
Website: iava.org
Free membership, education support, employment programs, community programs and leadership
development programs.
Marine Corps League of Grass Valley
578 Sutton Way #375
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Meets at Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building
255 S. Auburn St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-264-8762
Email: admin@MCL885.org
Website: mcl885.org
Meets the first Monday of every month at 1800 hours.
Military OneSource DoD
3311 East Old Shakopee Rd.,
Minneapolis, MN 55425
800-342-9647, 866-607-6794 TTY/TDD, 877-888-0727 Spanish Language
24/7 free consultation service to help military personnel and their families with various issuesi
ncluding: money management, spouse employment and education, parenting and child care, relocation,
and deployment.
Nevada County All Veterans Stand Down Website: Nevada County Stand Down
Provides information on financial assistance, judicial consult, medical and dental attention,
home health care, and a variety of on-site therapies to veterans. Please visit the website
for the upcoming date of the event.
Semper Fi Fund PO Box 555193, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5193
760-725-3680
Email: info@semperfifund.org
Website: semperfifund.org
Provides financial assistance and quality of life solutions to injured Marines and sailors.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
415 N. Pine Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-8396
Website: vfw.org
Provides a national veterans service, post military assistance, family assistance and much more.
Vietnam Veterans of America
Chapter 535 Nevada City, CA
PO Box 37 Grass Valley, CA 95945
Meets at Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building
255 S. Auburn St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3787
Website: vva535.org
Meets in the back of the building in the second floor meeting room at 6 pm the first Thursday each month.
Truckee Transit
10266 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-7451
Website: townoftruckee.com
Provides a fixed route and Dial-A-Ride service in the Truckee area.
Specialized Transportation
Dial-A-Ride
Town of Truckee
10266 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-7451
Website: townoftruckee.com
Provides transportation in addition to fixed route schedules.
Gold Country LIFT
900 Whispering Pine Lane, Suite 120
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-RIDE (7433)
Website: goldcountrylift.com
Public transportation service for people who are unable to access the fixed route bus due to a disability or disabling health condition.
Nevada County Department of Social Services – Veteran’s Services
255 South Auburn Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-3396
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides free transportation to the Reno VA Medical Center several times a week. On a limited basis, can also transport veterans to specialized medical appointments in distant locations.
North Tahoe / Truckee Transport
Tahoe Transportation District
128 Market St., Suite 3F, Stateline, NC 89449
775-589-5500 or 530-550-7451
Email: info@tahoetransportation.org
Website: tahoetransportation.org
Provides shared-ride, origin to destination, ADA accessible, public transit services to seniors and
people with disabilities as well as their caregivers. Offers transportation to medical/dental, social
services, and other essential needs appointments in Reno, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Auburn,
Roseville, Sacramento, Truckee, or North Lake Tahoe with a fixed schedule that allows passengers
to plan ahead and schedule appointments.
Operation Homefront
8313 Miramar Mall
San Diego, CA 92121
855-282-0960
Website: operationhomefront.net
Provides emergency financial and other assistance to families of service members and
wounded warriors. Assistance includes food, auto/home repair, vision, transportation,
moving, medical, rent, mortgage, and utilities.
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Watch the Video “Health Reform Hits Main Street” to understand more about Health Care Reform
Watch more videos about Health Care Reform (also available in Spanish).
You don’t really need to do anything right now, but you may need to take action in fall of 2013. Until California Health Insurance Marketplace — Covered California — opens in October, you may want to learn all you can about health care and reform, and how it might affect your current health coverage or how you can find affordable coverage if you are uninsured.
Marketplaces, sometimes called “Exchanges,” will be a state- or federal-run website where many people can buy health care coverage. In California, the “Exchange” is called Covered California.
Through Covered California, you will be able to compare and choose health plans offered by private companies, get answers to questions, and find out if you are eligible for financial assistance or special programs.
Covered California will also operate a Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP). There, small employers can purchase a variety of plans, and then may choose to allow its employees to choose from plans it selects or from all the plans.
Do I have to buy from the Marketplace?
No, not necessarily. The Marketplace is just one of the ways people can shop for health coverage. People can still get coverage through their employer or directly from an insurance company. You will have to buy coverage through the Marketplace to apply for subsidized coverage, however.
Who has to buy health insurance?
The Affordable Care Act requires most U.S. citizens and legal immigrants to have a basic level of health coverage starting January 1, 2014.
The individual responsibility requirement to purchase health coverage does not apply to some:
People who cannot afford coverage (defined as those who would pay more than 8 percent of their household income for their premiums)
Undocumented immigrants
People without insurance for less than three months
Individuals with incomes below the tax filing threshold
People with certain religious beliefs
Members of Native American tribes
People who are in prison.
Can’t afford health care coverage?
The government may provide financial assistance — called subsidies — to help some people pay for health coverage or care if they can’t afford it themselves. This is usually determined by a person’s income level and family size. You will be able to find out if you qualify for financial assistance when Covered California launches in October. Until then, the chart on the next page includes income eligibility guidelines. Covered California has more information on financial assistance.
If I don’t buy health care coverage?
If you don’t buy coverage and go without it for three months or longer, you’ll be charged a tax penalty by the government. If you lack coverage for a period of fewer than three months, you will not be charged a penalty for that period of time.
Can anyone, even someone with pre-existing conditions, get health care coverage?
Yes, anyone can get coverage. Insurance companies can no longer deny coverage to anyone who has a pre-existing medical condition, and you don’t have to pass a medical exam to qualify for coverage.
What services will be covered?
In general, most medically necessary services will be covered. This includes preventive care visits, immunizations, and screenings (such as mammograms and other cancer screenings). Maternity, newborn, and pediatric care will be covered, as well as emergency and hospital care. Laboratory services, prescriptions, and mental health (including substance abuse) services will also be covered. A full list can be found here. Some large employer plans that were in effect before the Affordable Care Act was passed in March 2010 may not be required to cover all these services.
What does a “grandfathered” plan mean?
Group health plans that were created — or an individual health insurance policy that was purchased — on or before March 23, 2010, are exempt from many changes required under the Affordable Care Act. You can find out if your insurance is grandfathered by reviewing your health plan documents.
Bill’s Wheels Co-sponsored by the Grass Valley Elks and the Grass Valley Knights of Columbus
Donations mailed to: Bill Dobbins c/o Grass Valley Elks
Location: 109 S. School St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-1550
Provides mobility devices like motorized scooters, wheelchairs, and walkers to
qualified individuals free of charge for as long as needed.
Budget Mobile Lifeline
1325 Barksdale Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71111
888-777-4007
Website: budgetmobile.com
Facilitates a federal Lifeline Assistance program using the Verizon
Wireless Network. Provides a free cell phone, minutes, and texts
to allow qualified individuals a worry-free way to stay connected.
FREED Center for Independent Living Location: 2059 Nevada City Hwy. Suite 102, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-3333
530-477-8194 TTY
800-655-7732 Toll Free
Email: contact-04@freed.org
Website: freed.org
Hosts a device lending library including portable wheelchairs, vision aids, hearing devices, speech
communication devices and more.
Gold Country Lions Club Contact: Eileen Valdez Woods and leave message 530-277-3585
Website: e-clubhouse.org
Provides low cost hearing aids and glasses for qualified individuals.
Divine Spark Location: Wagner Building, 308 Main St. Suite 6, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-913-2050
Email: shirley.kinghorn@gmail.com
Website: divinespark.us
Provides donated clothes, tents, and sleeping bags when available during weekly congregate meals
on Sundays 10:00am – 12:00 noon. Offers bag lunches, food vouchers, and resource referrals.
Food and Resource Support Center Host: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
Mailing : 10930 Alder Dr., Truckee, CA 96161
Location: 10111 E. Street, Truckee, CA 96160
530-582-4493
Email: info@assumptiontruckee.com
Website: assumptiontruckee.com
Offers a clothing closet for free distribution of clothes to those in need as well as hot showers,
use of laundry facilities, counseling services, and access to a telephone and the Internet.
Provides clothing and gas vouchers as well as an Elementary School Shoe program under their
Concern For The Poor program.
Karing Closet of Nevada County 530-401-6136
Email: Kmms04@comcast.net
Website: facebook.com
Collects new and gently used clothing to distribute to children in foster care or in crisis situations
who have been referred by foster care agencies, churches, outreach programs, school principals,
teachers, and counselors.
Living Well Medical Clinic and Thrift Store Location: 504 Whiting Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9318
Email: thrift@livingwellgv.org
Website: livingwellgv.org
Offers vouchers for families with children to receive clothing, baby formula, and other material needs
from the thrift store free of charge. Call for qualifications.
North Tahoe Family Resource Center Location: 8321 Steelhead Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Mailing: PO Box 2810, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-0952
Email: info@ntfrc@gmail.com
Website: northtahoefrc.org
Offers car seat education classes. Low cost car seats provided upon completion of class. On site
car seat technicians available to help install car seats for free.
PARTNERS Family Resource Center Grass Valley:
Location: 235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4059
Email: kwallack-eisen@nevco.k12.ca.us Ready Springs:
Location: 10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-1118 San Juan Ridge: Location: 18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-292-3174
This location hosts a food pantry during open hours and upon request and a clothing bank. Features a laundry station and free public access to computers with internet connection, phone service, and a copy/FAX machine.
Email: lauriedemartini@gmail.com
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Offers multiple services including a clothes closet and referrals to a free bike helmet program.
Salvation Army Location: 10725 Alta Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3500
Email: reyna.salcido@usw.salvationarmy.org
Website: rassvalleysalarmy.org
Gives homeless families access to kitchen and laundry facilities. When available, offers families
household goods, beds, clothing, and sleeping bags.
Sisters’ Closet
Hosted by Twin Cities Church
Location: 11726 Rough & Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-6425
Email: info@twincitieschurch.com
Website: twincitieschurch.com
Host free, semi-annual event where women can swap or just shop for free, gently-used women’s apparel.
Connections Workforce Development & Business Resource Centers Auburn Connections –
Location: 1919 Grass Valley Hwy, Suite 100, Auburn, CA 95603
530-823-4631 RosevilleConnections One-Stop –
Location: 115 Ascot Dr., Suite 180, Roseville, CA 95661
916-865-2440
Website: caljobs.ca.gov
Offers online tool for job searching as well as job search workshops, training programs, and resources
to assist in career research. A veterans representative is available by appointment.
Nevada County Native TANF
Location: 117 New Mohawk Rd. Suite D, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8505 or 888-613-8263
Website: washoetribe.us
Provides eligible members or descendants of Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or a descendant of the
California Judgment Roll access to cash aid, emergency assistance, and career development.
Nevada County Public Assistance – CalWorks
Location: 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1340
888-809-1340 – Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line Truckee Department of Social Services – Truckee Public Assistance
Location: 10075 Levon Ave., Suite 204 Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803
888-339-7248 – Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line
Email: dss@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers job-related education or training to parents and caretaker relatives who receive Calworks.
One Stop Business and Career Center Grass Valley –
Location: 715 Maltman Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-7088
Email: aaguilar@ncen.org
CalWorks Receptionist 530-265-1760 Truckee – Location: 10075 Levon Ave, Ste. 105, Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-3015
Website: nevadacountyonestop.org
Provides resources for learning about local and regional job opportunities, training, and
educational programs, and job search tools and resources. Offers an On-The-Job Training program.
Federal Trade Commission Website: consumer.ftc.gov
Provides information and resources for removing consumers from unwanted mail, telemarketers, and email lists.
PG&E
Energy Assistance Programs Location: 127 East Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
866-743-2273
Website: pge.com
Offers energy assistance programs including CARE for low-income families and individuals, FERA
residential single family assistance, Medical Baseline Allowance, and Energy Savings Assistance Program.
Project GO Low-Income Home Energy Assistance LIHEAP Location: 801 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678
Contact: Business Line and Weatherization 916-782-3443, Utility Payment 888-524-5705
Email: projectgo@projectgoinc.org
Website: projectgoinc.org
Operates Nevada County’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program LIHEAP. Offers weatherization
assistance, utility payment assistance, and wood/oil/propane assistance.
Emergency Assistance Coalition (EAC)
Dial 2-1-1 for more information.
Provides food vouchers in crisis situations only. Must be on CalWorks to qualify for assistance.
Project MANA Location: 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
775-298-0008
Email: info@projectmana.org
Website: projectmana.org
Responds to the emergency food needs of individuals and families in the Truckee/Tahoe area with
weekly food distributions and food deliveries to homebound community members.
Tahoe Safe Alliance Mailing Address: PO Box 1105
Location: 12257 Business Park Dr., Unit 6, Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-9117
800-736-1060 – Crisis Line
Website: tahoesafealliance.org
Provides emergency food vouchers for people in crisis situations.
Food Banks and General Assistance
Christmas Cheer All Year Location: 1120 3rd St., South Lake Tahoe, NV 96150
530-542-4934
Email: tahoejoanne@aol.com
Provides nutritious food at food bank for those in need in the Tahoe and Truckee area.
Must provide ID and proof of residence.
Farm 2 Family Brunswick Farmers Market Location:Horsemen’s Association 10600 Bubbling Wells Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 2317, Nevada City, CA 95959
Every Friday evening 4:30pm – 7:30pm April to October
530-265-9495 or 530-913-1091
Email: info@farm2familydirect.com
Website: farm2familydirect.com
Offers fruits, vegetables, flowers, fresh-baked bread and pastries. Accepts EBT cards from Calfresh
and farmers market voucher checks from WIC, good June through October.
Food Bank of Nevada County
Location: 310 Railroad Ave, #100, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: 578 Sutton Way, #187, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-3796
Email: foodbanknc@att.net
Website: foodbankofnc.org
Call during office hours, Mon – Thur 8:30am-3:00pm, for distribution site locations, days, and times.
Must produce some form of ID to prove that you live in Nevada County.
Gold Country Community Services, Inc. Home Delivered Meals Location: Nevada City Senior Apartments, 841 Old Tunnel Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4961
Email: info@goldcountryservices.org
Website: goldcountryservices.org
Provides home delivered meals to qualified seniors 60 and above. Meals are delivered within the areas of
Nevada City, Grass Valley, Cedar Ridge, Penn Valley, Alta Sierra, Lake Wildwood, and Lake of the Pines.
Interfaith Food Ministry of Nevada County
Location: 440 Henderson Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8132
Email: info@interfaithfoodministry.org
Website: interfaithfoodministry.org
Provides supplemental food, including baby formula and baby food when available, to low income
families. MWF from 10:00am-1:00pm. Each family may receive food one time every every two weeks
regardless of immigration status. Phone answered before 1:00pm on MWF and before 10:00am on
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must produce some form of ID to prove that you live in Nevada County.
Social Security numbers needed for each person in family.
Nevada City Farmers Market Location: Downtown Nevada City on Union Street. June through November.
Mailing Address: PO Box 2476, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-264-8995
Website: ncfarmersmarket.org Saturday mornings, 8:30am – 1:00pm
Offers locally grown, farm-fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods and more. Accepts EBT cards from Calfresh
and farmer’s market voucher checks from WIC, good from June through November.
Nevada County Certified Growers Market Locations: Nevada City, Penn Valley, and Grass Valley from April through November
Mailing Address: PO Box 2477, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-5551
Email: MktMgr@TheGrowersMarket.com
Website: thegrowersmarket.com Saturdays from 8:00am-12:30pm at North Star House and Tuesdays from 2:00pm-5:30pm at the Rood Center.
Provides local and regional farm-fresh fruit, vegetables, honey, nuts, eggs, herbal products, baked goods and more.
Accepts EBT cards from Calfresh and farmer’s market voucher checks from WIC, good from June through November.
Truckee Dept. of Social Services – Truckee Public Assistance Location: 10075 Levon Ave., Suite 204, Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803
888-339-7248
Offers supplemental nutrition assistance program to qualified individuals and families to purchase
healthy food.
Project MANA Location: 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
775-298-0008
Email: info@projectmana.org
Website: projectmana.org
Provides weekly food distributions, food deliveries to homebound community
members, a community garden program, food stamp outreach, nutrition education,
the Let’s Talk Turkey holiday food distribution program, and community meals.
Sierra Senior Services Location: 10040 Estates Dr., # A, Truckee, CA 96161
Mailing Address: PO Box 4152, Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-7600
Email: info@sierraseniors.org
Website: sierraseniors.org
Provides delivered meals Monday through Friday for eligible seniors 60 years and older in the Truckee area.
Congregate Meals
Divine Spark Location: Wagner Building 308 Main Street, Suite 6, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-2620
Email: shirley.kinghorn@gmail.com
Website: divinespark.us
Provides hot meals on Sundays 10:00am – 12:00 noon. Offers bag lunches and food vouchers as well as
donated clothing, tents, and sleeping bags when available.
Gold Country Community Services
High Noon Cafe Location: Nevada City Senior Apartment Bldg. 841 Old Tunnel Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4961
Monday – Friday 12:00 noon Mountain Cafe Location: North San Juan Senior Center 29190 State Highway 40, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-292-9048
Every Thursday from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Email: info@goldcountryservices.org
Website: goldcountryservices.org
Provides nutritious meals in a friendly setting for seniors 60 years and older.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Nevada City Location: 202 High St., Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-8836
Email: trinitynevadacity@gmail.com
Website: trinitync.net
Provides a meal for those that are homeless on Tuesdays at 5:00pm. During the winter, meals are
provided at the church. During warmer times of the year, meals are provided at Pioneer Park.
Project MANA Location: 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
775-298-0008
Email: info@projectmana.org
Website: projectmana.org
Facilitates the Community Soup Night meal program in Truckee.
Sierra Roots Mailing Address: PO Box 2086, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-264-5113
Website: SierraRoots.org
Provides nutrient dense meals to the homeless on Thursdays at 11:30 am at the Commercial Street
Municipal Parking Lot in Nevada City.
Sierra Senior Services Truckee Donner Seniors Apartments, Community Room –
Location: 10040 Estates Drive # A, Truckee, CA 96161
Mailing Address: PO Box 4152, Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-7600
Email: inf@sierraseniors.org
Website: ierraseniors.org
Provides congregate lunches Monday-Friday from 12:00 noon to 12:45pm. Free for seniors 60 and
above, $8 for individuals under 60 years.
Christmas Cheer All Year
Holiday Program
Location: 1120 3rd St., South Lake Tahoe, NV 96150
530-542-4934
Provides food for Christmas meal and gifts for children. Must be referred through
local social service agency and provide ID and proof of residency.
Historic Downtown Grass Valley
Safe Trick or Treat for Preschoolers Location: 125 Neal St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-8315
Email: gvda3@sbcglobal.net
Website: historicgrassvalley.com
Offers candy, treats, face painting, balloon animals, and a bounce house as well as free
books courtesy of First 5 of Nevada County.
Holiday Winter Clothing & Hygiene Giveway North Tahoe Events Center Location: 8318 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Mailing: PO Box 69, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-7249
Offers hot soup, sandwiches, coffee, hot chocolate, winter clothing, household and
personal hygiene necessities.
Interfaith Food Ministry
Operation Turkey Mailing Address: PO Box 1174, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8132
Website: interfaithfoodministry.org
Both Thanksgiving and Christmas meal groceries will be distributed from Interfaith Food Ministry this year. Recipients must be registered clients of either the Food Bank of Nevada County or Interfaith Food Ministry. Food Bank clients will get vouchers for both holidays at their regular distribution of food items in October (Thanksgiving) and November (Christmas). Interfaith Food Ministry clients are already on the list, and just need to come to the distribution. If families receive food from both organizations, their names will already be on the list and no voucher is required.
Distribution dates are: Thanksgiving – November 21, 2015
Christmas – December 19, 2015
Both meals will be distributed from Interfaith Food Ministry this year, 440 Henderson Street in Grass Valley from 9 am – 1 pm in a drive-thru fashion.
Kare Crisis Nursery, Inc Santa’s Christmas Shop Mailing Address: PO Box 2080, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Location: Sierra Presbyterian Church, 175 Ridge Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-0693
530-265-6520
530-575-1567 – 24 Hour Kare Crisis Line
Email: kareing4kids@sbcglocal.net
Website: karecrisisnursery.org
Offers children – ages 3 to 10 yrs – an opportunity to shop for family members for the
holidays. Gifts are 25 cents, limit of 10 items. Parents are invited to relax while children
shop.
Project MANA Let’s Talk Turkey Location: 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
775-298-0008
Email: info@projectmana.org
Website: projectmana.org
Provides a turkey and fixings to community members who have received services from
the agency in the past. Regustration is required.
South Nevada County Holiday Free Shop Location: Cottage Hill Elementary School, 22600 Kingston Lane, Grass Valley, Ca 95945
Contact: Jill Daley at jillzdaley@gmail.com
Provides low-income families an opportunity to shop for gifts to give during the
holidays. Gifts are new or lightly use items donated by the community. Volunteer and donation
opportunities available.
Tahoe Community Thanksgiving North Tahoe Events Center Location: 8318 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Mailing Address: PO Box 69, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-7249
Website: facebook.com
Offers Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 27th, 2014 from 2:00pm – 6:30pm.
Admission is by donation of 1 new or unwrapped toy, or 1 or more cans of food for Project
MANA, or a cash donation of $2.00 per person or $5.00 per family, or a potluck dish to
share with other, or volunteer to help.
Thanks To Give Location: Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-1217
Email: yadayada1019@sbcglobal.net Serves seniors and people with disabilities only.
Provides Thanksgiving meals to seniors and people with disabilities who are home alone
on Thanksgiving. Volunteers deliver meals between 11:00am – 2:00pm on Thanksgiving
Day. Call to register.
Housing and Shelter Services
Emergency Shelter
Emergency Assistance Coalition (EAC)
Contact: Dial 2-1-1 for more information
Provides lodging vouchers in crisis situations. Must be on CalWorks to qualify for assistance.
Housing Assistance Programs
CoLiving Network
Permanent Supportive Housing 530-615-1014
530-265-2345
Email: advocatebarbara@gmail.com
Website: colivingnetwork.org
Provides permanent/transitional housing for the homeless in a self-supporting, self-run
community committed to living a drug free lifestyle. Offers life skills training and job opportunities.
NO PETS.
Nevada County Habitat For Humanity Homeownership Program Location: United Methodist Church, 236 South Church St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing Address: PO Box 2997, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-1951
Email: info@nchabitat.org
Website: nchabitat.org
Offers an opportunity for local, low income families to purchase a simple, decent, affordable home in
Nevada County.
Regional Housing Authority of Sutter and Nevada County Location: 1455 Butte House Road, Yuba City, CA 95993
530-671-0220 (dial ext. 128 for Nevada County Housing Rehabilitation Program application assistance)
Website: rhasnc.org
Provides housing rehabilitation loans and grants as well as administering the Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program.
Transitional Housing
CoLiving Network
Permanent Supportive Housing 530-615-1014 or 530-265-2345
Email: advocatebarbara@gmail.com
Website: olivingnetwork.org
Provides permanent/transitional housing for the homeless in a self-supporting, self-run
community committed to living a drug free lifestyle. Offers life skills training and job opportunities.
NO PETS.
KARE Crisis Nursery Mailing Address: PO Box 2080, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-0693
877-543-7752
530-575-1567 – 24 Hour Crisis Line
Email: karedirector@sbcglobal.net
Website: karecrisisnursery.org
Provides care for small children of families experiencing a stressful situation or emergency.
Women of Worth (WoW) Hetty’s Haven
Office: 143F Spring Hill Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 213, Cedar Ridge, CA 95924
530-272-6851
530-264-7337
Email: info@ihaveworth.org
Website: women-of-worth.org
Houses 12-15 women and children with a long-term supportive transitional living program.
Low Income Assistance Cremation Program Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator Location: 950 Maidu Ave, Suite 280, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1471
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers cremation services to individuals with little or no income or resources. To qualify, both
the decedent and the person(s) legally responsible for the disposition of the remains must be
qualified as low income.
Chapa-De Indian Health Program, Inc. Grass Valley –
Location: 1350 East Main Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-8545 Auburn –
Location: 11670 Atwood Road, Auburn, CA, 95603
530-887-2800
Website: chapa-de.org
Accepts patients who are American Indian or non-Indian. Provides services regardless of
ability to pay.
EyeCare America The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Online Referral Center
Location: 655 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
877-887-6327
800-222-3937 – Senior EyeCare Program Helpline
Email: pubserv@aao.org
Website: eyecareamerica.org
Provides eye exams and up to one year of of eye care to qualified individuals with volunteer
ophthalmologists often at no out of pocket cost to the consumers.
NeedyMeds Location: 103 Maplewood Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930
Mailing Address: PO Box 219, Gloucester, MA 01931
978-281-6666
800-503-6897
Email: info@needymeds.org
Website: needymeds.org
Provides information and resources on pharmaceutical prescription assistance programs,
medication coupons, programs that help people based on a diagnosis, free and low-cost
clinics, government programs and other types of prescription assistance programs, and a
free, drug discount card that can save users up to 80% off the cost of medications.
Information is accessible online at no charge.
Tahoe Forest Health Clinic Location: 10956 Donner Pass Rd. Suite 230, Truckee, CA 96161
Contact: 530-582-3277
Email: information@tfhd.com
Website: tfhd.com
Provides primary care for any one unable to access health care in the community. Accepts
all insurances including MediCal. Offers sliding scale for clinic visits for those who qualify.
Western Sierra Medical Center
Location: 844 Old Tunnel Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-9762
Email: wsmc@wsmclinic.org
Website: smcmed.org Downieville Clinic and Mobile Health Services
Location: 209 Nevada St., Downieville, CA 95936
530-289-3298 for medical
530-289-3199 for dental.
Offers comprehensive medical and dental services. Accepts Medi-Cal and Medicare.
Grass Valley Police Department
Location: 129 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-4600
Email: info@gvpd.net
Website: gvpd.net
Only prescription drugs accepted at the Grass Valley Police Department 24/7.
Drop box is located in the lobby. LEAVE in original container but cross out name.
Kmart Pharmacy
Location: 111 W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9611
Website: kmart.com
Open 8:00am – 10:00pm, Monday – Sunday. Accepts prescription drugs, over-the-
counter drugs, and sharps.
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Location: 720 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-7399
800-748-3243
Website: riteaid.com
Call for current store hours. Accepts prescription drugs and sharps.
Save Mart Pharmacy
Location: 12054 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-9511
530-477-6857 – Pharmacy direct
Website: savemart.com
Open Monday – Sunday, 6:00am – midnight. Accepts prescription drugs only.
Waste Management of Nevada County
Location: 13083 Grass Valley Avenue, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3090
Email: cssacramento@wm.com
Website: wm.com
Accepts over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, personal, and pet care products at the
McCourtney Road Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Must
remove excess packaging.
Legal Services
Credit Counseling Services
Access Counseling, Inc
Location: 633 W. 5th Street Suite 26001, Los Angeles, CA 90071
800-205-9297
Website: accesscounseling.com
Approved credit counseling agency by the United States Department of Justice.
CCCS of Ventura County, Inc.
Location: 80 N. Wood Street Suite 200, Camarillo, CA 93010
877-615-7873
Website: surepath.org
Approved credit counseling agency by the United States Department of Justice.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling NFCC Severe Debt Management Plan
Location: 2000 M St., NW Suite 505, Washington, DC 20036
800-388-2227
Website: debtadvice.org or nfcc.org
Offers a systematic method for consumers with severe debt to pay down or even pay
off their debts through a credit counseling agency.
Community Legal Inc.
214 Church Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-3425
Email: enoel@nccn.net
Website: communitylegal.net
Provide a range of legal services to Nevada County residents. Focus primarily on very
low-income individuals, but will also offer legal representation and mediation to others
at low cost. Facilitate monthly clinics on a range of issues impacting lower-income residents.
DVSAC – Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition
Free Legal Clinic for Domestic Violence Victims Location: 960 McCourtney Rd. Suite E, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2046 -Office
530-272-3467 – Crisis Line
Email: info@dvsac.org
Website: dvsac.org
Offers free legal clinic the first Thursday of month from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Provides
legal information about child custody and visitation, child support, separation,
annulments, and restraining orders.
Legal Services of Northern California Nevada City –
Location: 101 Providence Mine Rd., Suite 106D, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8562 Auburn –
Location: 190 Reamer St., Auburn, CA 95603
530-823-7560
Email: auburn-office@lsnc.net
Website: lsnc.net
Provides counsel, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and seniors.
Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services
Drop-In FREE Tax Clinic Rood Center
Location: 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959 (in Social Services Lobby)
Call 2-1-1 to schedule an appointment or call 530-265-7097 for more information
Email: snrdcss@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty. com
Offers FREE assistance with tax preparation on simple returns. Drop-in tax clinics are
offered Monday-Friday beginning February 3, 2014 ending April 15, 2014 between 8:00am-4:00pm.
Evening appointments available upon request.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA IRS – Internal Revenue Service
Locations Vary – Call or visit website for nearest location
800-906-9887
Website: irs.gov
Offers free tax help to low-income families, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English
speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
Mental and Behavioral Health
Alcohol and Drug Services
Common Goals, Inc. Location: 256 Buena Vista Street, Suite 100, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-2000
Email: Joe@CommonGoalsInc.org
Website: commongoalsinc.org
Provides substance abuse treatment programs to individuals and their families with an adult
outpatient program, adolescent outpatient programs, counseling, and assessments.
Lifeline Crisis Chat
Website: crisischat.org
Provides online emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services within the United States from 2pm to 2am Eastern Time seven days a week.
Nevada County Behavioral Health
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 120
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1437
530-265-5811 – Crisis Line
10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 204
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other insurance, and also provides a sliding scale fee.
Provides services for adults and children, inpatient and outpatient, medication monitoring, psychotherapy,
case management and drug and alcohol treatment.
Northern California Gambler’s AnonymousHotline
Closest Meeting Location: St. Theresa Church, 11600 Atwood Rd, Auburn, CA 95603
855-222-5542 – Northern California Gambler’s Anonymous Hotline
Website: gamblersanonymous.org
Offers an opportunity for men and women to share their experience, strength and hope
with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from
a gambling problem.
Pet Assistance
Pet Assistance
AnimalSave
Low Income Food Distribution Program Mailing: PO Box 817, Grass Valley, CA 95945 AnimalSave Thrift & Treasures –
Location: 520 E. Main St., Suite A, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-7071
Email: nicky@animalsave.org
Website: animalsave.org
Offers low income food distribution program to supplement the food that families provides for their
cats and dogs. Applications accepted at AnimalSave Thrift & Treasures. Must be a Nevada County resident.
Sammie’s Friends Location: 14647 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-8079 – For dog spaying and neutering, call Pound Puppy Rescue
530-471-5041 – For cat spaying and neutering
Email: info@sammiesfriends.org
Website: sammiesfriends.org
In collaboration with Pound Puppy Rescue, offers vouchers to help cover a portion of the costs for
spaying or neutering animals. Can help transport animals to vet if needed.
Scooter’s Pals
Pet Deposit Program Location: 139 Joerschke Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-350-2099
Email: susanw1068@gmail.com
Website: scooterspals.org
Helps Nevada County pets stay with their families when a pet deposit causes financial hardship.
Sierra Area Vet Express
Dennis M. Spence, DVM Location: 10110 Travertine Court, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-5331
Provides mobile veterinary care for small and large animals at homes and farms – no birds and
reptiles.
Al-anon and Al-ateen
Location: 175 Joerschke Dr. Suite K, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-9027 or 888-482-4240 – Linda Janssen – Public Outreach
Website: al-anon.alateen.org
Provides help to families and friends of alcoholics by practicing the Al-Anon
12 Steps of Recovery and by welcoming and giving comfort to those affected
by someone else’s drinking. Call for Al-anon meeting times. Al-ateen meets
every Thursday at 7:00pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous
530-272-6287 – Meeting Hotline
Website: simeetings.com
Hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides meeting locations, times, and directions.
Anew Day Location: 117 New Mohawk Rd. Suite A, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-9111
Email: joyporter@anew-day.com
Website: anew-day.com
Provides support groups for men’s issues, women’s issues, Healing Through Art, and the
Wounded Heart group – a faith based Bible study for victims of childhood sexual abuse.
Celebrate Recovery
Meets at: Twin Cities Church
Location: 11726 Rough & Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, Ca 95945
530-913-1969 – Women Call
530-205-6359 – Men Call
Twin Cities Office: Natalie Thompson 530-273-6425
Website: twincitieschurch.com
Free childcare. Meets Fridays 7:00pm – 9:30pm. First Friday Dinner is 6:00pm – 6:45pm.
12 step program and co-dependency programs.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition – DVSAC Location: 960 McCourtney Rd., Suite E, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 484, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2046
530-272-3467 – Crisis Line
Email: info@dvsac.org
Website: dvsac.org Children’s Healing Art Group Offers a safe space where art is used as a healing
tool to help children who have experienced trauma express themselves, explore
their feelings, and create. Sexual Assault Survivors & Adults Molested as Children Free group for
sexual assault survivors and those who continue to suffer the effects of early
childhood molestation. Support and Education Groups Free support groups for those suffering from
the effects of domestic violence or sexual assault. Yoga and Tai Chi for Survivors Health and wellness groups focused on physical relaxation and rejuvenation.
No experience necessary.
Food Addicts
Meeting Location: Nevada County Contractors Association
Location: 149 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-470-0473 – Judy
530-263-4207 – Vera
Website: foodaddicts.org
Meets Mondays at 7:00pm.
FREED Center for Independent Living Healing Through Loss & Grief Support Group
Location: 2059 Nevada City Hwy. Suite 102, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-913-0229 – Theodora Craigen
Email: 4theodora@att.net
Website: lossandgrief.org
Offers support for people who have experienced a significant emotional loss – current or past –
caused by death, divorce, illness, or disability. Thursdays from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Series of meetings
that last six weeks. First two meetings open to newcomers. No charge to participate.
Marijuana 12 Step Program
Meeting Location: Community Recovery Resources (CORR)
Location: 180 Sierra College Dr., Room #106, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-9541
Website: marijuana-anonymous.org
Open, non-smoking. Meets Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
NAMI Nevada County
Support Group For Parents of Children Living With Mental Illness Meeting Location: Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office
Location: 112 Nevada City Hwy, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-272-4566
Email: gvcathy@yahoo.com
Website: naminevadacounty.org
Narcotics Anonymous 530-645-1635
800-477-6291
Website: sfana.org
Provides twelve-step support groups for men and women who are challenged by drug addiction.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meeting location: Briarpatch Coop Community Room
Location: 290 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley CA 95945
530-265-8836
530-798-6001
Email: trinityoffice@sbcglobal.net
Website: oa.org
Meets Mondays at 12:30 and Saturdays at 10:00am.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous S.L.A.A.
Meeting Location: Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
Location: 246 Church St., Grass Valley, CA 95945 – Lower Level
530-277-8874 – John L.
Website: sacslaa.org
Meets Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Is a closed meeting and non-smoking.
Stress Management Support Group For Women Meeting Location: New Hope Counseling Services
Location: 123 Nevada Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-798-1076 for reservations
530-265-6649
Mailing: PO Box 2164, Nevada City, CA 95959
Email: margekaiser@att.net
Website: margekaiser.com
Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at noon Fee based on sliding scale. May be
covered by insurance. Course facilitated by Marge Kaiser, M.A., and
Lynette Weiss, L.C.S.W.
Tahoe Safe Alliance
Location: 12257 Business Park Dr., Unit 6, PO Box 1105, Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-9117
Email: safe@tahoesafealliance.org
Website: tahoesafealliance.org
Offers support groups for childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault survivors, peer support, and
mental health support in English and Spanish.
Grass Valley Auburn Lupus Support Group Meet at Auburn Sutter Faith Hospital
Location: 11815 Education Street, Conference Room B, Auburn, CA 95602
530-889-8575
Website: sutterauburnfaith.org
Meets on the first Monday of every other month beginning in September from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Does not meet in July or August.
La Leche League of Auburn
Location: 275 Nation Dr., Auburn, CA 95603
530-878-1855 (Becky) or 530-637-5485 (Sarah )
Email: LLLAuburnCA@gmail.com
Website: llli.org
All breastfeeding mothers with their children and pregnant women interest in breastfeeding
are welcome to come to the free support group meetings or call/email Leaders for breastfeeding
help.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Meeting Location: Glenbrook Apartments Community Center
Location: 265 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-559-4517 – Erica McGhee, Group Leader
Website: nationalmssociety.org
Meets on the last Friday of every month from 11:00am – 1:00pm.
Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
Meeting Location: 236 South Church St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-268-1017
Website: pnhelp.org
Meets at 1:30pm
For people with painful feet or numbness.
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Support Groups
Location: 155 Glasson Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-6000 General Information
530-274-6350 Caregiver Support Group
530-432-3699 Ostomy Support Group
530-274-1034 Stroke Support Group
Call for more information on additional support groups.
Website: snmh.org
Tahoe Forest Health System (Hospital)
Location: 10121 Pine Ave, PO Box 759, Truckee, CA 96160
530-587-6011
Email: information@tfhd.com
Website: tfhd.com
Offers grief support groups, breast feeding support, groups for people with celiac disease,
diabetes, and cancer as well as caregivers support.
Pulmonary Support Groups
American Lung Association California Chapter
Location: 424 Pendleton Way, Oakland, CA 94621
916-554-5864
800-548-8252 Lung Helpline – For questions about lung health or help finding healthcare.
800-LUNGUSA or 800-586-4872
Email: cainfo@lung.org Website: lung.org
Features the following online communities and support groups:
Lung Connection Community
Provides an online community that allows users to connect with other people, share experiences, and
learn from friends.
Website: lung.org
My Fighting For Air Community
Offers an online community website where family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors can gather and
organize support of everyday tasks. Features a “care coordination calendar.”
Website: lung.org
Better Breathers Club
Grass Valley Meeting Location: Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
Location: 155 Glasson Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Building 4 in the back conference room
530-265-6336 – (Susan Forte) or 530-477-9059 – (Betty Lupton)
Provides a support group that meets on a regular basis every 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
Veterans Support
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Sierra Nevada Chapter #12 Meeting Location: Paulette’s Country Kitchen, 875 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 3066, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-558-5907 – Leave message for President Paula Onescu
Email: cindy.mcvay@att.net
Website: sierranevadabsma.org
Provides a support group for mothers, grandmothers, or legal guardians who have or
have had children serving in the United States military.
Corporate Angel Network, Inc. Location: Westchester County Airport, One Loop Rd., White Plains, NY 10604
914-328-1313
866-328-1313
Email: info@corpangelnetwork.org
Website: corpangelnetwork.org
Provides free flights to cancer patients, bone marrow donors, and bone marrow recipients who are
ambulatory by using empty seats on corporate flights. Eligibility not based on financial need.
Patients may travel as often as necessary.
Blue Go Tahoe Transit District Location: 128 Market St. Suite 3F, Stateline, NV 89449
530-542-5700
Email: info@bluego.org
Website: bluego.org
Public transit for the South Lake Tahoe area.
Gold Country Cab and Courier Mailing Address: PO Box 781, Cedar Ridge, CA 95924
Contact: 530-274-8294
Email: goldcountrycab@yahoo.com
Provides cab service for South and Western Nevada County with one wheelchair
accessible cab available.
Gold County LIFT
Location: 900 Whispering Pines Lane, Suite 210, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-7433
855-314-7433
Website: goldcountrylift.com
Provides public, door-to-door paratransit service throughout western Nevada County
for individuals who qualify due to a disability or a disabling health condition.
North Tahoe / Truckee Transport
Tahoe Transportation District
Location: 128 Market St., Suite 3F, Stateline, NV 89449
530-550-7451
775-589-5500
Email: info@tahoetransportation.org
Website: tahoetransportation.org/nttt
Provides shared-ride, origin to destination, ADA accessible, public transit services to seniors and
people with disabilities as well as their care givers. Offers transportation to medical/dental, social
services, and other essential needs appointments in Reno, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Auburn,
Roseville, Sacramento, Truckee, or North Lake Tahoe with a fixed schedule that allows passengers
to plan ahead and schedule appointments.
Bill’s Wheels Co-sponsored by The Grass Valley Elks and the Grass Valley Knights of Columbus
Donations mailed to: Bill Dobbins c/o Grass Valley Elks
109 S. School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-1550
Provides mobility devices like motorized scooters, wheelchairs, and walkers to
qualified individuals free of charge for as long as needed.
Budget Mobile Lifeline
1325 Barksdale Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71111
888-777-4007
Website: budgetmobile.com
Facilitates a federal Lifeline Assistance program using the Verizon
Wireless Network. Provides a free cell phone, minutes, and texts
to allow qualified individuals a worry-free way to stay connected.
Gold Country Lions Club Contact: Eileen Valdez Woods
Message Phone: 530-277-3585
Provides low cost hearing aids and glasses for qualified individuals.
Website: lionsclub.org
Gold Country Hearing Center 1097 E. Main St.
Suite B
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-8114 or 530-615-0085
Website: goldhearing.com
Provides hearing amplification devices.
Lifeline Systems Medical Alert Systems – Philips Lifeline Systems
111 Lawrence St.
Framingham, MA 01702
800-380-3111
Email: govtservices@lifelinesystems.com
Website: lifelinesys.com
Provides personal medical alert service and equipment with trained operators
who will instantly respond to the touch of the Personal Help Button anytime.
LifeStation
Medical Alert Systems
877-478-3390 or 866-220-0942
Website: lifestation.com
Offers medical monitoring systems that allow users to easily contact help in an
emergency situation by simply pressing one button.
University Audiological Associates 1325 Howe Ave.
Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-927-3137
Website: universityaudiologic.com
Provides hearing examinations and tests as well as hearing aids. Accepts
MediCal and Medicare. Call for qualification guidelines.
Consumer Assistance
Advocacy
AARP
1415 L St.
Suite 960
Sacramento, CA 95814
866-448-3614
Website: aarp.org
Low Income Assistance Cremation Program Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator 950 Maidu Ave.
Suite 280
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1471
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers cremation services to individuals with little or no income or resources. To qualify, both
the decedent and the person(s) legally responsible for the disposition of the remains must be
qualified as low income.
Carolyn M. Seyler, RN, MS
530-268-2562
Email: cseyler@earthlink.net
Provides assessment, evaluation, and counseling for placement options including board and care, assisted living, skilled nursing care and end-of-life decisions.
Sara Heinzel, R.N. and C.S.P.T
Falls Prevention Professional
11403 Sandpiper Way
Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-210-1856
Email: innmade@att.net
Provides in-home assessments for fall risk and fall prevention activities including customized strength
and balance training routines utilizing specialized equipment.
Barbara Larsen, M.A., Ed.
Geriatric Care Manager
530-478-1735
Email: blarsen@nccn.net
Provides in-home assessments for people with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder and
their families. Offers on-site training for health care professionals.
Alzheimer’s Association
24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900 or TDD 1-866-403-3073
Website: alz.org
Provides reliable information and support to all those who need assistance. Serves people
people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals, and the public.
Eyecare America The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Online Referral Center
655 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
877-887-6327 or 800-222-3937 for Senior EyeCare Program Helpline
Email: pubserv@aao.org
Website: eyecareamerica.org
Provides eye exams and up to one year of eye care to qualified individuals with volunteer
ophthalmologists – often, at no out of pocket costs.
Federal Trade Commission Website: consumer.ftc.gov
Provides information and resources for removing consumers from unwanted mail, telemarketers, and email lists.
Institute on Aging – The Friendship Line 3575 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
800-971-0016 or Local 415-752-3778
Email: contact@ioaging.org
Website: ioaging.org
Serves as a 24-hour crisis intervention program for seniors 60 plus and for people with
disabilities as well as a warmline for routine calls that provide emotional support, reassurance, well-being checks, and information and referral for additional care.
NeedyMeds Location: 103 Maplewood Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930
Mailing: PO Box 219, Gloucester, MA 01931
978-281-6666 or 800-503-6897
Email: info@needymeds.org
Website: needymeds.org
Provides information and resources on pharmaceutical prescription assistance programs, medication
coupons, programs that help people based on a diagnosis, locations of free and low-cost clinics,
government programs and other type of prescription assistance programs, and information about a free,
drug discount card that can save users up to 80% off the cost of medications.
Wheelchair Traveling
Website provides travel information for people interested in wheelchair-friendly
vacations. Includes city guides and traveling tips for people with disabilities.
Website: wheelchairtraveling.com
Department of Rehabilitation
380 Sierra College Drive.
Suite 220
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-2600
Email: nbair@dor.ca.gov
Website: dor.ca.gov
Provides services to people who have a medically documented disability which poses an impediment to gain, regain, or retain employment.
Road Scholar
Elderhostel Inc.
11 Avenue De Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111
800-454-5768
Website: roadscholar.org
Provides educational travel opportunities for older adults.
Senior Assistance Line (SAL)
466 Brunswick Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Dial 2-1-1 for more information, or out of county call 1-877-847-0499
Email: 211@ns-pa.org
Website: 211nevadacounty.org
Provides information and scheduling of AARP older adult driver’s education classes.
Wheel Chair Traveling Website provides travel information for people interested in wheelchair-friendly
vacations. Includes city guides and traveling tips for people with disabilities.
Website: wheelchairtraveling.com
NorCal Center On Deafness 4708 Roseville Rd.
Suite 111
North Highlands, CA 95660
916-349-7500 or 916-993-3048
Email: info@norcalcenter.org
Website: norcalcenter.org
Provides assistance for job-ready clientele in obtaining employment including sign
language interpreting services for job interviews and on-site training. Offers Basic
Employment Skills Training (BEST), Supported Employment Program (SEP),
Empowerment and Advocacy Services for Employment (EASE), and
Communication Skills Training (CST). Training locations in Sacramento, Yuba
City, Stockton, and Modesto.
Nevada County Behavioral Health Department Donna Hendrich, SSI Advocate 500 Crown Point Circle
Suite 120
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1437 or 530-470-2511
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Assists clients through the process of filling out SSI forms if they cannot fill out
the form on their own. Takes appointments on Tuesday and Thursdays. Call for
more information.
AARP
Income Tax Assistance
211 -Western Nevada County
775-830-7710-Truckee North Lake Tahoe Area
Website: aarp.org
Free tax assistance – must call for an appointment.
Senior Assistance Line (SAL)
466 Brunswick Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Dial 2-1-1 for more information, or out of county call 1-877-847-0499
Email: 211@ns-pa.org
Website: 211nevadacounty.org
Offers information and assistance in scheduling appointments for tax assistance through AARP.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Counseling For The Elderly (TCE) IRS – Internal Revenue Service
Locations Vary – call or use online location tool to find nearest location
800-906-9887
Offers free tax help through the VITA program to low income families, persons with
disabilities, elderly, people with limited English in preparing their own tax returns
through the VITA program. Provides tax assistance, including questions about pensions
and retirement-related issues unique to seniors, through the TCE program.
Call 888-227-7669 to locate the nearest AARP TCE Tax-Aide site between January and
April.
Website: irs.gov
PG&E Energy Assistance Programs Location: 127 East Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
866-743-2273
Website: pge.com
Offers energy assistance programs including CARE for low-income families and individuals, FERA
residential single family assistance, Medical Baseline Allowance, and Energy Savings Assistance Program.
County residents, regardless of last names and which part of the county they live in, may pick up monthly food between 10 am and noon on either the second or fourth Thursday of the month. The Food Bank prefers that people pick one day or the other, and stay with the same week but there is flexibility if a person can’t go on their usual pickup date.
Food may be picked up at:
Seventh Day Adventist Church
12889 Osborne Hill Rd.
Grass Valley, CA
There is no separate time for people with disabilities. The second Thursday of the month tends to have fewer customers and shorter lines. At this time, Calvary Bible Church is not a distribution site.
Other distribution sites include:
North San Juan Center
29190 Highway 49
North San Juan, CA
Food distributed: 3rd Thursday of the month, from 10 am – 12 pm
Washington
31625 Relief Hill Road
Nevada City, CA
Food distributed: 1st Wednesday of the month, from 10 am – 12 pm
Colfax
Sierra Vista Center
55 School Street
Colfax, CA
Food distributed: First Friday of the month, from 10 am – 11:30 am
Thanks To Give Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-1217
Email: yadayada1019@sbcglobal.net
Provides traditional Thanksgiving meals to seniors and people with disabilities who are home alone on
Thanksgiving. Volunteers deliver meals between 11:00am-2:00pm on Thanksgiving day. Apply by Nov. 18th.
Grass Valley Dental Hygiene 14853 Cedar Hill Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-8437
Email: hygiene@sonic.net
Website: grassvalleydentalhygiene.com
Provides mobile dental hygiene care to skilled nursing facilities, group homes, and
assisted living facilities. Accepts Medi-Cal for patients in skilled nursing facilities and
intermediate care facilities.
Senior Outreach Nurse Services Nevada County Department of Social Services
500 Crown Point Circle
Suite 130
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1639 (Nevada City) and 530-582-6378 (Truckee)
Main Adult Services Line 530-265-1639 or 888-339-7248
Email: adult.services@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides comprehensive health and safety assessments, health screenings, fall
prevention education, medication education/management resources and
continued in home follow up. Secondly, they provide outreach such as
community based blood pressure clinics, flu shots in conjunction with Public
Health, and they participate in local health/wellness programs.
Medicare Physician Referral
530-274-6607 – referrals for Sierra Nevada affiliated physicians
800-633-4227 – National Medicare helpline
Website: medicare.gov
Provides information about medical providers who accept Medicare.
American Lung Association California Chapter
424 Pendleton Way
Oakland, CA 94621 510-638-5864 or 800-548-8252 Lung Helpline – For questions about lung health or help finding healthcare. 800-LUNGUSA or 800-586-4872
Website: lung.org
Email: cainfo@lung.org Features the following online communities and support groups:
Lung Connection Community Provides an online community that allows users to connect with other people,
share experiences, and learn from friends.
510-638-5864 or 800-548-8252 Lung Helpline – For questions about lung health or help finding healthcare. 800-LUNGUSA or 800-586-4872
Website: lung.org
My Fighting For Air Community Offers an online community website where family, friends, colleagues, and
neighbors can gather and organize support of everyday tasks. Features a
“care coordination calendar.”
510-638-5864 or 800-548-8252 Lung Helpline – For questions about lung health or help finding healthcare. 800-LUNGUSA or 800-586-4872
Website: lung.lotsahelpinghands.com
Better Breathers Club
Grass Valley Meeting Location:
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
155 Glasson Way
Grass Valley CA 95945
Building 4 in the back conference room
For more information, contact either
Susan Forte 530-265-6336 or Betty Lupton 530-477-9059
Provides a support group that meets on a regular basis every 3rd Thursday of the
month fro 1:00-3:00pm.
PG&E Medical Baseline Allowance Credit and Records Center / Medical Baseline
PO Box 8329
Stockton, CA 95208
800-743-5000
Website: pge.com
Allows customers with medical conditions to receive additional quantities of energy at
the lowest (baseline) price for residential service to help power respirators, oxygen concentrators,
iron lungs, ultrasonic nebulizers, and aersol tents among other devises. Applications and additional
information is available on the PG&E website.
Pulmonary Magazines and Publications
American Thoracic Society Publishes information fact sheets in both English and Spanish for ATS patients.
Topics include: asthma, COPD, critical illness, lung problems in children, the
environment, smoking, transplants, and seasonal breathing issues.
Website: thoracic.org
National Home Oxygen Patients Association (NHOPA) Publishes the Oxygen handbook “Understanding Oxygen Therapy” and the NHOPA Newsletter.
Provides oxygen users with a basic explanation of oxygen therapy, types of oxygen available,
oxygen delivery devices, terminology, and traveling tips.
Website: homeoxygen.org
Health Insurance and Benefits
California Partnership For Long-Term Care 1501 Capitol Ave., MS 4100
Suite 71.3052
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-552-8990
Email: cpltc@DHCS.ca.gov
Website: RUReadyCA.org
Educates about the risks and costs of long-term care and options. Offers consumers
high-quality, affordable long-term care insurance with Medi-Cal asset-protection.
NeedyMeds Location: 103 Maplewood Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930
Mailing: PO Box 219, Gloucester, MA 01931
978-281-6666 and 800-503-6897
Email: info@needymeds.org
Website: needymeds.org
Provides information and resources on pharmaceutical prescription assistance programs,
medication coupons, programs that help people based on a diagnosis, free and low-cost
clinics, government programs and other types of prescription assistance programs, and a
free, drug discount card that can save users up to 80% off the cost of medications.
Information is accessible online and without registration.
Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Crisis Lines
Anew Day
117 New Mohawk Rd.
Suite A
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-9111
Website: anew-day.com
Provides free counseling for individuals and groups.
Helen Crawford, MD
825 Zion Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-9043
Specializes in senior mental health issues
The Friendship Line – Institute on Aging 3575 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118 Crisis Lines: 800-971-0016 or 415-752-3778
Email: friendshipline@ioaging.org
Website: ioaging.org
Provides 24-hour crisis intervention and warmline for seniors 60 yrs and over as well
as adults with disabilities who are lonely, depressed, or at a high risk for suicide.
Common Goals 256 Buena Vista Street, Suite 100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-2000
Email: joe@commongoalsinc.org
Website: commongoalsinc.org
Provides quality substance abuse treatment programs to
individuals and their families.
Institute on Aging – The Friendship Line 3575 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
800-971-0016 or Local 415-752-3778
Email: contact@ioaging.org
Website: ioaging.org
Serves as a 24-hour, toll-free, accredited crisis intervention program for seniors 60 plus
and people with disabilities. Provides suicide education and awareness and is accredited
by the American Association of Suicidology.
Housing Options Made Easy
5431 Auburn Blvd., # 385
Sacramento, CA 95841
916-977-0188
Email: home@housing-options.com
Website: housing-options.com
Offers free housing referral services for seniors and their families. Begins the process
of searching for housing options for their senior clients based on their individual needs.
Regional Housing Authority of Sutter and Nevada Counties
1455 Butte House Road
Yuba City, CA 95993
530-671-0220 (call extention #128 for Nevada County Housing Rehabilitation Program
application assistance)
Website: rhasnc.org
Provides housing rehabilitation loans and grants as well as administering the Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Placer Independent Resource Services 11768 Atwood Rd., #29
Auburn, CA 95603
530-885-6100 or 800-833-3453 (only in CA)
TTY 530-885-0326
Website: pirs.org
Offers services and support to people with disabilities enabling them control their
alternatives for independent living.
Resources For Independent Living RIL Ping Yuen Senior Apartments
420 I Street, Level B, Suite 3
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-446-3074
Email: ansonh@ril-sacramento.org
Website: ril-sacramento.org
Provides services and support to people with disabilities so they can live independently.
Focus is on Sacramento and Yolo counties.
Community Legal Inc. 214 Church Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-3425
Email: enoel@nccn.net
Website: communitylegal.net
Provide a range of legal services to Nevada County residents. Focus primarily on very
low-income individuals, but will also offer legal representation and mediation to others
at low cost. Facilitate monthly clinics on a range of issues impacting lower-income residents.
Family Resource Center of Truckee
Community Legal Program 11695 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-2513
Email: info@truckeefrc.org
Website: truckeefrc.org
Provides free and reduced cost legal services in a clinic setting for civil legal matters
and help in accessing court forms and filling them out correctly.
Martha Millar Law 154 Hughes Road, #7
Grass Valley, CA 95945
916-724-5211 or 530-273-2740
Email: marthamillarlaw@gmail.com
Website: marthamillarlaw.com
Provides free special education legal services to qualifying parents. Develops
special needs trusts.
Senior Legal Assistance
Elder Law Law Office of Edward E. Hawkins
105 Providence Mine Rd.
Suite 101
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-3952
Fax 530-265-3978
Email: elhawk2006@yahoo.com
Website: nevadacountyelderlaw.com
Assists clients with estate planning including the drafting of wills, trusts, Powers of Attorney,
and Advanced Healthcare Directives.
Institute on Aging – The Friendship Line 3575 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
800-971-0016 or Local 415-752-3778
Email: contact@ioaging.org
Website: ioaging.org
Serves as a 24-hour accredited crisis intervention program for seniors 60 years plus and
people with disabilities as well as a warmline for routine calls that provide emotional
support, reassurance, well-being checks, and informational and referral for additional care.
Marge Kaiser, M.A.
Stress & Wellness Consultant PO Box 2164
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-6649
Email: margekaiser@att.net
Website: margekaiser.com
Offers home visit consultations and ongoing support for stress management; facilitates
a stress management support group for women; and stress management classes and
workshops.
Senior Outreach Nurse Services Nevada County Department of Social Services
500 Crown Point Circle
Suite 130
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1639 (Nevada City) and 530-582-6378 (Truckee)
Main Adult Services Line 530-265-1639 or 888-339-7248
Email: adult.services@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides comprehensive health and safety assessments, health screenings, fall
prevention education, medication education/management resources and
continued in home follow up. Secondly, they provide outreach such as
community based blood pressure clinics, flu shots in conjunction with Public
Health, and they participate in local health/wellness programs.
Theresa Haleen
530-389-2523
Email: thaleen@alo4seniors.com
Website: assistedlivingoptionsforseniors.com
Provides assessment, evaluation, and counseling for placement options including board and care, assisted living, skilled nursing care and Alzheimer’s/Dementia facilities.
Carolyn M. Seyler, RN, MS
530-268-2562
Email: cseyler@earthlink.net
Provides assessment, evaluation, and counseling for placement options including board and care, assisted living, skilled nursing care and end-of-life decisions.
The Gra-Neva A’s
P.O. Box 2415
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-7079
Website: granevaas.com
Email: webmaster@granevaas.com
Provides group for people dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Model A Ford vehicles
as manufactured from 1928 through 1931.
Happy Trails Travelers
530-273-9641
Arranges tours and trips from the Grass Valley area.
Marge Kaiser, M.A.
Stress Management Support Group For Women Meeting Location: New Hope Counseling Services
123 Nevada Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-798-1076 – Call for reservations
Mailing: PO Box 2164, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-6649
Email: margekaiser@att.net
Website: margekaiser.com
Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at noon Fee based on sliding scale. May be
covered by insurance. Course facilitated by Marge Kaiser, M.A., and
Lynette Weiss, L.C.S.W.
John Issacson
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Meeting Location: Incline Village, Parasol Foundation, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV
775-833-1123
Meets last Monday of the month, from 3 pm – 5 pm. For patients, caregivers, and family.
Free of charge.
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
155 Glasson Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-6000 – General Information
530-274-6350 Caregiver Support Group
530-432-3699 Ostomy Support Group
530-274-1034 Stroke Support Group
Website: snmh.org
Gold Country Lift
900 Whispering Pines Lane
Suite 210
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-7433 or 855-341-7433
Website: goldcountrylift.com
Provides public, door-to-door paratransit service throughout Western Nevada County
for individuals who qualify due to a disability or a disabling health condition.
North Tahoe / Truckee Transport
Tahoe Transportation District
128 Market St., Suite 3F
Stateline, NV 89449
530-550-7451 or 775-589-5500
Email: info@tahoetransportation.org
Website: tahoetransportation.org
Provides shared-ride, origin to destination, ADA accessible, public transit services to seniors and
people with disabilities as well as their care givers. Offers transportation to medical/dental, social
services, and other essential needs appointments in Reno, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Auburn,
Roseville, Sacramento, Truckee, or North Lake Tahoe with a fixed schedule that allows passengers
to plan ahead and schedule appointments.
Wheelchair Traveling Website provides travel information for people interested in wheelchair friendly
vacations. Includes city guides and traveling tips for people who use wheelchairs.
Website: wheelchairtraveling.com
CalFresh is a program funded by the USDA to help improve health and nutrition of families with low incomes. CalFresh can stretch food dollars, allowing families and individuals to buy more fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and other healthy foods.
Who Can Receive CalFresh?
CalFresh is for all types of people that fit within the eligibility guidelines. CalFresh is not only for mothers or families with children. Fathers, single adults, people with disabilities and seniors are also eligible for CalFresh. If a parent is ineligible, he or she can apply on behalf of his or her children.
CalFresh is an entitlement program. This means that all who apply and qualify as eligible will receive benefits and will not “take someone else’s place.” The USDA sets aside funds for the program, and because there is currently underparticipation in the program millions of dollars in benefits are being left unused.
When you apply, your income and many other factors are taken into account to determine whether or not you are eligible. By calling 2-1-1 Nevada County, you can be prescreened for major eligibility criteria, helping you to understand if you might be eligible to receive CalFresh and to feel more prepared before you begin the application process.
How Does CalFresh Work?
CalFresh benefits are deposited monthly on an EBT card that works like a debit card with a pin. You can check the balance online or over the phone. Benefits can be used almost anywhere food is sold, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, stores like Target and Costco, some ethnic markets, and some farmer’s markets.
How Much Can I Receive in CalFresh Benefits Each Month?
The amount you receive depends on your income, expenses, and family size. Most households with CalFresh get about $200 each month.
What if I am Already Receiving Nutritional Assistance? Can I Apply for CalFresh?
If you are already receiving Supplemental Nutritional Assistance on an EBT card, you are now automatically enrolled in CalFresh! Your benefits will continue without interruption and there is no need to also apply for CalFresh. The eligibility requirements remain the same, only the name has been changed to reflect the goal of the program and what it really is – a way for people to provide healthy food for their families.
How Do I Apply?
You can read about the application process on the State of California’s website; you can fill out an application online through Benefits Cal or you can dial 2-1-1 for more information.
Our 2-1-1 Client Service Representatives prescreen callers with a few quick questions to see if they or anyone in the household meet the basic criteria to be eligible for CalFresh. If you might be eligible, they can help direct you to the next step in the process of applying.
2-1-1 Nevada County can also provide you with additional information about the CalFresh program, including the options in the County for applying and the locations where you can apply and/or receive assistance with completing the application.
2-1-1 can help callers access the CalFresh program in the following ways:
Assist potentially eligible callers with completing the CalFresh application over-the-phone,
Send an application packet to the caller to complete on his or her own,
Connect callers with a Community Based Organization (CBO) that can help with the application process,
Connect callers to their respective County Family Resource Center where you can apply in person,
Or direct callers to onlne options for submitting an application to the County.
What is Prescreening?
Prescreening is a process during which callers answer a few questions regarding major criteria for CalFresh eligibility. This process is referred to as “prescreening” to reinforce that it is not a process to determine eligibility and it does not “screen out” potential applicants. While prescreening is an essential piece of California’s outreach efforts, it can also offer an opportunity to spread incorrect information or inappropriately discourage a person from applying for CalFresh.
Prescreening only determines whether the caller may be eligible for CalFresh. There are many factors that go into determining CalFresh eligibility that this quick assessment does not take into account. Prescreening encourages people who are potentially eligible to apply for CalFresh. Prescreening saves people time and effort if they are likely not eligible for CalFresh. Every caller must be informed that only an eligibility worker in a county food stamp office can make a final decision about whether a household is eligible for CalFresh.
For healthy ideas on how to stretch your food budget and CalFresh dollars, visit Eatfresh.org
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