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Adult And Family Services Department, Nevada County

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-9844 Fax

(530) 265-1217 Emergency - 24 Hour

(530) 265-1639 - Adult Protective Services

(888) 339-7248 Emergency - 24 Hour

(530) 265-1470 {No Selection} - Senior Health Outreach Services

mynevadacounty.com

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, and other hours by appointment

MISSION: The mission of the Adult and Family Services department is to administer public assistance and public social services programs to assure that all eligible and needy persons receive their correct entitlement in a timely and humane fashion, impartially and efficiently, in accordance with regulations and within applicable funding levels; to service the public in a courteous, non-discriminatory manner; and to maintain a pleasant, safe, harmonious workplace.

Services

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Provides a support system to elderly and dependent adults who may be subjected to neglect,

physical abuse or exploitation or who are unable to protect their own interests. Investigates

and intervenes on reported cases of abuse. Provides preventative and remedial activities on

behalf of adults who are: unable to protect their own interests; are harmed or threatened with

harm or are caused physical or mental injury due to the action or inaction of another person;

are lacking adequate food, shelter or clothing; are exploited for their income or resources or

are deprived of entitlement due them.

CALWORKS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM

Employment and training programs for CalWORKs job seekers are available at the Workforce

Connection One Stop career Center. Services include: Employment preparation (assistance

with resumes and applications, cover letters and interview skills, typing and computers

tutorials, typing certificates, fax, phones and copier usage), Job search techniques ("hidden job

market" exploration), job opportunities (local, regional, state and federal listings), vocational

and career assessments (interest, skills and abilities testing), resource library and labor

market information (unemployment and disability insurance), fidelity bond coverage and

employer tax credit information.

No Fee for Service

IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

Provides housekeeping, meal preparation, and personal care for low-income frail elderly and

disabled persons who need help to remain in their homes and avoid placement in a nursing

home or related institution. Care providers are hired by the recipient directly (this may include

family members and friends) or provided through a contract with a home health agency. Social

workers assess the kinds of services needed and the number of hours that services can be provided.

SENIOR HEALTH AND OUTREACH NURSES

Provides in-home assessments to review clients' health, psychological, social and

environmental needs, including a medical history and physical exam. Provides referrals to

other community services. Reviews medications. Provides follow-up visits and telephone calls,

as needed. Services are provided by registered nurses.

No Fee for Service. Funding is provided by Nevada County and Area 4 Agency on Aging.

ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, NEVADA COUNTY

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1639 - Adult Protective Services

(530) 265-1470 {No Selection} - Senior Health Outreach Services

(888) 339-7248 Emergency - 24 Hour

(530) 265-1217 Emergency - 24 Hour

(530) 265-9844 Fax

mynevadacounty.com

Phil Reinheimer, Director

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

CALWORKS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM

117 New Mohawk Road, Suite A

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-5297 Main

(503) 265-3204 Main

mynevadacounty.com

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Adult Day Services (Formerly Lutz Center)

138 New Mohawk Road, Suite B-1

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-0605 Main

(530) 265-3167 Fax

lynnphread@earthlink.net

Lynne Jefferson, Administrator

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

MISSION: Adult Day Services provides high quality, cost effective, congregate, community-based

health care and social support. Our Service prevents premature institutionalization for adults, and

provides respite, education and counseling for the people who care for them.

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

Services

Offers a community-based, group alternative to nursing home care. Keeps essential skill high

by providing the following services: physical, occupational and speech therapy; exercise;

nutrition; medication management; nursing services; Ta'i Chi; pet, art and garden therapy;

social and psychological services; live music and dancing. Offers support groups, caregiver

training and counseling. provides in-home assessment and referrals to long-term care services.

Provides a support group for family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's Disease or other

dementias. Educational materials and information is shared.

No Fee for Service

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Agricultural Commissioner, Nevada County

255 South Auburn Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-2648 - Main

(530) 273-1713 Fax

mynevadacounty.com

Paul Boch, Agricultural Commissioner

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

Services

Agriculture Division performs nursery and green house inspections, incoming and outgoing

plant quarantine inspections, inspection of agricultural seeds, fruit, vegetables, and market

inspections, insect and plant disease identification, noxious weed control, apiary inspection, egg

and honey standardization. Regulates, registers and inspects pest control operators. Issues

Growers' Market Certificate, Organic Registrations and Restricted Material Permits for

Pesticide Use. Assists with recommendations to control pests. Weights and Measures tests for

accuracy and certifies all weighing and measuring devices used commercially within the

County. Tests consumer products for proper quantity and proper labeling. Tests petroleum

products (gasoline, diesel, brake fluid, automatic transmission fluid, motor oil, and gear oil) for

quality. Investigates consumer complaints on weighing and measuring devices, consumer

products, and petroleum products. Predatory Animal Control is responsible for the control of

wild predatory animals relating to livestock, crops and property damages. The Nevada County

Department of Agriculture is responsible for enforcement of rules and regulations of the

California Food and Agriculture Code and the Business and Professions Code pertaining to

agricultural functions and weights and measures. This department also administers the Fish

and Wildlife Commission and the Agricultural Advisory Commission.

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Alta California Regional Center

2135 Butano Drive

Sacramento, CA 95825

(916) 978-6400 Main

altaregional.org

Gary H. Blumenthal, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

MISSION: To assist persons with developmental disabilities, including infants at risk and their families by providing and securing those services and supports necessary to maximize opportunities and choices. It is our belief that the principal test of the success of the Alta California Regional Center is the extent to which it enhances the quality of individual and family life and improves the consumer's and the family's satisfaction with the services received from or through the Regional Center.

Services

The regional center provides lifelong services for people with developmental disabilities.

Diagnosis, information & referral, case management, residential care & vocational training.

To qualify a person must have a substantial handicap of mental retardation, cerebral palsy,

epilepsy, and/or autism (either born with the disability, or acquired at a young age).

Sites

 ATLA CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTER, GRASS VALLEY

900 E. Main St., #102

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-4231 Main

(530) 272-4637 Fax

altaregional.org

first inital, last name @altaregional.org

AREA SERVED: Nevada and Sierra counties

American Red Cross, Western Nevada County Chapter

144 Hughes Road, Suite G

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-3265 Main

(530) 477-4545 Message/Answering Service - 24-Hour

(530) 272-5212 Fax

www.wncarc.org

redcross@wncarc.org

Susan King, Director

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County from Donner Summit west to Yuba County, as well as

Sierra County.

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Bear River Recreation And Park District

22937 West Hacienda Drive

Grass Valley, CA 95949

(530) 268-7275 Main - 268-PARK

(530) 268-7684 Fax

Marge Biddle, Recreation Supervisor

MISSION: To provide a wide variety of year-round recreation programs, facilities, and park areas

that respond to the needs and desires of all residents of the Bear River Recreation and Park District.

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

Services

Provides recreation activities including sports, arts and crafts, music, drama, and trips; after

school enrichment programs for elementary school children; youth and adult basketball and

volleyball leagues; soccer; horsemanship and more.

Varied, with some scholarships available.

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Behavioral Health Department, Nevada County

10433 Willow Valley Road, Suite A

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1437 Main

(530) 582-7803 - Truckee

(530) 265-9820 Fax

(530) 265-1696 - Family Preservation Team

mynevadcounty.com

Robert Erickson, Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Services

FAMILY PRESERVATION TEAM

Provides support for families in specific, targeted apartment complexes who need extra help

taking care of their children, with marriage counseling, abuse prevention, and finance

management.

(530)265-1696 - Main

(530)273-6941 - Fax

SERVICES: At the Eric Rood Center

MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

Provides crisis and routine evaluation, treatment, referral and authorization of services for

persons meeting criteria specified by several funding sources. Programs cover a continuum of

care from acute inpatient to routine outpatient care and includes long term institutional care,

residential services, day treatment, care management and vocational services. Acute and long

term in-patient services are all provided by contracted entities located outside of Nevada

County.

MOTHERS IN RECOVERY PROGRAM

Provides intensive outpatient services for mothers who are recovering from drug or alcohol

abuse. On-site child care is provided, as well as transportation to and from the program.

Sliding scale, will bill insurance, Medi-Cal

LOVETT RECOVERY CENTER

A 90 day social model recovery center for resident who abuse alcohol and/or drugs. Provides

counseling and support groups.

Sliding Scale

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG SERVICES DIVISION

Seeks to reduce alcohol and drug related problems by both prevention and treatment

strategies. prevention is focused on youth and delivered through educational and support

models. treatment is available for all age groups. The treatment programs are non-medical,

social model in nature.

Sliding scale, will be insurance.

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Child Protective Services operates under state and federal mandates to respond to child abuse

and neglect. Reports may be made at any time (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). All referrals

are promptly investigated. Most result in referrals to agencies, that provide services to assist

the family to improve its functioning and stay together. A minority of referrals result in

removal of children, for their protection. When the concern is serious, the Juvenile Court is

brought into the process to direct the Child Protective Service. If the child remains in the

home, the Court may order “Family Maintenance,” to provide supervised support to the

family. If the child is removed, the program develops and monitors a “Family Reunification

Plan,” to create the conditions necessary for safe return home. Most families are successfully

reunified. In a small number of situations, reunification is not feasible and the Court orders a

“Permanent Plan,” through which new guardians or adoptive parents are found for the child.

Any person may make a report. Certain professionals, including, doctors, therapists, teachers

and others are mandated to report abuse and neglect observed in the course of their work.

SERVICES: Provided at the Eric Rood Center

DUAL DIAGNOSIS UNITED

Support group for people who have or have had both mental health and substance abuse

problems.

CARING HEARTS PEER COUNSELING

A support group in a confidential setting for adults dealing with physical and emotional issues

that are effecting their mental health and/or quality of life. Provides for mutual understanding

between peers; improvement of coping and problem solving skills, self esteem, self-care and

emotional management skills; developing social connections and referrals to community

resources.

Lily Marie

Provides a support group for individuals, family members and friends affected by hepatitis of

all types. Speakers and nutritionists take part in the program.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, NEVADA COUNTY

10433 Willow Valley Road, Suite A

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1696 - Family Preservation Team

(530) 265-1437 Main

(530) 265-5811 24 Hour - Crisis Line

(530) 265-9820 Fax

mynevadcounty.com

Robert Erickson, Director

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, NEVADA COUNTY (TRUCKEE BRANCH)

10075 Levon Avenue

Truckee, CA 96161

(530) 582-7807 Main

(888) 801-1437 Toll Free - 24 Hour Crisis Line

Alison Lehman, Director

AREA SERVED: Eastern Nevada County

3. LOVETT RECOVERY CENTER

145 Bost Avenue

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-9045 Main

(530) 478-7977 Fax

mynevadacounty.com

Ginny Poggi, Site Manager

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

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Big Brothers/Big Sisters Of Nevada County

745 Maltman Drive

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-2227 Main

(530) 273-4113 Fax

www.bigsofnc.org

director@bigsofnc.org

Dena Valin, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

MISSION: To make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth in our community through a

professionally supported one-to-one relationship with a caring and responsible individual.

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

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BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS

Provides positive adult role models to children ages 6-14 from single parent homes who are

having difficulties at home or at school.

No Fee for Service.

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Board Of Supervisors, Nevada County

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1480 Main

(530) 265-1234 Fax

(530) 265-6792 Main - Adult Services Council

ncbos.co.nevada.ca.us

Sue Horne, Chair

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

Services

ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES COUNCIL

The Nevada County Adult and Family Services Council was formed by the Board of

Supervisors to provide information to the Board to assist in deciding policy position and

legislative advocacy. The Council also works with the community to assess and identify senior

and adult service needs, assist in coordination services, and inform and educate the public

about adult service issues.

No Fee for Service

Brad Bradford, Chair

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Brunswick Village

316 Olympia Park Circle

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-1990 Fax

(530) 274-1992 Main

cindy@brunswickvillage.org

Cindy Osborn, Administrator

HOURS: 7 Days 8:00am-6:00pm

MISSION: Brunswick Village is a faith-based, non-profit whose mission is to provide affordable

housing and services to seniors. As a Christian community, Brunswick Village seeks to lovingly minister

to the spiritual and physical needs of its residents.

Services

Residential care facility for the elderly.

Affordable and SSI income residents accepted

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Cancer Aid Thrift Store

317 South Auburn Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-2365 Main

(530) 273-2006 Voice - Fran

Twylah Lemargie, Manager

HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm

MISSION: To help Nevada County cancer patients.

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

Services

Provides travel reimbursement to out-of-county treatment centers for cancer patients. Also

provides reimbursement for medication & supplies not otherwise covered, as well as limited

reimbursement for home care costs & aid in hardship cases may. Lends durable medical

equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, etc. Will accept donations of such medical

equipment and supplies. Will cover prescribed medications, wigs, transportation, oxygen, and

equipment.

No Fee for Service.

A thrift store whose proceeds benefit the Cancer Aid services.

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Child Abuse Prevention Council Of Western Nevada County

PO Box 1871

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 470-0701 Voice/Fax

Danita Sorenson, Ph.D., Coordinator

MISSION: The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Western Nevada County is dedicated to

preventing child abuse and promoting family preservation by providing community education and raising

public awareness. Through support and/or development of relevant programs and interagency

cooperation, the Council's goal is to promote the well-being of families and the safety of children within

Nevada County.

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

Services

Serves as a collaborative forum for all participating agencies and persons dealing with the

subject of child abuse in order to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of delivery systems,

develop a vision of how Western Nevada County can ultimately deal with the issues of child

abuse awareness and prevention, and make recommendations for filling identified gaps in

services or modifying delivery.

No Fee for Service.

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Child Advocates Of Nevada County

531 Uren Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-9550 Main

(530) 265-4410 Fax

bonniet@caofnc.org

Bonnie Taylor, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday,8:00am-5:00pm

MISSION: Our mission is to provide education, intervention and prevention services so that the

children of our community have the opportunity to grow up free from abuse and neglect.

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

Services

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION IN NEVADA COUNTY SCHOOLS (CAPINCS)

Child Abuse Prevention in Nevada County Schools (CAPINCS) teaches personal safety and

self-protection to preschool and grade schoolchildren using a puppet show, role-playing and a

question-and-answer format in the classroom.

No Fee for Service.

Katy Jamison

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA)

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers act as the eyes and ears of the court on

behalf of children removed from abusive or negligent situations, advocating for safe permanent

homes for these children. Family Court CASA volunteers work with families in high conflict

divorce cases, helping them to focus on the needs of the child and to ease the confusing and

often hurtful process of divorce for the children involved. Also provides a Health and Education

Passport for CASA clients, which helps foster kids preserve their medical and school histories,

together with personal papers and keepsakes.

No Fee for Service.

Joyce Peterman

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Child Support Enforcement Services

840 East Main St., Suite A

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 271-5439 Administrative

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

MISSION: To promote the well being of children through delivery of excellent child support service

and collection activities intended to protect emotional, medical, and financial support for children. To see that children...receive the support to which they are entitled.

AREA SERVED: Nevada and Sierra counties

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Community Asian Theatre Of The Sierra (Cats)

228 Commercial St. #88

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 273-6362 Administrative

(530) 273-5541 Fax

www.catsweb.org

catsweb@pacbell.net

Jeannie Wong-wood, Executive Director

MISSION: To enrich the cultural climate and its neighboring communities with Asian-based themes.

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Community Center Association

PMB 176

11578 Sutton Way

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-7231 Main

Chris Drainville, President

HOURS: Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month.

MISSION: To provide cultural, educational, and recreational services and opportunities to residents of Nevada County.

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

Services

Projects: Multi-generational community center, Adventure Playground skateboard park.

Association membership: $10 per year.

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Community Development Agency, Nevada County

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1442 Main

mynevadacounty.com/cda/

Jess Montoya, Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

Services

HOUSING DIVISION

Multi-service resource County agency that provides:

1. Low cost rehab loans

2. Down payment assistance to income first time homebuyers;

3. Weatherization assistance to low-income residents.

265-1388

Nina Bigley

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Community Health Department, Nevada County

10433 Willow Valley Road, Suite B

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1450 Main

(530) 265-9824 Fax

mynevadacounty.com

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Services

CHILD HEALTH AND DISABILITY PROGRAM

Provides wellness exams, immunizations and free follow-up treatment for newly diagnosed

conditions. Services include dental check-ups, well baby, child, and teen check-ups and care,

school entry exams, and sports and camp physicals. Provides pregnancy health care

information, transportation information, doctor and dentist referrals.

No Fee for Service

CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Diagnostic evaluations for children under 21 years of age suspected of having one of the CCS

eligible medical conditions and who may be eligible for free diagnostic services. Services

include: Treatment services for the handicapping condition, including medical and surgical

care, pharmaceuticals, physical and occupational therapy, laboratory tests, X-rays, appliances,

equipment, and other needed services; Physical and occupational therapy is provided in

medical therapy units located in public schools to children with physical handicaps who have

medical need for these treatment services. (These CCS services do not require financial

eligibility); Medical case management is provided by the CCS Program, including referrals to

Medi-Cal specialists and centers; follow-up with schools, public health/school nurses, social

workers and other agencies; transferring medical records; locating new facilities and services

when families move; and assisting the family to cope with the child’s condition.

Alice Litton, CCS Coordinator

TEEN CLINIC

Provides adolescent health service including: abstinence education; birth control education and

supplies; decision-making counseling and support; pregnancy testing and referrals; emergency

contraception supplies; sexually transmitted disease and HIV testing and referrals; Hepatitis

A and B vaccinations; mental health counseling and support; and referrals to community

services.

 CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S SERVICES

208 Sutton Way

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 265-7234 Main

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

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Community Recovery Resources

440 Henderson Street, Suite C

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-9541 Main - Also 24 hour crisis line

(530) 273-7740 Fax

www.corr.us

grassvalley@corr.us

Warren Daniels, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-8:00pm

Crisis services available 24/7.

MISSION: The Mission of the Nevada County Council on Alcoholism, known as Nevada County

Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery, is to reduce the social, health and financial impact on the community from alcohol and other drug use. This Mission is accomplished by providing community-wide awareness, prevention, education-outreach, early recovery programs, state licensed treatment and DUI programs, and counseling services responding to those in crisis and to those who have the need for guidance, information and referral. Services are provided to individuals and families of all ethnic, cultural, social and economic populations of Nevada County from Youth to Senior Citizens. NCSA's staff is comprised of addictions certified and degreed individuals.

Services

Provides substance abuse services, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI) programs;

drug diversion; out client counseling and assessment; Employee Assistance Program (EAP);

adolescent programs; drop-in and crisis counseling; intervention services; HIV counseling and

testing; tobacco cessation; outreach education; men's and women's transitional housing;

residential treatment; family treatment program and the HEART's Program at Wayne Brown

Correctional Facility.

All fees are assessed per client's income level, and certain programs require no fees.

Hope House is residential substance abuse program for women with children, managed by

CORR.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CODA)

Provides a twelve step group for co-dependents of alcohol and substance abusers.

COMMUNITY RECOVERY RESOURCES

440 Henderson Street, Suite C

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-9541 Main - Also 24 hour crisis line

(530) 273-7740 Fax

www.corr.us

grassvalley@corr.us

Warren Daniels, Executive Director

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

 COMMUNITY RECOVERY RESOURCES, TRUCKEE OFFICE

10015 Palisades Drive, Suite 1

Truckee, CA 96161

(530) 587-8194 Main

(530) 587-5617 Fax

truckee@corr.us

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

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Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center

5713 Marconi Avenue, Suite A

Carmichael, CA 95621

(916) 971-0893 - Main

(800) 635-0220 - Toll Free Number

(916) 971-9446 Fax

Janice Claypoole, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to-4:00pm

MISSION: Our mission is to improve the well-being of caregivers and provide support throughout the caregiving process.

Services

Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center, Nevada County Office

Meets the needs of caregivers of brain impaired adults; ie: Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Multiple

Sclerosis, stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, and other degenerative diseases of the

brain or Dementia, through assistance to families.

Professionals and other caregivers services include information and assistance, contractual

services for legal and financial advice, counseling, respite care, referrals to and assistance in

development of support groups and training programs.

Barbara Larsen

SERVICES: Maintains in home care resource registry

Sites

 DEL ORO CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER, NEVADA COUNTY OFFICE

471 Sutton Way, suite 210

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-1005 Main

(800) 635-0220 Toll Free

(530) 274-2458 Fax

Barbara Larsen

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

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Department Of Rehabilitation, State Of California

470 Rio Lindo Avenue, Suite 4

Chico, CA

(530) 895-5507 Main

(530) 345-3897 Toll Free Voice/TTY

AREA SERVED: Nevada and Sierra counties

Services

Assists Californians with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability

to live independently in their communities. Working with individuals of every type and

category of disability, DOR provides vocational rehab services to eligible Californians. DOR

also provides ADA technical assistance and training and funds 29 Independent Living Centers

which offer information and referral services to assist individuals with disabilities live active,

independent lives. Also provides assistive devices for visually impared adults.

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Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault Coalition

960 Mccourtney Road

Suite G

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-2046 - Main

(530) 272-3467 - 24 hour crisis line

(530) 273-3780 Fax

www.dvsac.org

cboganes@dvsac.org

Coral Boganes, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

MISSION: All women, children and men have the right to live their lives in a healthy and safe

environment and to conduct their lives without emotional, physical or sexual abuse or the fear of abuse.

The mission of this agency is to work toward eliminating domestic violence and sexual assault and to reduce their effect in our community through crisis intervention, service, education and community involvement.

Services

POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES TO HURTING (PATH)

Provides an anger management and batterers' program. Two courses are available: 52 weeks

for court mandated offenders, both male and female and a 12 week program for voluntary

attendees.

Provides support groups for children who are victims of domestic violence. Three separate

groups are available: boys and girls, ages 6-8; girls, ages 9-12; boys, ages 9-12.

No Fee for Service.

F.A.C.E. (FEMALES ACHIEVING CHANGE AND EMPOWERMENT)

All female support group that focuses on issues teen girls face in today's world. For girls ages

13-18.

Support group for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

cboganes@dvsac.org

Coral Boganes, Executive Director

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Employment Development Department, State Of California

117 New Mohawk Road, Suite G

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 470-1900 Main

(530) 470-1906 Fax

www.edd.ca.gov

svoors@edd.ca.gov

Patrick W. Henning, Agency Director

HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday, 8:00am-noon and 1:00-5:00pm

MISSION: The Employment Development Department promotes California's economic growth by

providing services to keep employers, employees, and job seekers competitive.

Services

Assists employers, in meeting labor needs; helps job seekers obtain employment; administers

the federally-funded workforce investment programs for adults, dislocated workers and youth;

assists the disadvantaged and welfare-to-work recipients to become self-sufficient; administers

Unemployment Insurance and Disability Insurance; collects and administers employment

related-taxes; and provides comprehensive labor market information.

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Sites

1. EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

NEVADA COUNTY

117 New Mohawk Road, Suite G

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 470-1900 Main

(530) 470-1906 Fax

www.edd.ca.gov

svoors@edd.ca.gov

Patrick W. Henning, Agency Director

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

2. EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

TRUCKEE

10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 206

Truckee, CA 96161

(530) 582-7332 Main

goldensierra.com

AREA SERVED: Eastern Nevada County

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Eskaton

5105 Manzanita Avenue

Carmichael, CA 95608

(916) 334-0810 Main

(916) 334-1072 Information Line

(888) 334-3490 Information Line - Toll free

(916) 338-1248 Fax

www.eskaton.com

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

MISSION: Eskaton's primary mission is to enhance the quality of life of seniors through innovative

health, housing and social services.

Services

Residential care facility for the elderly.

Eskaton Village, Grass Valley, is a 42-acre, gated, age-restricted retirement community

offering patio homes (purchased), apartments for independent living with services (rental) and

assisted living apartments (rental). The community also includes a recreation center with an

indoor pool, exercise equipment, meeting space, etc.

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Sites

1. ESKATON VILLAGE, GRASS VALLEY

250 Via Colina

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 265-2699 Main

(800) 537-6307 ext.206767 Toll Free

www.eskaton.com

2. ESKATON VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING, GRASS VALLEY

625 Eskaton Circle

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-1778 Main

(530) 273-8058 Fax

eskaton.com

David Keaton, Administrator

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

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Families United Inc.

11960 Heritage Oak Place, Suite 20

Auburn, CA 95603

(530) 889-5552 Main

(530) 889-5558 Fax

Chandra Thomas, Area Administrator

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

AREA SERVED: Northern California

Psychologically-based foster family agency established to work with children with specialneeds. Accepts placements for children, ages 0-17 years old, including emergency placements.

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Fire Safe Council Of Nevada County, Inc.

PO Box 1447

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-2547 Fax

(530) 470-9193 Main

fscnc@sbcglobal.net

Michelle Phillips, Executive Director

MISSION: To provide education and programs for fire prevention and preparedness to all Nevada

County citizens in order to reduce the loss of lives, personal property, and natural resources from wildfire.

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

Services

Provides one day of defensible space clean-up, including trimming trees and bushes, thinning

trees, removing hazardous limbs, removing blackberries, and any other hazardous fuels.

Provides information to the citizens of Nevada County on how to create a Fire Safe

environment in their community.

Fire Safe Chats - for neighborhood groups and other interested parties on making property

fire safe and on services of FSCNC.

Free Neighborhood Chipping - of brush and woody material removed from within 100' of a

structure or 30'of a driveway. Call for an application and instructions.

Senior and Disabled Assistance - provides 8 hours of clearing for seniors and disabled

individuals who are physically and financially unable to clear defensible space on their own.

Call for an application.

Children's Education - FSCNC has developed literature for preschool through 5th grade.

Literature - on a wide range of topics is available for all interested parties.

Neighborhood Fuels Reduction Projects - works with neighborhoods to organize, write, and

execute grants for roadside clearing or shaded fuel break contruction. Call if interested in

working on a grant for your neighborhood.

No Fee for Service.

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First 5 Nevada County

400 Hoover Lane

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-0611 ext.223 Main

(530) 265-0524 Fax

www.first5necco.org

Jean Soliz-Conklin, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

MISSION: Our vision is that Nevada County children will be resilient, optimistic, and healthy. They

will be safe, capable, and strong; and know it. They will grow up in a family and community that prepares

them for success.

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

Services

The Children and Families First Commission administers Proposition 10 funds in Nevada

County to help children, prenatal through age five. The money goes to fund strategies for

parent education and support, child care, early childhood education, and health and wellness.

No Fee for Service.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROJECT

At the request of a child care provider, provides a behavioral health evaluation for a child in

the child care center. Depending on the circumstances, evaluations may be made by an child

development specialist or a behavioral health professional.

No Fee for Service

Bonnie Taylor, Program Coordinator

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First Baptist Church Disaster Relief Team

1866 Ridge Road

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 265-3621 Rene McKinley - Disaster Relief

(530) 265-5226 Marvin Rackley - Disaster Relief

(530) 273-7301 Main

(530) 273-6275 Fax

www.nccn.net/~fbaptch

pastorjamesward@sbcglobal.net

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm; On call 24 hours a day to meet disaster needs.

MISSION: To serve and meet the needs of our community, especially in disasters.

AREA SERVED: Nevada County. The trained Disaster Relief Team can also serve anywhere in

California, the U.S. or internationally.

Services

During a disaster, provides a shelter to meet the emergency needs of the Red Cross, meal

preparation for shelters located in the surrounding areas and meal preparation.

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Food Bank Of Nevada County

12048 Charles Drive, Suite 9

578 Sutton Way #187

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-3796 Main

(530) 272-7085 Fax - Call First

www.nccn.net/~foodbanknc

foodbanknc@nccn.net

Toni C. Thompson, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm Closed on public holidays

MISSION: The Food Bank of Nevada County procures nutritious food and distributes it to individuals

and families of Nevada County who are in need.

Services

Provides a monthly distribution of nutritious food at five sites in the county: Penn Valley, North

San Juan, Washington, Truckee, and Grass Valley. An outreach program delivers food to

homebound individuals. Recipients receive food once a month or on an emergency basis. The

Food Bank also facilitates the storage and distribution of federal commodities food donated by

the USDA. Food is provided to approximately one thousand disadvantaged members of our

county each month.

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Sites

1. FOOD BANK OF NEVADA COUNTY

12048 Charles Drive, Suite 9

578 Sutton Way #187

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-3796 Main

(530) 272-7085 Fax - Call First

www.nccn.net/~foodbanknc

foodbanknc@nccn.net

Toni C. Thompson, Executive Director

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

2. FOOD BANK OF NEVADA COUNTY, TRUCKEE DISTRIBUTION SITE

10046 Church Street

Truckee, CA 96161

AREA SERVED: Eastern Nevada County

3. FOOD BANK OF NEVADA COUNTY, PENN VALLEY DISTRIBUTION SITE

11739 Spenceville Road

Penn Valley, CA 95946

AREA SERVED: Penn Valley area

4. FOOD BANK OF NEVADA COUNTY, NORTH SAN JUAN DISTRIBUTION SITE

29190 State Highway 49

North San Juan, CA 95960

AREA SERVED: North San Juan area

5. FOOD BANK OF NEVADA COUNTY, WASHINGTON DISTRIBUTION SITE

31625 Relief Hill Road

Washington, CA 95986

AREA SERVED: Washington area

6. FOOD BANK OF NEVADA COUNTY, GRASS VALLEY DISTRIBUTION SITE

255 South Auburn Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945

AREA SERVED: Grass Valley area

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49er Regional Occupational Program

360 Nevada Street

Auburn, CA 95602

(530) 889-5949 - Auburn

(530) 887-1704 Fax

craulston@placercoe.k12.ca.us

Randi Scott, Executive Director

Public transportation accessible.

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Closed 12 noon to 1:00pm

Services

49ER REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM

Offers job training and career preparation to all adults and high school juniors and seniors.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available through the twenty different courses

offered. Most courses are a combination of classroom and on-the-job training. Students learn

specific job skills in classroom training and gain valuable job experience through internship

placement in area businesses. Over 400 local businesses provide training.

There is no tuition for courses.There is a $50 per semester adult registration fee.

Sites

1. 49ER REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM

582 Searls Avenue

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-8848 Main

(530) 265-8163 Fax

craulston@placercoe.k12.ca.us

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Freed Center For Independent Living

154 Hughes Road, Suite 1

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-1732 Main

(530) 272-1764 TDD

(530) 272-7793 Fax

(800) 655-7732 Toll Free

www.freed.org

contact-04@freed.org

Ann Guerra, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

MISSION: To eliminate barriers to full equality for people with disabilities through programs that

promote independent living, effect system change while honoring dignity and self-determination.

AREA SERVED: Nevada, Sierra, Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties.

Services

Supports people with disabilities as they work toward their goals for independent living.

Provides personal and systems advocacy, information and referral, cross disability peer

support, personal assistant services, computer and internet access, wheelchair and mobility aid

recycling, independent living skills training, housing assistance and assistive technology. The

"Fix It" Program provides minor health and safety-related home repair and modification

services to seniors and other people with disabilities. Publishes a newsletter, and has a lending

library of books, audios and video tapes on disability-related issues. Provides Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance consultations to the community. Matches senior volunteers

with individual consumers for socialization and community integration activities.

No Fee for Service.

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM

The Senior Companion Program matches senior volunteers with individual consumers for

socialization and community integration activities.

No Fee for Service

FIX-IT PROGRAM

Repairs small home problems related to health and safety, such as leaky faucets and faulty

electrical switches. Makes minor modifications which make it possible for clients to stay at

home, such as grab bars and modified electrical switches, levers to replace faucet handles,

rotten porch steps and , in some cases, ramps. These services are provided by volunteers.

Makes recommendations and provides assistance on ramp construction and financial

assistance in some low-income cases. Maintains a list of local handypersons who charge

relatively reasonable rates and have had some screening.

No Fee for Service

Janet Bullock. For consumers under 60, ask for Peggy Cone.

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Friendship Club

101 Providence Mine Road #205

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-4311 Main

(530) 265-4131 Fax

friendshipclub.org

jlitton@friendshipclub.org

Jennifer Litton Singer, Executive Director

MISSION: The mission of The Friendship Club is to integrate disadvantaged girls into the community,

teach them important life skills, and empower them to complete their education and lead responsible lives.

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

Services

The Friendship Club is a mentoring education support program for at risk adolescent girls in

Western Nevada County. Girls are recommended to the program as sixth and seventh graders

and are welcome in the program through their high school graduation date. Each girl in the

program receives academic tutoring after school, monthly cultural and educational field trips,

one on one mentoring, summer activities, and other opportunities for community service and

special events throughout the year.

$10 per year

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Girl Scouts Of Tierra Del Oro

3005 Gold Canal Drive

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

(800) 322-4475 Information Line

(916) 638-8452 Fax

www.tdogs.org

info@tdogs.org

Pamela Saltenberger, Director

MISSION: To inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. Girl Scouting seeks to accomplish this by providing girls opportunities to develop their potential and have fun with their peers in a supportive, all-girl setting. Area Served: Amador,Calavaras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Jauquin,

Sierra, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba Counties

Services

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Gold Country Community Center

251 South Auburn Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-3861 Main

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm

MISSION: The Community Center is a focal point where people can meet together and participate in classes and activities that support their independence, enhance their skills, and encourage involvement in the community.

AREA SERVED: Primarily Nevada County

Services

This collaboration is organizing, planning, and eventually will build a community center for

intergenerational activities. Spawned by the Senior Citizens Foundation, a Community Center

Alliance currently is researching how to improve communication between seniors and those

younger, as well as between cultural, educational and human service non-profits. The product

will be a team to build the relationships and the bricks and mortar for a non-profit Gold

Country Community Center in Nevada County.

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Crin Stanford, Bill Locker, Chris Drainville, and Robert Choate, Founders

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Gold Country Telecare, Inc.

13483 Colfax Highway

Cedar Ridge, CA 95924

(530) 274-8264 Administrative

(530) 272-1710 Main

(530) 274-3210 Fax

telecare@jps.com

Susan Healy-Harman Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

MISSION: To provide transportation for Nevada County to people with disabilities, enabling them to maintain their independence and participate in the community.

Services

Provides paratransit services using a fleet of wheelchair-accessible vehicles staffed by trained

and professional drivers. Under the Neighbor to Neighbor Program qualified volunteer

drivers, using their own vehicles, also provide transportation.

Within Nevada County: 1-4 miles: $2.00, 4-7 miles: $3.00, 7-10 miles, $4.00, 10 or more miles,

$5.00. Outside of Nevada County: Auburn/Roseville: $30.00, Yuba City: $40.00, Sacramento:

$50.00. ADA Trip: $2.00 (Disabled passenger begins and ends trip within 3/4 miles of fixed

route system.) Neighbor to Neighbor charges $.50/mile.

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Golden Empire Humane Society

10067 Joerschke Drive

(530) 271-7071 ext.4 Administrative

(530) 470-9400 Message/Answering Service - 24 Hours

(530) 432-3852 Fax

www.animalsave.org

office@animalsave.org

Sue Finlay, President

MISSION: To end the needless killing of adoptable animals in our community by creating a no-kill

adoption center, caring for homeless animals, encouraging spay/neuter and promoting the concept thatevery companion animal deserves a loving home.

Services

Provides financial assistance for spaying and neutering of companion animals; financial

assistance for emergency veterinary care for pets of low-income individuals; animals for

adoption; building a no-kill animal shelter and adoption center.

No Fee for Service

A thrift store whose proceeds benefit the Golden Empire Humane Society.

Goods offered at discounted prices

Sites

1. GOLDEN EMPIRE HUMANE SOCIETY

10067 Joerschke Drive

PO Box 817

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 271-7071 ext.4 Administrative

(530) 470-9400 Message/Answering Service - 24 Hours

(530) 432-3852 Fax

www.animalsave.org

office@animalsave.org

Sue Finlay, President

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

2. ANIMALSAVE THRIFT & TREASURES

10067 Joerschke Drive

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-1111 Main

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

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Golden Sierra Job Training Agency

117 New Mohawk Road, Suite E

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-3201 Main

(530) 265-5297 Fax

www.goldensierra.com

Ken Bigham, Site Supervisor

HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-5:30pm

MISSION: Through collaboration with partnering agencies, Golden Sierra Job Training Agency

intends to improve the quality, productivity and competitiveness of our work force, thereby strengthening the local and regional economy.

AREA SERVED: Golden Sierra is a five-county consortium serving Nevada, Alpine, El Dorado,

Sierra, and Placer Counties sice 1983.

Services

Provides a one-stop career center. Provides resources for self-directed job searches, including

EDD Jobs Services, current job openings, resume information,career assessment, training

videos and CD's, labor market information, internet access to employment information and

certified typing tests Provides career assessment, including evaluation of interests, aptitudes,

and skills. Provides vocational training skills and referrals to private trade schools. Provides

work experience through short-term paid employment and on-the-job training with local

employers Operates youth programs, including internships, work experience and summer

employment.

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Grass Valley Downtown Association

125 Neal Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-8315 Main

(530) 273-8696 Fax

gvda1@nccn.net

Howard Levine, President

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

MISSION: Shall represent its general membership with a unified voice in economic development andhistorical preservation of downtown Grass Valley and our community.

AREA SERVED: Downtown Grass Valley

Services

Supports downtown merchants by producing promotional events that draw tourists and

residents to the downtown area. Event include the Cornish Christmas, Sierra Festival of the

Arts, Antique Car Show and the Fourth of July Parade. Represents its membership on issues of

economic development and historical preservation.

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Helpline Information And Assistance

471 Sutton Way, Suite 202

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-2273 Main

(800) 510-2020 Toll Free - From within Nevada County

(530) 274-9814 Fax

nccn.net/~helpline

helpline@nccn.net

Scott Adams, Program Coordinator

Public transportation accessible.

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

MISSION: To empower Nevada County residents of all ages to maintain their independence through

access to the appropriate support services and programs. HelpLine strives to provide accurate,

complete, and useful information in a timely fashion. It is our goal to assist people by providing

information in a friendly and helpful manner.

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

Services

Provides a one-call information and assistance service that connects callers with the services

or agencies in Nevada County that will be useful to them. This service is available to people of

all ages. A database of Nevada County resources is maintained to provide callers with the

information they need. Walk-in service is also available. The Senior Specialist Program helps

seniors who are newly discharged from the hospital or who are functionally declining to find the

care they need to remain in their own homes. Schedules appointments for community programs

such as Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), 55-Alive Driving

Classes, free legal counseling, Income Tax Filing Assistance, Homeowners' and Renters'

Assistance, and low-cost blood tests at the Health Fair. Provides lists of physicians, dentists,

assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and apartment complexes.

No Fee for Service.

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Hospice Of The Foothills

12399 Nevada City Highway

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-5739 Main

(530) 272-0854 - Nursing Line

(530) 272-9427 - Bereavement Line

(888) 252-1010 Information Line

(530) 272-5011 - Transitions

Dennis G. Fournier, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

MISSION: Affirms life and promotes dignity for the terminally ill by providing professional,

comprehensive and compassionate care to the patient, their loved ones and the community. We strive to fulfill our mission every day, for every patient with a staff of dedicated professionals and volunteers.

Services

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Support group for any bereaved family member.

Provides hospice services, including: medical oversight, home visits and consultations with the

attending physicians by the Medical Director; nursing care; short stays in an inpatient facility

for respite or pain and symptom control; home health aides and homemaker services;

equipment and supplies; patient support volunteers; medications related to terminal illness;

emotional support, counseling advocacy and referrals; bereavement support groups and

counseling; coordination of spiritual support; dietary counseling; and physical, occupational and

speech therapies as needed.

No Fee for Service

TRANSITIONS

Places individuals with a prognosis of one to two years in touch with a community resources

that can help them through trying times. Provides a network of professional and volunteer staff

whose focus is on providing assistance, comfort and compassion.

No Fee for Service.

Donna Brown, RN

. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Trinity Episcopal Church

201 Nevada Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 272-5739 Main

(530) 272-0328 Fax

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

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Housing And Community Services Department, Nevada

COUNTY

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1388 Main

(530) 265-7272 Fax

(530) 265-7251 Service/Intake - Weatherization Program

new.mynevadacounty.com/housing/

Jim Carney, Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

MISSION: To effectively increase and administer resources to develop affordable housing and, in

cooperation with non-profit agencies, provide low and moderate income residents with preventive and

emergency services and programs aimed at assisting those residents in becoming self-sufficient members

of the community.

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

Services

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP)

Provides financial assistance to eligible households to offset the costs of heating and/or cooling

dwellings.

No Fee for Service

Provides free weatherization services to improve the energy efficiency of homes, including attic

insulation, weatherstripping, minor housing repairs, and related energy conservation measures.

Services include new low and moderate income housing developments, a first time homebuyers

program, housing rehabilitation loans, low income community services grants, economic

development support, and referrals to agencies the provide needed services.

SECTION 8 RENTAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE VOUCHER PROGRAM

Section 8 is a federal housing program for low-income people, funded by HUD and

administered in Nevada County by the Department of Housing and Community Services. This

application process will place the applicant on a wait list, which is the tool used to assign and

issue vouchers that become available for the program.

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Human Services Agency, Nevada County

PO Box 1210

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1340 - Adult & Family Services

(530) 582-7803 - Adult & Family Services-Truckee

(530) 265-1437 - Behavioral Health

(530) 265-1450 - Community Health

(530) 273-3396 - Veterans Service Office

mynevadacounty.com

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

MISSION: To provide residents access to quality care and services in partnership with other

community service providers. Services will be provided in a confidential, impartial, efficient, and

cost-effective manner, to improve, promote, and protect the health and mental health of residents to

prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, and encourage self-sufficiency.

Services

Provides health and human services to Nevada County residents. The agency is comprised of

an administrative office and four departments: Behavioral Health Services, Community Health

Services, Adult and Family Services, and Veterans Services.

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Inter-Agency Council

11743 Maltman Drive

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-8676 Main

Susan Healy-Harman, Chairperson

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

Services

Inter-Agency Council

Member organizations display materials at the IAC booth at the Nevada County Fair.

Produces the Western Nevada County Community Resource Guide, a comprehensive listing of

non-profit service organizations in the community.

Susan Healy-Harman, Chair 272-9958 and Bev Hayward, Treasurer 272-5041

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Interfaith Food Ministry Of Nevada County

551 Whiting Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-8132 - Main

(530) 477-1432 Fax

Bill Brooks, President

HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00am-1:00pm

MISSION: To feed families in need.

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County, Parts of Yuba and Sierra Counties.

Services

Provides supplemental perishable and/or staple food items for needy families.

No Fee for Service

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Kvmr-Fm Community Radio

401 Spring Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-9073 Main

(530) 265-9077 Fax

www.kvmr.org

kvmr@kvmr.org

Brian Terhorst, General Manager

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

MISSION: KVMR FM is a volunteer-based, listener-supported radio station fostering positive social change by entertaining, informing, and educating our community through the presentation of diverse music, cultural, news, and public affairs programming. KVMR is committed to honoring and encouraging freedom of expression, diversity and creativity in all programming, giving consideration to the innovative, the experimental, and traditional.

AREA SERVED: Sierra Nevada Foothills and Greater Sacramento Valley

Services

KVMR FM is a volunteer-based, listener-supported radio station. Features diverse music,

cultural, news, and public affairs programming.

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La Leche League Of Grass Valley

15214 Pammy Way

Grass Valley, CA 95949

(530) 273-2472 - Sandy

Sandy Lefcovich

HOURS: 24 Hours Phone help. Call for periodic meetings

MISSION: To promote better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy

development of the baby and mother and to help mothers to breastfeed through education, information,

encouragement, and mother-to-mother support.

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

Services

provides information and support for pregnant and nursing mothers at monthly meetings.

Meeting topics include preparation for and getting started at breastfeeding, preventing

difficulties, nutrition and loving guidance (discipline). Phone help is available for mothers in

need of assistance. Services are offered by local volunteers who have been trained and

accredited by La Leche League International.

No Fee for Service.

Sandi Lefcovich, Kathie Bain, and Jeanette Meyer

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Lawyer Referral Service Of Nevada County Legal

ASSISTANCE, INC.

471 Sutton Way #202

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-5962 Information Line

Kent Vanderschuit, President

MISSION: To promote access to attorneys for those unable to locate or afford legal representation

and to provide the public direct referrals to qualified counsel.

Services

Provides referrals to Board certified attorneys according to speciality. LRS is a local non-profit

certified by the California Bar Association.

Call for an appointment.

Requires a $35 processing fee. The initial attorney consultation is provided pro-bono. Any

further attorney service charges are negotiable with the attorney.

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Legal Services Of Northern California

515-12th Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 551-2150 - Main

(530) 823-7560 - Mother Lode Regional Office-Auburn

(800) 222-1753 - Senior Legal Hotline

(916) 551-2195 Fax

(530) 274-2825 - Volunteer Line

(530) 755-2018 - Regional Ombudsman

lsnc.net

exec@lsnc.net

Gary Smith, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12noon, 1:00-5:00pm

MISSION: To provide quality legal services to empower the poor to identify and defeat the causes

and effects of poverty within their community efficiently utilizing all available resources.

Ombudsman Services promotes standards of excellence in the advocacy and enhancement of quality of

life for long-term care residents

Services

OMBUDSMAN SERVICE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Investigates and resolves complaints concerning physical abuse, neglect, quality of care,

patients' rights, finances and physician and nursing care. Provides a witness for signing

"Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care" document in skilled nursing facilities.

No Fee for Service. Donations Accepted

Dorothy Davidson

LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Provides counsel, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and seniors

involving-welfare; housing; social security; Medi-Cal/Medicare; civil rights (discrimination,

etc.); disability rights; consumer rights; simple estate planning; grandparents' rights; elder

abuse. No criminal personal injury or family law matters.

No Fee for Service.

Bob Lobel

SENIOR LEGAL HOTLINE

Offers free emergency legal advice, oral and written information, brief sevices, and referrals

for seniors who need to speak with an attorney or a paralegal. Issues covered include Social

Security/SSI, grandparents' rights, Medi-Cal, consumer problems, wills/trusts/probate, estate

planning, housing, foreclosure prevention, powers of attorney, conservatorship, elder abuse.

No Fee for Service.

Davud Mandel, Manager

Sites

1. LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, GRASS VALLEY OFFICE

471 Sutton Way, Office 210

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-3554 Main

(530) 274-0352 Fax

rlobel@lnsc.net

Herb Whitaker, Managing Attorney

AREA SERVED: Nevada, Placer, Calaveras, Amador, Sierra and El Dorado counties for

non-seniors. Nevada and Placer counites for seniors.

2. OMBUDSMAN SERVICE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, NEVADA COUNTY OFFICE

15513 Green Way

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-2825 - Volunteer Line

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Library, Nevada County

Rood Center

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-7078 Main

mynevadacounty.com/library/

Steven Fjeldsted, County Librarian

HOURS: Monday, Thursday, 10:00am-8:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm

MISSION: To encourage a community of readers and lifelong learners by providing access to

information and materials that enrich, inform, and empower our count's diverse population.

Services

Offers confidential basic skills tutoring for adults, either one-on-one or through small group

instruction. A family literacy program is available that provides adults in the program with free

activity material and books for their children.

Full service public library that provide books, periodicals, newspapers, books on tape and

videotapes, large print books, telephone books, on-line periodicals and newspapers, Internet

access, computers for word processing as well as a local history and mining collection. In

addition, the libraries can acquire inter-library loans of books, periodical, articles, and related

materials from other libraries. Children's activities include preschool story times and the

children's summer reading programs. The library offers a homebound books and materials

delivery service and the Nevada County Library Literacy Service. Library staff is available to

help library users locate books, select good titles to read and assist in answering questions and

finding information.

Sites

1. LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICE, NEVADA COUNTY

980 Helling Way

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 470-2772 Main

(530) 265-9863 Fax

mynevadacounty.com/library/

Alan Archer, Coordinator

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

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Literacy Council Of Nevada County

578 Sutton Way PMB198

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-8428 Main

Judy Patton, Council Coordinator

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

MISSION: To serve all functionally illiterate residents of Nevada County by providing one-one

tutoring in English as a Second Language, on a confidential basis, in reading, writing and basic math. A partnership with the Nevada County Library Literacy Service has enabled the council to focus on the ESL program, while the Nevada County Library Literacy Service addresses the basic program.

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

Services

Provides an adult literacy program for both American-born adults for whom English is their

native language and for foreign-born adults for whom English is a second language.

No Fee for Service

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Livingwell Medical Clinic

113 Presley Way, Suite 4

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-6800 Main

(530) 272-6850 Fax

www.livingwellgv.org

lwmc@nccn.net

Cathy Seapy, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm

MISSION: To help the whole person, beyond the current pregnancy, including physical, emotional,

economic, social and spiritual conditions associated with a crisis pregnancy.

Services

Thrift store that sells clothing, books, records, furniture, housewares, collectibles and new

merchandise. Also provides clothing and equipment to an expectant mother and her family,

including: maternity clothes; a layette for the baby; clothing for any other children in the

family; car seats and baby furniture. Will provide diapers, baby food and formula, when it is

available.

A Christian organization that offers free pregnancy tests, counseling services, adoption

referrals and assistance to pregnant mothers in the form of housing referrals and material

items.

No Fee for Service.

Sites

1. LIVINGWELL MEDICAL CLINIC

113 Presley Way, Suite 4

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-6800 Main

(530) 272-6850 Fax

www.livingwellgv.org

lwmc@nccn.net

Cathy Seapy, Executive Director

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

2. LIVINGWELL THRIFT STORE

501 Whiting Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945

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Miners Family Health Center

700 Zion Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-7890 Main

(530) 265-7896 Fax

bob@minershealth.org

Robert J. Long, Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8.00am-5:00pm

MISSION: The mission of Miners Family Health Center is to provide compassionate, high-quality,

cost effective primary health care to the residents of Western Nevada County, with a focus on the

medically underserved population.

AREA SERVED: Nevada City area

Services

Medical Clinic--A low-cost community health clinic which accepts Medi-Cal and other

insurance.

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Music In The Mountains

530A Searls Avenue

P.o. Box 1451

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-6173 Main

(530) 265-6810 Fax

musicinthemountains.org

info@musicinthemountains.org

Barry Bonifas, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada and Placer counties, Butte, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yuba

counties

Services

Produces live classical music performances featuring orchestral, choral and chamber repetoire.

The concert season also includes jazz, Broadway, and big band music. Offers for opportunities

for young people to play and listen to classical music, including an annual free KinderKozert,

free tickets to all outdoor concerts, discounts to all indoor concerts, the Young Musicians'

Competition, school music assemblies and a student matinee recital series.

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Neighborhood Center For The Arts

200 Litton Drive, Suite 212

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-7287 - Main

(530) 272-7688 Fax

neighborhoodcenterofthearts.com

nca@nccn.net

Glen Baird, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-2:00pm Program Hours

Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm Gallery Hours

MISSION: To provide the opportunity for developmentally disabled adults to grow to the best of their

ability through the arts and community integration.

Services

A rural adult program designed to serve the needs of the developmentally disabled. The day

training activity center (DTAC) program is designed to serve those individuals with severe

levels of disabilities. The adult development center (ADC) program serves those with

moderate to mild levels of disabilities. Both programs are designed to increase or maintain

the individual's level of functioning. Services are directed towards independence, engagement

in productive work or other meaningful activities and integration into the larger community.

Skill training areas include; self-care; physical development; independent living skills;

socialization; communication; functional academics, safety training; vocational training;

recycling; arts & crafts; & recreation & leisure activities.

NONE

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Nevada County Habitat For Humanity

PO Box 2997

236 S. Church

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-1951 Main

nccn.net/~nchabitat

nchabitat@nccn.net

Kathy McDaniel, Acting Director

HOURS: Office: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-noon

Building Days: Wednesdays and Saturdays on-site

MISSION: Provide home ownership of simple decent affordable homes for very-low income

residents of Western Nevada County. Qualifing residents work alongside Habitat volunteers to build their

homes. Habitat provides a no-interest, no-profit affordable mortgage.

Services

Habitat For Humanity

Provides simple decent and affordable houses for deserving local families.

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Nevada County Housing Development Corporation

PO Box 1164

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 477-7611 Main - Office:Manzanita Family Center

(530) 272-6659 Clilent Intake - Emergency Assistance Coalition

(530) 265-1340 Client Intake - Manzanita Family Center

(530) 272-7969 Fax

twinters@nccn.net

Terry Winters, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

MISSION: To provide a system which is easily accessible to people in need of emergency assistance;

to meet the housing needs of the low-income families in Nevada County; and to provide a place where lives can begin to mend, where self-esteem and hope for a better future are renewed.

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

Services

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE COALITION

Provides one telephone number to call for those needing emergency food, shelter, and/or

gasoline. It is for people experiencing an immediate crisis situation and who lack the funds or

resources to meet their needs. Trained volunteers assess the need and then arrange for the

appropriate help and/or identify resources for further help as needed.

(530) 272-6659

No Fee for Service

Ann Wallace

MANZANITA FAMILY CENTER

Provides a transitional living program designed to provide shelter and support services for

homeless families. The program appreciates donations of clothing and household items.

No Fee for Service.

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Nevada County Wheelchair Sports Association

P.O. Box 676

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 272-3459 Main

Sam Dardick, President Of Board Of Directors

MISSION: Provides increased opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in recreational

and social awarness activities.

Services

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Pet Adoption League

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-7958 Main

www.pal.nccn.net

pal_95945@yahoo.com

Anna Drummond, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm

MISSION: Focuses on rescuing shelter/pound animals, providing them with spaying/neutering, all

necessary tests for diseases, vaccinations, worming, and any other veterinary care necessary prior to

adoption. PAL tries to help as many people with pets and pets without people as possible, either through

rescue or through the above services.

AREA SERVED: Mostly Nevada County, although animals have been placed in other California

locations.

Services

Provides a central referral service for people looking for or needing to place pets, adoption

units on weekends at various locations to find homes for pets, a foster home program that

houses pets at people's homes until the pets find a permanent home of their own, a feral cat

program that covers the cost of altering and vaccinating cats, spay/neuter assistance for those

people who are unable to pay the entire spay/neuter bill, the PALs for Seniors program that

helps with transportation to vets, food, and other assistance that seniors may need for their

pets, the Woof Over My Head program provides dog and cat houses to those in need, PALs

Meals on Wheels provides pet food to seniors, disabled, or others in need, the humane

education program that sends volunteers into the schools to educate about the pet

overpopulation problem and the importance of being a responsible pet owner, media coverage

that gives exposure to PAL animals as well as shelter animals who need homes. Long-term

goals include setting up a sanctuary for pets who need homes and another one for elderly

animals or leukemia/AIDS positive cats who would otherwise not be adopted.

An adoption fee is requested when animals are placed.

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Placer Community Action Council

1166 High Street

Auburn, CA 95603

(530) 885-5437 Main

(800) 655-0432 Toll Free

(530) 885-3457 Fax

www.pcac-inc.org

dcardoza@pcac-inc.org

Denyse Cardoza, Agency Director

HOURS: 8:00am-4:30pm

Services

A federally-funded child development program that provides educational experiences, medical

and dental services, nutritional meals, counseling and opportunities for parental involvement to

help prepare low-income and disabled children three to five to enter and succeed in school.

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Sites

1. PLACER COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL

1166 High Street

Auburn, CA 95603

(530) 885-5437 Main

(800) 655-0432 Toll Free

(530) 885-3457 Fax

www.pcac-inc.org

dcardoza@pcac-inc.org

Denyse Cardoza, Agency Director

2. READY SPRINGS HEAD START PRESCHOOL

10862 Spenceville Road

Penn Valley, CA 95946

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

3. GRASS VALLEY/KENTUCKY FLAT HEAD START PRESCHOOL

12381 Newtown Road

Nevada City, CA 95959

4. NORTH SAN JUAN EXTENDED DAYCARE PROGRAM

18847 Oak Tree Road

North San Juan, CA 95960

5. NORTH SAN JUAN EARLY HEAD START

18847 Oak Tree Road

North San Juan, CA 95960

AREA SERVED: North San Juan

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Pride Industries Of Nevada County

12451 Loma Rica Drive

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 477-1832 - Main

(530) 477-8038 Fax

Kimberly Jones, Site Manager

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

MISSION: To create jobs and provide opportunities for people with disabilities. PRIDE's fundamental values are to ensure consistent quality, high value and customer-driven services in all we do; to effect positive change and improve the quality of life in the communities in which we work and live; to offer individuals with varying needs a wide range of service options that offer dignity, purpose, and a sense of personal accomplishment.

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

Services

Pride Industries of Nevada County

Provides work experience, vocational training and job placement to disadvantaged and

disabled individuals.

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Probation Department, Nevada County

109-1/2 North Pine Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1200 Main

(888) 881-1200 Toll Free - Within County

www.mynevadacounty.com/html/probation.html

John Wardell, Chief Probation Officer

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Services

The Juvenile Division is the primary receiver for all juveniles referred by the various law

enforcement agencies, schools, and parents for delinquent or beyond control behavior. The

majority are handled without court involvement via counseling, referral, and utilization of

informal supervision. This division also prepares reports for the juveniles that are internally

place on six months informal supervision. This division also supervises the Juvenile Work

Program. Step parent adoption and underage marriage requests are also handled by the

Juvenile Division.

SERVICES: Periodically sponsers parenting classes. Call for information. Also see website

www.parentproject.com

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ADULT DIVISION

Responsible for supervising adult probationers for the Superior and Municipal Courts and

preparing pre-sentence investigations, pre-plea reports and diversion reports. This unit tests

selected probationers and searches the defendant's residences to determine criminality and

detection of violations of court conditions. This Division also supervises the Work Release

Program.

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JUVENILE HALL

A secure detention facility for juvenile offenders booked by law enforcement for law violations

and those sentenced by the Courts. The law prohibits booking status offenders such as

runaways in Juvenile Hall. The program incorporates a full-tim school program operated by the

Nevada Joint Union High School District.

Sites: 3

VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE

Provides a variety of services to victims and witnesses of crime in an effort to "reduce the

trauma and insensitive treatment that victims and witnesses may experience in the wake of

crime." Services include, but are not limited to, crisis intervention, emergency assistance,

resource and referral assistance, direct counseling (paraprofessional), assistance with

processing Victim Of Crime claims, assistance with property return, orientation to the criminal

justice system, court escort/support, presentations & training to law enforcement agencies,

public presentations & publicity, providing information on a case's status, notification of a

victim's family, friends, and employer, and assistance with victim restitution claims.

Additionally, other services include employer & creditor intervention, assistance with child

care during court proceedings, providing case information to witnesses, assisting with funeral

arrangements, providing crime prevention and witness protection information, assisting with

emergency or temporary restraining orders, transportation to court, providing a waiting room

area during court proceedings, assisting with victim impact statements, and assisting inmate

release notifications. The Center also coordinates the County's Sexual Assault Response

Team for victims of sexual assault and child sexual abuse. Victims of violent crimes or their

survivors may qualify for financial compensation for unreimbursed losses resulting from a

crime through the State Board of Control's Victim of Crime Program (VOC). Victims must not

have contributed to the crime and must cooperate with the investigation and prosecution of the

case.

No Fee for Service.

Rod Gillespie, Project Coordinator

Sites

1. PROBATION DEPARTMENT, NEVADA COUNTY

109-1/2 North Pine Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1300 Main - Juvenile Division

(530) 265-1246 Main - Victim/Witness

(530) 265-1200 Main

(888) 881-1200 Toll Free - Within County

(530) 265-7201 Fax - Victim/Witness

www.mynevadacounty.com/html/probation.html

John Wardell, Chief Probation Officer

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

2. PROBATION DEPARTMENT, NEVADA COUNTY, TRUCKEE OFFICE

10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 102

Truckee, CA 96161

(530) 582-7804 Main

AREA SERVED: Eastern Nevada County

3. JUVENILE HALL, NEVADA COUNTY

15076 Highway 49

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-5050 Main

www.mynevadacounty.com/html/juvenile_hall.html

Doug Carver, Director

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

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Ready Springs Union School District

10862 Spenceville Road

Penn Valley, CA 95946-9473

(530) 432-1141

(530) 432-9473 Fax

(530) 432-9072 - Ready Springs State Preschool

Merrill Grant, Superintendent

Services

Public elementary schools serving children in grades kindergarten-8.

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STATE PRESCHOOL AND HEADSTART

Provides a state licensed child care center

Cynthia Santa Cruz (530) 432-1141

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Public elementary school district serving children in grades kindergarten-8.

Vantage Point Charter School

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1. READY SPRINGS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

10862 Spenceville Road

Penn Valley, CA 95946-9473

(530) 432-9072 - Ready Springs State Preschool

(530) 432-9473 Fax

Merrill Grant, Superintendent

AREA SERVED: Penn Valley

2. VANTAGE POINT CHARTER SCHOOL

10862 Spenceville Road

Penn Valley, CA 95946

(530) 432-8744 Fax

Shane Carnahan, Lead Teacher

3. READY SPRINGS SCHOOL

10862 Spenceville Road

Penn Valley, CA 95946

(530) 432-1118 Main

(530) 432-2247 Fax

Merrill Grant, Principal

AREA SERVED: Penn Valley

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Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Of Nevada County

471 Sutton Way, Suite 202

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 271-0255 Main

(530) 271-0849 Fax

rsvp@nccn.net

Sara Morrison, Project Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

or by appointment

MISSION: Designed to help meet critical community needs by linking people to volunteer

opportunities that respond to those needs and to support and recognize their volunteer service.

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

Services

FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM

Matches volunteer visitors with homebound, isolated seniors and disabled to provide

socialization and community contact and to prevent premature institutionalization. The

Telephone Reassurance Program also matches volunteers with frail or isolated seniors to

maintain regular contact with the senior by phone.

No Fee for Service

Joan Field, Program Coordinator

Recruits and helps seniors, age 55+, find volunteer opportunities that match their interest and

skills/experience. Volunteers are placed at over 95 public and non-profit agencies in Nevada

County. Each RSVP volunteer is covered by excess liability insurance at no charge, and

mileage reimbursement is available.

No Fee for Service

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Salvation Army Usa

615 Slaters Lane

Alexandria, VA 22313

salvationarmyusa.org

NHQ_Webmaster@usn.salvationarmy.org

MISSION: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal

Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its

mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without

discrimination.

Services

Provides vouchers for clothing that can be redeemed at the thrift store.

REACH (RELIEF FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY HELP)

One-time energy-assistance program sponsored by Pacific Gas & Electric and administered

through the Salvation Army. Helps low-income customers, particularly the elderly, disabled,

sick, working poor, the unemployed, who experience severe uncontrollable or unplanned

hardships and are unable to pay for their energy needs.

Provides emergency food. Sometimes has funds for emergency housing

Provides rental assistance up to $150 to help pay rent for one time only per person. No help is

available for rental deposits.

Sites

1. SALVATION ARMY, GRASS VALLEY

10725 Alta Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-3500 Main

Captain Frank Desplayncke, Director

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

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Senior Citizens Foundation Of Western Nevada County

11350 McCourtney Road

Gate 2, Nevada County Fairgrounds

Grass Valley, CA 95949

(530) 273-4961 Main

(530) 273-0785 Fax

goldcountrycenter.org

info@goldcountrycenter.org

Bette Worth, Senior Center Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm

MISSION: To become a focal point on aging, a place where older persons meet together, receive

services, and participate in activities that will enhance their dignity, support their independence, and

encourage their involvement in and with the community.

Services

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

Provides blood pressure check-ups.

No Fee for Service.

Senior Center of Grass Valley provides recreation, education, and exercise classes. Also

support groups meet at the Senior Center. There are travel trips arranged periodically. The

Nutrition Department provides congregate meals.

Suggested donation for lunch is $2.50 for 60 and over, $4 for those under 60. Membership

dues and some fees for other clases and activities.

HIGH NOON NUTRITION PROGRAM

High Noon Senior Nutrition promotes better health and improved nutrition in the senior

population and reduces the isolation of the elderly, providing a link to other social and

rehabilitative services as needed. Provides congregate meals at Gold Country Community

Center (formerly Senior Center). Wednesdays are enhanced with entertainment. The Home

Delivered Meals Program provides meals for homebound seniors, age 60 and older. Delivery

drivers are trained to be observant of the mental and physical conditions of the recipients and

to report conditions that warrant attention.

Promotes better health in the senior population through improved nutrition and reduces the

isolation of the elderly, providing a link to other social and rehabilitative services.

Suggested donation for congregate lunches is $2.50 for seniors and $5.00 for those under 60.

Suggested donation for home delivered meals is $2.75. For residents in the Lake of the Pines

and Lake Wildwood areas, $3.00. For those 59 years of age and younger, $5.00.

Sue Ditson, Nutrition Coordinator

SERVICES: Not accepting new patients

WOOD PROGRAM

Provides free firewood for very low-income seniors and people with disabilities.

No Fee for Service

GRASS VALLEY COMMUNITY/ SENIOR CENTER

11350 McCourtney Road

Gate 2, Nevada County Fairgrounds

Grass Valley, CA 95949

(530) 273-4961 Main

(530) 273-0785 Fax

goldcountrycenter.org

info@goldcountrycenter.org

Bette Worth, Senior Center Director

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Senior Community Service Employment Program

631 Coyote Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 478-6175 Main

(530) 478-6179 Fax

Veronica Jones, Project Director

HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

MISSION: To assist low income persons over 55 years of age in obtaining meaningful unsubsidized employment.

Services

Provides part-time work experience and training to assist low income seniors.

Peggy Gates

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Sequoya Challenge Independence Trail

PO Box 3166

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 477-4788 Main

www.sequoyachallange.org

Linda Chaplin, President

MISSION: To provide wilderness access to all; to provide education on nature, ecology,

environmental protection and Native American use of the South Yuba River Canyon to all; to provide

recreational and camping experiences for the disabled.

Services

Provides a wilderness trail with access for all, including the disabled, seniors, children, mothers

with strollers and whole families. Camping is available for disabled persons. The trail is part of

the South Yuba River State Park.

No Fee for Service.

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Sierra Adoption Services

138 New Mohawk Road Sute 200

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 478-0900 Main

(530) 478-0970 Fax - Administration

(530) 478-0982 Fax - Program/Clinic

www.sierraadoption.org

sas@gv.net

Gail Johnson, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm and by appointment.

MISSION: Our children are our future, a precious resource we dare not squander. Permanent

nurturing families are the most fundamental source of support for the children--the birthright of every child.

'Every year, tens of thousands of children lose their families through abuse, neglect, abandonment and

death. today most will never find homes, but instead move through a heartbreaking cycle of foster care.

Sierra Adoption Services' mission is to provide permanent adoptive families for America's waiting

children, with emphasis on those with special needs; and to promote a climate which supports successful

adoptions through services and advocacy.

AREA SERVED: Amador, Butte, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Solano,

Sutter,Yolo, Yuba and San Joaqin counties.

Services

Sierra Adoption Services

Provides services for the adoption of waiting children, ages 0-17 years, who have lost their

families--usually to abuse and/or neglect. Special training and after placement support is

provided. Placements of intercounty infants and children are also available.

Offers a permanency focused foster care program with the goal of preparing children for return

to birth parents or to be adopted, rather than stay in foster care indefinitely.

Offers a adoptive family resource center that provides staff therapists to offer specilaized

adoption and post adoption therapy and support to any adopted children and their families.

No fee for foster care program. Waived fees available for most adoptions. Subsidies are often

available.

Adoptive Parent Support Group

Support group for parents of adopted children.

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Sierra Family Medical Clinic, Inc.

15301 Tyler Foote Crossing Road

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 292-3478 Main

Richard Mantle, Cheif Administrative Officer

HOURS: Monday through Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-5:00pm; Saturday, 1:00pm-4:00pm.

For non-life-threatening emergencies, a provider is on call 24 hours a day.

AREA SERVED: North San Juan Ridge area.

Services

Medical Clinic-Provides a rural family practice clinic in the North San Juan Ridge area.

Provides acute and chronic care, preventative care, women's care, well child checkups and

emergency care. Also provides dental care for uninsured.

Accepts all types of insurance, Medicare and Medi-Cal.

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Sierra Foothills Aids Foundation

1097 East Main Street, Suite F

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 477-5551 Main

(530) 477-6339 Fax

home.jps.net/~sfaf/

Jeff Cowen, MSW, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Thurday, 9:00am-5:00pm; Friday, 9:00am-12:00noon

MISSION: To provide comprehensive support services to people living with HIV/AIDS and their

families, and to provide education and preventative services to the general public.

Services

Provides comprehensive support services to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families,

including case management, benefits counseling, information and referral, financial assistance,

individual and group counseling, educational materials and events, housing assistance and

referrals. Provides HIV antibody testing services.

No fees for support services, $30 for lab testing.

Sites

1. SIERRA FOOTHILLS AIDS FOUNDATION, PLACER COUNTY OFFICE

12183 Locksley Lane, Suite 205

Auburn, CA 95602

(530) 889-2437 Main

(530) 889-2443 Fax

AREA SERVED: Nevada County,0 El Dorado, Placer County

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Sierra Jazz Society

P.O. Box 279

Chicago Park, CA 95712

(530) 273-5489 Administrative - Fax on request

www.sierra jazz society.com

bill@sierra jazz society.com

Nora Nausbaum, Administrative Director

MISSION: To pass on the magical tradition of jazz, with the highest musical standards, humor and

merriment.

Services

$350 for Jazz Camps, $40 for 2 hour workshops.

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Sierra Nevada Home Care

988 McCourtney Road, Suite A

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-6327 Service/Intake - Lifeline Program

(530) 274-6350 Main

(530) 274-9023 Fax

www.snhc.org

snhc1@nccn.net

Sharon Turner, Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

MISSION: To contribute to the health of the community through the provision of quality services in a

compassionate and cost-effective manner.

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County and parts of Placer, Sierra, Sutter and Yuba counties.

Services

Offers a series of seven classes, called "Yes I Can", emphasizing practical home care skills

that can prevent caregiver burnout and help keep patients at home. Subjects covered include:

legal and financial issues; transfer techniques; personal care; activities for the homebound and

community resources; incontinence; nutrition and speech; behavior problems; caring for the

caregiver.

No Fee for Service

Services include registered nursing, IV therapy, enterostomal therapy, maternal child care,

phototherapy, psychiatric nursing, home health aide services, physical therapy, speech

therapy, occupational therapy, medical social services, nutritional counseling.

Many services can be paid for by Medicare, Medi-Cal, VA, Champus, private insurance, or

client fees. Agency will assist in determining insurance coverage.

Respiratory therapy equipment and oxygen provided for patients as prescribed by a physician.

Respiratory therapy established in the hospital continued by licensed respiratory care

practitioners. 24 hour emergency service is available.

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Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital

155 Glasson Way

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-6182 Main

www.snmh.org

snmhinfo@nccn.net

Tom Collier, Administrator

Services

ALZHEIMER'S HELPLINE

Provides assessments and support services for caregivers of persons afflicted with Alzheimer's

or other dementia. The Helpline is a resource center for those caregivers, and can occasionally

offer respite vouchers.

Provides emergency and non-emergency medical transportation.

Tim McCallister, Director

SUPER SITTERS

A fun class about babysitting including: safety tips, helpful telephone techniques, being

prepared in an emergency, taking care of young children including brothers and sisters,

obtaining information from parents, the business of babysitting and toys that are safe and fun.

Graduates receive a certificate and a packet of information. This informative session helps to

prepare for the important, real job of babysitting.

$20.00 per class

Debbie Plass, RN

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SIERRA NEVADA WELLNESS CENTER

Offers a variety of health-related classes and support groups. Examples of classes include

lowfat cooking, weight management, smoking cessation, stress reduction, back safety, diabetes

information, yoga, heart smart, and family caregiver classes.

$5.00 to $75.00 depending on the class

MY MOM'S HAVING A BABY

A program where children of expectant mothers learn what to expect when their mother goes

into labor, what to do when the new baby comes home and how they can help.

No Fee for Service.

Sites: 7

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LAMAZE CLASSES

A community class on prepared childbirth and lamaze, offered by the Women and Infants Care

Unit.

Sites: 7

PRENATAL HOSPITAL ORIENTATION

This class acquaints parents-to-be with what to expect during pregnancy, labor and delivery,

hospitalization, and basic characteristics of the newborn.

Dennis

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Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Wellness Center provides low-cost blood tests once a year.

The results must be picked up at the Wellness Fair. The Wellness Fair is usually scheduled on

the last Saturday of September.

Low-cost blood tests

TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT

Skilled Nursing Facility

HEALING FROM BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

A support group with Netta Kandell, RN, MSN, for women with breast cancer.

Rebecca McCoy

Sites: 6

Provides mammograms for women and education about breast cancer.

$95.00 for a mammogram

Sites: 4

PROSTATE CANCER INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION SERIES

Seasonal discussion series offered on such topics as pain management in advanced prostate

cancer, nutrition and prostate cancer, and managing incontinence.

No Fee for Service.

Rebecca McCoy

Sites: 6

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Provides a support group for cancer patients with Jeff Kane, MD.

Rebecca McCoy

Sites: 6

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CARE SUPPORT GROUP

A support group with Jeanine Bryant, MS, for friends and family of cancer patients.

Rebecca McCoy

Sites: 6

WOMAN-TO-WOMAN SHARING CANCER EXPERIENCE

A support group for women with cancer.

Sites: 6

CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP

A support group for people with coronary artery disease.

Sites: 8

MATERNITY HEALTH CENTER

Provides prenatal care and education programs for Medi-Cal an low-income women.

TAKING CHARGE OF DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Provides a support group for individuals who have diabetes.

A service for those who need help finding a physician who is taking new patients or have

questions about the Hospital's medical staff.

No Fee for Service.

A full service community hospital serving western Nevada County with the following services:

· Emergency/Quick Care - Emergency services available 24 hours a day.

· Inpatient--Acute, Intensive care, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Medical/Surgical.

· Outpatient--Surgery, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary, Diagnostic Imaging,

Laboratory and Respiratory, Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy.

· Sierra Nevada Occupational Health Services: Comprehensive health services for businesses.

· Other Services - Ambulance, Auxiliary, Chaplain, Educational Services, Foundation, Health

Sciences Library, Physician Referral and Respiratory Home Care.

Vary

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SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES

A 7-week series designed to motivate and encourage smokers to quit. Taught in the evenings

by an instructor and a medical doctor.

$75.00 per series

Judy Edgar, RT

SIERRA NEVADA NURSES ON CALL

On-call nurses provide health advice.

No Fee for Service.

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NEVADA COUNTY BETTER BREATHERS CLUB

A support group for persons with lung diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and

bronchiectasis which involve obstruction of an individual's airflow.

Linda Baich

Will meet with stroke patients in the hospital or upon their return home to provide support and

information. Also hosts a monthly support group.

No Fee for Service.

1. SIERRA NEVADA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

155 Glasson Way

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-6182 Main - Transitional Care Unit

(530) 274-6108 Main - Taking Charge of Diabetes Support Group

(530) 274-6087 Main - Better Breathers Support Group

(530) 432-4382 Main - Super Sitters

(530) 274-6155 Main - Alzheimer's Helpline

(530) 273-1414 Main - Ambulance Dispatch

(530) 274-6182 Main

(530) 274-6228 Information Line - Physician Referral Service

(530) 274-6877 Information Line - Nurses On Call

www.snmh.org

snmhinfo@nccn.net

Tom Collier, Administrator

2. SIERRA NEVADA WELLNESS CENTER

155 Glasson Way

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-6824 Main - Class Registration

(530) 273-2273 Appointments - Blood Tests for Wellness Fair

(530) 274-6124 Information Line

3. MATERNITY HEALTH CENTER

150 Catherine Lane

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-6175 Main

Gwen Eymann, Director

4. SIERRA NEVADA BREAST IMAGING CENTER

1345 Whispering Pines Lane

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-1106 Main

(530) 273-3561 Fax

Chris Braum, Head of Diagnostic Imaging

5. SIERRA NEVADA STROKE OUTREACH

104 Margaret Lane

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-3274 Voice - Syd & Cheryl

(530) 432-3935 Voice - Pat

(530) 432-2292 Voice - Ruth

(530) 274-1034 Voice - Harriet Wedde

6. SIERRA NEVADA CANCER CENTER

155 Glasson Way

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-6600 Main

(530) 274-6656 Information Line - Support Groups

(530) 274-6635 Information Line

AREA SERVED: Western Nevada County

7. WOMEN AND INFANTS CARE UNIT

155 Glasson Way

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-6089 Main

8. CARDIAC REHABILITATION CENTER

155 Glasson Way

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-6103 Main

(530) 274-6025 Fax

Robin Wright, Coordinator

9. NURSE ON CALL

(530) 274-6877 24 Hour

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Sierra Services For The Blind

546 Searls Avenue

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-2121 Main

(530) 587-0366 - Truckee

(530) 265-2198 Fax

Richard Crandall, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

MISSION: To provide a comprehensive health program of peer and other counseling support

services, educational and job training support, social development and other community based programs to foster physical and mental health, and to develop a personalized program designed to develop independence and forestall institutionalization for the blind and visually impaired of all ages. To this end we shall also provide transportation services, promote independence through orientation and mobility and independent living instruction, provide a library of visual aids, and serve as the advocate for the blind and visually impaired in isolated and rural communities of Nevada and Placer County and their geographically contiguous communities. Also to be directly involved with the health care and educational institutions and issues relating to blind access within the community, and for the health, safety and welfare of blind and visually impaired. To this end we will work directly with the health care professionals, institutions and programs throughout the community and collaborate with other agencies and professionals wherever possible.

AREA SERVED: The western regions of Nevada and Placer counties. Areas of Sierra and Yuba

counties adjacent to Nevada County.

Services

SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND SUPPORT GROUP

Support group for blind and visually impaired people.

Provides services to the blind and visually impaired, including peer counseling and escorted

transportation to medical and agency functions.

All services will be provided without charge to the client.

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Superior Court, Nevada County

201 Church Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1311 Main

courts.co.nevada.ca.us/welcome.htm

Paula J. Carli, Court Executive Officer

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Services

Mediates child support issues, answers child support related questions, assists with paternity

issues, and helps prepare court documents related to child support, health insurance, spousal

support and other issues.

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Provides free legal information on a variety of legal issues to individuals who are not

represented by an attorney. Information is available in the form of books, videos, form

packets, and brochures. Clients can also speak to a staff attorney or legal assistant. Makes

referrals to other community organizations and provides information on alternative dispute

resolution options. Is also the small claims advisor for the court

No Fee for Service

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The Superior Court is a court of original jurisdiction and is the highest level of trial court in the

county & state. It has jurisdiction on all cases of equity, cases involving titles to and

possession of real property, civil cases, criminal cases, small claims cases, probate and family

law matters, adoptions, mental health and juvenile cases. Child care may be available for those

on court business.

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Serves as the county's watch dog agency. Made up of 19 members. Operates under the

supervision of the presiding judge of the Superior Court, and ensures that the tax-supported

city and county government agencies perform their duties properly and efficiently.

Sites: 3

Sites

1. SUPERIOR COURT, NEVADA COUNTY

201 Church Street, 1st Floor

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1311 Main

courts.co.nevada.ca.us/welcome.htm

Paula J. Carli, Court Executive Officer

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

2. SUPERIOR COURT, NEVADA COUNTY, PUBLIC LAW CENTER

201 Church Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-2594 Main

(530) 265-0979 Fax

Kent VanderSchuit, Director

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

3. CIVIL GRAND JURY, NEVADA COUNTY

201 Church Street, Suite 7

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 265-1273 Main

courts.co.nevada.ca.us/civilgrandjury.htm

Audrey Thomsen, Judicial Secretary

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

4. OFFICE OF THE FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR, NEVADA COUNTY

201 Church Street, Suite 10

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 470-2567 Main

(530) 470-2570 Fax

courts.co.nevada.ca.us/familylaw.htm

Gretchen Serrata, Facilitator

AREA SERVED: Nevada and Sierra Counties

5. NEVADA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT PUBLIC LAW TRUCKEE OFFICE

10075 Levon Avenue

Truckee, CA 96161

(530) 582-7835 Main

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Sutter Visiting Nurse Association

11760 Atwood Road, Suite 6

Auburn, CA 95603

(530) 886-6650 Main

MISSION: To provide the highest quality health care service in home, promoting patient independance

and enhancing quality of life.

AREA SERVED: Nevada County, Placer, Northern El Dorado

Services

Provides comprehensive nursing, including mental health, occupational and physical therapy;

in-home health services, including registered nurses home health aides, wound specialists,

social workers.

Fee for Service

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Team 3 Family Counseling Center

310 Colfax Avenue

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 478-5701 Main

(530) 477-6088 Fax

team3@jps.net

Susan Love, MFCC, Director

HOURS: Monday thru Saturday by Appointment

Call Tuesday thru Thursday 8am to 4pm for appointments

MISSION: To help children, adults and families deal more effectively with the many problems and

stresses that occur at school, home and work.

AREA SERVED: Nevada, Yuba, Sierra, and Placer counties.

Services

Provides low-cost family, individual, couple and group therapy. Offers classes in parent

education, conflict resolution, anger management, and communication skills.

Sliding Scale

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Transit Services Department, Nevada County

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 477-0103 Main

(530) 477-7847 Fax

new.mynevadacounty.com/transit/

Perry Christensen, Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Saturday, 8:00am-5:00pm

AREA SERVED: Nevada County and some surrounding towns/cities

Services

GOLD COUNTRY STAGE

Provides bus service for Western Nevada County. Charters are available.

$1.00 one way, $2:00 day pass, $20.00 monthly pass

Operates the Gold Country Stage public fixed-route transit service, and, under contract, the

Gold Country Telecare paratransit systems. The paratransit system is charged with the

provision of complementary (to the fixed route system) demand response, specialized services

for patrons. Responsible for the administration of cable franchise administration for

unincorporated Nevada County.

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Twin Cities Concert Association

P.O. Box 205

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 470-9454 Main

Jerry Pressler, President

HOURS: Concerts one Sunday per month during Season.

Concert time 2PM unless otherwise noted

MISSION: Provide our community with opportunities to experience distinctive chamber music

performances in intimate settings

Services

Concert tickets are $12, and $10 for seniors.

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United Way Of Nevada County

743 Maltman Drive

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 274-8111 Main

(530) 477-2419 Fax

www.uwnc.org

admin@uwnc.org

Lindy Beatie, Executive Director

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm

MISSION: Supports and nurtures quality health and human services by allocating donor contributions

and by providing expertise to effective and cost efficient agencies, thereby improving the quality of life in

Nevada County.

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

Services

UNITED WAY OF NEVADA COUNTY

Allocates donated funds from annual fundraising campaign to qualified Nevada County

non-profit human service organizations; forwards donor designated funds to non-profit health

and human service organizations; provides a Management Assistaqnce Program (MAP) to any

non-profit organization in Nevada County; coordinates techical assistance workshops for local

sevce providers; collaborates with local government, education, local businesses and humans

service organizations to conduct community assessment, including the Community

Asssessment Project (CAP); staff and/ or volunteers serve on numerous health and human

service committees, including Success By 6, helping to ensure quality, accessible health and

human services to residents of Nevada County.

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University Of California Cooperative Extension Nevada

COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS

255 South Auburn Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-4563 Information Line

(530) 273-4769 Fax

(530) 273-0919 Hotline

ceplacernevada@ucdavis.edu

cenevada@ucdavis.edu

Sharon Junge, Director

HOURS: Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00am-noon

MISSION: To extend research based, scientifically accurate horticulural information to the public.

Services

Provides a gardening and composting hotline. Hosts a radio show on KNCO. Maintains a

demonstration garden. Maintains educational exhibits at the county fair, growers' markets and

special events. Maintains the Daffodil Project on the Golden State freeway. Produces the

Western Nevada County Gardening Guide.

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Sites

1. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION NEVADA COUNTY

MASTER GARDENERS

255 South Auburn Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-4563 Information Line

(530) 273-0919 Hotline

(530) 273-4769 Fax

ceplacernevada@ucdavis.edu

cenevada@ucdavis.edu

Sharon Junge, Director

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

2. DEMONSTRATION GARDEN

Nevada Irrigation District

1036 West Main Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530) 273-4563 Tour Information

ceplacer.ucdavis.edu

AREA SERVED: Nevada County

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Women Of Worth (W.O.W.)

Physical Address Is Confidential

(530) 274-1901 Main

www.women-of-worth.net

women-of-worth@nccn.net

Sandra Schmidt, Agency Director

HOURS: By appointment only

MISSION: To assist women and children escaping violence and sexual assult and aid in re-establishing

devastion free households.

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Workforce Connection

117 New Mohawk Road, Suite G

Nevada City, CA 95959

(530) 470-1900 Main

(530) 470-1906 Fax

(530) 265-3204 Job Seekers

(530) 265-5297 Fax / Jobseekers

schau@goldensierra.com

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

MISSION: A growing community partnership of local and state agencies working together to maximize

resources and coordinate employment and training services.

AREA SERVED: Nevada and Sierra counties

Services

Provides employment preparation, including assistance with resumes and master applications,

cover letters and interview skills. Provides training in typing and computer, fax, phones and

copier usage. Provides information on job search techniques, including "hidden job market"

exploration. Provides local, regional, state and federal job listings. Provides vocational and

career assessments, including interest, skills and abilities testing. Maintains a resource library

and provides labor market information. Provides fidelity bond coverage and employer tax

credit information.