Youth Hub Summer Day Camp
This camp started in the summer of 2021 to provide much-needed child care for working parents during the summer and after the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic. The day camp is for children in grades TK-8, and operates five days a week from 8am-6pm for five weeks. The camp provides a safe space for kids during the summer with a full schedule of enrichment and educational activities daily. The camp also provides first-time jobs for youth 16 ages and over from the community, including youth involved in BFFY programs. In 2023, 30 youth were employed and 250 kids attended this camp.

Web pages

• Home - https://bffyouth.org/

Western Sierra Medical Clinic provides comprehensive primary medical care services for all members of the family, from infants to the elderly.

Services include

• Addiction management and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Children’s medical services (pediatrics)
• Covid-19 vaccines
• Diabetes care
• Maternity health unit
• Family and internal medicine
• Pharmacy services
• Teen clinic
• Podiatry
• Women's health
• Chiropractic
• Nutrition
• Case management

Locations Auburn Professional - https://wsmcmed.org/locations/auburn/ Downieville- https://wsmcmed.org/locations/downieville/ Grass Valley Old Tunnel (Main Campus) - https://wsmcmed.org/grass-valley/ Grass Valley Glasson (Women's Health) - https://wsmcmed.org/grass-valley/ (scroll down page) Kings Beach – Tahoe - https://wsmcmed.org/locations/kings-beach-tahoe/ Penn Valley - https://wsmcmed.org/locations/penn-valley/

Web pages

• Home - https://wsmcmed.org/
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The 211 Connecting Point Contact Center can refer people to other 211 call centers in California and around the USA.

Find contact centers around the United States here.

You can also call 866-FIND-211 (866-346-3211) to find your county's 211 in California. Your call can be transferred to your local 2-1-1.

(Note: If you work at a 2-1-1 in California and would like your county to route appropriately through the 866-find-211 phone line, please contact Eve Hamilton at ehamilton@icfs.org.)

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California 211 Direct Phone Numbers
2‑1‑1 is a free telephone number providing access to local community services. 2‑1‑1 is available in multiple languages, allowing people access to information and to obtain referrals for resources such as physical and mental health, housing, utility, food, transportation, employment assistance, and suicide and crisis interventions. 2‑1‑1 also provides disaster preparedness, response, and recovery during declared emergencies.
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LabCorp COVID-19 testing information is at https://www.labcorp.com/coronavirus-disease-covid-19​

All tests, including COVID-19, must be ordered by a physician or other healthcare provider.

LabCorp does not collect specimens for diagnostic COVID-19 testing to see if you have the virus.
LabCorp does collect specimens for COVID-19 antibody testing for people who had the virus and are no longer experiencing symptoms.

LabCorp offers two kinds of COVID-19 tests

• Active infection swab test - https://www.labcorp.com/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/individuals/infection-test. Includes a self-collection option which is then mailed to lab for results.
• Antibody blood test - https://www.labcorp.com/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/individuals/antibody-test

FAQs - https://www.labcorp.com/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/individuals/faqs​

Find LabCorp Locations - https://www.labcorp.com/labs-and-appointments-advanced-search
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The Nevada County Relief Fund was established in April 2020 to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. The fund now serves as a single “Emergency Relief Fund” to provide relief to Nevada County residents following the official declaration of a local emergency. The Nevada County Relief Fund is under the fiscal sponsorship of the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation. (CommonSpirit Health).

Web pages

• Home - https://nevcorelief.org/
• FAQs - https://nevcorelief.org/faq/

During the coronavirus outbreak, the Center for the Arts is posting decisions about whether or not they are going ahead with events here: https://thecenterforthearts.org/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/

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Provides multiple performance and visual arts experiences, youth arts education programs; offers spaces for rent for concerts, meetings, film screenings, book signings and private parties. 

Interfaith Food Ministry, in a partnership with SpeeDee Carts, offers food home delivery to eligible people. Qualifying clients include seniors, people with disabilities, and people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in isolation.

When? Every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th week of the month

For information and eligibility screening, call Interfaith Food Ministry at 530-273-8132.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.interfaithfoodministry.org/

This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

The Community Connection Center helps to ensuring that every Grass Valley School District student receives the support they need to succeed. By connecting families with essential resources and addressing barriers to success, we aim to help every student reach their full potential.

Services offered

• Food Pantry - Non-perishable items are available year-round, and fresh produce can be obtained weekly during the school year by appointment.
  
• Diapers - available in multiple sizes.
• Oral Hygiene Supplies - available for youth and adults.
• COVID-19 Supplies - Including tests, masks, and hand sanitizer.
• Technology Access - Free Wi-Fi and access to laptops.
  
• Referrals - Connections to Grass Valley and Nevada County services.
  
• Workshops and Support Groups - Weekly meetings, clubs, and support sessions.
• Therapy Services - Clinical counseling available.

Community Connection Center only serve families from the Grass Valley School District. However, Their workshops, classes, and events are open to the public.

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24-Hour Crisis Line - 530-265-5811

Services
The Behavioral Health Department provides a wide variety of Adult Mental Health Services to the public, particularly for Medi-Cal recipients and those with severe mental illness. These include Mental Health Services and Alcohol and Other Drug Services. County employees provide some services, while contracted individuals and organizations provide other services, with County monitoring.

Service Range
This continuum of care ranges from acute inpatient to routine outpatient services, and includes medication services, psychotherapy, residential services, wellness and recovery, care management, long term institutional care and vocational services. Adult Services monitors the delivery of services to ensure that State standards are met for quality, timeliness and authorization.

Clinics
There are two county clinics. The Western County Crown Point Facility in Grass Valley, and a Truckee clinic at the Joseph Government Center. Visit the Locations and Hours p…

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Nevada County Public Health Department (NCPHD) provides information about communicable diseases, reporting requirements, disease prevention, and related health information.

The Communicable Disease Program works to stop transmission and minimize complications associated with communicable infections and diseases.

If people have questions about COVID-19, Long COVID, or other communicable diseases, the Public Health team is available during regular business hours to answer questions at 530-265-7258.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/643/For-Healthcare-Providers