Nevada County Public Health Department provides education and information about communicable disease prevention and treatment, child development and parenting, lead poison prevention education, and childhood and adult immunization administration.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/551/Public-Health

The Falls Prevention Coalition of Nevada County provides education and training to empower seniors and people with disabilities to reduce their risk of falling. 

This program is operated by the Falls Prevention Coalition of Nevada County, a program of the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Web pages

• Home - https://supportsierranevada.org/fallspreventioncoalition

Chapa-De offers free virtual group classes for Chapa-De patients to support overall health and wellness. Programs focus on managing chronic conditions, building healthy habits, and creating peer support.

Services include:

• Hosting classes on weight loss, chronic pain, and blood pressure management
• Providing support groups for diabetes prevention and empowerment
• Offering tobacco cessation education and MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) group
• Facilitating wellness circles
• Including exercise classes and health education workshops

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/chapa-de-class-calendar/

Nevada County Public Health’s health access vending (HAVEN) machines provide free and confidential access to health and harm reduction supplies throughout Nevada County. Services aim to save lives, prevent disease, and promote health and safety.

Services include:

• Distributes naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips, and safer sex kits
• Provides first aid, hygiene, grooming, and oral health kits
• Offers medication and sharps disposal kits
• Access available with a free PIN code, registered online or in person

HAVEN Machine Locations:

• Truckee: Joseph Center, 10075 Levon Ave — Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
• Grass Valley:
  • Commons Resource Center, 1105 Sutton Way — Mon/Wed/Fri 11am-2pm (or Mon-Fri 8am-5pm if staff is available)
  • Brighton Greens, 988 McCourtney Rd — Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
  • North San Juan: Community Center, 29190 CA-49 — Accessible during any open hours
  • Penn Valley: Western Sierra Medical Clinic, 10532 Spenceville Rd — Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Web pages

• Home - https://knowoverdosenc.com/vend…

The Nevada County Public Health Department provides Health Education and Prevention Programs

• Alcohol and drug use prevention education
• CalFresh healthy living
• Emergency Preparedness & Planning
• Oral health program
• Suicide prevention education
• Tobacco use prevention
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program

Mental Health Matters Nevada County is a website for learning about mental health services and suicide prevention resources. It was created by Nevada County Public Health and Nevada County Behavioral Health.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health _​
• Health Education and Wellness - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/678/Healthy-Community-Programs
• Prescription Drug Take Back info - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/683/Prescription-Drug-Take-Back
• Mental Health Matters Nevada County - https://mentalhealthmattersnc.com/

Insight Imaging provides low-cost imaging, including mammograms, general and vascular ultrasounds, X-rays, and bone density (DEXA) scans.

Web pages

• Home - https://insightimaginggv.com/
  

Chapa-De Indian Health provides a variety of medical care (from newborns to seniors) at two centers (locations; Auburn, Grass Valley).

Some services include:

• Well Child Checks with Immunizations
• Complete Physical Examinations with Immunizations
• Family Planning, Including Placement of Intrauterine Devices & Vasectomy
• Testing and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Well Woman Exams
• Pregnancy Testing and Prenatal Care
• Management of Chronic Illnesses
• Counseling on Nutrition, Exercise, and Lifestyle
• Screening Exams for Vision, Hearing, Tuberculosis, and Cancers
• Confidential HIV Testing
• Blood Tests
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Minor Surgery
• Treatment of Sprains or Simple Fractures

Specialty Services:
In the event that one requires services not available their healthcare centers, Chapa-De Indian Health will help coordinate care with a specialist. Chapa-De can refer to any specialist in the region if they accept your health insurance plan and if they are accepting new patients.

Web pages

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Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, with locations in
Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides free or low cost counseling services to Placer County residents. Available in English and Spanish. All ages.

Counseling

Types of Counseling

• Individual, couples, and family counseling
• Group Therapy Counseling

Counseling Eligibility and Insurance

• Eligibility - Placer County residents only.
• Insurance accepted as follows:
  • Medi-Cal - Medi-Cal Managed Care - Partnership HealthPlan of California through Carelon

Family Resource Center Services

Case Management

• Family Resource Center ​(FRC) staff provide advocacy, goal setting, and wellness recommendations to clients in need of support managing a difficult family situation. The majority of clients in need are referred to Lighthouse by social workers, probation officers, or other community-based organizations.

Educational Classes

• Financial Management/Budgeting Workshops
• Employment Readiness (includes job search assistance)

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The CalFresh Healthy Living provides nutrition and physical activity education, along with projects that promote long-term healthy habits for income-eligible Placer County residents.

Services include:

• Nutrition and physical activity lessons to schools, community groups, and organizations
• Programs such as CATCH, cooking lessons, and Harvest of the Month (HOTM) kits
• School wellness policies and active transportation programs

Web pages

• Home -  https://www.placer.ca.gov/3029/CalFresh-Healthy-Living

WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children under age five eat well, be active, and stay healthy.

What Does WIC Offer Families?

• WIC benefits card to buy healthy foods such as milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans, fresh fruits and vegetables, and peanut butter
• Nutrition and health education to help you and your family eat well and be active
• Provide breastfeeding support, services, and education
• Help you find health care and other community services

How Do I Enroll in WIC?
Call 530-889-7187 or begin your application process online. Form here.

New to WIC?
If your income has been affected by COVID-19, or if you are pregnant or have a child under age 5 and need assistance, please Apply for Services. Men, dads, grandparents, foster parents, and caretakers are all welcome to apply for WIC benefits for their children under age 5. WIC is also not considered a part of public charge. It is safe to use and does not affect immigration status for anyone…