Placer County Public Health provides vaccine information and access for Placer County residents, including safety-net clinics for eligible children and limited COVID-19 vaccinations for uninsured adults.

Services include:

• Flu, COVID-19, and routine vaccines for children and adults
• Safety-net immunization clinics for VFC-eligible children ages 4–18
• Vaccine appointments by phone, except for Kaiser Permanente members (who must schedule directly with Kaiser)
• Resources for school-required and travel immunizations

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/3095/Immunization-Program

Administers the federal Social Security Program and assists clients applying for retirement, survivors benefits, disability, Supplementary Security Income (SSI), and Medicare benefits.

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During COVID-19: Services are available by phone (866-931-6087) or online at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices. SSA office is only providing limited, dire need, in-person services by appointment only. Call the SSA office to see whether your service needs can be met over the phone or if you'll need assistance in person.

Over the phone services can include applications for Disability, Retirement, and SSI. Prepare to provide your Social Security number as that may be needed.

Websites:

• Access SSA services online - www.ssa.gov/onlineservices
• Find nearby locations - https://www.ssofficelocation.com/auburn-social-security-office-so66

Children's Mental Health Services

Self-referred individuals or families will either have an appointment scheduled with the Managed Care Unit, Sierra Mental Wellness Group, a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Placer County Network, or they will be linked to another appropriate community or agency provider depending on needs and insurance coverage.

Services include:

• Mental Health Assessments
• Wraparound Services
• Crisis Services
• Therapeutic Behavioral Service
• Inpatient Services
• Outpatient Services
• Presumptive Transfer to Placer County

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2052/Childrens-Mental-Health-Services
• Mental Health Community Resources -https://www.placer.ca.gov/2481/Community-Resources
• Presumptive Transfer Form (PDF) - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2708/County-Presumptive-Transfer-Form-PDF
  Family and Children's Services Call: 1-866-293-1940
  Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
  COVID-19 Peer-Run Warm Line: 1-855-845-…

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Offers social security card replacements through online application process. Available for United States citizens age 18 or older with a U.S. mailing address who are not requesting name or other changes and have a driver's license or state-issued identification card. New or corrected cards must be requested via mail or in person.

Visit www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ for instructions.

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During COVID-19: Services are available by phone (866-931-6087) or online at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices. SSA office is only providing limited, dire need, in-person services by appointment only. Call the SSA office to see whether your service needs can be met over the phone or if you'll need assistance in person.

Over the phone services can include applications for Disability, Retirement, and SSI. Prepare to provide your Social Security number as that may be needed.

Websites:

• Social Security cards - https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/
• Access SSA services online - www…

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Placer County Office of Emergency Services (OES), in cooperation with local cities, special districts, and fire and law enforcement agencies, provides emergency management services. During an active incident that requires emergency sheltering, such as a fire or a flood, OES secures resources necessary for first responders to protect the community.

The Ready Placer Dashboard provides almost real-time information during disaters.

NOTE: In the event of evacuations, people must follow instructions from law enforcement on the scene.  After evacuation orders are lifted, even if the dashboard shows roads are open, there may be law enforcement on the scene not allowing people back in because of remaining safety issues of which they are aware.

Ready Placer provides information about

• Winter Season
• Wildfire
• Power Outages
• Emergency Sheltering During COVID-19
• Air Quality
• Extreme Heat

Web pages

• Ready Placer - www.placer.ca.gov/5852/Ready-Placer
• Dashboard inf…

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Sierra Doctors Medical Group offering 15 minute result Rapid COVID-19 tests by appointment and walk-ins. If COVID-19 test is to be sent to a lab (not a Rapid COVID-19 test), results will take 2-4 days.

Insurance:
Call or visit online to see if your insurance is accepted and may help to cover the cost. All patients need to see a provider at Sierra Doctors Medical Group first for COVID-19 tests to be covered by insurance (if your insurance is accepted). There may be a co-pay at the time of the visit.

Cost:
Rapid COVID-19 tests may cost $125. COVID-19 tests, if sent to a lab, will result in a cost sent to the patient from the lab.

Websites:

• Home - https://sierradoctors.com/
• Insurances Accepted - https://sierradoctors.com/insurances-accepted.html

Lincoln Urgent Care offer full service Urgent Care with onsite X-ray and laboratory testing, and COVID-19 antigen and PCR tests.

PCR swab tests and rapid COVID-19 tests are available on a walk-in basis, with results in 2-4 days.

Web pages

• Home - https://lincolnurgentcare.com/

Lincoln Urgent Care & Granite Bay Urgent Care offer full service Urgent Care with onsite X-ray and laboratory testing, and COVID-19 antigen and PCR tests.

Lincoln Urgent Care

77 Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 1

Lincoln, CA 95648

916-258-2751

Granite Bay Urgent Care

5290 Douglas Blvd, Suite 102

Granite Bay, CA 95746

916-570-7265

Roseville Urgent Care

5007 Foothills Blvd

Roseville, CA 95747

916-900-0947

Web pages

• Home - https://lincolnurgentcare.com/

Sutter Urgent Care – Yuba City provides fast, convenient, and cost-effective care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. It serves both adults and children (3 months and older) and is staffed by experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, and support personnel.

Services Offered

Conditions Treated

• Illnesses:
• Common cold, flu, sore throat
• Headache, migraine
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Nasal allergies, asthma
• Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Food poisoning
• Measles, influenza
• Bacterial infections (e.g., pink eye, vaginosis)
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Injuries:
• Sprains and strains
• Minor burns
• Concussions
• Insect bites
• Back problems
• Other Conditions:
• Dehydration
• Breathing problems
• Abdominal pain

Diagnostics

• Blood pressure testing
• Imaging (X-rays)
• Lab and pathology services

Treatments

• Wound care
• FastTrac program for minor emergencies

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sutterhealth.org/f…

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Placer Business Resource Center is your central source for business readiness. Experienced professionals are equipped to:

• Deliver workshops and classes
• Meet one-on-one with industry experts about your specific challenges
• Recruit talent with customizable events
• Help you navigate and comply with regulations (fees, permits)
• Offer free one-on-one advising for small business owners impacted by COVID-19 
  • Connect with a business advisor

Placer Business Resource Center (BRC) also connects employers to job seekers by:

• Hosting hiring events that allow businesses and interested job seekers to meet face to face
• Advertising job openings

In collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), Placer School for Adults (PSA), and others, Placer Business Resource Center serves businesses of all sizes at every stage of the business life cycle. All services are low or no cost and available for as long as you need them.

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