The FREED Telephone Reassurance program provides socialization for anyone feeling lonely or isolated in Nevada County. A phone bank of volunteers makes phone calls Monday - Friday to check-in and chat. Individuals who would like to receive telephone calls can choose to receive calls from one day a week up to 5 days a week.

The FREED Friendly Visitor program matches Friendly Visitor participants to volunteers—who then get together to see movies, hang out, have conversations, play cards, go for a walk, or just talk. Volunteers can also meet by phone.

Due to factors such as a lack of transportation or community inaccessibility, many seniors and people with disabilities go through prolonged periods of social isolation and loneliness. People who have disabilities identify numerous obstacles to community inclusion. In rural areas, especially, people are at risk for experiencing isolation which is a risk factor leading to many poor health outcomes.


Web pages

• Phone Reassurance - https://free…

The Nevada County Veterans Services office helps veterans, survivors, and dependents in obtaining Federal, State, and local benefits accrued through active duty military service. Provides information and referral for both service members and their families about military specific resources.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/976/Veterans-Services
  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.

Cancer Aid Thrift Shop operates a nonprofit thrift store that supports local cancer aid services. All proceeds from sales help fund direct assistance for people affected by cancer in the community.

Services include:

• Selling donated clothing, household items, and more
• Accepting gently used donations from the public
• Supporting financial and practical aid programs for cancer patients

Web pages

• Home - https://www.facebook.com/CancerAidThriftShopofGrassValley/

Bear Yuba Land Trust protects land, builds trails, and offers environmental education programs in Nevada and Yuba counties.

Services include:

• Maintaining public preserves and open space
• Managing conservation easements to protect natural lands
• Building and maintaining trails for public recreation
• Offering youth education programs focused on nature and stewardship
• Providing volunteer opportunities for trail work, events, and habitat restoration

Web pages

• Home - https://www.bylt.org/
• Conservation Easements - https://www.bylt.org/
• Trails - https://www.bylt.org/build-trails/
• Volunteer Opportunities - https://www.bylt.org/support/volunteer/

Moose International provides a service organization focused on local community service through various chapters and lodges. 

Activities often include:

• Charitable fundraising
• Community outreach programs
• Social events and member support

Web pages

• Home - https://www.mooseintl.org/

Meals on Wheels is a service that provides meals for qualified home-bound seniors over the age of 60 in North San Juan / San Juan Ridge with nutritious lunches. Call 530-615-4541 for pick-up times and information.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/meals-on-wheels/

North San Juan Community Center serves the San Juan Ridge Community area.

Services include:

• Hosting the Annual Cheery Festival
• Helping the community through shelters, affordable weekly meals, local farmers market, classes, meetings and many other services

The center is entirely volunteer operated.

Web pages

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

The North San Juan Community Center's Warming Shelter provides a warm and dry place to sleep for those in need.

When will the shelter open?

• The shelter will be open if: 
  • It’s wet/raining at 37°F or below, or 
  • It's the 4th night of consecutive rain
• Additionally, they require two overnight hosts to open for overnight use. 
• The shelter opens around 5pm and closes at 8am the following morning. 
  • All shelter participants are asked to vacate the premises during the day.

Additional offerings include:

• A free hot meal , served from about 5-8pm, with breakfast in the morning
• Movies and games

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nsjcommunitycenter.org/
• Warming Shelter Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3063801856979582/

Helping Hands Adult Day Program is a community Adult Day Care Program licensed by the California Department of Social Services. They offer socialization opportunities, peer relationships, reduction of isolation, group and individual exercise, nutritious meals and snacks, counseling and support, medication assistance, and an individual needs and services plan.

They provide an activity program for dependent adults 18 and older three days (Mon, Tue & Fri) a week for six hours (9am-3pm). Cost is $70/day or any amount one can afford. Participants are dropped off and picked up by their caregiver or can ride the para-transit bus in Nevada County.

Specialized Dementia Care Program for early onset Alzheimer's Disease or other cognitive impairments. Safe Memory Care Patio for outdoor enjoyment and activities.

Contracts are based on a sliding scale for each individual financial profile. Financial assistance is available and no eligible client is turned away regardless of ability to contribute …

Nevada County Amateur Radio Emergency Service provides backup communications during local or area-wide emergencies, including fires, floods, earthquakes, and other disasters. 

Resources offered include:

• Emergency communication support
• Training in emergency preparedness

Web pages

• Home -  https://nevadacountyares.org/