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; collaborates with local government, education, local businesses and humans service organizations.

Websites:

• ​Main website - https://uwnc.org/

Programs include:

• ​Farm and Field Workers Relief (FFWR) Program - a one-time payment of $600 to Farm, Field and Livestock workers who incurred expenses preparing for, preventing exposure to, and responding to COVID-19.  https://uwnc.org/farmworkers-program
• MED-Project - program to help dispose of expired or unwanted medication, inhalers, and sharps. They are now able to provide pre-paid envelopes and sharps containers to anyone in need. Please come by our office to pick up envelopes or containers.  Please note that this is NOT a medication drop-off- They do no…

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Chapa-De Indian Health offers dental care and screening for children and adults.

Services include:

• Diagnostic Exams
• Oral Hygiene Instruction
• Dental Prophylaxis (cleaning)
• Digital X-Rays
• Restorative Care (fillings)
• Dental Appliances (crowns, bridges, dentures)
• Limited Root Canals
• Limited Oral Surgery
• Fluoride Treatments
• Orthodontia (in Auburn only)

In the event you require additional services, Chapa-De Indian Health center will refer you to an outside dental specialist.

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Chapa-De Indian Health offers complete Pediatric care including:

• Primary medical care
• Nutrition and health education
• Dental care
• Mental health counseling
• Psychiatry
• Pharmacy services
• Assistance in coordinating care with specialists

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.

Sierra Family Health Center offers complete health exams for children, including primary care and dental care.

Websites:

• Main website - https://www.sierraclinic.org/

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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.

Sierra Family Health provides a rural family practice medical clinic.

Medical Services

• General medical care for children and adults
• Preventative Care
• Chronic health conditions
• Care for minor emergencies
• Well-child exams and immunizations
• Telepsychiatry

Chiropractic Care

• Headaches
• Neck and back pain
• Postural issues
• Sprains and strains
• Sciatica

Dental Services

• Exams and cleanings
• Fillings, crowns, and bridges
• Children’s dentistry
• Hygiene education and prevention

Behavioral Health

• Healthy lifestyle counseling
• Solution-focused therapy for anxiety and depression
• Mindfulness meditation
• Weight loss
• Smoking and alcohol cessation
• Substance misuse management
• Sleep hygiene
• Pain management
• Dental phobia

Provides assistance with Cal-Fresh and Medi-Cal applications.

Sites in Nevada City, North San Juan, and Oregon House. See site listings for contact info.

Websites:

• Main website - https://www.sierraclinic.org/

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Placer County Dental Services offers dental services to residents that live in Placer County.

Services at the Kings Beach clinic are provided to patients with DentiCal or Managed Care Medi-Cal: Anthem Blue Cross or California Health & Wellness.

Call 530-546-1970 for additional information and appointments.

Auburn Renewal Center (ARC) is a free medical clinic located on the grounds of the Auburn Seventh-day Adventist church. Auburn Renewal Center offers basic medical services to the under-insured, uninsured, and unsheltered residents of the greater Auburn area. Clinic is primarily for people 18 years old, low income, uninsured, under-insured, unsheltered. Children over 8 can be seen on a case by case basis.

Services include

• Medical
• Dental
• Optical
• Mental Health
• Chiropractic Clinic

Web pages

• Auburn Renewal Center - https://www.auburnclinic.org/

Medi-Cal is a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program. This is a public health insurance program which provides needed health care services for low-income individuals including families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, foster care, pregnant women, and low income people with specific diseases such as tuberculosis, breast cancer, or HIV/AIDS.

Medi-Cal offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at little or no cost. If you are ineligible to Medi-Cal, affordable insurance plans are available through the health benefits exchange, Covered California, during their November through December open enrollment.

The information on Placer County's Medi-Cal web page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.

Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS)
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Medicare provides a health insurance plan for people who are 65 or older. People who are disabled or have permanent kidney failure may enroll at any age. Medicare has several parts: hospital insurance, medical insurance, and a prescription drug benefit. Hospital insurance, sometimes called Part A, covers inpatient hospital care and certain follow-up care. Medical insurance, sometimes called Part B, pays for physician services and some other services not covered by hospital insurance. Prescription drug benefit, Part D, is available as well.

Call 1-800-633-4227 (1-800-MEDICARE) for additional information or visit www.medicare.gov

Find nearby locations: https://www.ssofficelocation.com/auburn-social-security-office-so66

Find providers who take Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_medium=search&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=carecompare&utm_content=pn-05242021_V25&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImt2k8pCu8QIV7x6tBh1gzQfdEAAYASAAEgK3-fD_BwE#search
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KidZCommunity strives to create a rich environment where the child and family needs are addressed and are supportive of family well-being. Holistic services are offered to all children and families in KidZCommunity's Head Start programs.

Services include:

• Dental
• Medical
• Mental health
• Nutrition
• Education
• Family services
• Support for children and families with special needs

To determine income eligibility refer to the chart here. Identify the number of family members in your household and the maximum amount of income allowable to qualify for the Head Start/Early Head Start program.

Websites:

• KidzCommunity - https://www.kidzcommunity.org/
• Enrollment Guidelines - https://www.kidzcommunity.org/enrollment-income-guidelines/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.