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DROP-IN BENEFITS APPLICATION ASSISTANCE - PLACER COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES

HUMAN SERVICES - COUNTY OF PLACER #88344058


location_on A
  • 415 Roseville Square
    Roseville, Placer
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    530-889-7689

County of Placer Human Services offers a drop-in service to assist eligible individuals applying for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, and General Relief. 

The drop-in service is open Monday and Thursday (excluding holidays) from 8am-12pm at 415 Roseville Square, Roseville, CA, 95678.

Apply for / Access Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Disaster CalFresh, General Assistance)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance.

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TICK TESTING & IDENTIFICATION - PCPHD

PLACER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH #68773146


location_on B
  • 2021 Opportunity Drive
    Roseville, Placer
local_phone
  • Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District
    916-380-5444

Placer County provides Tick identification through Placer County Mosquito and Vector Control however, Placer County does not provide Tick testing (for Lyme Disease). Placer County Public Health Department refers people to other labs for tick identification and Immunofluorescence assay (IFA) for Borrelia burgdorferi (which can cause Lyme disease).

Placer County offers information for laboratory test locations and contacts on this PDF document: https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8336/Alternative-Location-for-Water-and-Tick-Testing-PDF

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Testing of ticks is generally not recommended due to the following:

  • Results of tick testing should not be used for treatment decisions.
  • Positive results showing that the tick contains a disease-causing organism do not necessarily mean that you have been infected.
  • Negative results can lead to false assurance. You may have been unknowingly bitten by a different tick that was infected.
  • Ticks can potentially transmit diseases other than Lyme Dise…
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ANIMAL SERVICES - COUNTY OF PLACER

ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION - COUNTY OF PLACER #65631030


location_on C
  • 11232 B Avenue
    Auburn, Placer
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    530-886-5541

Placer County Animal Services strives to improve the lives of animals in their care through community outreach and education, providing veterinary treatment and preventative care, reuniting lost pets with their families and ensuring positive outcomes through adoption, rescue or foster programs.

Shelter Services:

  • Lost pet reunification
  • Pet adoption
  • Pet Licensing
  • Vaccine Clinics
  • Resources for pet owners
  • Connection to local animal rescue groups and non-profit organizations
  • Shelter tours
  • Community education
  • Volunteering
  • Animal foster programs


Field Services:

  • Stray Animal Pickup
  • Aggressive animal response
  • Cruelty/Neglect investigations
  • Barking complaints
  • Public education
  • Injured domestic and wildlife pickup
  • Disaster response


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PLACER COUNTY FIRE SAFE ALLIANCE

PLACER COUNTY FIRE SAFE ALLIANCE #65631035


location_on D
  • 2968 Richardson Drive
    Auburn, Placer

The Placer County Fire Safe Alliance focuses on the wildland urban interface (WUI), fuel load reduction/healthy forest ecosystem, disaster management, and fire safe communities.

Alliance stakeholders include public agencies representing federal, state and local resource management, local Fire Districts, community Fire Safe Councils, and private industry representatives.

All members of the Alliance work to improve public safety, preparedness, security and community vitality in our region.

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TRUSTED INFORMATION SOURCES IN EVENT OF DISASTER - PC OES

PLACER COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES #78734734


location_on D
  • 2968 Richardson Drive
    Auburn, Placer
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    9-1-1

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.

Ready Placer dashboard provides information on trusted information sources for Placer County in the event of a disaster. All sources are subject to change and may include Facebook, X, and radio and television stations. To see the most recent information, visit the communications page on the Ready Placer dashboard

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GENERAL RELIEF - AUBURN, PLACER COUNTY

HUMAN SERVICES - COUNTY OF PLACER #77781794


location_on E
  • 11434 B Avenue
    Auburn, Placer
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    888-385-5160

General Relief in Placer County provides temporary cash aid for those who are not eligible for federal or state programs or other assistance programs. All General Relief applicants must apply in person and be interviewed by an Eligibility Specialist to complete the application process.

Apply for / Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Disaster CalFresh, General Relief)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

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CALFRESH HEALTHY LIVING (CFHL) - PCPHD

PLACER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH #67934342


location_on F
  • 11484 B Avenue
    Auburn, Placer
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    530-886-3129

The CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) goal is to implement policy, systems and environmental change projects along with nutrition and physical activity education interventions for eligible populations by:

  • Increasing consumption and access to healthy dietary choices where people live, learn, work, or play
  • Reducing consumption and/or appeal of unhealthy dietary choices
  • Increase access to and/or appeal of physical activity opportunities
  • Educating the Placer County SNAP-Ed population on healthy choices

Services Provided

  • Nutrition and Physical Activity Education: A variety of nutrition and physical activity lessons and workshops are available to eligible schools, community groups, and organizations. A few examples include nutrition lessons, CATCH physical activity, cooking, Harvest of the Month (HOTM), and HOTM Kits for teachers.
  • Policy Systems and Environmental Change Projects (PSE): PSE projects focus on improving the health of Placer County residents where they live, learn, work, or play. A…
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CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S SERVICES (CCS) - PCPHD

PLACER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH #67791052


location_on F
  • 11484 B Avenue
    Auburn, Placer
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    530-886-3630

California Children's Services (CCS) is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation when these services are authorized by the program. Services can be authorized for children and young adults less than 21 years of age who have eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care.

Your child may be eligible if he/she meets all four of the following requirements:
  • Age: Your child must be under 21 years of age.
  • Residence: Your child must be a permanent resident of the California county where you apply. Your child's residence is usually where you live.
  • Income: If your child is not already enrolled in Medi-Cal or the Healthy Families Program, your income must be less than $40,000 per year, according to the adjusted gross income on your California income taxes. A child may be eligible when the family income is more than $40,000 if medical care for the child's CCS condition is expected …
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IMMUNIZATIONS - PCPHD

PLACER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH #68934212


location_on F
  • 11572 B Avenue
    Auburn, Placer
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    530-886-1883

In the US, immunizations have reduced or eliminated many infectious diseases that once routinely killed or harmed many infants, children, and adults. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause immunization-preventable disease and death still exist and can be passed on to people who are not protected by immunizations.

Placer County residents can get assistance scheduling flu and COVID-19 vaccine appointments by calling 211 or 833-342-5211, unless they are insured by Kaiser Permanente, in which case they need to schedule directly with Kaiser at kp.org.

Find vaccine information on Placer County's Immunizations webpage including:

  • Child Immunizations
  • Adult Immunizations
  • Travel Health
  • Flu Immunizations
  • COVID-19 Immunization
  • MPX (Monkeypox) Immunization

Immunizations for School
California Law (Health and Safety Code 120325-120375) requires that children entering public or private schools, including childcare, preschool, elementary, or secondary schools, receive required immunizations. Placer C…

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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING - PCPHD

PLACER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH #67253131


location_on F
  • 11572 B Avenue
    Auburn, Placer
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    530-889-7141

Public Health Nursing is a program of the County of Placer Public Health

Public Health (PH) Nurses are Registered Nurses who have additional training and certification to work in the community and the field of Public Health. Our goal is to meet preventive health needs of families and individuals, and promote positive health behavior. Our nurses offer in-home care to new parents, children, and the elderly.

Services provided for:

  • Women & Children
  • Family & Mental Health
  • Elder Care

See Public Health Nursing web page for details.

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