The Salvation Army provides basic needs assistance, community support programs, and emergency services for people living in Rocklin and Roseville.

Services include:

• Rental assistance
• Utility assistance, available when funding allows
• Food assistance, including:
  • Emergency pantry
  • Community meals (times vary)
• Disaster response, including fire recovery and emergency aid
• Shower access on Fridays from 6-7pm (no clothing distribution)
• Holiday programs, such as seasonal food boxes and gift drives
• Childcare assistance, available in limited cases
• Employment support, including job search assistance and referrals
• Spiritual support, such as pastoral care and prayer counseling

Web pages

• Home - https://roseville.salvationarmy.org/roseville/social-services/

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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Placer County Animal Services provides animal care, sheltering, and field services for much of Placer County.

Shelter services include:

• Lost pet reunification
• Pet adoption
• Pet licensing (including new senior discount for qualifying residents)
• Vaccine clinics
• Resources for pet owners
• Connections to local rescue groups and nonprofits
• Shelter tours and community education
• Volunteer and animal foster programs

Field services include:

• Stray animal pickup
• Aggressive animal response
• Animal cruelty and neglect investigations
• Barking complaints
• Public education and disaster response
• Pickup of injured domestic animals and wildlife

Additional notes:

As of May 2025, Placer County residents aged 62 and older may receive 50% off licensing fees for up to two spayed or neutered dogs. Available online or in person. Not valid in Auburn, Roseville, or Rocklin, which manage their own programs.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1909/Animal-Services
• Health & Human Services - https://www.pla…

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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.

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. 

Web pages

• Ready Placer - www.placer.ca.gov/5852/Ready-Placer
• Ready Placer dashboard - Communications page - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/07930e6e8f034ae4bba71e8bfedb2779/page/Communications
• Contact - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5888/Contact-Us

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.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2150/General-Relief-General-Assistance
• BenefitsCal - http://www.benefitscal.com/

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

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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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

The Placer County Public Health Division provides Public Health Nursing services for women, children, older adults, and people with mental or physical health needs. 

Services are delivered by registered nurses with additional training in community and public health. Nurses offer in-home care, health education, and preventive support.

Program details include:

• In-home nursing visits for new parents and children
• Health education and support for families
• Mental health and elder care outreach
• Services tailored to public health needs and vulnerable populations

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1679/Health-Human-Services
• Public Health Nursing - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2912/Public-Health-Nursing

Placer County Assessor's Office locates all taxable property within Placer County, identifies the owner of each parcel of taxable property, establishes the assessed value of all taxable property in accordance with the law, and publishes annual and supplemental assessment rolls. Reassessment for property damaged from disaster In the event of property damage due to misfortune or calamity, property owners can apply to have the property's value reassessed. Web pages Placer County Assessor's Office home  - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5800/Assessor Disaster Relief - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5576/Disaster-Relief Application for Reassessment of Property Damaged by Misfortune or Calamity - https://placerassessor.na2.adobesign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCcdiIO2EWrP8dB2p94OXyEf5gKpS_JibpPsM5z7pPOxZ6D12qLMesrnwFZx8FgQu0*