Nevada County Adult Protective Services (APS) supports older adults and dependent adults who may be experiencing neglect, physical abuse, financial exploitation, or self-neglect. 

APS investigates reports of abuse and provides safety planning, referrals, and case management to protect vulnerable adults who are unable to care for themselves.

Services include:

• Investigating reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older and dependent adults
• Providing referrals to medical, legal, housing, and supportive services
• Developing safety plans and offering crisis intervention
• Coordinating case management to support ongoing needs
• Collaborating with law enforcement and service providers when appropriate

For immediate assistance or to report suspected abuse, call 530-265-1639.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1269/Adult-Services

Sierra Community House offers Mediation and Legal Assistance which provides free and reduced cost legal services in a clinic setting for civil legal matters. All services are available in multiple languages and available on a sliding scale.

Services
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Sierra Community House provides limited scope representation, including information, support, and conflict resolution to resolve many legal issues community members face. They do not provide legal representation in court. They may be able to provide assistance in the following areas:

• Family Law
• Immigration Law
• Landlord/tenant Law
• Employment Law
• Small Claims/Contract Matters
• Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
• Name Changes
• Guardianship and Conservatorship
• Know Your Rights and Be Prepared Education
• Understanding the worker’s compensation process

Locations
These services may be available to those who reside in Tahoe and Truckee areas.

If they cannot provide the assistance you need, they will do their best to refer you to an agency …

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Sierra Community House provides Crisis Intervention services.  

24-hour Help Line at 800-736-1060.

You may also call the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. For more resources please visit the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition at www.tahoelifeline.org.

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Formerly known as Tahoe SAFE Alliance, Sierra Community House’s Crisis Intervention is dedicated to serving victims of intimate partner / domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. All services are free and available in multiple languages. Sierra Community House will not discriminate against anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. All of our services are designed to empower victims in reclaiming their rights and to provide the tools individuals and families need on the road to safety and recovery.

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CHIRLA supports immigrants and their families by offering affordable legal services, education, and advocacy. The organization focuses on promoting immigrant rights and helping individuals navigate the immigration system.

Services include:

• Immigration Legal Help: Low-cost assistance with citizenship, family reunification, DACA applications, and green card renewals.
• Workshops and Education: Free presentations and materials on immigrant rights, worker protections, and community resources.
• Advocacy: Works to improve immigration policies and protect civil rights.

Web Pages

• Home - https://www.chirla.org
• Know Your Rights - https://www.chirla.org/resources/know-your-rights/

Miracle Flights provides free air travel for children under age 17 who need out-of-state medical care or second opinions. Flights are arranged through commercial airlines and may include one or both parents or legal guardians.

Services include:

• Covering flight costs for children needing medical treatment outside their home state
• Providing airfare for accompanying parent or legal guardian
• May offer flight assistance for adult patients, based on funding availability

Web pages

• Home - https://miracleflights.org/

Miracle Flights provides flight assistance via commercial airlines for a child and his/her parents/legal guardians, or an adult patient, to retrieve and attend service dog training as required by the service dog organization.

Web pages

• Home - https://miracleflights.org/servicedog/

The American Bar Association provides legal assistance and resources for individuals and families affected by California wildfires.

Resources include:

• Disaster Legal Hotline: Free legal assistance for wildfire survivors.
  • Hotline Number: 415-575-3120
• Legal Aid Resources: Links to national and regional disaster legal aid organizations.
• FEMA Assistance Information: Guidance on applying for FEMA aid and locating Disaster Recovery Centers.
• Pro Bono Legal Support: Connection to volunteer attorneys through the ABA/Paladin National Disaster Pro Bono Portal.

Additional Information:

The hotline provides legal guidance on issues related to insurance claims, housing, employment, FEMA benefits, and more. 

Free legal help is available to people affected by declared disasters, regardless of income.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.americanbar.org/ 
• FEMA California Wildfires - https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4610
• FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers - https://egatew…

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The Paralyzed Veterans of America provides support, resources, and advocacy for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders.

Services include:

• Assistance with Veterans Affairs (VA) claims, benefits navigation, and legal support
• Employment and career-oriented resources and programs
• Adaptive sports and recreation programs
• Support for caregivers

Web pages

• Home - https://pva.org/

The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) is the resource and technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support for hundreds of thousands of homeless veterans each year.

Web pages

• Home - https://nchv.org/

StrongHearts Native Helpline serves Native American and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic and sexual violence by offering a culturally-appropriate, anonymous and confidential hotline service, available 24/7, nationwide.

Services include:

• Crisis intervention
• Assistance with safety planning
• Domestic violence education and information
• Referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers
• Basic information about health options
• Support finding a local health facility or crisis center trained in the care of sexual assault survivors and forensic exams
• General information about jurisdiction and legal advocacy referrals
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://strongheartshelpline.org/
• FAQs - https://strongheartshelpline.org/about/frequently-asked-questions