The 211 Connecting Point Contact Center can text community members information on resources.

Information and Referral (I&R)

For local resources to meet your needs. Live agents are available Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:30pm.

• To begin your conversation in English or Espanol, text your zip code to 898211

Placer County resources

For occasional alerts (1-2 times a week) on resources only available in Placer County.

• In English, text gethelpplacer to 898211
• In Espanol, text ayudacomunitaria to 898211

Non-emergency disaster info (not active at this time)

• 211 may provide information on how to sign up for non-emergency text message updates in the event of a disaster (not active at this time)

Standard msg and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt-out, Text HELP for technical assistance. For terms and conditions for texting with 898211, visit here. 

Web pages

• Home - https://211connectingpoint.org/
• Terms and Conditions - https://educationalmessageservices.com/policies/ 

24-Hour Crisis Line - 530-265-5811

Services
The Behavioral Health Department provides a wide variety of Adult Mental Health Services to the public, particularly for Medi-Cal recipients and those with severe mental illness. These include Mental Health Services and Alcohol and Other Drug Services. County employees provide some services, while contracted individuals and organizations provide other services, with County monitoring.

Service Range
This continuum of care ranges from acute inpatient to routine outpatient services, and includes medication services, psychotherapy, residential services, wellness and recovery, care management, long term institutional care and vocational services. Adult Services monitors the delivery of services to ensure that State standards are met for quality, timeliness and authorization.

Clinics
There are two county clinics. The Western County Crown Point Facility in Grass Valley, and a Truckee clinic at the Joseph Government Center. Visit the Locations and Hours p…

The Nevada County Public Health Department provides Clinical Services, Testing, & Case Management

• Clinics
• HIV & Hep C Testing - Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing in Nevada County - every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from noon-3pm
• HIV/AIDS Services
• Tuberculin (TB) Screening/Testing
• Flu shots & influenza
• Immunization program
• Lead poisoning prevention
• Truckee public health services
• Naloxone/Narcan

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health
• Clinical Services - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/582/Clinical-Services-Testing-and-Case-Manag
• HIV & Hep C Testing - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/572/HIV-Hep-C-Testing

The City of Grass Valley Building Department attends to code compliance issues and complaints. Residents with complaints can submit a Code Compliance Investigation Request Form. Issues include:

• Unsanitary / Unsafe Property
• Trash, Junk, Debris
• Overgrown and/or piles of Vegetation
• Abandoned / Inoperative Vehicle(s)
• Environmental (sewage, chemicals, etc.)
• Building Code Violation(s) (work without permit, etc.)
• Substandard Housing Conditions
• Deteriorated, Dangerous, Unsafe Building(s)
• Improper or unapproved use or occupancy
• Encroachment in public right of way
• Hazardous Obstruction
• Zoning Violation
• Fencing
• Polluted Water

Web pages

• Home - https://www.grassvalleyca.gov/
• Building Department - https://www.grassvalleyca.gov/building-department-directory
• Code Compliance Investigation Request Form - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/webform/code-compliance-investigation-request-form
• Contact - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/contact

Nevada County Public Health Department (NCPHD) provides information for Healthcare Providers about communicable diseases, reporting requirements, disease prevention, and related health information.

The Communicable Disease Program works to stop transmission and minimize complications associated with communicable infections and diseases.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health
• Information for Healthcare Providers - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/643/For-Healthcare-Providers
  
  

The Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement (HOME) Team provides case management, outreach, and health services for people experiencing homelessness in Nevada County.

The team includes outreach workers, housing navigators, a peer support specialist, and a registered nurse. Services are provided in the field to meet people where they are. The program is a collaboration between Nevada County, Hospitality House, AMI Housing, and Turning Point.

Services include:

• Conducts street outreach and case management
• Provides housing navigation and assistance
• Offers medical care and health education in the field
• Connects people to mental health and substance use services
• Partners with local organizations and agencies for collaborative care

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2869/HOME-Team

The Nevada County Public Health Department offers immunizations for adults and children.

Grass Valley Area Location:

500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-7049

To make appointment, call 530-265-7049

Truckee Area Location:

10075 Levon AvenueSuite 202Truckee, CA 96161

To make appointment, call 530-582-7814

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health
• TB Clinics - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/586/Clinics

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.

The Nevada County Public Health Department refers drug take back information through the following organizations:  

• Yuba Harm Reduction Collective
• Medication Take Back California

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health
• Yuba Harm Reduction Collective - https://yubaharmreduction.com/
• Medication Take Back California - https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/

The Nevada County Public Health Department refers MPOX (monkeypox) information to Western Sierra Medical Clinic. 

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health
• Western Sierra Medical Clinic - https://wsmcmed.org/

Western Sierra’s Urgent Care in Grass Valley offers patients access to health care providers for non-emergency treatment, from minor injuries to illnesses. The Urgent Care clinic is open to anyone in the community and offers no-appointment-needed, same-day health care to patients without a primary health provider, or patients whose primary health provider is not immediately available.

Web pages

• Home https://wsmcmed.org/grass-valley/
• Urgent care - https://wsmcmed.org/services/medical/urgent-care/