The Emergency Relief Program provides short-term assistance to help non-residents who are stranded in Nevada County return to their place of residence. Assistance is offered as a loan and may include temporary lodging, food support, transportation funding, and travel fare.

Services include:

• Motel vouchers as short-term shelter
• Food vouchers for basic needs
• Gas funds for travel
• Bus fare assistance for transportation

People must apply in person at one of the three Nevada County Department of Social Services locations:

• Brighton Greens, 988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949, 530-265-1340 (same phone as for Rood Center)
• Eric Rood Government Center, 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959, 530-265-1340 (same phone as for Brighton Greens)
• Nevada County Joseph Center, 10075 Levon Ave, Truckee, CA 96161, 530-582-7803

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/879/Social-Services

Your local American Cancer Society office is your source for the most relevant information to help guide you.

Services include:

• Cancer information
• Referral to resources including support groups and medical equipment
• Transportation to and from treatment (for people with Cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive)
• Lodging (when Cancer treatment is far from home)
• Advocacy
• Wig bank
• American Cancer Society events

American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Specialists are available to help you with any patient services, resource requests, or cancer information questions 24/7 at 1-800-227-2345.

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) provides supportive services to very low-income Veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing.

The program offers eligible Veterans and their families:

• Rapid rehousing services
• Case management
• Transportation services
• Benefits claims
• Child care services
• Rental assistance
• Resource & Referral

For more information on monthly income guidelines and making an appointment, view their veteran's services brochure.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.voa-ncnn.org/supportive-services-veteran-families
• Veteran's Services Brochure - https://voa-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/pdf_file/file/4380/2021.06.18-VET_SVCS_BROCHURE-small.pdf
  
  

The Disability Disaster Access and Resources Program (DDAR) a joint effort with the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) and PG&E to support people with disabilities and older adults before, during, and after a PSPS event.

The program enables qualified customers who use electrical medical devices to access backup portable batteries through a grant, lease-to-own or the FreedomTech low-interest financial loan program.

Transportation resources, lodging and food options are also provided through an online application process to qualified customers. CFILC administers all aspects of the program.

Web pages

• Home - https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/
• PSPS resources - https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/public-safety-power-shutoffs/

People who are mandatorily evacuated due to wildfire or other disasters may have homeowners' or renters' insurance coverage to help with evacuation and relocation costs, even if their homes are not damaged or destroyed.

Additional Living Expense coverage, known as ALE, typically includes:

• Food and housing costs
• Furniture rental, relocation and storage
• And extra transportation expenses

Who to Contact:
Residents who have been evacuated should contact their insurance agent and/or the California Department of Insurance to find out what their renter's or homeowners' policy covers and other resources that may be available to them while the mandatory evacuation orders are in place. Evacuees are urged to contact their insurance company to verify their ALE coverage provision and limits and learn about requirements to use the coverage.

Receipts and Documentation:
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Freed Senior Transportation Voucher Program provides increased access to healthcare & essential community activities by providing adults ages 60+ in Yuba & Sutter counties with Vouchers that can be used to pay for trips on Dial-A-Ride.

Web Pages

• Home - https://freed.org/aging-disability-resources/transportation/

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 people, and low income people with specific diseases such as tuberculosis, breast cancer, or HIV/AIDS.

Medi-Cal is free or low-cost for California residents who meet eligibility requirements. Medi-Cal considers income, but there is no asset limit (bank accounts, cash, property, vehicles).

Most applicants who apply through Covered California and enroll in Medi-Cal will receive care through managed health care plans. In Nevada and Placer Counties, the managed care provider is Partnership HealthPlan of California (PHC). Medi-Cal is financed equally by the state and federal government. Medi-Cal and Covered California use the same application. This means that once you apply using CoveredCA.com, you’ll find out which program you qualify for. Some hou…

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Medi-Cal offers transportation to and from appointments for services covered by Medi-Cal. This includes transportation to medical, dental, mental health, or substance use disorder appointments, and to pick up prescriptions and medical supplies.

There are two types of transportation for appointments:

• Nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) is transportation by ambulance, wheelchair van, or litter van for those who cannot use public or private transportation.
• Nonmedical transportation (NMT) is transportation by private or public vehicle for people who do not have another way to get to their appointment.

Medi-Cal recipients with Partnership HealthPlan of California (PHC) can contact PHC for transportation services. PHC is the managed care provider for both Nevada and Placer Counties.


Web pages

• Transportation for Medi-Cal Covered Services - Partnership HealthPlan of California - https://cde.211connectingpoint.org/resource/87135183/

Yuba-Sutter Transit offers local bus routes, paratransit services for seniors and those with disabilities, and commuter routes to Sacramento. Their modern buses are equipped with amenities like bike racks and wheelchair lifts. They focus on providing reliable, safe, and eco-friendly transportation options for the community.

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Web pages

• Home - https://www.yubasuttertransit.com/
• Local and Rural Routes - https://www.yubasuttertransit.com/routes

Diamond Care Transport offers non-emergency medical transportation and personal Transportation . Appointment Required.

​Medical Appointments

(Round-Trip Ambulatory, Wheelchair and Gurney)

• Doctor's
• Dialysis Treatment
• Chemotherapy
• Physical Therapy
• Hospital Discharge
• Surgical Procedures

Personal Transportation

(Round-Trip Ambulatory or Wheelchair Services to meet all personal needs.)

• Shopping and Dining - Loading and unloading packages and groceries included.
• Personal Grooming - Hair and Nails.
• 24-7 Airport Shuttle Services - Sacramento, San Francisco and Oakland Airport.

Web pages

• Home - https://diamondcaretransport.com/