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

To stay at The Gathering Inn, a referral through the Coordinated Entry system is required. To get a referral, call the Placer County Homeless Resource Helpline at 833-375-2237 (or 833-3PLACER).

The Gathering Inn Mid Placer is a 100 bed emergency housing and services program located at the DeWitt Campus in Auburn, CA.

The Gathering Inn is staffed 24/7 and employs 4 full-time Case Managers who work with guests to identify and work through barriers to housing by discussing how to increase income, providing a connection to education, and securing sustainable housing.

Case Managers then provide follow-up support for up to 1 year in an effort to reduce homelessness.

Mid Placer provides:

• Safety and security on campus
• 3 meals a day
• Clean clothing
• Bedding
• Shower facilities
• Use of electricity to run CPAP and Oxygen machines
• Life skills courses
• Drug and alcohol recovery meetings​
• Additional groups intended to help guests with individual development, and to transition guests from homelessness to housing
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Chapa-De Indian Health offers complete Pediatric care including:

• Primary medical care
• Nutrition and health education
• Dental care
• Mental health counseling
• Psychiatry
• Pharmacy services
• Assistance in coordinating care with specialists
• For established Chapa-De patients, may have child safety car seats available and a trained installation technician

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/medical-care/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.

Chapa-De Indian Health provides dental care for children and adults at health centers in Auburn and Grass Valley.

Services include:

• Exams, x-rays, and oral hygiene education
• Cleanings, fluoride treatments, and fillings
• Crowns, bridges, dentures, and limited root canals
• Limited oral surgery services
• Referrals to outside dental specialists if additional care is needed

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/
• Dental Care - https://chapa-de.org/dental-care/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Chapa-De's Diabetes Program invites participants in their group classes and education programs that focus on the prevention and management of diabetes. As a department, it is their mission to help patients establish health goals and provide you with tools and support people's need to accomplish those goals. One can take charge of your health and make improvements for you and your family. Making just a few changes can lead to big results.

Their team includes:

• Dietitians
• Nurse Case Managers
• Lifestyle Coaches who provide information, support, and tips on eating healthy, exercising, and improving overall health and wellbeing

Chapa De also provide a variety of wellness programs, classes, and support groups throughout the year. Many services and groups are available virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about our program at: https://chapa-de.org/diabetes-program And visit our class calendar at: https://chapa-de.org/chapa-de-class-calendar

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/…

The First 5 Placer Children and Family Commission works to support the well-being of families with children ages 0-5.

First 5 Placer can connect people with:

• Home Visiting
• Road to Resilience - a program for mothers with current or a history of substance use, or who have given birth to a substance-exposed infant. Navigators from local community based organizations partner with moms to plan for and achieve a healthy pregnancy and welcome a healthy, happy baby.

Areas of focus include:

• Advocacy
• Collective Action
• Education & Outreach
• Funded Programs
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.first5placer.org/what-we-do
• Home Visiting - https://www.first5placer.org/home-visiting
• Road to Resilience - https://www.first5placer.org/road-to-resilience

KidZCommunity strives to create a rich environment where the child and family needs are addressed and are supportive of family well-being. Holistic services are offered to all children and families in KidZCommunity's Head Start programs.

Services include:

• Dental
• Medical
• Mental health
• Nutrition
• Education
• Family services
• Support for children and families with special needs

To determine income eligibility refer to the chart here. Identify the number of family members in your household and the maximum amount of income allowable to qualify for the Head Start/Early Head Start program.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.kidzcommunity.org/
• Enrollment Guidelines - https://www.kidzcommunity.org/enrollment-income-guidelines/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Chapa-De offers free virtual group classes for Chapa-De patients to support overall health and wellness. Programs focus on managing chronic conditions, building healthy habits, and creating peer support.

Services include:

• Hosting classes on weight loss, chronic pain, and blood pressure management
• Providing support groups for diabetes prevention and empowerment
• Offering tobacco cessation education and MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) group
• Facilitating wellness circles
• Including exercise classes and health education workshops

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/chapa-de-class-calendar/

Pacific Educational Services (PES) offers court-approved education and counseling programs for individuals referred by the justice system. Some classes may be available to the general public with court approval.

Services include:

• Classes on alcohol and drug use, life skills, anger management, and theft prevention
• Parenting classes and domestic violence batterers intervention programs (up to 52 weeks)
• Individual and group substance abuse counseling
• Support with decision-making, planning, and relationship skills

Classes are held in Auburn and Roseville.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.pesprograms.com/

PGLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons as well as their families and friends through support, education, and advocacy. Can provide suicide prevention resources.

Provides opportunities for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity by offering monthly meetings.

In-person and Zoom meetings take place every month. Please call or email through website for more information.

Please visit their website at http://www.pflagplacercounty.org/ for additional information on support groups and other resources. PFLAG Greater Placer County covers Nevada, Placer, El Dorado and Sacramento Counties.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.pflagplacercounty.org/