The Placer County Animal Control provides many services to residents, businesses, and law enforcement agencies within Placer County, including:

• Responding to loose, injured, or dead animals on public and county roads
• Animal abuse and neglect investigations
• Emergency assistance to law enforcement agencies
• County-wide rabies control
• Education on the humane treatment of animals
• Responding to reports of barking dogs and stray animals
• Enforcing state law and county ordinances regulating animal care and welfare
• Inspection of commercial kennels
• Investigating animal bites and rabies exposure
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1919/Animal-Control-Services

Granite Wellness Centers provides access to naloxone (brand name NARCAN), a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. 

Naloxone can temporarily block the effects of opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, and codeine.

Services include:

• Access to naloxone (NARCAN) for individuals, families, and community members
• Education on overdose response and how to administer naloxone
• Information about opioid safety and prevention
• Referral to substance use disorder treatment and recovery services

Important:

Naloxone is a temporary treatment. Always call 9-1-1 immediately when responding to a suspected overdose, even after administering naloxone.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.granitewellness.org/
• Overdose Prevention - https://www.granitewellness.org/resources/overdose-prevention/
• Contact -https://www.granitewellness.org/contact-us/
• Locations - https://www.granitewellness.org/hours-locations/

Planned Parenthood provides reproductive health care, sex education, and information, and promotes policies that protect and advance access to a full range of sexual and reproductive care and education. Planned Parenthood supports the fundamental right of each individual, throughout the world, to manage their fertility, regardless of the individual’s income, marital status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or residence.

Services offered:

• Abortion
• Birth Control
• Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)
• Gender-Affirming Care
  
• HIV Services
• Pregnancy Testing & Planning
• Prenatal & Postpartum Services
• STD Testing & Treatment
• Sexual andReproductive Concerns
• Vaccines
• Wellness & Preventive Care

People without insurance may be able to get covered under Covered California. With or without insurance, people can always come to Planned Parenthood for health care.

Web pages

• Home, national site - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
• Planned Parenthood, Roseville - http…

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The Placer County Fire Safe Alliance provides community assistance, information, and educational programs to reduce the risks of wildfire danger to life and property in Placer County.

Services include:

• Public education on fire risk and hazard mitigation
• Assistance with fire mitigation planning efforts
• Prioritization and securing of funding for coordinated fire-safe projects and activities
• Monitoring and reviewing fire-safe activities to ensure alliance goals are met

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5721/Fire-Safe-Alliance

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.

OES focuses on

• Preparedness
  • Preparedness is all about pre-planning and education. OES prepares emergency and contingency plans, ranging from evacuation plans to emergency operations plans.
  • Training
    • Office of Emergency Services staff attend trainings throughout the year, keeping our knowledge and skills current. OES also plans and organizes training and exercises involving Placer County and local, state, federal, and regional agencies. People perform like they train, so training is a crucial aspect of preparedness. OES also writes and updates county emergency plans.
• Response
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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

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

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 operates 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

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
• Endodontics

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.