The Sierra Roots Weather Shelter in Nevada City is a program that is activated during extreme hot or cold weather events for one of the most vulnerable populations, the chronically homeless people in our community. Each time a weather event triggers the need to open, enough volunteers are needed also. NOTE: Sierra Roots does not provide motel vouchers or gas cards.

Sierra Roots warming shelter can accommodate up to 30 guests. First come, first served.

To check if the shelter will be open, call 211 or 833-342-5211.

See NOAA.gov forecast info for zip code 95959:

• Reference for deciding whether to open the shelter: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w9=snow&w13u=0&w15u=1&AheadHour=48&FcstType=graphical&textField1=39.2614&textField2=-121.0188&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw=&AheadDay.x=56&AheadDay.y=8
• https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.261812700000064&lon=-121.0181126#.YXGPdxrMI2w

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Update: The NSJ Warming Shelter may be open more often than the weather triggers occur. To find out, call 211 or email nsjcommunitycenter@gmail.com.

When the shelter is open
The North San Juan Warming Shelter will be open on nights 37 degrees F. (formerly 34) and below or on the 3rd consecutive night of rain. The forecast model we follow is NOAA.gov with zip code 95960.

See NOAA.gov forecast here for zip code 95960, Reader Ranch station: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.4243&lon=-121.005#.YXGOrhrMI2w

The shelter will open around 5pm and serve dinner until 7pm on the front porch.

There are patio heaters to create cozy safe space on the porch. Only overnight guests are permitted in the building and masks are required 100% of the time while in the building - that includes overnight.

Breakfast is served in the morning on the way out of the shelter and close doors at 8am.

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Open seasonally November 1st-April 30th, 6 pm to 8 am.

During the coronavirus pandemic, the Emergency Warming Center will continue to stay open on weather-triggered nights for up to 14 guests.

UPDATES

• To check if the EWC is OPEN call: 530-386-7954.
• To receive email updates AND/OR If you have questions about North Tahoe-Truckee Homeless Services (NTTHS), including the Emergency Warming Center or Emergency Day Respite Center, contact NTTHS@amihousing.org.

WEATHER TRIGGERS FOR THE EWC TO OPEN:

• A temperature of 15 degrees F. for 4 hours overnight or windchill of 15 degrees or less for a period of 4 hours overnight
• One foot or more of snow is predicted overnight
• Other severe or extreme weather condition/s as forecasted by the National Weather Service such as heavy rain or winds
• and sufficient staff and/or volunteer coverage

See NOAA.gov forecast for zip code 96161: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.3216&lon=-120.1688#.YXGNahrMI2w

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Crisis Intervention and Family Support 
For suicide prevention and support or Crisis Advocacy please call our 24-hour Crisis 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 and Family Support Program 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 fam… [read more]

Emergency Day Respite Center is available for day use only.

The Emergency Day Respite Center provides:

• Warm meals
• Showers
• Laundry
• Case Management
• Access to counseling, community, and basic necessities
• Longer-term support when possible

HOURS
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 pm to 5 pm.

LOCATION
Church of the Mountains at 10079 Church Street, Truckee, CA 96161
(This is the new location as of June 1, 2021. Lower level.)

CONTACT
For more information please email: NTTHS@amihousing.org

DONATIONS
Call NTTHS program phone at 530-386-7954 to inquire if we are receiving donations. DO NOT DROP OFF DONATIONS WITHOUT CALLING. We may accept donations at Church of the Mountains at 10079 Church Street during open hours. The Emergency Respite Day Center asks for items such as:

• Unopened travel size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, and/or hand cream
• Disinfectant wipes and Lysol spray
• Backpacks
• Individually wrapped Grab & Go food items such as gran…

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Homeless Triage Line 916-792-3836, 8am to 4pm, Mon-Fri

Both the Triage Line and the Walk-in Clinic can help veterans find housing, emergency shelter, healthcare, and connect to resources to address immediate needs.

https://www.va.gov/northern-california-health-care/health-services/homeless-veteran-care/

VA Homeless Programs - https://www.va.gov/homeless/