Tahoe Forest Hospital District offers Health & Wellness Events which provide the community with in-depth preventative education in the form of lectures, health screenings, clinics and health fairs.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tfhd.com/
• Health & Wellness Events - https://www.tfhd.com/wellness-neighborhood/health-wellness-events
  

The Town of Truckee operates provides a Animal Services department. The Animal Services and the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe have a unique, long-standing partnership. The shared animal shelter facility, located at 10961 Stevens Lane in Truckee, maximizes efficiency and effectiveness by housing the public and private entities under the same roof to promote the compassionate, respectful, and humane treatment of animals and people through partnership, sheltering, services, and education.

Responds to all calls of injured animals, both wild and domestic; please call Truckee Police Dispatch at 530-550-2320.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.townoftruckee.gov/
• Animal Services - https://www.truckeepolice.com/animal-services/

Adventure Risk Challenge offers a year-round literacy and leadership program that integrates outdoor adventure, environmental education, and academic support for high school students.

Services include:

• 30-day summer course combining backpacking, creative writing, and public speaking
• School-year support through mentoring, tutoring, and academic workshops
• Culturally responsive programming for bilingual and bicultural youth
• Emphasis on confidence, storytelling, and self-advocacy through experiential learning
• College access guidance and peer-driven leadership activities

Additional notes:

Bilingual staff and materials available in English and Spanish.

Web pages

• Home - https://adventureriskchallenge.org/

Sierra Avalanche Center provides a daily backcountry avalanche forecast for the greater Lake Tahoe region, along with avalanche education and safety programs.

Web pages

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

Placer County Animal Services provides animal care, sheltering, and field services for much of Placer County.

Shelter services include:

• Lost pet reunification
• Pet adoption
• Pet licensing (including new senior discount for qualifying residents)
• Vaccine clinics
• Resources for pet owners
• Connections to local rescue groups and nonprofits
• Shelter tours and community education
• Volunteer and animal foster programs

Field services include:

• Stray animal pickup
• Aggressive animal response
• Animal cruelty and neglect investigations
• Barking complaints
• Public education and disaster response
• Pickup of injured domestic animals and wildlife

Additional notes:

As of May 2025, Placer County residents aged 62 and older may receive 50% off licensing fees for up to two spayed or neutered dogs. Available online or in person. Not valid in Auburn, Roseville, or Rocklin, which manage their own programs.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1909/Animal-Services
• Health & Human Services - https://www.pla…

CalWORKs & Employment Services acts as a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

If you are an adult with dependent children, you may be eligible for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, or CalWORKs. CalWORKs provides:

• Child care, work expense assistance, transportation, and counseling
• Education, employment and training programs through Employment Services
• Families with children financial assistance to meet their basic needs
• Support for families moving toward self-sufficiency

If you are eligible for CalWORKs you will automatically qualify for Medi-Cal and may also qualify for CalFresh. Unless you are exempt, you will be referred to the Employment Services program for assistance gaining employment. Placer County Employment Services (formerly Welfare to Work) can assist you in finding work through the Business Advantage Network. You can receive daily job leads and information on job fairs and recruiting eve…

The Placer County Veterans Service Office in North Lake Tahoe supports veterans, dependents, and survivors with access to local, state, and federal benefits.

Services include:

• Assistance filing VA claims and appeals
• Information about compensation and pension benefits
• Referrals for education, employment, housing, and mental health services
• Help accessing CalVet and federal VA programs
• Survivor and dependent benefit assistance
• Guidance with discharge upgrades and record requests

Services are available to veterans of all eras and discharge types, depending on eligibility.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1875/Veterans

Children's System of Care offers comprehensive services for children and youth who may be at risk in Placer County.

Eligibility

Eligibility for Placer Children's mental health services includes full scope Medi-Cal beneficiaries, and County Medical Services Program (CMSP) beneficiaries with low or no share of cost. Those who do not meet these eligibility criteria are assessed on an individual basis regarding their need for services.
For questions please call Family and Children's Services at 916-872-6549 or toll free 866-293-1940.

Services Available

• 24-hour response for minors at risk of abuse or neglect
• Adoptions and Foster Home placement and licensing
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services
• Child Welfare services
• Educational Assistance and Information for System-Involved and At Promise Youth - Placer County Office of Education
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2050/Childrens-System-of-Care
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2052/Childrens-Mental-Healt…

The Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer treatment and support services. Clinical services include comprehensive state of-the-art individual treatment and emergency medical treatment. Support services include: free individual therapy offered to patients, survivors, and caregivers; massage therapy; grief support. Nurse Navigation services provide education, support with appointments, referrals, information, and advocacy.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tfhd.com/
• Cancer Center - https://www.tfhd.com/cancer-center/

Healthy Babies offers home visits by trained Family Support Specialists to pregnant and new parents. Services provided help new parents meet challenges through education on healthy growth and development and strengthen bonding with parent and baby.

Parents can expect support in problem-solving their baby’s needs, managing life stressors, and enjoying their baby’s development throughout the program from prenatal to age five.

Families are linked to community resources throughout Nevada County. To get started, contact Healthy Babies before your due date or up to three months after giving birth.

Web pages

• Home - https://caofnc.org/

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.