The Placer County Veterans Service Office assists veterans, dependents, and survivors in accessing 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 

The Placer County Veterans Service Office in Rocklin assists 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

Medi-Cal assistance is available through Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

Medi-Cal offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at little or no cost. If you are ineligible to Medi-Cal, affordable insurance plans are available through the health benefits exchange, Covered California, during their November through December open enrollment.

The information on Placer County's Medi-Cal web page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.

Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2125/Medi-Cal-Program
• BenefitsCal - http://www.benef…

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The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program helps pay for services so that individuals can remain safely in their own homes, in contrast to care facilities.

To be eligible, you must be over 65 years of age, disabled, or blind. Disabled children are also potentially eligible for IHSS. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.

View the IHSS brochure (PDF) for more information.
Visit the home webpage for information about:

• Eligibility and application for receiving IHSS services
• Applying to become a service provider
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2339/In-Home-Supportive-Services-IHSS
• IHSS Brochure (PDF) - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3775/In-Home-Suport-Services-Brochure-PDF

Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) provides free legal assistance to low-income people who meet eligibility requirements. Services range from referrals to representation, depending upon the client's needs, LSNC priorities, and resources available.

LSNC serves Nevada and Placer counties. Not all services are available in both counties.

LSNC provides counsel, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and seniors involving:

• Welfare
• Housing
• Social security
• Medi-Cal/Medicare
• Civil rights/discrimination
• Disability rights
• Consumer rights
• Debt and credit issues
• Elder abuse
• Natural disaster outcomes
• Tenants (not landlords)

LSNC does NOT take divorce/family law cases, criminal, conservatorship, or small claims cases.

LSNC does NOT make advance medical directives.  

Regarding will preparation assistance, they can offer legal advice & forms but do not fill them out for clients.

Offices

Phone and fax numbers are the same for both offices and are routed through Auburn. S…

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Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) facilitates peer-led Cross Disability Support Groups for people with any disability in Auburn (weekly), Placerville (monthly), and a Spanish-speaking group (biweekly).

Groups provide connection, peer support, and resources.

Services include:

• Weekly (Tuesday afternoon 2pm-4pm) peer support group in Auburn
• Spanish-speaking peer support group.  Fridays 12pm-1pm.  
• Information, referrals, and reasonable accommodations upon advance request

Additional notes:

Meeting details are posted on PIRS’ activities calendar; PIRS asks people to call in advance to confirm schedule and accessibility needs.

Web pages

• Home - https://pirs.org/

Medi-Cal assistance is available through Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

Medi-Cal offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at little or no cost. If you are ineligible to Medi-Cal, affordable insurance plans are available through the health benefits exchange, Covered California, during their November through December open enrollment.

The information on Placer County's Medi-Cal web page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.

Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2125/Medi-Cal-Program
• BenefitsCal - http://www.benefit…

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Alpa Oaks provides 24-hour residential detox and recovery services for adult women with substance use disorders. 

The program supports residents in planning their own recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.

Services include:

• Medically monitored detox services for up to five women
• Residential treatment with 24-hour supervision
• Individual and group counseling
• Aftercare planning and support
• Perinatal treatment services

Open to women ages 18 and older. No one is denied services based on race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or ability to pay.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.alphaoaks.org/

Community Assistance Recovery and Empowerment (CARE Court) Court Program is a civil (non‑criminal) court program that provides eligible adults with serious mental illness to county behavioral health treatment and support service up to 24 months. The program is intended to prevent mental health deterioration and support recovery in the community. CARE Court is s under court oversight. Participants receive a clinically indicated, individualized treatment plan and supportive services for not a criminal court, does not include all mental health conditions, and is not a housing‑only or homelessness solution.

Services provided:

• Court-overseen, individualized mental health treatment plans
• Linkages to county behavioral health services
• Supportive services coordinated by dedicated care team
• Ongoing court review and monitoring for up to 24 months

Eligibility

Individuals must meet all CARE Act criteria, including:

• Age 18 or older
• Diagnosed with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder (per CARE ACT de…

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FREED offers programs and resources for seniors and people with disabilities.

Services include:

• Assisting people with making decisions about their short- or long-term care needs
• Assistance with tools and devices to support daily living including an Equipment Reuse Program, a Device Lending Library, and a Vendor Services Directory
• Making minor home repairs and modifications that support seniors and people with disabilities through the Fix It Program
• Benefits Counseling and planning to help sharpen Independent Living Skills and Youth Services
• Access to computers and the internet, a Friendly Visitors Program, advocacy, information and referral to help answer questions about disability related needs and issues
• Senior Transportation vouchers that can be used for trips on Dial-A-Ride

FREED is a Independent Living Center and a lead agency for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).

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Web pages

• Home - https://freed.org/