The Nevada County Mosquito and Vector Control monitors and responds to vector-borne diseases including plague, hantavirus, tickborne diseases, West Nile Virus, and others.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2204/Mosquito-and-Vector-Control

 The 211 Connecting Point Contact Center can text community members information on resources.

Information and Referral (I&R)

For local resources to meet your needs. Live agents are available Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:30pm.

• To begin your conversation in English or Espanol, text your zip code to 898211

Placer County resources

For occasional alerts (1-2 times a week) on resources only available in Placer County.

• In English, text gethelpplacer to 898211
• In Espanol, text ayudacomunitaria to 898211

Non-emergency disaster info (not active at this time)

• 211 may provide information on how to sign up for non-emergency text message updates in the event of a disaster (not active at this time)

Standard msg and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt-out, Text HELP for technical assistance. For terms and conditions for texting with 898211, visit here. 

Web pages

• Home - https://211connectingpoint.org/
• Terms and Conditions - https://educationalmessageservices.com/policies/ 

The Nevada County Public Health Department provides Clinical Services, Testing, & Case Management

• Clinics
• HIV & Hep C Testing - Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing in Nevada County - every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from noon-3pm
• HIV/AIDS Services
• Tuberculin (TB) Screening/Testing
• Flu shots & influenza
• Immunization program
• Lead poisoning prevention
• Truckee public health services
• Naloxone/Narcan

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health
• Clinical Services - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/582/Clinical-Services-Testing-and-Case-Manag
• HIV & Hep C Testing - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/572/HIV-Hep-C-Testing

The City of Grass Valley Building Department attends to code compliance issues and complaints. Residents with complaints can submit a Code Compliance Investigation Request Form. Issues include:

• Unsanitary / Unsafe Property
• Trash, Junk, Debris
• Overgrown and/or piles of Vegetation
• Abandoned / Inoperative Vehicle(s)
• Environmental (sewage, chemicals, etc.)
• Building Code Violation(s) (work without permit, etc.)
• Substandard Housing Conditions
• Deteriorated, Dangerous, Unsafe Building(s)
• Improper or unapproved use or occupancy
• Encroachment in public right of way
• Hazardous Obstruction
• Zoning Violation
• Fencing
• Polluted Water

Web pages

• Code Compliance Investigation Request Form - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/webform/code-compliance-investigation-request-form
• Contact - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/contact

Nevada County Public Health Department (NCPHD) provides information for Healthcare Providers about communicable diseases, reporting requirements, disease prevention, and related health information.

The Communicable Disease Program works to stop transmission and minimize complications associated with communicable infections and diseases.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health
• Information for Healthcare Providers - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/643/For-Healthcare-Providers
  
  

The Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement (HOME) Team helps connect homeless individuals to services, including mental health services, medical care, public assistance services, and housing assistance services.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2869/HOME-Team

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.

Chapa-De Indian Health provides a variety of medical care (from newborns to seniors) at two centers (locations; Auburn, Grass Valley).

Some services include:

• Well Child Checks with Immunizations
• Complete Physical Examinations with Immunizations
• Family Planning, Including Placement of Intrauterine Devices & Vasectomy
• Testing and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Well Woman Exams
• Pregnancy Testing and Prenatal Care
• Management of Chronic Illnesses
• Counseling on Nutrition, Exercise, and Lifestyle
• Screening Exams for Vision, Hearing, Tuberculosis, and Cancers
• Confidential HIV Testing
• Blood Tests
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Minor Surgery
• Treatment of Sprains or Simple Fractures

Specialty Services:
In the event that one requires services not available their healthcare centers, Chapa-De Indian Health will help coordinate care with a specialist. Chapa-De can refer to any specialist in the region if they accept your health insurance plan and if they are accepting new patients.

Web pages

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The Nevada County Public Health Department refers drug take back information through the following organizations:  

• Yuba Harm Reduction Collective
• Medication Take Back California

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health
• Yuba Harm Reduction Collective - https://yubaharmreduction.com/
• Medication Take Back California - https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/

The Nevada County Public Health Department refers MPOX (monkeypox) information to Western Sierra Medical Clinic. 

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health
• Western Sierra Medical Clinic - https://wsmcmed.org/

Chapa-De has in-house pharmacies at both of our health centers (Locations; Auburn, Grass Valley). Chape-De is able to provide patients with many reduced-cost medications.

Billing:
Chapa-De is able to bill:

• Both of our area Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans (Anthem Blue Cross & California Health and Wellness)
• Straight Medi-Cal
• Medicare Part D
• Some private insurance plans
• Cash prices and deductibles are also available

New prescriptions are filled while-you-wait, and refills are available within three business days of a request. We now offer convenient mail order service so your medications can be delivered to your mailbox. We also offer home delivery to patients in Auburn.

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/pharmacy/