Western Sierra’s Urgent Care in Grass Valley offers patients access to health care providers for non-emergency treatment, from minor injuries to illnesses. The Urgent Care clinic is open to anyone in the community and offers no-appointment-needed, same-day health care to patients without a primary health provider, or patients whose primary health provider is not immediately available.

Web pages

• Home https://wsmcmed.org/grass-valley/
• Urgent care - https://wsmcmed.org/services/medical/urgent-care/

Western Sierra Medical Clinic provides comprehensive primary medical care services for all members of the family, from infants to the elderly.

Services include:

• Addiction management and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Children’s medical services (pediatrics)
• Covid-19 and MPOX (Monkeypox) vaccines
• Diabetes care
• Maternity health unit
• Family and internal medicine
• Pharmacy services
• Teen clinic
• Podiatry
• Women's health
• Chiropractic
• Nutrition
• Case management
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://wsmcmed.org/
• Medical care - https://wsmcmed.org/services/medical/
• Pediatrics - https://wsmcmed.org/services/medical/pediatrics/
• Women's Health - https://wsmcmed.org/services/medical/womens-health/
• Grass Valley Old Tunnel Location (Main Campus) - https://wsmcmed.org/grass-valley/
• Grass Valley Glasson (Women's Health) - https://wsmcmed.org/grass-valley/ (scroll down page)
• Auburn Location - https://wsmcmed.org/locations/auburn/
• Downieville Location - https://wsmcmed.org/locations/downieville/
• Kings Beach – Tahoe Location - https://w…

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The 211 Connecting Point Contact Center provides information and referral to local health and human services in Nevada County, Placer County, and the Tahoe-Truckee region. 

Services are available by phone 24/7, and by text and live chat Monday through Friday. Support is offered in multiple languages. 

During disasters, such as wildfires or winter storms, the 211 Connecting Point shares timely updates through its call center and website.

Services include:

• Phone-based information and referrals to local health and human service programs
• Online guided search tool to explore community resources by topic
• Disaster-related updates during emergencies (evacuation info, shelter details, etc.)
• Support in multiple languages
• Services accessible to people with disabilities

Web pages

• Home - https://211connectingpoint.org/
• Quick Links for a guided search by topic - https://cde.211connectingpoint.org/

The 211 Connecting Point Contact Center can refer people to other 211 call centers in California and around the USA.

Find contact centers around the United States here.

You can also call 866-FIND-211 (866-346-3211) to find your county's 211 in California. Your call can be transferred to your local 2-1-1.

(Note: If you work at a 2-1-1 in California and would like your county to route appropriately through the 866-find-211 phone line, please contact Eve Hamilton at ehamilton@icfs.org.)

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California 211 Direct Phone Numbers
2‑1‑1 is a free telephone number providing access to local community services. 2‑1‑1 is available in multiple languages, allowing people access to information and to obtain referrals for resources such as physical and mental health, housing, utility, food, transportation, employment assistance, and suicide and crisis interventions. 2‑1‑1 also provides disaster preparedness, response, and recovery during declared emergencies.
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LabCorp COVID-19 testing information is at https://www.labcorp.com/coronavirus-disease-covid-19​

All tests, including COVID-19, must be ordered by a physician or other healthcare provider.

LabCorp does not collect specimens for diagnostic COVID-19 testing to see if you have the virus.
LabCorp does collect specimens for COVID-19 antibody testing for people who had the virus and are no longer experiencing symptoms.

LabCorp offers two kinds of COVID-19 tests

• Active infection swab test - https://www.labcorp.com/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/individuals/infection-test. Includes a self-collection option which is then mailed to lab for results.
• Antibody blood test - https://www.labcorp.com/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/individuals/antibody-test

FAQs - https://www.labcorp.com/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/individuals/faqs​

Find LabCorp Locations - https://www.labcorp.com/labs-and-appointments-advanced-search
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The Food Bank of Nevada County offers food home delivery for eligible families.

Call FREED at 530-477-3333 for a screening to learn if you are eligible for food home delivery due to inability to leave your home to get your own groceries. For seniors and people with disabilities who have absolutely no way to get to a food distribution anywhere.

Web pages

• Home - www.foodbankofnc.org
  
  
  
  

Sierra Family Health Center provides a rural family practice medical clinic and also provides assistance with Cal-Fresh and Medi-Cal applications.

Medical Services

• General medical care for children and adults
• Preventative Care
• Chronic health conditions
• Care for minor emergencies
• Well-child exams and immunizations
• Telepsychiatry

Chiropractic Care

• Headaches
• Neck and back pain
• Postural issues
• Sprains and strains
• Sciatica

Dental Services

• Exams and cleanings
• Fillings, crowns, and bridges
• Children’s dentistry
• Hygiene education and prevention

Behavioral Health

• Healthy lifestyle counseling
• Solution-focused therapy for anxiety and depression
• Mindfulness meditation
• Weight loss
• Smoking and alcohol cessation
• Substance misuse management
• Sleep hygiene
• Pain management
• Dental phobia

Web pages

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

Interfaith Food Ministry, in a partnership with SpeeDee Carts, offers food home delivery to eligible people. Qualifying clients include seniors, people with disabilities, people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in isolation, and individuals who only sometimes have access to transportation.

When? Every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th week of the month

For information and eligibility screening, call Interfaith Food Ministry at 530-273-8132.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.interfaithfoodministry.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.

Auburn Interfaith Food Closet offers a Home Delivery Program that provides participants with enough food each month to make 12 meals for everyone in the household.

The home delivery service is not on-demand, but occurs monthly on a pre-established schedule. Each guest's order is customized monthly, to best serve their needs.

To register for this program, people can call AIFC at 530-885-1921 during opening hours.

Web pages

• Auburn Interfaith Food Closet - https://auburnfoodcloset.org
• Home Delivery Program PDF - https://auburnfoodcloset.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Home-delivery.pdf

The City of Auburn's Code Enforcement Department p​rovides a way for Auburn residents to report local code violations and property concerns.

It handles complaints related to zoning, housing, and other municipal codes. Staff work to ensure that neighborhoods stay safe, clean, and in line with city regulations.

Services include:

• Investigation of reported code violations
• Follow-up with property owners regarding compliance
• Oversight of issues like overgrown weeds, illegal dumping, and unsafe structures
• Coordination with other city departments as needed

Web pages

• Home - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/415/Code-Enforcement
• Report a Concern - www.auburn.ca.gov/RequestTracker.aspx
• Complaint Form - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/111/Complaint-Form?bidId=