Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center offers no-cost education and career training to young adults aged 16-24, preparing them for long-term employment.

Services include:

• Career Technical Training - Programs in:
  • Automotive and Machine Repair
  • Construction
  • Hospitality
  • Healthcare
  • Finance and Business
  • Public Service
  • Advanced Manufacturing
• Education - Offers a high school diploma program and GED preparation.
• Career Development - Provides employability skills training, practical work experience, and social skills development.

Web pages

• Home - https://sierranevada.jobcorps.gov/

North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center offers a venue for gatherings, performance, art, and education. Located in a historic 130-year-old one-room schoolhouse, the center serves the San Juan Ridge and Nevada County.

Their mission is to sustain the cultural life of the San Juan Ridge through the maintenance of a space for appreciation, education and celebration.

Web pages

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

The Nevada County Bar Association provides attorney referrals, legal resources, and arbitration services for residents of Nevada County.

Services include:

• A searchable directory of licensed attorneys (some retired)
• Attorney fee arbitration services
• Access to legal professionals in Nevada County
• Attorney and public education on legal topics

Web pages

• Home - https://nevadacountybar.com/
• Fee Arbitration - https://nevadacountybar.com/fee-arbitration-program/
• Member Directory - https://nevadacountybar.com/ncba-member-directory/
• Resources - https://nevadacountybar.com/resources/

Sierra Jazz Soeicty promotes jazz education and performance in Nevada County with an annual Jazz Camp, workshops, and concerts.

Web pages

• Home - https://sierrajazzsociety.com/

The Nevada County Consolidated Fire District provides fire suppression and emergency medical response services. Special operations include swift water rescue and large animal rescue. Additional programs include fire inspection and prevention services, public education programs, and participation in community projects.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nccfire.com/

4 Elements Earth Education offers programs that introduce Earth Skills, which are a blend of the ancient arts of tracking, wilderness survival, and nature awareness.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.4eee.org/

Geriatric Care Manager Educational Consulting provides pro-bono (or pay forward) education and consulting services for the care of memory impaired elders.

• On-site training and consultations for professionals and family caregivers of memory impaired adults with Alzheimer's disease, related dementia, or movement disorder.
• Trainings for health care professionals and family caregivers in a variety of settings including assisted living facilities, caregiver support groups, and hospice settings.
• Facilitation of a monthly Support Group for Families & Friends of People with Memory Loss at The Peace Lutheran Church (Grass Valley) on the first Wednesday of every month from 1-3 pm.
• Pro bono phone consultations to guide people to appropriate resources.

The San Juan Ridge PARTNERS Family Resource Center (FRC) provides families in the San Juan Ridge area with information and referrals to local resources, services, and facilities on a drop-in basis for visitors of all ages.

General services include:

• Playgroups for children ages 0-5
• Weekly activities for older children
• Child development information
• Parenting support
• Counseling
• Education
• Employment tools

Specific offerings include:

• Buss passes
  • Bus passes are issued as 2 one-way trips with transfers that can be used on all routes to make a roundtrip from the San Juan Ridge.
• Laundry vouchers
  • Laundry vouchers come with one detergent pod and are good for a single wash and dry at Launderland in Grass Valley. 
  • Details for when and how to redeem is printed on the voucher. 
  • The number of laundry vouchers issued at one time will depend on family size and other factors.
• Adult yoga
  • Mon 6-7:15pm and Wed 9-10:30am
• A food pantry
  • Tue & Thu 12-3pm (for emergencies)
• A computer, phone, fax, and p…

The Farm Advisor program provides education, technical assistance, and community engagement in agriculture, nutrition, and youth development.

Services include:

• Agricultural education and outreach
• Master Gardener training and resources
• 4-H youth development programs
• Nutrition and healthy living education
• Workshops and training for farmers, ranchers, and gardeners

Web pages

• Home - www.nevadacountyca.gov/1660/Farm-Advisor-Division

Know Overdose Nevada County promotes harm reduction and overdose prevention through public education and local access to free naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips.

Free naloxone and fentanyl test strips are available through participating organizations and outreach efforts. Many local pharmacies also carry naloxone for purchase without a prescription.

Services include:

• Free naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips from participating organizations
• Educational materials about overdose risks and harm reduction
• Access to information about treatment options available at local agencies
• Information about purchasing naloxone from pharmacies without a prescription

Additional notes:

Pharmacies are not required to provide naloxone without a prescription. Call ahead to confirm availability. Most insurance plans cover naloxone, but out-of-pocket pricing may vary.

Web pages

• Home - https://knowoverdosenc.com/
• Know Overdose Participating Organizations - https://knowoverdosenc.com/local-re…