Yuba County Search and Rescue (YCSAR) is a volunteer organization under the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office that responds to emergencies and disasters. They conduct searches for missing persons, rescues, and evidence recovery using ground teams, ATVs, K-9 units, equine teams, and water rescue specialists. YCSAR also assists with evacuations during disasters and supports community events. Funded by donations and grants, members complete regular training to stay mission-ready.

Services Include:

• Search for Missing Persons – Ground, ATV/UTV, K-9, and mounted teams.

• Rescue Operations – Low-angle rope rescue, swift-water rescue, and dive support.

• Evidence Recovery – Assisting law enforcement in locating and securing evidence.

• Disaster Response – Evacuations (including animals), shelter support, and logistical aid.

• Community Support – Participation in parades, fundraisers, and public safety events.

• Mutual Aid – Assisting other counties during large-scale emergencies.

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Sutter Animal Services (SASA) provides animal control and shelter services for Sutter County, Yuba City, and Live Oak.​

Services Include:

• Animal Control: Stray pickup, bite investigations, rabies quarantine
• Licensing: Dog licenses (required for dogs 4 months+)
• Shelter & Adoption: Open-admission shelter with pet adoptions
• Public Health: Rabies prevention and bite response
• Community Outreach: Education and volunteer programs

Web pages

• Home - https://www.yubacity.net/departments/sutter_animal_services/index.php

Cal Voices improves the lives of residents in the diverse communities of California through advocacy, education, research, and culturally relevant services. Some programs are offered in specific counties or regions, others are statewide.

Placer County

• Family Advocates with Placer County Parent Partners offer the following
  • Use creative, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based thinking to support families in achieving their goals.
  • Provide support to families receiving services from Placer County’s Children’s System of Care, including:
    • Behavioral Health
    • Drug Court
    • Child Welfare
    • Juvenile Probation Services
  • Create connections between teachers, juvenile probation officers, mental health workers, and social workers.
  • Support families where applicable
    • Court proceedings
    • Treatment team meetings
    • School meetings
  • Assist families in being equal partners with professionals assisting them.
  • Provide an opportunity for parents to benefit from the support and understandin…

HandsOn Sacramento provides an online database for connecting volunteers with organizations seeking volunteers.

The Regional Center for Volunteerism-HandsOn Sacramento Disaster Services Program manages and supports volunteers and donations in disaster for four counties: Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yolo. It serves as the Emergency Volunteer Center in times of disaster - https://www.handsonsacto.org/EVC.

Below are links to the Disaster and Emergency Services Programs.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.handsonsacto.org/EVC
• Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC)/ Emergency Volunteer Management - https://www.handsonsacto.org/EVC
• Emergency Volunteer Corps - https://www.handsonsacto.org/opportunity/a0CA000000Cqg8tMAB?id=a0CA000000Cqg8tMAB
• Sacramento Region Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) - https://www.handsonsacto.org/VOAD
  

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy (HICAP) provides free, unbiased information and counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and people becoming eligible for Medicare within six months.

It older adults and people with disabilities in Nevada, Placer, and Yuba-Sutter counties.

Services include:

• Information about Medicare benefits, coverage options, and enrollment
• Counseling on supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance, and drug plans
• Assistance with billing issues, appeals, and denials
• One-on-one appointments with trained volunteer Medicare counselors

Additional notes:

HICAP aims to return phone messages within 2 business days, but it may take longer during high-volume periods.

Phone Numbers by County

• Nevada County Appointment Line | 530-258-6827
• Placer County Appointment Line | 916-376-8915
• Yuba-Sutter Appointment Line | 530-742-4474

Web pages

• Home - https://www.hicapservices.net/

Be My Eyes provides free video support at a moment’s notice. Every day, sighted volunteers and professionals lend their eyes to solve tasks big and small to assist blind and low-vision people through a live video call.

How It Works

• Anyone 17 or older may sign up as a visually impaired user or volunteer.
• Calls are connected based on daytime time zone and language. The average wait time is about 15 seconds.
• When a call is answered, a live one-way video (two-way audio) is initiated, allowing volunteers or company representatives to see what’s in front of the user’s camera and provide verbal support. Note: Specialized Help availability varies by region and company opening hours.
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.bemyeyes.com/

Angel Flight West delivers health and hope using donated flights to serve those with healthcare or other compelling human needs. In the air, Angel Flight West links volunteer pilots and commercial airlines with people whose non-emergency health needs require long-distance travel to access care. On the ground, volunteer drivers ferry passengers to and from their departure and destination airports.

If you have a scheduled medical appointment or are ready to travel for one of their other approved travel reasons, request your flight now.

Web pages

• Home - https://angelflightwest.org/
• Request Your Flight - https://afids.angelflightwest.org/flight-request?sc=need-a-flight

Smile for a Lifetime Foundation provides free orthodontic treatment to qualifying people who may not otherwise be able to afford care. 

Services are offered through a network of volunteer orthodontists.

Web pages

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

The American Bar Association provides legal assistance and resources for individuals and families affected by California wildfires.

Resources include:

• Disaster Legal Hotline: Free legal assistance for wildfire survivors.
  • Hotline Number: 415-575-3120
• Legal Aid Resources: Links to national and regional disaster legal aid organizations.
• FEMA Assistance Information: Guidance on applying for FEMA aid and locating Disaster Recovery Centers.
• Pro Bono Legal Support: Connection to volunteer attorneys through the ABA/Paladin National Disaster Pro Bono Portal.

Additional Information:

The hotline provides legal guidance on issues related to insurance claims, housing, employment, FEMA benefits, and more. 

Free legal help is available to people affected by declared disasters, regardless of income.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.americanbar.org/ 
• FEMA California Wildfires - https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4610
• FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers - https://egatew…

AARP provides nationwide services and resources for older adults, with a focus on aging-related advocacy, community education, and financial well-being. 

Free and low-cost services are available to members and non-members alike, including seasonal tax preparation assistance and access to learning tools, publications, and virtual events.

Services include:

• Free tax preparation assistance for older adults (seasonal availability)
• Educational tools on topics such as caregiving, fraud prevention, and retirement planning
• Access to local events, webinars, and volunteer opportunities
• Advocacy on issues related to aging, healthcare, and economic security

Additional notes:

Some services may be member-exclusive. Tax assistance is offered through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program during tax season.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.aarp.org/