FREED's Landlord Liaison Program (LLP) helps people experiencing or at risk of homelessness access and maintain stable housing.

Services include:

• Assistance with first month’s rent and security deposits
• Temporary rental subsidies
• Credit-building support and limited debt repayment
• Home accessibility modifications (smoke detectors, mobility aids, appliances)
• Landlord incentives to increase housing opportunities for people on the HMIS By-Name List

No income limits apply. Program participation begins after enrollment in the coordinated entry system.

Web pages

• Home - https://freed.org/
• Contact - https://freed.org/contact/

This resource is eligible for electronic referral.

The Women of Worth Safe House provides an emergency shelter and transitional housing assisting women and families in crisis, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Offers support services including legal and medical assistance, advocacy and case management, mentoring and support groups, educational and career assistance, and art therapy for children ages 5-12.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.womenofworth.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.

Project HEART provides CalAIM services for eligible Medi-Cal members through Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports (CS). This program is designed to meet people where they are; especially those facing complex challenges such as housing instability, medical needs, behavioral health barriers, or difficulty navigating support systems. Project Heart's goal is to reduce crisis cycles and improve stability through coordinated, person centered care.

Through ECM, participants receive individualized case management and care coordination that connects health, housing, and social supports into one plan. Project HEART helps clients access the services they need, communicate with providers, stay connected to appointments, and overcome barriers that often prevent progress. Project Heart focus on consistent support, relationship based guidance, and practical next steps that help clients regain momentum and confidence.

Community Supports provide real help with housing related needs such…

Project Heart provides a Project New Start program which offers a supportive pathway for individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community. Project HEART’s goal is to help people rebuild their lives, reduce the risk of reoffending, and create a strong foundation for long-term stability. Project Heart walks alongside those who have faced life destabilizing challenges, providing guidance, encouragement, and practical support every step of the way.

Purpose is to break the cycle of incarceration by providing hope, structure, and community to those at high risk of reoffending; especially individuals whose past behaviors were driven by addiction, trauma, or lack of support.

Project Heart believes that everyone deserves a second chance, and that with accountability, real friendship, and access to resources, long-term change is possible.

Pre-Release Services – Project Heart meets with participants while they are still in custody too prepare them for a successful transition and…

EA Family Services recruits and approves local families to become foster parents, provides support and case management for foster youth in care, and provides a Transitional Housing Program for foster youth upon their 18th birthday.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.ea.org/

The SAFE (Stability, Access, Foundation, Empowerment) program is committed to finding and helping youth ages 12 -25 who are experiencing homelessness.

Many youth experiencing homelessness do not have access to local or state funding or simply don’t know what services are available. And few nonprofit organizations in the region can help.

SAFE fills the gap by connecting youth who have alternative, unpredictable, or inconsistent housing access with community resources and well-trained professionals.

SAFE helps mitigate homelessness in Nevada County by providing:

• Basic needs, such as food, clothing, housing, hygiene supplies, showers
• Education and training, including transitioning to college and/or trade school
• Physical health and mental wellness counseling
• Training to develop the necessary skills to live independently

Web pages

• Home - https://bffyouth.org/safe/

Nevada County's Grass Valley Library offers #Adulting, a free, monthly after-hours program designed for young adults in their 20s and 30s to build essential life skills.

Each session features a local expert presenting on topics such as finances, housing, health insurance, and cooking basics. The program creates a relaxed environment where participants can learn, ask questions, and connect with others in similar life stages.

Services include:

• Monthly life skills workshops led by local professionals
• Topics include taxes, job readiness, cooking basics, mental health resources, health insurance, car maintenance, and housing
• Open Q&A sessions to encourage interactive learning
• Free food provided at each session

Web pages

• Home - https://nevadacountyca.libcal.com/event/13806100

Engaged Services provides resources for people with special needs. They help families get funding for activities such as going to the gym, horseback riding, learning independent living skills, housing, education, job training, independent living skills, and more.

​Web pages

• Home - https://www.engagedservices.org/home

The Salvation Army's Booth Family Center provides a transitional housing program for families with children in Nevada County.

Services include:

• Providing short-term emergency shelter for families with children
• Offering transitional housing with flexible length of stay
• Conducting intake interviews and maintaining a waitlist
• Offering case management and counseling services
• Supporting residents with education, employment, financial planning, parenting, substance use recovery, and mental health

Applicants must complete an online application form to join the Booth Family Center waitlist.

Web pages

• Home - https://grassvalley.salvationarmy.org/grass_valley/booth-family-center/ 
• Application Link - https://form.jotform.com/241997165848172 

Community Beyond Violence provides emergency confidential shelter services as necessary for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and their children who are in immediate danger.

They have a local Safe House and clients may stay up to 90 days after their intake. They also provide limited motel room stays to clients on an as needed basis. The Safe House is pet friendly. If you have a pet and are in need of CBV’s Safe House services, please let your advocate know at your intake.

24-HOUR CRISIS LINE - 530-272-3467
Text - 530-290-6555
Chat - rc.chat/cbv
Business line - 530-272-2046

Web pages

• Home - https://cbv.org/
• Services - https://www.cbv.org/our-services

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.