The Tahoe Forest Hospital District has COVID-19 information on their COVID Overview webpage. The web page is also available in Spanish by clicking the language option on the top right corner.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tfhd.com/
• COVID Overview - https://www.tfhd.com/covid/covid-overview
  

Children's Mental Health Services

Self-referred individuals or families will either have an appointment scheduled with the Managed Care Unit, Sierra Mental Wellness Group, a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Placer County Network, or they will be linked to another appropriate community or agency provider depending on needs and insurance coverage.

Services include:

• Mental Health Assessments
• Wraparound Services
• Crisis Services
• Therapeutic Behavioral Service
• Inpatient Services
• Outpatient Services
• Presumptive Transfer to Placer County

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2052/Childrens-Mental-Health-Services
• Mental Health Community Resources -https://www.placer.ca.gov/2481/Community-Resources
• Presumptive Transfer Form (PDF) - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2708/County-Presumptive-Transfer-Form-PDF
  Family and Children's Services Call: 1-866-293-1940
  Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
  COVID-19 Peer-Run Warm Line: 1-855-845-…

24-Hour Crisis Line - 530-265-5811

Services
The Behavioral Health Department provides a wide variety of Adult Mental Health Services to the public, particularly for Medi-Cal recipients and those with severe mental illness. These include Mental Health Services and Alcohol and Other Drug Services. County employees provide some services, while contracted individuals and organizations provide other services, with County monitoring.

Service Range
This continuum of care ranges from acute inpatient to routine outpatient services, and includes medication services, psychotherapy, residential services, wellness and recovery, care management, long term institutional care and vocational services. Adult Services monitors the delivery of services to ensure that State standards are met for quality, timeliness and authorization.

Clinics
There are two county clinics. The Western County Crown Point Facility in Grass Valley, and a Truckee clinic at the Joseph Government Center. Visit the Locations and Hours p…

WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children under age five eat well, be active, and stay healthy.

What Does WIC Offer Families?

• WIC benefits card to buy healthy foods such as milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans, fresh fruits and vegetables, and peanut butter
• Nutrition and health education to help you and your family eat well and be active
• Provide breastfeeding support, services, and education
• Help you find health care and other community services

How Do I Enroll in WIC?
Call 530-889-7187 or begin your application process online. Form here.

New to WIC?
If your income has been affected by COVID-19, or if you are pregnant or have a child under age 5 and need assistance, please Apply for Services. Men, dads, grandparents, foster parents, and caretakers are all welcome to apply for WIC benefits for their children under age 5. WIC is also not considered a part of public charge. It is safe to use and does not affect immigration status for anyone…

North Lake Tahoe EXPRESS Offers daily airport shuttle service (year-round) from 6:00 AM until midnight to and from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region with local transit connections.

AIRPORT LOCATION
In Baggage Claim outside of door D in the Reno Tahoe International Airport.

TO SCHEDULE:
Visit Routes and Schedules for information on stops in North Lake Tahoe-Truckee. Book online or by phone at (833) 709-8080 (required for reservations within 24 hours of desired departure). Travel time is usually 1 to 1.5 hours.

TO CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR TRIP:
If a round trip is changed to a one way trip, the one-way rate will apply for the trip. All cancellations and advanced notice itinerary changes must be completed 24 hours prior to the trip. To cancel or change your reservation, call (833) 709-8080.

PETS:
Pets are permitted aboard the NLTE. For safety reasons, your pet must stay in their travel container at all times while aboard the vehicle. Exceptions may be made …

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
  
  

Chapa-De's Diabetes Program invites participants in their group classes and education programs that focus on the prevention and management of diabetes. As a department, it is their mission to help patients establish health goals and provide you with tools and support people's need to accomplish those goals. One can take charge of your health and make improvements for you and your family. Making just a few changes can lead to big results.

Their team includes:

• Dietitians
• Nurse Case Managers
• Lifestyle Coaches who provide information, support, and tips on eating healthy, exercising, and improving overall health and wellbeing

Chapa De also provide a variety of wellness programs, classes, and support groups throughout the year. Many services and groups are available virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about our program at: https://chapa-de.org/diabetes-program And visit our class calendar at: https://chapa-de.org/chapa-de-class-calendar

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/…

If someone you know needs immediate help with thoughts of suicide, please…

CALL

• 911 if a suicide attempt is underway or there is other immediate possibly life-threatening danger
• Nevada County Crisis Line at 530-265-5811
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988

The Nevada County Public Health Department provides a Suicide Prevention Education Program seeks to reduce the factors that increase suicide risk while increasing the factors that protect people from suicide. We do this through:

• Outreach, education and training about suicide prevention
• Coordinating the Suicide Prevention Task Force, a community collaborative working to reduce suicides in Western Nevada County
• Participate in and support the Tahoe-Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition

Learn more about the warning signs of suicide and how to reach out to someone you're concerned about. The Suicide Prevention Education program offers:

• Suicide Prevention Resources
• Local Suicide Prevention Trainings

Web pages

• Home - https://www.neva…

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…

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.)