Nevada County Public Health coordinates free, anonymous distribution of naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips through county programs and community partners. 

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, and is available to both the general public and Behavioral Health clients.

Pick-up sites include public health locations, behavioral health offices, and designated partners throughout Eastern and Western Nevada County. Many sites do not require an appointment or identification.

Services include:

• Free naloxone (Narcan) kits and fentanyl test strips
• Anonymous access; no ID or registration required at most locations
• Pharmacy guidance for over-the-counter naloxone purchases
• Referrals to harm reduction and overdose prevention services

Pickup sites include:

• Nevada County Public Health | Call or text 530-388-6364
• Nevada County Behavioral Health
  • Western County: 530-687-2295
  • Eastern County: 530-847-8142
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Community Engagement & PreventionThe Community Engagement and Prevention program is a resource hub for both families and individuals, connecting community members with the help they need. All services are free and available in English and Spanish.Services include:

• We offer programs and classes for kids 0-4 and their caregivers to build literacy, socio-emotional health, and parenting skills.
• Promotores/Community Helth Workers offer peer education programs related to chronic disease and mental health in the Latino community.

• Violence prevention education in English and Spanish to local school districts, businesses, and organizations.

• Classes and workshops - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/calendar/
• May have child safety car seats

Web pages

• Home - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/
• https://sierracommunityhouse.org/our-services/community-engagement-and-violence-prevention-education/
• https://sierracommunityhouse.org/calendar/

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Sierra Community House offers Mediation and Legal Assistance which provides free and reduced cost legal services in a clinic setting for civil legal matters. All services are available in multiple languages and available on a sliding scale.

Services
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Sierra Community House provides limited scope representation, including information, support, and conflict resolution to resolve many legal issues community members face. They do not provide legal representation in court. They may be able to provide assistance in the following areas:

• Family Law
• Immigration Law
• Landlord/tenant Law
• Employment Law
• Small Claims/Contract Matters
• Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
• Name Changes
• Guardianship and Conservatorship
• Know Your Rights and Be Prepared Education
• Understanding the worker’s compensation process

Locations
These services may be available to those who reside in Tahoe and Truckee areas.

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Sierra Community House provides Crisis Intervention services.  

24-hour Help Line at 800-736-1060.

You may also call the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. For more resources please visit the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition at www.tahoelifeline.org.

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Formerly known as Tahoe SAFE Alliance, Sierra Community House’s Crisis Intervention is dedicated to serving victims of intimate partner / domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. All services are free and available in multiple languages. Sierra Community House will not discriminate against anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. All of our services are designed to empower victims in reclaiming their rights and to provide the tools individuals and families need on the road to safety and recovery.

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Tahoe Truckee Unified School District offers Early Learning and Care programs to eligible parents and their children ages birth to 5.

Programs include STEPP (Sierra Teen Education Parenting Program), which provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 0-3 years in an atmosphere where individual interests and developmental levels are respected and celebrated. The purpose is to create a community of caring for the whole family by providing high quality child care in a safe and nurturing environment, and providing parent education and family support services while parents pursue their career and/or educational goals.

The transitional component of the STEPP program serves student parents who have graduated high school and their children who are age-eligible for our program. The program also serves community members who meet income eligibility requirements.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.ttusd.org/
• Early Learning - https://www.ttusd.org/departments/health-ser…

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The Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation funds programs to enhance public education specifically within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.exined.org/
  

The Tahoe Truckee Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) is a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. CAPC's activities are funded by the Children’s Trust Fund in both Placer and Nevada Counties.

CAPC activities include:

• Providing funding for parenting classes
• Staff training
• Community education
• Advocating for child abuse prevention strategies across the region

Web pages

• Home - https://tahoetruckeecapc.wordpress.com/

For more than 25 years, the Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT) has worked to improve our community’s health, education, and safety. Now, more people are fed, sheltered, and connected with the help they need.

​A collaborative that provides community resources, advocacy and outreach in the Truckee-Tahoe area. CCTT is a program of Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation.

CCTT's vision is to create a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for children, youth, and families. Guiding principles include: help assess and prioritize community strengths and needs; convene and facilitate a community response; build capacity within the community; promote collaboration; and promote advocacy and leadership.

MISSION
CCTT is a partnership of non-profit and public organizations working together to address fundamental needs of families in the Tahoe Truckee Region. Collectively, we identify emerging community issues and develop strategies with our combined vision and resources. We do this by: promo…

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Fox Cultural Hall provides visual and performing arts education through school-based and public programming. 

Their programs aim to enrich cultural understanding and creativity across communities in California and Nevada.

Services include:

• In-school Performing Arts and Visual Arts Artist in Residence programs
• Community events including onSTAGE, arTRIAN, the Mural Project, and the Mexican Heritage Festival
  

Web pages

• Home -  https://foxchall.org/

Gate Mountain Center is a eco-literacy, field science, & environmental education services for youth-school groups, adventure programming, youth development, wellness & mental health therapeutic mentoring for at-risk teens.

Web pages

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