Need Help Paying Bills has resources for finding financial assistance with bills, free items, housing, food, and emergency or long term help for basic needs. There are local agencies as well as state and national organizations, including charities, non-profit agencies, and government social services. Find info about rent or utility bill assistance, food pantries, mortgage payment help, free health or dental clinics, and more. There is also information on financial services offered directly to consumers from private companies such as utility companies and credit counselors.

Even if you do not find a direct service on the website, it can give you ideas of what to look for in your own state or community.

The information you find on Needhelppayingbills, all of which is free, may be able to help you and your family make it through a difficult period. Learn about financial assistance programs such as LIHEAP, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), or eviction prevention. A number of services are…

Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC) offers dental services for children and adults at its Federally Qualified Health Center in Midtown Sacramento. Care is available to Native and non-Native community members.

Services include:

• Oral exams, X-rays, and regular cleanings
• Fillings, deep cleanings, and oral surgery
• Dentures, partials, and implants
• Cosmetic services, like teeth whitening

Additional notes:

​Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, and offers a sliding scale for Native American patients in Sacramento County. Individuals from Placer or Nevada counties must pay out of pocket.

Web pages

• Home - https://snahc.org/dental/

Shingle Springs Tribal Health provides comprehensive dental services for individuals of all ages, emphasizing the importance of dental health as part of overall well-being.

Services include:

• Routine check-ups and cleanings
• Placement and restoration of dental implants
• Orthodontic services, including braces and Invisalign
• Pediatric dental care, recommending biannual visits starting at six months of age

Additional Information:

• Offers a sliding fee discount program based on family size and income; some dental procedures may not be eligible for discounts.
• Accepts various insurance plans; contact the clinic to verify coverage.

Web pages

• Home - http://sshwc.org/
• Sliding Fee Discount Application (PDF) - https://sshwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sliding-Fee-Application_062824.pdf

Medi-Cal offers transportation to and from appointments for services covered by Medi-Cal. This includes transportation to medical, dental, mental health, or substance use disorder appointments, and to pick up prescriptions and medical supplies.

Management of transportation operations is in-house at Partnership HealthPlan of California, the managed care provider for Nevada and Placer Counties. 

Web pages

• Home - http://www.partnershiphp.org
• Transportation benefits - http://www.partnershiphp.org/Members/Medi-Cal/Documents/TransportationFlyer_ENG.pdf#search=TRANSPORTATION

The Victim/Witness program provides advocacy, information, and support services to victims and witnesses of crime in Placer County. Program services are free and available regardless of citizenship status. 

Eligibility requires that the crime be reported to law enforcement, that victims cooperate in the investigation and prosecution, and that victims did not contribute to the events leading to the crime.

Services include:

• Court escort and support during criminal proceedings
• Referrals for emergency assistance, including shelter, food, and clothing
• Follow-up counseling and employer intervention
• Reimbursement for mental health counseling, medical and dental expenses, wage loss, and emergency relocation costs

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/3356/Victim-Witness-Assistance
• Victim Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/7191/Victims-Services
• Criminal Justice Process - https://www.placer.ca.gov/7238/Know-the-process
• Grief and Loss Support - https://www.placer.ca.gov…