Stand Up Placer offers Recovery services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and their families. For more information on all the services listed here, please call our Helpline at 800-575-5352 or our service office at 916-773-7273.

Crisis counseling
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking can obtain crisis counseling at any time, day or night, either by calling the Stand Up Placer 24-hour Helpline at 1-800-575-5352, using our chat feature, or by coming into one of our service offices during business hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A trained advocate will assess the survivors’ situations, help them with a safety plan, and go over various options with them.

Shelter and safe housing
Stand Up Placer provides emergency confidential shelter where necessary for survivors and their children who are in immediate danger. A shelter stay provides an opportunity for survivors to be safe, to access the resources they and t…

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The International Rescue Committee provides services for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants.

Areas of immigration legal assistance:
Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship

Types of immigration legal services provided:
Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS

Non-legal services:
Employment services, ESL, Office Of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-funded services for trafficking victims, Referrals to other services


Web pages

• Home - https://www.rescue.org/
• Human-trafficking Outreach, Prevention and Education (H.O.P.E.) Program - https://www.rescue.org/announcement/hope-program-sacramento (Provides comprehensive, trauma-informed services, case management and direct assistance for survivors of both labor and sex trafficking. The HOPE Program serves the greater Sacramento region and 30 counties throughout Northern Califo…

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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.
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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.

Miracle Flights provides flight assistance via commercial airlines for a child and his/her parents/legal guardians, or an adult patient, to retrieve and attend service dog training as required by the service dog organization.

Web pages

• Home - https://miracleflights.org/servicedog/

The Paralyzed Veterans of America provides support, resources, and advocacy for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders.

Services include:

• Assistance with Veterans Affairs (VA) claims, benefits navigation, and legal support
• Employment and career-oriented resources and programs
• Adaptive sports and recreation programs
• Support for caregivers

Web pages

• Home - https://pva.org/

Concierge Fiduciary Services provides specialized professional fiduciary services to individuals for the purpose of professional management or legal assignment for matters of probate, estate planning, or powers of attorney.

A concierge is a person or service that provides assistance with personal business.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.concierge-fiduciary.com/
  

Nevada County Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Services offers:

• Withdrawal management
• Residential, outpatient, and perinatal treatment
• Transitional living and prevention services
• Additional services for people with both mental illness and substance use disorders who are Medi-Cal beneficiaries
• Outpatient drug and alcohol services for youth
• Walk-in Assessment Clinic for Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Nevada County Residents who have Medi-Cal or who might be eligible for Medi-Cal who are interested in Residential Treatment for a Substance use Disorder. Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30am daily at 500 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Visit the Substance Use Services web page for info about

• Assessment
• Consultation and referral services
• Prevention, including info about naloxone/Narcan
• Resources

Rural Homeless Opiate Program
The Rural Homeless Opiate Program (RHOP) is a program of Nevada County Behavioral Health that can provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) care c… [read more]

Spirit Peer Empowerment Center offers support groups for people experiencing homelessness and/or mental health challenges.

Support services include:

• Staff can administer naloxone Narcan in case of opioid overdose (naloxone is the drug, Narcan is a brand)
• Housing Circle - assists with completing low income apartment applications, Craigslist searching, housing advocacy, and more. Call 530-274-1431 for meeting time info.
• WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) education, an eight week course supporting individuals to succeed at the goals they set for themselves, including looking at triggers and addictions and ways to get beyond them
• Food distribution to those in need
• Hot showers for program participants - They offer 5 showers per day, 10am-1:30pm. It's recommended to be there a bit before they open at 10am to get one as they are first come, first served. Shower is ADA-compliant, but not roll in. Please notify in advance if needed.
• Laundry facilities for program participants
• Clothing closet …

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The Sierra College Undocumented Student Center offers guidance and resources to help empower undocumented students and mixed-status families to meet their higher education and career goals.

Services Include:

• Student Support
• Financial Aid Assistance
• Legal Assistance
• Health and Wellness

For enrolled students, legal resources include free legal consultations and coverage of DACA renewal fee.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/support-programs/undocumented-student-center/#ally

​​USA.gov provides information about the United States government and its programs. Call USA.gov at 844-872-4681 (844-USA-GOV1) to ask any question about the US government for free. They'll get you the answer or tell you where to find it. They are open from 5am to 5pm Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Or visit usa.gov

• About the United States - Have a question about the USA? Learn where to find answers to the most requested facts about the United States of America.
• Benefits, Grants, Loans - Learn about government programs that provide financial help for individuals and organizations. Includes info on getting help with paying bills.
• Consumer Issues - Learn how to be a safe consumer, what to do when a purchase or service goes wrong, and more.
• COVID-19 - Learn about the types of assistance the federal government offers people and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Disability Services - Find information for people with disabilities.
• Disasters and Emerg…

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