Wildfire resources are provided by 211 Connecting Point.

RIVER FIRE RECOVERY

RECOVERY NAVIGATORS FOR NEVADA COUNTY RESIDENTS
Connecting Point offers Recovery Navigators for Nevada County residents impacted by the River Fire. Call 211 or 833-342-5211 to receive a referral to a Navigator who will contact you within one business day to offer assistance during your recovery process.

Navigators will work one-on-one with individuals and families that have been impacted by the River Fire. Meeting regularly and as needed, the Navigators will be able to work with you step-by-step throughout the recovery process, provide you with resources for any need that comes up, navigate the County, State, Federal re-building processes that you will encounter, advocate for additional resources as needed, provide a physical place where you can print, fax, email, and copy documents, and keep you up to date with any updates as they are released.

FEDERAL, STATE, & COUNTY RECOVERY INFORMATION

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211 Connecting Point can refer people to other 211 call centers in California and around the USA. 211 Contact Center Representatives can access a PDF document for California that contains County, Phone Number, Lead Entity, Website, and State Region served. To find contact centers around the United States visit https://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211

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.)

 

California 211 Direct Phone Numbers

2‑1‑1 is a free telephone number providing access to local community services. 2‑1‑1 is available in multiple languages, allowing people access to information and to obtain referrals for resources such as physical and mental health, housing, utility, food…

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211 provides information about Food Banks and Pantries and Congregate Meals.

During the coronavirus outbreak, available services have changed from time to time. Call 211 for the most current info.

Coronavirus Considerations
Community food distribution programs have been asked to keep 211 updated about any changes in their schedules and protocols. Use the following info as a guide, but remember that distributions may need to be canceled or changed on short notice.

FOOD BANK OF NEVADA COUNTY
Due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19, we will be holding DRIVE-THRU distributions at...
 
Grass Valley
2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10am-12pm
Grass Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church
12889 Osborn Hill Rd, GV
 
North San Juan
2nd Tuesday of each month from 10am-12pm
Oak Tree School
18847 Oak Tree Rd, North San Juan
 
Town of Washington
3rd Wednesday of each month at 12pm
15406 Washington Rd, Washington

Truckee
Tuesday from 4pm-5pm
11001 College Trail, Truckee, CA
 
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Age Advantage is a non-medical home care agency that serves greater Sacramento seniors and adults in need of assistance at home with tasks such as:

• Meal preparation
• Escort to Doctor visits
• Medication reminders
• Light housekeeping
• Laundry
• Grocery shopping
• Stand by assist when walking, toileting, or showering
• Caregivers can also assist further with bed baths and incontinence care

Staff at Age Advantage is available 24/7 and free consultations are available. Age Advantage is licensed under the CA Department of Social Services.

Websites:

• Age Advantage of Roseville - http://ageadvantageroseville.com/

Al-Anon is for families and friends of alcoholics, or anyone who is troubled by someone else's drinking. Al-Anon offers meetings worldwide, in person, electronically, and over the phone.

Website:

• Al-Anon - for current, local meetings visit Sacal-anon.blogspot.com

Support group and meetings for individuals affected by alcoholism throughout the greater Sacramento area. Call for location and times.

REOPENING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC:
Info from California Dept. of Public Health applies to AA meetings. We do not have info yet on other 12-step programs.

AA meetings are essential under healthcare and when they cannot be done remotely should be done with proper health and safety protocols. AA meetings should follow the limited services guidance where possible https://covid19.ca.gov/industry-guidance/ and https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-limited-services.pdf
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Offers a 12-step program consisting of meetings of recovered and recovering alcoholics. The purpose of these meetings is to share experiences, strength and hope so that attendees can help each other recover from alcoholism.

For Questions regarding in-person meetings, please visit https://nnig.org/ or call Central Office of Northern Nevada Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous at 775-355-1151.

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DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC:
Info from California Dept. of Public Health applies to AA meetings.

AA meetings are essential under healthcare and when they cannot be done remotely should be done with proper health and safety protocols. AA meetings should follow the limited services guidance where possible https://covid19.ca.gov/industry-guidance/ and https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-limited-services.pdf

Guidance for 12-Step programs from the County of Nevada - https://www.mynevadacounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/34601/Updated-Guidance-on-Treatment-Groups-2020-06-16?bidId=​
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Alcoholics Anonymous offers a 12-step program consisting of meetings of recovered and recovering alcoholics. The purpose of these meetings is to share experiences, strength and hope so that attendees can help each other recover from alcoholism.

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nevada County Arts Council has formed a coalition of local arts organizations to create an emergency initiative to offer financial and informational resources to artists within Nevada County.

To apply or donate, visit https://www.nevadacountyarts.org/artist-relief-fund

ARTIST APPLICATION PROCESS
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To apply for relief funds from Nevada County Artist Relief fund, artists must meet the following three criteria:

• Must reside in Nevada County, California. Evidence of primary residence in Nevada County must be provided.
• Must work professionally or vocationally in local arts.  Artists will have been an active participant in the arts community (those whose life’s work is the arts, regardless of the income derived from work in the arts) and has experienced a loss of income due to COVID-19 because of: canceled performances, exhibitions, programs, classes, organizational closures, or loss of non-arts supplemental income or job. Ac…

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Auburn Renewal Center (A.R.C.) is a free medical clinic located on the same grounds as Auburn Seventh Day Adventist church. Auburn Renewal Center offers basic medical services to the under-insured, non-insured and un-sheltered residents of the greater Auburn area.

Services include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Optical
• Mental Health
• Chiropractic Clinic

ARC is a free clinic solely supported by donations and grants.

Websites:

• Auburn Renewal Center - https://www.auburnclinic.org/

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During COVID-19: Call to schedule an appointment. Please do not bring children or family to appointments.