Older Adult Advisory Commission is a part of Adult System of Care, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

Purpose
To provide a voice for older adults in county government. To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Department of Health and Human Services on matters that improve the quality of life for Placer County’s older adults.

About the Commission
The Older Adult Advisory Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors and provides a voice for older adults in county government and advises the Placer County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Health and Human Services on matters relating to the creation and delivery of services that improve the quality of life for Placer County’s older adults.

Composition
All members shall reside or work within the County, have an interest in issues affecting older adults. Members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Each Commissioner shall be qualified, by experience, profession, and/or traini… [read more]

In the US, immunizations have reduced or eliminated many infectious diseases that once routinely killed or harmed many infants, children, and adults. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause immunization-preventable disease and death still exist and can be passed on to people who are not protected by immunizations.

Placer County residents can get assistance scheduling flu and COVID-19 vaccine appointments by calling 211 or 833-342-5211, unless they are insured by Kaiser Permanente, in which case they need to schedule directly with Kaiser at kp.org.

Find vaccine information on Placer County's Immunizations webpage including:

• Child Immunizations
• Adult Immunizations
• Travel Health
• Flu Immunizations
• COVID-19 Immunization
• MPX (Monkeypox) Immunization

Immunizations for School
California Law (Health and Safety Code 120325-120375) requires that children entering public or private schools, including childcare, preschool, elementary, or secondary schools, receive required immunizations. Pla… [read more]

To stay at The Gathering Inn, a referral through the Coordinated Entry system is required. To get a referral, call the Placer County Homeless Resource Helpline at 833-375-2237 (or 833-3PLACER).

The Gathering Inn Mid Placer is a 100 bed emergency housing and services program located at the DeWitt Campus in Auburn, CA.

The Gathering Inn is staffed 24/7 and employs 4 full-time Case Managers who work with guests to identify and work through barriers to housing by discussing how to increase income, providing a connection to education, and securing sustainable housing. Case Managers then provide follow-up support for up to 1 year in an effort to reduce homelessness.

Mid Placer provides

• Safety and security on campus
• 3 meals a day
• Clean clothing
• Bedding
• Shower facilities
• Use of electricity to run CPAP and Oxygen machines
• Life skills courses
• Drug and alcohol recovery meetings
• Additional groups intended to help guests with individual development, and to transition guests from homelessnes…

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Placer County Transit provides Placer Commuter Express (PCE), a weekday commuter bus service that transports riders from Western Placer County on convenient stops along the I-80 corridor to Downtown Sacramento.

Placer County Transit’s Response to COVID-19 for riders:
In English: https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43348
En Espanol: https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43347

Find

• Bus stop identification number (PDF): https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2072/Bus-Stop-Identification-Number-PDF
• Fares: https://placercountytransit.com/fares/
• Holiday schedule: https://www.placer.ca.gov/1388/County-Holidays
• Real time bus arrivals: http://www.nextbus.com/#!/pct/60/60_1_var0/427/486

Routes

• Placer Commuter Express Map (PDF): https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2070/Placer-Commuter-Express-Map-PDF
• Placer County Stops (PDF): https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2074/Placer-County-Stops-PDF
• Sacramento Stops (PDF):&nb…

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Medicare provides a health insurance plan for people who are 65 or older. People who are disabled or have permanent kidney failure may enroll at any age. Medicare has several parts: hospital insurance, medical insurance, and a prescription drug benefit. Hospital insurance, sometimes called Part A, covers inpatient hospital care and certain follow-up care. Medical insurance, sometimes called Part B, pays for physician services and some other services not covered by hospital insurance. Prescription drug benefit, Part D, is available as well.

Call 1-800-633-4227 (1-800-MEDICARE) for additional information or visit www.medicare.gov

Find nearby locations: https://www.ssofficelocation.com/auburn-social-security-office-so66

Find providers who take Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
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FREE COVID-19 AT HOME TEST KITS FOR MEDICARE RECIPIENTS with Part B, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage program. This program started April 4, 2022,… [read more]

Administers the federal Social Security Program and assists clients applying for retirement, survivors benefits, disability, Supplementary Security Income (SSI), and Medicare benefits.

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During COVID-19: Services are available by phone (866-931-6087) or online at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices. SSA office is only providing limited, dire need, in-person services by appointment only. Call the SSA office to see whether your service needs can be met over the phone or if you'll need assistance in person.

Over the phone services can include applications for Disability, Retirement, and SSI. Prepare to provide your Social Security number as that may be needed.

Websites:

• Access SSA services online - www.ssa.gov/onlineservices
• Find nearby locations - https://www.ssofficelocation.com/auburn-social-security-office-so66

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. If you have questions you may call 530-866-5400.

Services include:

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

Web pages:

• Children's Mental Health Services - 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 Transfer Offi…

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211 offers COVID-19 information resources organized by level of government: County, State, and Federal. Below is information from the County of Placer and the Placer County Public Health Department (PCPHD).

GENERAL GUIDANCE

• Public - www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus
• Healthcare provider - www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/healthcare
• Business - www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/business
  • 3/13-27/2023 - The Placer Business Resource Center's Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Program is a forgivable loan program designed to assist eligible small businesses (i.e., businesses with five (5) or fewer employees) located in the unincorporated areas of Placer County that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. They will begin accepting applications March 13, 2023, and this is a first-come, first-served program. All applications must be submitted prior to or on March 27, 2023, at 5pm. https://www.placer.ca.gov/8727/Frequently-Asked-Questions
• School - www…

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Offers social security card replacements through online application process. Available for United States citizens age 18 or older with a U.S. mailing address who are not requesting name or other changes and have a driver's license or state-issued identification card. New or corrected cards must be requested via mail or in person.

Visit www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ for instructions.

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During COVID-19: Services are available by phone (866-931-6087) or online at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices. SSA office is only providing limited, dire need, in-person services by appointment only. Call the SSA office to see whether your service needs can be met over the phone or if you'll need assistance in person.

Over the phone services can include applications for Disability, Retirement, and SSI. Prepare to provide your Social Security number as that may be needed.

Websites:

• Social Security cards - https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/
• Access SSA services online - www…

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Offers cash assistance to individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled and have little or no income. Provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

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During COVID-19: Services are available by phone (866-931-6087) or online at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices. SSA office is only providing limited, dire need, in-person services by appointment only. Call the SSA office to see whether your service needs can be met over the phone or if you'll need assistance in person.

Over the phone services can include applications for Disability, Retirement, and SSI. Prepare to provide your Social Security number as that may be needed.

Websites:

• Access SSA services online - www.ssa.gov/onlineservices
• Find nearby locations - https://www.ssofficelocation.com/auburn-social-security-office-so66