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]

CALFRESH (FOOD STAMPS)

CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), can help families and individuals put healthy and nutritious food on the table. CalFresh provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries. With a CalFresh electronic “debit” card (known as EBT) you can buy most foods at many food stores and farmers markets. Even if temporary, individuals and families who have experienced a change in their circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and need additional help, may apply for CalFresh.

More information is available at https://www.placer.ca.gov/2103/CalFresh-Food-Stamps although, it is for reference only. Speak to a Human Services staff person for the most up-to-date info.

Apply for CalFresh
Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their loc… [read more]

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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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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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]

Legal Services of Northern California provides consultations, in-person or by telephone, on legal issues. LSNC serves Nevada and Placer counties. Not all services are available in both counties.

LSNC provides free legal assistance to low-income people who meet eligibility requirements. Services range from referrals to representation, depending upon the client's needs, LSNC priorities, and resources available.

LSNC provides counsel, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and seniors involving:

• Welfare
• Housing
• Social security
• Medi-Cal/Medicare
• Civil rights/discrimination
• Disability rights
• Consumer rights
• Debt and credit issues
• Simple estate planning
• Elder abuse

NOTE: LSNC does NOT take divorce/family law cases, criminal, conservatorship, or small claims cases.

Eligibility criteria - Must meet LSNC income guidelines. Annual income must be no more than 125% of Federal Poverty Level guidelines. Some people over 125% but under 200% FPL may qualify for services, if o… [read more]

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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Placer County Office of Emergency Services (OES), in cooperation with local cities, special districts, and fire and law enforcement agencies, provides emergency management services. During an active incident that requires emergency sheltering, such as a fire or a flood, OES secures resources necessary for first responders to protect the community.

The Ready Placer Dashboard provides almost real-time information during disaters.

NOTE: In the event of evacuations, people must follow instructions from law enforcement on the scene.  After evacuation orders are lifted, even if the dashboard shows roads are open, there may be law enforcement on the scene not allowing people back in because of remaining safety issues of which they are aware.

Ready Placer provides information about

• Winter Season
• Wildfire
• Power Outages
• Emergency Sheltering During COVID-19
• Air Quality
• Extreme Heat

Web pages

• Ready Placer - www.placer.ca.gov/5852/Ready-Placer
• Dashboard inf…

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The City of Lincoln's Code Enforcement.  Division promotes health and safety for the residents of Lincoln. We maintain the quality of our community through partnerships, education, and enforcement. We work with residents, neighborhood associations, public service agencies, and city departments. Code Enforcement staff apply the Lincoln Municipal Code (LMC) to address nuisances.
Code Enforcement is defined by Penal Code section 829.5 as someone employed by a governmental agency:

• Who enforces health, safety, and welfare requirements
• Whose duties include enforcement of any statute, rule, regulation, or standard

Report an issue
Have a complaint about a potential code violation? Report an issue online.
Your identity is kept anonymous through the investigation. We do need your contact information in case we need further information.

Complaints from the public regarding businesses in violation of the state COVID-19 guidelines can be directed to the Code Enforcement Di… [read more]

The Amazing Grace Seventh Day Adventist Church in Lincoln offers services, including food distribution, for people who are homeless.

Food Pantry:
Mon 12pm-2pm (or until bags run out)

Food Pantry Location:600 McBean Park Drive
Directions: Please line up along the side of the road by the church. You will be registered while waiting in line beginning at 12:00 noon. Food will be brought out to your car beginning at 1 p.m. 

Services:

• Food Pantry
• Health Ministries Events
  • (E.g., FREE Summer Barbeque Online Vegan Cooking Class)
• Free Clothing Give-Away
  • Location: Lincoln Better Living Center, 600 McBean Park Drive, Lincoln CA 95648.
  • Lincoln Amazing Grace Church and South Placer Benevolent Foundation provide a free clothing giveaway for Lincoln residents on the fourth Friday of each month at 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  • Donations gladly accepted at the Better Living Center on Wednesdays between 10-11:30 a.m.

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During COVID-19: Drive through food distribution. Grocery bags… [read more]