Public Health Nursing is a program of the County of Placer Public Health

Public Health (PH) Nurses are Registered Nurses who have additional training and certification to work in the community and the field of Public Health. Our goal is to meet preventive health needs of families and individuals, and promote positive health behavior. Our nurses offer in-home care to new parents, children, and the elderly.

Services provided for:

• Women & Children
• Family & Mental Health
• Elder Care

See Public Health Nursing web page for details.

Web pages

• Health and Human Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1679/Health-Human-Services
• Public Health Nursing - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2912/Public-Health-Nursing

Legal Services of Northern California (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 serves Nevada and Placer counties. Not all services are available in both counties.

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
• Elder abuse
• Natural disaster outcomes

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

Offices

Phone and fax numbers are the same for both offices and are routed through Auburn. Since the Auburn office is closed on Fridays, there is no way to reach the Nevada City office by phone on Fridays even though that office location is open.

Auburn Office:

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The Placer County Oral Health Program focuses on promoting preventive dental care knowledge and access to early preventive dental services.

Visit the Oral Health Program's website, https://www.placer.ca.gov/3030/Oral-Health-Program, for:

• Lists of Medi-Cal Dental providers in Placer County
  • Provided for adults and children who are Medi-Cal members
• Links to information on how to maintain oral health
• Dental services provided by Medi-Cal Dental
• How to apply for Medi-Cal (which includes dental coverage)
• and more

 Medi-Cal Dental has recently introduced a Care Coordination Referral Form, now available for use when referring Medi-Cal clients.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/3030/Oral-Health-Program
• Care Coordination Referral Form - https://dental.dhcs.ca.gov/Providers/Medi_Cal_Dental/CareCoordinationReferralForm

CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), 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.

Apply for CalFresh

Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their local county social service office.

ebtEDGE

The ebtEDGE application provides EBT cardholders with increased card/account management tools. It can be downloaded from the app store, or accessed via a web browser.

Web pages

• Home - https://calfresh.dss.ca.gov/food/
• Human Services Contact Staff - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Directory.aspx?DID=88
• EBT Online - https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-online
• ebtEDGE - www.ebt.ca.gov
• How to request Supplemental Disaster Benefits - www.getcalfresh.org/replace
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CalWORKs & Employment Services acts as a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

If you are an adult with dependent children, you may be eligible for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, or CalWORKs. CalWORKs provides:

• Child care, work expense assistance, transportation, and counseling
• Education, employment and training programs through Employment Services
• Families with children financial assistance to meet their basic needs
• Support for families moving toward self-sufficiency

If you are eligible for CalWORKs you will automatically qualify for Medi-Cal and may also qualify for CalFresh. Unless you are exempt, you will be referred to the Employment Services program for assistance gaining employment. Placer County Employment Services (formerly Welfare to Work) can assist you in finding work through the Business Advantage Network. You can receive daily job leads and information on job fairs and recruiting eve…

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General Relief in Placer County provides temporary cash aid for those who are not eligible for federal or state programs or other assistance programs. All General Relief applicants must apply in person and be interviewed by an Eligibility Specialist to complete the application process.

Apply for / Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Disaster CalFresh, General Relief)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2150/General-Relief-General-Assistance
• BenefitsCal - http://www.benefitscal.com/

Medi-Cal assistance is available through Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

Medi-Cal offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at little or no cost. If you are ineligible to Medi-Cal, affordable insurance plans are available through the health benefits exchange, Covered California, during their November through December open enrollment.

The information on Placer County's Medi-Cal web page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.

Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.…

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Placer County Vital Statistics Office provides the following services and information:

• Birth Registration - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2976/Birth-Registration Find information about birth registration for in hospital and out-of-hospital births. The Placer County Public Health Department no longer sells birth certificates to the public. Please contact the Placer County Clerk Recorders Office - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1709/Clerk-Recorder
• Burial Permits - 530-889-7158, https://www.placer.ca.gov/2978/Burial-Permits If you need to change the location of remains, you will need a new burial permit. A funeral director can arrange this for you, or contact us and we can assist you.
• Correcting or Amending Vital Records - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2979/Correcting-or-Amending-Vital-Records Find out about how to correct or amend a vital record.
• Death Registration - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2980/Death-Registration Death certific…

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The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance and community support for Rocklin and Roseville residents. Services include:

• Rental Assistance – Limited funds for Rocklin; none for Roseville until August 2025.
• Utility Assistance – Roseville utilities only; unavailable until August 2025.
• Food Assistance – Emergency pantry and community meals.
• Other Services – Disaster response, showers, holiday programs, childcare, job search support, and spiritual counseling.

Web pages

• Home - https://roseville.salvationarmy.org/roseville/social-services/

County of Placer Human Services offers a drop-in service to assist eligible individuals applying for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, and General Relief. 

The drop-in service is open Monday and Thursday (excluding holidays) from 8am-12pm at 415 Roseville Square, Roseville, CA, 95678.

Apply for / Access Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Disaster CalFresh, General Assistance)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2096/Human-Services
• Apply for Benefits Online - BenefitsCal.com