The Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer treatment and support services. Clinical services include comprehensive state of-the-art individual treatment and emergency medical treatment. Support services include: free individual therapy offered to patients, survivors, and caregivers; massage therapy; grief support. Nurse Navigation services provide education, support with appointments, referrals, information, and advocacy.

Tahoe Forest Health System's Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation program offers exercise for Cardiac Recovery, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Seniors or anyone needing to work with nurses and exercise physiologists for an individualized, medically monitored exercise plan. These classes are appropriate for all fitness levels.

Tahoe Forest Heart to Heart - A Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab Program
Are you recovering from a cardiac event?
Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab is a Medicare-approved, comprehensive lifestyle program designed specifically for patients recovering from a cardiovascular disease-related event, such as a heart attack or surgery.
Tahoe Forest Heart to Heart can help on your path to recovery.

• Improve your strength and quality of life
• Learn skills that will help you commit to a new, healthier lifestyle
• Work with a rehab team consisting of experts in exercise, nutrition, and stress management
• Develop a plan to reduce heart disease through healthy cooking classes and nutrition works…

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The Tahoe Truckee Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) is a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. CAPC's activities are funded by the Children’s Trust Fund in both Placer and Nevada Counties.

CAPC activities include:

• Providing funding for parenting classes
• Staff training
• Community education
• Advocating for child abuse prevention strategies across the region

Web pages

• Home - https://tahoetruckeecapc.wordpress.com/

Placer County Office of Education offers a wide range of services to parents and child care providers including

• providing referrals for licensed child care
• assisting new child care providers in establishing their business
• providing educational materials
• conducting workshops on a variety of topics

Resource and Referral Services are available at no cost to families.

Chapa-De Indian Health offers complete Pediatric care including:

• Primary medical care
• Nutrition and health education
• Dental care
• Mental health counseling
• Psychiatry
• Pharmacy services
• Assistance in coordinating care with specialists
• For established Chapa-De patients, may have child safety car seats available and a trained installation technician

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.

If you require medical attention, law enforcement or there is a threat of suicide, call 911 immediately.
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Children's System of Care is one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

To meet the needs of children and youth who may be at risk, and their families, Placer County has a team that offers comprehensive services. Staff from the following areas are on the team:

• Alternative Education
• Child Welfare
• Children's Mental Health
• Probation
• Public Health
• Substance Abuse Services

Eligibility
Eligibility for Placer Children's mental health services includes full scope Medi-Cal beneficiaries, and County Medical Services Program (CMSP) beneficiaries with low or no share of cost. Those who do not meet these eligibility criteria are assessed on an individual basis regarding their need for services.
For questions please call Family and Children's Services at 916-872-6549 or toll free 866-293-1940.

Services Available

• 24-hour response for minors at…

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CIRBY WELLNESS CENTER

The Cirby Wellness Center offers an array of wellness services all in one place. Activities are facilitated by both peer and professional staff. The activities offered at the Wellness Center are free of cost and designed to foster a sense of community and shared recovery.

The Wellness Center features:

• A community garden
• Art groups
• Journaling classes
• Choir
• Walking and hiking groups
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Various exercise groups
• Health education
• Cooking classes
• Job readiness
• and more

Activities are free of cost. Participants are not required to pay for any portion. Any materials and equipment needed for the groups will be provided. Participants only need to arrive with an open mind and willingness to try new things.

Resource Center
Visit the resource center inside the Cirby Wellness Center to find assistance with:

• Housing
• Food banks
• Medi-Cal
• Substance use clinic
• Mental health screening
• Resume and cover letter writing
• Volunteer jobs
• Budgeting
• Social media navigation
• C…

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CHIRLA organizes and serves individuals, institutions and coalitions to build power, transform public opinion, and change policies to achieve full human, civil and labor rights.

CHIRLA is recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to provide immigration legal services at low-cost to its members. All legal staff and volunteers at CHIRLA are supervised by licensed attorneys, BIA-accredited representatives, Juris Doctors, and trained paralegals. CHIRLA's Legal Services Department has helped thousands of individuals to become citizens, reunite with their families and apply to become a DACA beneficiary.

CHIRLA's Community Education and Outreach section provides free information, group seminars, presentations, and workshops on Coalition Building, Policy, Civic Engagement, Worker's Rights, Community/Police Relations and other social services relevant to our immigrant community.

CHIRLA's Resources section provides a Know Your Rights Tool Kit as well as a Family Preparedness Plan and ot…

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Placer County Public Health Department (PCPHD) partners with medical care providers in the community, and the California Department of Public Health, to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. We investigate and follow-up on reported cases and their contacts. Staff provide education to individuals and in group settings, and surveillance duties to reduce incidents and prevent additional cases.

The PCPHD website includes information about the following communicable diseases:

• Mpox information
• COVID-19
• Diseases A to Z
• Flu Information
• Measles Information
• Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Information and Control Branch
• West Nile Virus

Providers can report disease, outbreaks, and animal bites at the Provider Portal on the PCPHD website.

Web pages

• Public Health home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2863/Public-Health
• Communicable diseases - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2962/Communicable-Diseases
• Provider portal for reporting - htt…

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The Community Technology Education Center (CTEC) provides services in Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC), which is the use of personalized methods or devices to increase a person's ability to communicate. Most individuals who use AAC rely on a variety of methods, from "light tech" to "high tech". CTEC will showcase a wide range of AAC systems.

CTEC is a place to:

• See, touch, and try out AAC technology, from light tech to high tech
• Connect with others
• Get assistance with the assessment, trial, and funding process
• Learn how to use new technology

And a place for consumers, family members, and professionals to get the support they need to make appropriate technology decisions.