12 Step programs are international peer support groups for people who are living with substance addictions, behavioral addictions, and compulsions. All 12 Step programs use a version of the 12 steps developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. 

There are established 12 Step Programs for the following topic areas.

Alcoholism

• AA – Alcoholics Anonymous
• ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics (also abbreviated as ACOA)
• Al-Anon/Alateen, for friends and family members of alcoholics

Addiction

• NA – Narcotics Anonymous
• AAA – All Addictions Anonymous
• CA – Cocaine Anonymous
• CDA – Chemically Dependent Anonymous
• CMA – Crystal Meth Anonymous
• MA – Marijuana Anonymous
• NicA – Nicotine Anonymous

Gambling Addiction

• GA – Gamblers Anonymous
• Gam-Anon/Gam-A-Teen, for friends and family members of problem gamblers
• OLGA – On-Line Gamers Anonymous

 Sex and Sex Addiction

• SAA – Sex Addicts Anonymous
• COSA – Codependents of Sex Addicts
• COSLAA – CoSex and Love Addicts Anonymous
• S-Anon – spouses and family members of sexaholi…

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For general wildfire information see the 211 Wildfire Resources web page. https://211connectingpoint.org/wildfire-resources/ -------------------------------------- Wildfire resources are provided by 211 Connecting Point. -------------------------------------- Specific incident recovery information may appear below.

RECOVERY
Call 211 or 833-342-5211 for the latest information and available resources to support your recovery.

RECOVERY INFORMATION
FEMA’s Recovering from Disaster guide offers advice for you and your family on safety, health, and mental well-being after a disaster. This guide offers tips about returning home, seeking help, coping, and helping others.
FEMA’s Helping Children Cope with Disaster booklet offers parents, caregivers, and other adults suggestions on how to help children cope with the effects of disaster, as well as how to be prepared before a disaster strikes.
For recovery information from Placer County officials, vi… [read more]

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 eligibility screening for the Food Bank of Nevada County Home Delivery program. Call 211 or 833-342-5211.

Clients must:

• be medically impacted
• meet income qualifications
• live at an address where food can be delivered
• live within 10 miles of Food Bank of Nevada County, 310 Railroad Ave, Suite 100, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Notes:

• There are two deliveries per month - on first and third Tuesdays
• No accommodation for special diets

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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24-HOUR CRISIS LINE - 530-272-3467
Text - 530-290-6555 
Chat - rc.chat/cbv
Business line - 530-272-2046

Community Beyond Violence offers a 24 hour crisis line which is available 365 days a year to victims in crisis from domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or dating violence, and for their friends or family members. Advocate/Counselors are available 24 hours a day for counseling and response to the hospital or law enforcement. Depending on circumstances, possible emergency transportation, food, and shelter may be available to those in crisis. All services are free, confidential and non-discriminatory.

Web pages from above with visible url links

• Home - https://cbv.org/
• Services - https://www.cbv.org/our-services

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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that… [read more]

People who are mandatorily evacuated due to wildfire or other disasters may have homeowners' or renters' insurance coverage to help with evacuation and relocation costs, even if their homes are not damaged or destroyed.

Additional Living Expense coverage, known as ALE, typically includes:

• Food and housing costs
• Furniture rental, relocation and storage
• And extra transportation expenses

Who to Contact:
Residents who have been evacuated should contact their insurance agent and/or the California Department of Insurance to find out what their renter's or homeowners' policy covers and other resources that may be available to them while the mandatory evacuation orders are in place. Evacuees are urged to contact their insurance company to verify their ALE coverage provision and limits and learn about requirements to use the coverage.

Receipts and Documentation:
It is critical to keep all receipts and document the date, time, and names of any insurance company employees you speak to regarding your … [read more]

Offers services for pets including a spay/neuter assistance program, an emergency pet food bank, shelter adoptions. Coordinates mutual and disaster aid, animal rescue networking, and offers free disaster preparedness kits. Agreements are in place with agencies and suppliers for set up and operation of temporary small animal housing facilities during emergencies or natural disasters.

Auburn Adventist Community Services, at the Seventh Day Adventist church, has been around since the 1970s and offers a variety of services for families and individuals who are in need, out of work or simply find that the month lasts longer than the paychecks every once in a while. Call to confirm days and times that services are available. 530-823-0345

Services include:

• Clothing closet.  Tuesdays, 9am - 12 noon.
• Food pantry.  Tuesdays, 9am - 12 noon.
• Showers available Monday (9am - 12 noon.  Will have to walk up stairs).  For handicap showers available Monday, call ahead of time for ARC (530-887-8673) located in back of parking lot.
• Community garden
• Computer resource center
• Children’s play area
• Fruit orchard
• Prayer
• Medical services are also available through our sister agency the A.R.C./ Auburn Renewal Center, also located on the church grounds. A.R.C. offers free medical, dental, optical, mental heath, and a chiropractic clinic operating on…

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Auburn Interfaith Food Closet serves individuals and families. Clients are allowed to visit the Food Closet once every 30 days. Each family is provided with approximately four days of food proportioned to the size of their family. As best as the food closet can, they provide food that meets the USDA daily nutrition requirements.

When available, they also provide:

• Baby food
• Diapers
• Pet food
• Gently used children’s books
• Inspirational books
• Paperback books
• Birthday bags for children under ten
• Can openers
• Personal care items

Homeless people receive help tailored to their needs. If cooking and/or refrigeration aren’t available, the food closet provides food that doesn’t require cooking or cold storage. Homeless are given the choice of getting their four days of food by coming in once during the month, or three times during the month.

Homebound Delivery Program (HBSD) - In 2020, AIFC added a new program to once a month deliver groceries to homebound low-income persons in their service area. To… [read more]