Auburn Adventist Community Services, at the Auburn 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 the days and times that services are available. 530-823-0345

Services include:

• Clothing closet.  Tuesdays, 9 am - 12 noon.
• Food pantry.  Tuesdays, 9 am - 12 noon.
• Showers are available Monday (9 am - 12 noon.  Will have to walk upstairs).  For handicapped showers available Monday, call ahead of time for ARC (530-887-8673) located in the back of the 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 health, and a chi…

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Auburn Renewal Center (ARC) is a free medical clinic located on the grounds of the Auburn Seventh-day Adventist church. Auburn Renewal Center offers basic medical services to the under-insured, uninsured, and unsheltered residents of the greater Auburn area. Clinic is primarily for people 18 years old, low income, uninsured, under-insured, unsheltered. Children over 8 can be seen on a case by case basis.

Services include

• Medical
• Dental
• Optical
• Mental Health
• Chiropractic Clinic

Web pages

• Auburn Renewal Center - https://www.auburnclinic.org/

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.

Sierra Family Health Center offers complete health exams for children, including primary care and dental care.

Websites:

• Main website - https://www.sierraclinic.org/

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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 have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

Chapa-De Indian Health offers dental care and screening for children and adults.

Services include:

• Diagnostic Exams
• Oral Hygiene Instruction
• Dental Prophylaxis (cleaning)
• Digital X-Rays
• Restorative Care (fillings)
• Dental Appliances (crowns, bridges, dentures)
• Limited Root Canals
• Limited Oral Surgery
• Fluoride Treatments
• Orthodontia (in Auburn only)

In the event you require additional services, Chapa-De Indian Health center will refer you to an outside dental specialist.

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

KidZCommunity strives to create a rich environment where the child and family needs are addressed and are supportive of family well-being. Holistic services are offered to all children and families in KidZCommunity's Head Start programs.

Services include:

• Dental
• Medical
• Mental health
• Nutrition
• Education
• Family services
• Support for children and families with special needs

To determine income eligibility refer to the chart here. Identify the number of family members in your household and the maximum amount of income allowable to qualify for the Head Start/Early Head Start program.

Websites:

• KidzCommunity - https://www.kidzcommunity.org/
• Enrollment Guidelines - https://www.kidzcommunity.org/enrollment-income-guidelines/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Covered California provides Californians and California small businesses with a health insurance marketplace where consumers can learn about, compare, and buy health insurance and determine if they qualify for federal premium assistance, federal tax credits, or Medi-Cal. 

Medi-Cal and Covered California use the same application. This means that once you apply using CoveredCA.com, you’ll find out which program you qualify for. Some households qualify for both.

Website - https://www.coveredca.com/

Medi-Cal Eligibility and Covered California - Frequently Asked Questions
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/eligibility/Pages/Medi-Cal_CovCA_FAQ.aspx

Dental Coverage - https://www.coveredca.com/dental/family/

• All health plans include dental care for children at no extra cost.
• For adults, a dental insurance plan can be added to your health plan purchase.

Covered California Service Center Hours
Monday to Friday: 8am – 6pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Phone - Engli… [read more]

Upcoming Changes to Nevada and Placer County Medi-Cal Managed Plans 
Beginning January 1, 2024, Nevada and Placer County switch from Anthem Blue Cross and California Health and Wellness to Partnership HealthPlan of California as the managed care provider for Medi-Cal recipients in their counties. Partnership HealthPlan is currently working to establish contracts with all current Medi-Cal providers so that there is no disruption to customer care. Customers are expected to receive notification of changes in October. 

Learn more:

• Find out if your plan will change.- https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/MCP-Transition/Pages/Members.aspx
• Explore common FAQs.- https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/MCP-Transition/Pages/Member-FAQs.aspx
• Learn more about doctors who work with Medi-Cal health plans. - https://www.healthcareoptions.dhcs.ca.gov/en

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

Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program. This is a public health insurance program which provides needed health care services for low-income individuals including families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, foster care, pregnant women, and low income people with specific diseases such as tuberculosis, breast cancer, or HIV/AIDS.

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, CalFres… [read more]

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

Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program. This is a public health insurance program which provides needed health care services for low-income individuals including families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, foster care, pregnant women, and low income people with specific diseases such as tuberculosis, breast cancer, or HIV/AIDS.

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, CalFres… [read more]