Dedicated to advancing the wellness and leadership capacity of Latino populations of Greater Sacramento region.

Provides the following to Latino communities and public and private partners:

• Education
• Advocacy
• Cultural proficiency
• Capacity building

Consists of individuals who provide a multitude of services to the underserved Spanish-speaking populations through agencies, non-profits, faith-based organizations, businesses, and grass roots initiatives.

Connects families with Promotores, who are trained bilingual, bicultural individuals who:

• Help families navigate the system and access resources
• Provide advocacy and support
• Connect to transportation if needed
• Assist health care and service providers to deliver care in a culturally meaningful manner
• ​Offer support groups and classes for women, mothers, and youth

To make a promotor/a referral, please make the referral online at https://www.latinoleadershipcouncil.org/referral

Websites:

• LLC - http://latinoleadershipcouncil.org/
• LL…

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CalTrans: View live traffic conditions by regions and areas.

• View from List - https://cwwp2.dot.ca.gov/vm/streamlist.htm
• View from Map - https://cwwp2.dot.ca.gov/vm/iframemap.htm

The Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program provides pregnant parents and families with young children free home visits that are tailored to the families' specific needs.

Nurses can meet families in the comfort of their own home or by phone to provide:
• Information about health, caring for your baby, breast/chest feeding, development, parenting, safety, family planning and more
• Links to local services for healthcare, housing, food, transportation, day care, etc.
• Moving Beyond Depression Program for parents with postpartum depression or anxiety

Who can benefit:
• Parents with health concerns during or after pregnancy
• Children and youth with special healthcare needs
• Young and/or first-time parents
• Families without health insurance, are low income, or are homeless
• Families grieving the death of a child

This program is available to all Nevada County.
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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect child… [read more]

April 2023 - End of pandemic eligibility reviews
Medi-Cal covers vital health care services, including doctor visits, prescriptions, vaccinations, hospital visits, mental health care, and more. With the official declarations of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, California will restart yearly Medicaid eligibility reviews using available information to decide if people still qualify for coverage. Medi-Cal is the name used in California for the federal Medicaid program.

• Medi-Cal recipients can learn about what steps to take to get ready to renew at keepmedicalcoverage.com
• More info on the Contact Us page - 
  https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/contact_us.aspx
• Health & Human Services offices for Nevada and Placer Counties - https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/CountyOffices4.aspx

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July 1, 2022 - Change in Medi-Cal income limits
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/eligibility/Pages/Asset-Limit-Changes-for-Non-MAGI-Medi-Cal.asp… [read more]

Offers health insurance under a Medi-Cal Managed Care plan. Provides coordinated healthcare, pharmacy, vision, and transportation services to members. Call Member Services at 1-877-658-0305  to receive help in finding a doctor or to request a printed directory. Call 1-800-430-4263 to enroll.

California Health and Wellness serves members under the state’s Medi-Cal Managed Care Rural Expansion program. The expansion program covers members eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as other populations.

NOTE: Most people in Placer County who have Medi-Cal have been assigned or have chosen one of two managed care plans: Anthem Blue Cross or California Health and Wellness.

Medi-Cal offers transportation to and from appointments for services covered by Medi-Cal. This includes transportation to medical, dental, mental health, or substance use disorder appointments, and to pick up prescriptions and medical supplies.
 
There are two types of transportation for appointments. Nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) is transportation by ambulance, wheelchair van, or litter van for those who cannot use public or private transportation. Nonmedical transportation (NMT) is transportation by private or public vehicle for people who do not have another way to get to their appointment.

LIST OF APPROVED NMT PROVIDERS (none in Nevada County, some in Placer County)
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Documents/List-of-Approved-Nonmedical-Transportation-Providers.pdf

Offers non-emergency medical transportation to medically necessary appointments to those who cannot drive themselves there. To ask for Medical Transportation please call Anthem Blue Cross Transportation Reservations at 877-931-4755 at least five business days (Monday-Friday) before your appointment or call as soon as you can when you have an urgent appointment. There is no advance requirement for dialysis, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, urgent care, wound care or discharges. Transportation can be scheduled up to 30 days in advance.

Have your member ID card ready when you call.

Anthem Blue Cross partners with a number of third parties, including  LogistiCare, to provide non-emergency medical transportation.

For questions about the extensive transportation benefits available to Medi-Cal and other Anthem Blue Cross patients, call 800-407-4627.

Offers routine non-emergency medical transportation as a benefit of the California Health and Wellness Medi-Cal Managed Health Care Plan. It is designed to help the member get to their health care visits, including medical or dental appointments, a pharmacy to pick up medication following a doctor's visit, and ongoing care, such as dialysis. Transportation can be to any facility that offers health care services covered under California Health and Wellness.

To make a reservation call 1-877-658-0305. Reservations are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance for Mass Transit and 3 days in advance for all other transports but no more than 30 days before your appointment.

Fire inspectors assess fire safety hazards around homes and can advise residents on the best way to create defensible space and harden their home against fire.

211 offers COVID-19 information resources organized by level of government: County, State, and Federal. Below is information from the County of Nevada and the Nevada County Public Health Department (NCPHD).

General Guidance

• Nevada County Public Health COVID-19 info - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2924/Coronavirus
• Business Resources - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3143/Business-Resources
• COVID-19 compliance complaints - https://nevadacountyca.portal.iworq.net/
• Mental health - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2965/Lets-Talk-Nevada-County
• COVID-19 Rental, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3634/Rental-Mortgage-and-Utility-Assistance. This program is now closed. Keeping in this listing in case people ask about it.
• As of 3/1/23 - People can call the Nevada County Public Health COVID-19 Nurse Line at 530-265-7258 for guidance about resources, testing, isolation, and treatment for COVID-19. NCPH may be able to provide groceries…

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