Placer County Library provides free library services, programs, and materials to the residents of Placer County communities.

Placer County Library system has eight branches plus a Library Mobile Service. More information on locations and hours: 

Libraries in Lincoln, Roseville, and the Town of Loomis are run by those cities separately from the Placer County Library system.

Library services include:

• Library Collections
• Library Programs, Events & Tours
• Meeting Rooms, Study Spaces & Photocopiers
• Public Computers and WiFi
• Reference Services
• Services for People with Print Disabilities

Websites:

• Main website - https://www.placer.ca.gov/8986/Library
• Locations and hours: https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours

The San Juan Ridge Community Library provides an inspirational and educational hub while giving the residents, including students, of the San Juan Ridge excellent library services including book exchange, DVD rentals, and internet access in a central location. The library lends books, DVDs, CDs, audio and large print books for both adults and children. Also offers computers, printers and wifi for public use. The San Juan Ridge Community Library serves as a meeting place for the entire community. Located in the old Twin Ridges District office, it's surrounded by  Oak Tree Park. The library has a collection of over 11,000 titles, including audio books, documentaries, large print, local history and more.  The internet has been upgraded to Fiber Optic cable provided by Nevada County Library and there are 3 public computers and a wireless color/BW printer. The library is a recipient of Measure A funds that allow it to pay employees, develo…

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Find locations for a variety of Veteran services, including benefits and health care - https://www.va.gov/find-locations

 

The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service (CIS) is a federally funded program that was established in 1975 as an essential part of NCI’s cancer education and information efforts. For over 35 years, NCI’s CIS has been providing scientifically based, unbiased information to patients, their families and friends, physicians and other health professionals, and the general public about all aspects of cancer including: cancer research and clinical trials, cancer prevention, risk factors, symptoms, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, living with cancer, quitting smoking, etc.

Talk with an information specialist from the NCI’s Cancer Information Service. NCI information specialists are available to help answer your cancer-related questions whether you are a patient, family member or friend, health care provider, or researcher.

Their information specialists are trained to answer cancer related questions by telephone (1 (800) 4-CANCER), LiveHelp instant messaging, and e-mail. I… [read more]

NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing is a non-profit community-based organization serving Deaf individuals in 24 northeastern counties of California. Their One-Stop Staff who are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) are happy to help you in finding the right resources to maximize your job opportunities. They work with Employers.

They also offer "I Am Hard of Hearing" cards for pickup at their headquarters or they can email a printable file.

For Job Seekers we offer:

• Free use of CalJobs via Internet
• Assist with Job Search
• Help with Resume/Cover Letter
• Assist with Job Applications
• Practice Interview
• Job Support
• Use of Computer and Resources

Web pages:

• Home - https://norcalcenter.org/edd/

As a member of the Nevada County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), FREED assists people in making informed decisions about their short- or long–term care needs, and helps them make a plan to be able to live as they want in the community.

The ADRC helps individuals form a realistic view of what the community options in Nevada County really are. The consumer is encouraged to sit down with the ADRC Navigator to make an action plan and then become responsible for carrying out the steps of the plan. A sample plan might include contacting family members for their input, contacting a financial advisor or planner to help with the money issues, or gathering information from local agencies on energy assistance or low cost telephone programs. It is up to the person to follow through on the plan but assistance from the ADRC Navigator is readily available if needed. A follow-up call will be made to see if the plan has been successful or if an amended plan is needed.

Web pages

• Home -&n…

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The Placer County Library system offers a Adult Literacy Services which provides free, confidential, one-on-one tutoring for adults who wish to improve their literacy skills. This includes reading, writing, basic math, English as a second language, and GED help.

Learners come from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels. Some can't read or write at all, and some want to become more proficient. Once an initial assessment has been made, learners are matched with trained volunteer tutors. The pair meets at a time and library location that is convenient for both.

Contact - Tony Carmack, 916-624-3125, tcarmack@placer.ca.gov

Websites:

• Placer County Library System - https://www.placer.ca.gov/8986/Library
• Adult Literacy Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/9444/Adult-Literacy

The Place County Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program is a statewide health program whose goal is to assure that all children and youth of families with limited income in California stay healthy by providing complete health exams, preventive services and immunizations to eligible children.

CHDP provides care coordination to assist families with medical appointment scheduling, transportation and access to prompt diagnostic and treatment services to prevent or greatly reduce the severity of suspected problems.

The CHDP program also provides a "gateway" to ongoing health care for children by linking families to health insurance and a medical home.

To participate in CHDP you must be a Placer County resident, and you must meet one of the two following requirements:

• Age 0 to 19 with low to moderate family income and no health insurance coverage for health exams
• Age 0 to 21 with limited or share-of-cost Medi-Cal

Please contact the CHDP program at 530-886-3620 to check … [read more]

Cal Voices is dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the diverse communities of California through advocacy, education, research, and culturally relevant services. Some programs are offered in specific counties or regions, others are statewide.

Placer County

• Family Advocates with Placer County Parent Partners offer the following
  • Use creative, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based thinking to support families in achieving their goals.
  • Provide support to families receiving services from Placer County’s Children’s System of Care, including:
    • Behavioral Health
    • Drug Court
    • Child Welfare
    • Juvenile Probation Services
  • Create connections between teachers, juvenile probation officers, mental health workers, and social workers.
  • Support families where applicable
    • Court proceedings
    • Treatment team meetings
    • School meetings
  • Assist families in being equal partners with professionals assisting them.
  • Provide an opportunity for parents to bene…

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Futures Without Violence is a health and social justice nonprofit with a simple mission: to heal those among us who are traumatized by violence today – and to create healthy families and communities free of violence tomorrow.
 
Futures Without Violence's programs, policy development, and public action campaigns are designed to prevent and end violence against women and children around the world in areas such as (but not limited to):

• Children, Youth & Teens - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/children-youth-teens/
• Engaging Men - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/engaging-men/
• The Courage Museum - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/the-courage-museum/
• Global Violence Program - https://policy.futureswithoutviolence.org/international/
• Health - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/health-2/
• Learning & Leadership - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/leadership-professional-development/
• Policy & Advocacy -&n…

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