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.


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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.


Web pages

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

Cal Voices improves 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.
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Futures Without Violence offers programs, policy development, and public action campaigns designed to prevent and end violence against women and children around the world in areas such as (but not limited to):

• Children - https://futureswithoutviolence.org/priority/children/
• Domestic & Sexual Violence - https://futureswithoutviolence.org/priority/domestic-sexual-violence/
• Economic Opportunity - https://futureswithoutviolence.org/priority/economic-opportunity/
• Gun Violence Prevention - https://futureswithoutviolence.org/priority/gun-violence-prevention/
• Health - https://futureswithoutviolence.org/priority/healthcare/
• Men & Boys - https://futureswithoutviolence.org/priority/global-issues/
• Older Adults - https://futureswithoutviolence.org/priority/older-adults/
• Youth - https://futureswithoutviolence.org/priority/youth/

In an effort to transform social norms, they train professionals such as doctors, nurses, judges, and athletic coaches on improving responses to violence and abuse…

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The Nevada County Historical Society Searls Historical Library provides access to records of historical nature, for reference only. Books cannot be checked out but copies can be made of some items.

Offers materials on the area's history and the people and mines which contributed to the development of Nevada County. The Searls contains original documents, including ledgers, diaries, old county records, and letters. In addition, over 10,000 photographs are available for research purposes. Copies of any of the materials is available for a small fee. The Searls family of attorneys also left their early law case records, many of which are the only copies in existence.

Web pages

• Home - https://nevadacountyhistory.org/searls-historical-library/

The Elder Care Providers' Coalition offers meetings, support groups, workshops, and the Senior Resource Guide. Requests for the Senior Resource Guide can be made by either phone or email.

• 530-401-3632 (Volunteer's personal number)
• ecpc@eldercareproviderscoalition.org

Web pages
Home page - https://eldercareproviderscoalition.org/

CancerCare helps people cope with the challenges of cancer. 

Professional oncology social workers provide the following services:

• Support groups
• Educational workshops
• Publications
• Financial help for treatments
• Financial help for travel to and/or from medical appointments (as funding is available)

Web Pages

• Home - https://www.cancercare.org

United Advocates for Children and Families provides statewide support, resources, and advocacy for families of children receiving mental health services.

Services include:

• Statewide training and technical assistance
• Parent-to-parent peer support
• Support for families through mental health system navigation
  

Web pages

• Home - https://uacf4hope.org/

USDA Rural Development provides:

• Helping rural residents buy or rent safe, affordable housing and making health and safety repairs to their homes.
• Loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing; health care; first responder services and equipment; and water, electric, and communications infrastructure.
• Technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations.

See a comprehensive list of of programs in the document called USDA Rural Development Summary of Programs.
The document has program information for:

• single family housing
• multifamily house
• community programs
• energy and electric programs
• telecommunications programs
• water and environmental programs
• business and cooperative programs

Web pages

• Home - https://www.rd.usda.gov/ca
• USDA Rural Development Summary of Programs - https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/…

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is developing innovative ways to help Veterans make the transition to college life. The VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program aims to help Veterans, Servicemembers, and their qualified dependents succeed and thrive through a coordinated delivery of on-campus benefits assistance and counseling, leading to completion of their education and preparing them to enter the labor market in viable careers.
The VSOC program provides a VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) to each VSOC school. These VRCs are called VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) Counselors. A VA Vet Center Outreach Coordinator is also provided, and co-located on many campuses, to provide peer-to-peer counseling and referral services.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/vsoc.asp