Posted on: May 25, 2023
June 15th is World Elder Abuse awareness Day!
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations.
The purpose of World...
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Posted on: May 16, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Did you know that over the last year, Nevada County’s local crisis line (530-265-5811) received more than 3,000 calls for mental health-related support? During the month of May, let’s norm...
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Posted on: April 27, 2023
Some things are a crime, and some things just aren’t right! Safe and Unified Nevada County believes we can address both--and build a stronger community--by sharing our experiences, finding common ground, and providing meaningful support to those ...
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Posted on: April 14, 2023
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medi-Cal had a "continuous coverage" policy intended to keep Medi-Cal recipients covered during the public health emergency. This continuous coverage policy meant that Medi-Cal recipients were not required to comple...
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Posted on: April 14, 2023
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medi-Cal had a "continuous coverage" policy intended to keep Medi-Cal recipients covered during the public health emergency. This continuous coverage policy meant that Medi-Cal recipients were not required to comple...
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Posted on: March 29, 2023
The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather tonight, March 29th. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for tonight only.
The shelter will open at...
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Posted on: March 23, 2023
The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather Friday night, March 24th through Sunday morning, March 26th . Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for Friday and Satu...
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Posted on: February 24, 2023
As the state of California prepares to end the COVID-19 state of emergency at the end of February, it has begun closing state funded testing sites across California.
The OptumServe testing site located at 231 Colfax Avenue in Grass Vall...
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Posted on: November 30, 2022
The National Weather Service predicts significantly COLD weather Thursday night, December 1st, through Saturday morning, December 3rd. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protoc...
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Posted on: August 22, 2022
Nevada County Officials Celebrate Completion of Brunswick Commons
Affordable Housing Units Expanded
For Immediate Release:
Grass Valley, Calif. (August 22, 2022)- Nevada County celebrated the completion of the newly constructed ...
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Posted on: August 24, 2022
Nevada County Supervisors Approve Property Purchase for Sutton Way Wellness Center
Expansion of navigation and homelessness services
For Immediate Release:
Nevada City, Calif. - Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved the pro...
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Posted on: August 22, 2022
Nevada County Officials Celebrate Completion of Brunswick Commons
Affordable Housing Units Expanded
For Immediate Release:
Grass Valley, Calif. (August 22, 2022)- Nevada County celebrated the completion of the newly constructed ...
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Posted on: July 22, 2022
As of Saturday July 16th, everyone in the United States can now access suicide prevention support by simply dialing three easy-to-remember numbers. Call 988 from anywhere in the US and you will be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Call Center n...
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Posted on: July 5, 2022
Nevada County Develops Homeless Action Plan
In Collaboration with Nevada County Continuum of Care
For Immediate Release:
Nevada City, Calif. (July 5, 2022)- Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency pres...
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