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FRIENDS OF NEVADA COUNTY MILITARY
RESOURCE LIST Compiled by Cyndy Aldous |
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NAME OF AGENCY
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TELEPHONE
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GENERAL NEVADA COUNTY INFORMATION
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**HelpLine 471 Sutton Way #202, Grass Valley –
Referral agency with a large
community database (non-profits, tax
assistance referrals, attorney referrals, county
agencies, etc.) (limited
website at this time)
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273-2273
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CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
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AIM
– Access for Infants and Mothers (California state insurance program) |
1-800-433-2611 |
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First 5 Nevada County – Champion Mine
Family Resource Center 400 Hoover
Lane,
Nevada City, CA 95959 - Healthy, capable kids |
265-0611 |
Nevada County Community Health Dept 10433 Willow Valley Rd., Ste B, Nevada City |
265-1450 |
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CHDP (Child Health and Disability Prevention Program) |
265-1462 |
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WIC (Women, Infants and Children Program) |
265-1454 |
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Nevada County Human Services Agency, Adult & Family Services |
265-1218 |
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Sierra Nevada Children’s
Services
256 Buena Vista St. Ste 110, Grass Valley Child care, family resources |
272-8866 |
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Trustline – California registry of
in-home childcare providers |
1-800-822-8490 |
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DISABILITY RESOURCES
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Bowman-Solinsky Warm Water Pool |
265-3245 |
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Canine Companions for Independence |
707-577-1700 |
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FREED (Foundation of Resources for
Equality & Employment of the Disabled) |
272-1732 |
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Voice/TTY |
272-1764 |
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DISASTER SERVICES
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Red Cross 144 Hughes Rd, Grass Valley
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272-3265 |
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EMPLOYMENT
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1-800-300-5616 |
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Disability Insurance |
1-800-480-3287 |
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Workforce Connection 117 New Mohawk Rd., Nevada City – Job training agency
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265-3204 |
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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Homeowners & Renters Tax
Assistance |
273-2273 |
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Nevada County Dept of Social
Services
Medi-Cal Eligibility
In-Home Supportive Services |
265-1340 265-1639 |
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Tax Assistance (HelpLine Info &
Assistance) |
273-2273 |
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FOOD &
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
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Emergency Assistance Coalition –
Coalition of churches which may be able to provide
food, gas and 1-2 nights of housing |
272-6659 |
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Food Bank of Nevada County 12048 Charles Dr., Grass Valley Distribution: 2nd
Tues Penn Valley (10-11AM); 2nd Thurs N. San Juan (1030AM-
12PM); 3rd Tues Truckee (11AM-12PM); 3rd Thurs
Washington (1030-1130AM);
4th Tues Grass Valley (10-1130AM) |
272-3796 |
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Interfaith Food Ministry 551 Whiting, Grass Valley – Distribution
MWF 10-1 |
273-8132 |
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Nevada County Housing & Community
Services (Emergency housing, food, and gas
for qualified persons) |
265-1388 |
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United Methodist Church of Grass
Valley 236 S. Church St., Grass Valley
Serves a free meal the last Friday of the month, 5:30-6:30PM
Beginning in May 2005 they will serve an additional meal the 2nd
Friday of the
month, 5:30-6:30PM |
272-1946 |
United Methodist Church of Nevada City 433 Broad St., Nevada City
Food bank distribution each week Tues & Thurs 12-2PM |
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Salvation Army 10725 Alta,
Grass Valley – Canned food closet
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274-3500
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HEALTH CARE
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Miner’s Medical Clinic, Sierra Care Physicians
(accepts Medi-Cal) |
265-7850 |
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Nevada County Community Health
Dept 10433 Willow Valley Rd., Ste B,
Nevada City |
265-1450 |
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Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital 155 Glasson Way, Grass Valley |
274-6000 |
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Sierra Nevada On-Call |
274-6877 |
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MedicAlert Foundation |
1-800-432-5378 |
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Nevada County Dept. of Community
Health |
265-1450 |
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Sierra Family Medical Clinic (serving
San Juan Ridge area) |
292-3478 |
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SNMH Breast Imaging Center |
273-1106 |
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YUBAdocs Walk-in Clinic (7 days a
week) |
274-5020 |
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HEARING IMPAIRED SERVICES
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ECHO for the Hearing Impaired (3rd
Friday @ 1:00PM at Lutz Center) |
265-2265 |
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FREED - Foundation of Resources for
Equality & Employment for the Disabled
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272-1732 |
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Voice/TDD |
272-1764 |
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Pacific Bell Accessibility Resources
(Deaf/Disabled Service) Voice |
1-800-772-3140 |
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TTY |
1-800-651-5111 |
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HOMECOMING |
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Return and Reunion Guide for Marines
and Families http://tinyurl.com/243lx
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916-395-4054 |
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LEGAL SERVICES
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HelpLine Information and Assistance –
ask for attorney referrals |
273-2273 |
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Legal Services of Northern California |
274-3554 |
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Nevada County Legal Assistance –
Attorney referral service |
265-4129 |
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MEDIA (LOCAL)
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KNCO Radio, 830AM |
272-3424 |
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KVMR Radio, 89.5FM
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265-0365 |
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The Union Newspaper , 464 Sutton Way, Grass Valley |
273-9561 |
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
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Apria Home Medical |
273-7237 |
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Community Home Medical, Inc.
(Clinical respiratory home care) |
477-5141 |
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Empire Home Medical |
272-9021 |
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Kerry’s Medical (Mobility &
pressure relief equipment) |
916-374-0400 |
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Main Pharmacy |
273-1369 |
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MedicAlert Foundation |
1-800-432-5378 |
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Sierra Wheelchairs,
Prosthetics/Orthotics |
477-1004 |
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Spring Hill Pharmacy |
273-2268 |
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MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES AND COUNSELING
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Adult Services, Nevada County Human
Services Agency |
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Adult Protective Services |
265-1639 |
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24 Hour Emergency Line |
265-1217 |
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Toll Free |
1-888-339-7248 |
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Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Coalition |
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Business line |
272-2046 |
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Crisis Line |
272-3467 |
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Health Insurance Counseling &
Advocacy Program |
1-800-434-0222 |
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Help-Line Information Assistance |
273-2273 |
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Victim/Witness Assistance Center |
265-1246 |
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Alcohol/Drug Counseling/Treatment |
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AL-ANON) Crisis Line |
272-6287 |
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Lovett Recovery Center (alcohol & drug recovery) |
265-9045 |
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Nevada County Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery |
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Counseling,
Information & Referral |
273-9541 |
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Truckee |
587-8194 |
| Sacramento Veteran's Assistance Center (provides local assitance including Nevada County) | (916)566-7430 |
| Veterans Assistance (Grass Valley) | 273-3396 |
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MILITARY SUPPORT |
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Angels of Mercy & No Soldiers Left In Need – American Legion Auxiliary Unit 270,
McLean, VA |
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Defend America (US Dept of Defense) |
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FirstGov – The granddaddy of government agency websites |
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Intrepid Museum Foundation – Fallen Heroes Fund - provides financial support for the
families of United States military personnel who have been lost in the
line of duty
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| Marine Corps League Detachment #885-Grass Valley | |
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| North San Diego County Times | |
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The One Soldier’s Story Project (Army) |
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SERVICE BRANCHES |
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Lifelines Services Network – Answers for Sailors, Marines and Their Families
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
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Supplemental Security Income
(SSI) |
1-800-772-1213 |
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New Claims, Auburn Office |
885-5364 |
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TAXES
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HelpLine Information Assistance (ask
for volunteer tax assistance) |
273-2273 |
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TRANSPORTATION
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Veterans Services - Assists with
funds & transportation to VA facility |
273-3396 |
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477-0103 |
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National Center for PTSD (VA sponsored) |
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National Veterans
Foundation - National toll-free crisis and information hotline service
for veterans and their families
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1-888-777-4443
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1-877-507-7873 |
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Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder Info
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Vet
Center-Readjustment and PTSD Counseling
1111 Howe Ave., Ste 390
Sacramento, California
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916-566-7430
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Veterans
Administration Information and Assistance
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1-800-827-1000
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see Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents |
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Veterans Administration Sierra
Outpatient Clinic
Auburn
Reno, Nevada |
889-0872 or 1-888-227-5404 1-800-888-838-6526 |
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Veterans Affairs Regional Office –
Benefits Information and Claims Assistance
Education Benefits
TTY Information and Claims |
1-800-827-1000 1-888-442-4551 1-800-829-4833 |
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916-395-4054 |
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| Veterans for Common Sense | |
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Veterans Service Office of Nevada
County 255 S. Auburn, Grass Valley
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273-3396 |
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Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter
535, Andy McRobbie, President
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274-9521 |
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Sacramento Vet Center - Provides clinical/social services to
veterans
Services are free to eligible veterans |
916-566-7430 |
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Women’s Trauma Recovery Program, Veterans Affairs Campus, Menlo Park, CA
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VISUALLY IMPAIRED
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Braille/Alternative Media Services,
Nat’l Federation of the Blind, California |
916-442-8080 |
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Innovative Rehabilitation Technology,
Inc (IRTI) 13465 Colfax Hwy, Grass
Valley
eClipseReader and other tools for the blind |
274-2090 |
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Sierra Services for the Blind 546 Searls Ave., Nevada City |
265-2121 |
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**Website of particular interest Revised 3/14/2005 C. Aldous
Please contact me at cwaldous@sbcglobal with
suggestions or additions.