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  1. Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) provides a broad range of health and social services that promote the wellness, self-sufficiency, and safety of Nevada County residents. With the common goal of strengthening families and the community, HHSA programs provide assistance to help individuals and families achieve their optimal well-being.  Nevada County HHSA works closely with a variety of public and community partners to coordinate and enhance services in our neighborhoods. 


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  1. Elder Abuse Awareness

    June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

    World Elder Abuse Awareness Day provides an opportunity for communities around the world to better understand abuse and neglect of older persons. Learn More
  2. Mental Health Awareness Month Activities_ (002)

    Mental Health Awareness Month

    During the month of May, let’s normalize talking about mental health, asking for help and learning how we can support people in our lives and community who are struggling. Learn More
  3. Sun Survey Square

    Equity & Inclusion Leadership Alliance Announces Community Survey

    The SUN Survey was created to learn more about hate crimes and hate incidents in Nevada County. Learn More
  4. Medi-cal rules are changing. Make sure your contact information is up to date.

    Medi-Cal Coverage Rules Are Changing

    Medi-Cal's continuous coverage policy has ended, and some Medi-Cal recipients will lose coverage. Make sure to update your contact information, and complete your Medi-Cal Renewal when it is mailed to you. Learn More
  5. Medi-cal rules are changing. Make sure your contact information is up to date.

    Medi-Cal Coverage Rules Are Changing

    Medi-Cal's continuous coverage policy is ending, and some Medi-Cal recipients will lose coverage. Make sure to update your contact information, and complete your Medi-Cal Renewal when it is mailed to you. Learn More
  6. HH Cold Weather Shelter_NewsFlash

    Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Shelter Opening Wednesday, March 29th

    Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Shelter Tonight, March 29th Learn More
  7. HH Cold Weather Shelter_NewsFlash

    Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Shelter Friday Night Through Sunday Morning

    Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for Friday and Saturday nights, March 24th and 25th. Learn More
  8. Test site closure

    COVID-19 Test Site Closures

    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. Learn More
  9. Cold Weather Shelter_NewsFlash

    Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Emergency Shelter

    The National Weather Service predicts significantly COLD weather Thursday night through Saturday morning. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol Thursday and Friday nights. Learn More
  10. Brunswick Commons

    Nevada County Officials Celebrate Completion of Brunswick Commons

    Nevada County celebrated the completion of the newly constructed Brunswick Commons housing development Monday, August 22. The project will provide 41 units of affordable housing to homeless or at-risk of homelessness individuals. Learn More
  11. 1101-1105 Sutton Way

    Nevada County Supervisors Approve Property Purchase for Sutton Way Wellness Center

    Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved the property purchase at their Tuesday, August 23rd Board meeting, which will be converted into the Sutton Way Wellness Center. Learn More
  12. Brunswick Commons

    Nevada County Officials Celebrate Completion of Brunswick Commons

    Nevada County celebrated the completion of the newly constructed Brunswick Commons housing development Monday, August 22. The project will provide 41 units of affordable housing to homeless or at-risk of homelessness individuals. Learn More
  13. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Dial 988 for Suicide Prevention Support

    As of Saturday, July 16th, everyone in the U.S. can access suicide prevention support by simply dialing three easy-to-remember numbers. Learn More
  14. Nevada County Develops Homeless Action Plan Together with CoC

    In collaboration with the Nevada County Continuum of Care (CoC), Nevada County has developed a draft Homeless Action Plan that outlines strategies and goals that the County and the CoC will work on together to address homelessness over the next two years. Learn More
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  1. Ryan Gruver
    Director of Health and Human Services Agency

  2. 950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 120

  3. Nevada City, CA 95959

  4. Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday

  5. Phone: 530-265-1627


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