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Nevada County Clerk-Recorder

950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 210, Nevada City

(530) 265-7264

Birth Record $31 per certified copy

IF YOU WERE BORN OUTSIDE OF NEVADA COUNTY, you will need to contact the County Recorder's / County Clerk's Office located in YOUR COUNTY OF BIRTH.

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The FOOD BANK of NEVADA COUNTY is a non-profit food assistance agency providing food distribution and nutrition education to hungry individuals and families.

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These programs offer housing and wrap-around supports while students receive vocational training. Students CAN enter the program WITH or WITHOUT a diploma and work towards a diploma while in the program.

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The California Conservation Corps offers a unique and challenging, paid experience for young adults from across the state. A year in the CCC transforms their lives through developing new job skills, expanding personal growth, and conserving California's natural resources. Corpsmembers' hard work and long hours on environmentally focused projects and emergency response help make California an even better place for all.
More about Life in the Corps

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Automotive and Machine Repair Average salary: $53K per year Learn More Length of training: Completion times vary by training area. Check with your admissions advisor. Work with vehicles and machines used in farming, construction and railway transport; inspect, repair and maintain them to make sure they continue to run safely at optimum efficiency.

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Are you or someone you care about struggling emotionally and need help right now? Call the Nevada County Crisis Line at (530) 265-5811 24/7/365 (scanning QR code will call number) or text "HOME" to 741741

Welcome to Mental Health Matters Nevada County! You may be visiting us for mental health resources for yourself, someone you care about or just to learn. We hope you find what you're looking for. If not, please contact us.

How to Get Help

Get help based on your insurance provider:

Other ways to get help:

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Mental Health Matters Nevada County - Talk, Listen, Connect

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Are you or someone you care about struggling emotionally and need help right now? Call the Nevada County Crisis Line at (530) 265-5811 24/7/365 (scanning QR code will call number) or text "HOME" to 741741 Welcome to Mental Health Matters Nevada County!

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People with a disability OR qualify as low-income can identify for a discount card.

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Fares

Nevada County Connects provides service in two zones.

Zone 1 fares apply to passengers traveling within the local bus zone (Grass Valley, Nevada City, and the Brunswick Basin).

Zone 2 fares apply to passengers traveling on regional routes 5 (Auburn), 6 (Penn Valley), and 7 (North San Juan). The route 5 zone 2 boundary is Alta Sierra Drive. The route 6 zone 2 boundary is Bitney Springs Road. The route 7 zone 2 boundary is Newtown Road.

Transfers (Non-transferable)

Please obtain transfers upon boarding the bus.

Transfers are ONE-WAY and must be used on the next available connecting route, traveling in the same general direction, with route indicated on transfer. TRANSFERS MAY NOT BE USED FOR ROUND-TRIP TRAVEL.

Additional fare may be charged if traveling within two zones and using a transfer.

Purchasing One Ride, Daily Passes, and Monthly Passes

Payment for One Ride and Daily Passes

Bus Drivers will only accept fares in exact cash payments (daily pass or regular cash fare). If you prefer to pay with debit or credit you may due so by purchasing a Monthly Pass.

Payment for Monthly Passes

The Transit Services Division accepts cash, check, debit, and/or credit card payments for the purchase of bus passes only. Please note that there is a $2.50 processing fee when using a debit or credit card for purchasing bus passes. Transit Services Division will no longer accept personal checks under $20.00.

Monthly bus passes may be purchased at the Tinloy Transit Center (118 Tinloy St., Grass Valley) on the first 3 business days of the month between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Monthly passes may also be purchased at the Nevada County Transit offices, located at 12350 La Barr Meadows Rd., Grass Valley, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Discount Fare ID cards

Nevada County Connects (NCC) issues Discount Fare Picture ID cards to eligible users. Discount Fare ID cards are available at the Transit Services office or the Tinloy Transit Center at the dates and times noted above. The application is located below along with the accepted documentation for eligibility. ALL DISCOUNT FARE USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A DISCOUNT FARE ID CARD.

Discount Fare Card application

NCC issues Discount Fare Picture ID cards to eligible users. The Discount Fare Card will be required in order to receive a discount fare on our system.

Click this link Discount Fare Card Application to fill out your application. Print your application and bring both pages and the required documentation to the address listed on the form.

Discount Fare Eligibility Requirements

The following forms of identification are required in order to be eligible for discounted fares. All applicants must have and show a valid photo ID.

Senior (65+)

A valid state Driver's License or picture/age ID card

A valid Medicare card (not Medi-Cal)

Disabled

DMV printout showing the name for DMV Disabled placard

A valid Medicare card (not Medi-Cal)

ADA Paratransit eligibility card issued by County of Nevada Transit Services

ADA or Disabled ID eligibility document issued by another transit agency

Veteran's ID card with "SERVICE CONNECTED" or a Dept. of Veterans Affairs disabled veteran letter

Youth (6-17) fare is subject to age and photo identification. (School or age ID)

Single PCA fare waived when accompanied passenger has approved Travel with PCA-ADA Paratransit Eligibility Card.

Low-Income Pass Referral Program

Nevada County Connects offers a Low-Income Pass Referral program for Western Nevada County residents who meet the following eligibility criteria. To use this program, a partner agency that can verify annual income must refer you, such as FREED, Nevada County Department of Social Services, or Connecting Point.

1. Partner agency will verify annual income of between 138 - 200 percent of Federal Poverty Level guidelines for the fiscal year.

2. Consumer may not be receiving transit benefits from another funding source currently (i.e. block grant, CalWorks etc.). These funds may not supplant/replace funds currently used to provide transit benefits.

Eligibility is for six months only; after six months, the referring agency must submit a new referral form for an individual.

Link to printer-friendly form Low-Income Referral Form-Printer Link to interactive fillable form Interactive Low-Income Referral Form

This program is funded via State of California Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) grant funds.

Nevada County Connects "Golden Ticket"

The Golden Ticket is a Lifetime Pass for seniors aged 80 and over. The Golden Ticket will provide the pass holder with unlimited free rides on all NCC routes (1 - 7) for the pass holder's lifetime. Eligibility is open to all Nevada County seniors with proof of age (valid California ID card or Driver's License).

In addition, NCC will be partnering with Connecting Point to offer Travel Training to any interested persons seeking assistance in utilizing the fixed-route bus system.

**The Golden Ticket pass is not for use on Nevada County Now paratransit services.

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Nevada County Connects provides service in two zones. Zone 1 fares apply to passengers traveling within the local bus zone (Grass Valley, Nevada City, and the Brunswick Basin). Zone 2 fares apply to passengers traveling on regional routes 5 (Auburn), 6 (Penn Valley), and 7 (North San Juan).

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California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) provides temporary financial assistance and employment support for low- or no-income families with children.

CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) helps families facing hardship due to issues such as domestic violence, illness, job loss, housing instability, or legal challenges.

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Career and Technical Education at Sierra College is a group of programs that prepares students for entry into professional level employment opportunities.

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Career and Technical Education - Butte College

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Career and Technical Education programs designed to prepare students to enter their selected career or occupation, and to advance socially, economically, and professionally within their selected careers.

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People with a disability OR qualify as low-income can identify for a discount card.

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ADA Paratransit provides door-to-door transportation for eligible individuals whose disabilities prevent them from independently using fixed-route bus services.

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The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep employment while promoting independent living.

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Home Page - CA Department of Rehabilitation

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The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is an employment and independent living resource for people with disabilities…

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STUDENTS 16+ yo and ENROLLED in NJUHSD WITH AN IEP

Return to:

chendrickson@njuhsd.com

Nevada Union

C/O Cheryl Hendrickson

11761 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945

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STUDENTS 16+ yo and ENROLLED in school WITH A 504/Special Circumstance

Return to:

mgilbert@odysseyemploymentservices.org

Odyssey

4811 Chippendale Dr. Suite 601

Sacramento, CA 95841

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ADULTS who completed high school AND HAD an IEP

Return to:

DOR

988 McCourtney Rd.

Grass Valley CA 95949

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ALTA Self- Determination Program  - ADULT

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ALTA Self- Determination Program  - ADULT

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For ADULT, Alta Regional Clients with a diploma OR 22+ who earned a Certificate of Completion

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EnGaged Self-Determination Program - ADULT 

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EnGaged Self-Determination Program - ADULT 

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For ADULT, Alta Regional Clients with a diploma OR ADULTS 22+ who earned a Certificate of Completion

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For ADULT, Alta Regional Clients with a diploma OR ADULTS 22+ who earned a Certificate of Completion

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FREED's mission is to promote independence and self-determination for people with disabilities through person-driven services, collaborative community partnerships and education, and leadership that advocates for fully inclusive communities.

FREED's vision is that people with disabilities enjoy a fully accessible community strengthened by diversity and unified by a culture of limitless possibility.

FREED has a variety of programs centering around issues that arise with aging and disabilities. We work with you and your family to figure out what you need, know your choices and get connected.

Our Services Sign Up for Our Newsletter

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For ADULTS with a SIGNIFICANT COGNITIVE DISABILITY

NOTE: Alta Regional will cover expenses for ELIGIBLE CLIENTS with a diploma OR ADULTS 22+ who earned a Certificate of Completion

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Information, resources and assistance for people with disabilities seeking support finding housing.

Every Monday from 2-4pm

Every Wednesday from 10am-12pm

FREED, 435 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945

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Housing Club – FREED Center for Independent Living

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SPIRIT Center is a healthy community, open at no charge to people facing challenges to their mental health. Trained peer supporters offer a holistic approach, acceptance, support, education and advocacy. We support people as they identify their path to recovery, and empower themselves to achieve their personal goals. Building Resiliency through Peer Support.

Compassion, Acceptance, Advocacy, Peer Support and Mutual Respect

SPIRIT Center is a community coming together to mend itself. SPIRIT Center is a free self-help center that welcomes drop-ins and offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of the solution. Our center is centrally located in Brunswick Basin on five serene acres in a large home complete with meeting rooms, kitchen facilities, handicap access, parking and bus service nearby.

"I did not know where to fit in or function in society until SPIRIT offered me the chance. SPIRIT's philosophy is one I can fit into and be part of comfortably. Now I have true hope for the future for me and my family." - SPIRIT participant

COVID-19

The SPIRIT Center has been critical to the stability and wellbeing of the Nevada County community during the COVID-19 crisis, remaining open as an essential service during the lockdown. To maintain safety, we ask that visitors and participants wash hands frequently, and keep distance as best they can while at the Center.

All services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL!

SPIRIT offers free Peer Supporters and Support Groups - see calendar for support groups and descriptions.

SPIRIT's Peer Supporters are graduates of the SPIRIT Peer Support 10-week training and receive ongoing supervision. People with similar issues meet with one another to help each other overcome life's difficulties.

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SPIRIT Center is a healthy community, open at no charge to people facing challenges to their mental health. Trained peer supporters offer a holistic approach, acceptance, support, education and advocacy. We support people as they identify their path to recovery, and empower themselves to achieve their personal goals.

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Phone
530-271-7144

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The mission of Hospitality House is to bring homeless people in Nevada County into a circle of community caring that offers shelter, sustenance, medical care, advocacy, opportunity, dignity, and hope as we assist them in transitioning from homelessness to housing.

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Hospitality House | Proudly Serving Nevada County

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The mission of Hospitality House is to bring homeless people in Nevada County into a circle of community caring that offers shelter, sustenance, medical care, advocacy, opportunity, dignity, and hope as we assist them in transitioning from homelessness to housing.

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ROCKLIN CAMPUS:

(916) 660-7340

enrollmentservices@sierracollege.edu

NEVADA COUNTY/Grass Valley CAMPUS:

(530) 274-5302

NCCenrollment@sierracollege.edu

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Phone: (530) 741-6720
Email: YCAdmissions@yccd.edu

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Oroville, CA

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Roseville AND Citrus Heights

(916) 726-5577

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(530) 895-2361

admissions@butte.edu

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Social Security Administration

11855 Edgewood Rd, Auburn

1-866-931-6087

Hours: Monday through Friday

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Documents Needed

Proof of Identity: Unexpired U.S. driver’s license, state-issued ID, or U.S. passport.

Proof of Age: Birth certificate (preferred) or U.S. passport.

Proof of Citizenship/Status: U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, or Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship

NOTE: If you are a U.S. citizen over 18 with a state-issued ID (from a participating state) and need no changes to your card, you can apply using a personal account at my Social Security.

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California Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly cash assistance to low-income individuals who are disabled. Benefits combine federal SSI and the state's State Supplementary Payment (SSP). Maximum monthly benefits are typically $1,233.94 for individuals and $2,098.83 for eligible

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Different ways to apply for Social Security benefits.

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FAX to: 530-265-9860

CalFresh (federally known as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or SNAP) is a federally mandated program that provides monthly food benefits to assist low-income households in purchasing the food they need to maintain adequate nutritional levels.

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Visit BenefitsCal.com to apply online, upload documents, renew benefits, or report changes

Call 530-265-1340 if you have questions about your case or need to request a new BIC or EBT card

Call 1-877-328-9677 to check your EBT balance

Employment Services orientation can be completed online.

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Cash Assistance for Individuals | Nevada County, CA

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General Assistance is a cash aid program for individuals who are ineligible for cash aid under any federal or state program.

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530-477-7701

At Alpine Aviation, we’re committed to safety, personalized service, and comprehensive certification.

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Alpine Aviation | Grass Valley | California

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ALPINE AVIATION, INC. is an aviation company founded in 1990 by Sandy and Gordon Mills who continue to own and operate it today. We offer aircraft charter, maintenance, management, pilot flight training, and aircraft rental. We are located in Grass Valley, California.

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By entering a Union trade women have an opportunity to gain valuable skills and employment that can change their lives with deep personal and economic empowerment. Women working in the Union trades is a tradition that is here to stay. The National Women Building California and the Nation conference is being held in Sacramento, California on May 19th and 20th.