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.
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
Sierra Roots and the County are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. each night in Nevada City at the Veterans Hall, 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City. Learn More
The Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency is operating a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site offering free tax preparation assistance and filing of simple returns for those who earned less than $66,000 last year. Learn More
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
Nevada County has been awarded funding to provide rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to eligible residents financially affected by COVID. Learn More
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
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
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
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
May is Older Americans Month. This year’s theme focuses on how older adults can age in their communities, living independently for as long as possible and participating in ways they choose. Learn More
