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.
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
Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services, in collaboration with Community Beyond Violence, is seeking donations of new backpacks and school supplies for children aged 5-17. Learn More
The Nevada County Public Health Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is closely monitoring the availability of local infant formula and has been able to direct inquiring families to local grocers with inventory. 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
As the local masking order is rescinded, it is still highly recommended that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a high-quality mask while in public spaces. Learn More
The County is opening two shelters in Nevada City at the Madelyn Helling Library Community Room and the lower level of the Nevada City Veterans Hall. The shelters open at 4:30 p.m. and will close at 7:30 a.m. Learn More
District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek shared some holiday cheer and a special update on affordable housing with residents of Lone Oak Senior Apartments in Penn Valley. The update consisted of the premiere of a film featuring Lone Oak resident Nadean Cain. Learn More
The National Weather Service predicts significantly COLD and WET weather tonight with a winter storm warning issued for 2,000 feet and above and snow on the ground. Learn More
Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol for Tuesday, December 14th, with COVID-19 safety measures in place. Learn More
The National Weather Service predicts significantly cold and wet weather starting Thursday night through Saturday morning. Sierra Roots and the County are activating the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol for two nights with COVID-19 safety measures. Learn More
Built for Zero, a national initiative, has welcomed Nevada County into the cohort of communities in the “last mile” of ending homelessness for a specific population. Read on...
Due to the recent dramatic increase in cases of COVID-19 in our community and following recently released Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, the Nevada County Public Health Officer strongly recommends masking indoors. Read on...
In partnership with Partners Family Resource Centers, the Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services is collecting and distributing new backpacks and school supplies to local families in need Read on...
National Weather Service Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for portions of Nevada County Friday at noon through Monday evening. Cooling Centers will open at the Grass Valley & Penn Valley libraries from 11am - 7pm on Saturday & Sunday. Read on...
Considering the weather prediction and widespread power outages, Nevada County and Sierra Roots are activating the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol for tonight and tomorrow, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, with COVID-19 safety measures in place. Learn More
Considering the weather prediction and widespread power outages, Nevada County and Sierra Roots are activating the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol through Saturday for the nights of December 30th, December 31st and January 1st. Learn More
Panelists from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, County Emergency Operations Center, CAL FIRE, and PG&E will share the latest updates on the storm’s impact, emergency response efforts to date and available resources and services. Learn More
Nevada County Regional Continuum of Care (NCRCoCC), with Nevada County and the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras (HRCS), will conduct Nevada County’s annual point-in-time count of homeless individuals and families on February 24, 2022. Learn More
