AMI Housing, Inc (AMIH) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides housing, employment and life skills programs to residents of Nevada County and Placer County who otherwise might be homeless. AMIH also manages and operates Nevada County Housing Development Corporation. Offers assistance in multiple languages through a Language Line service.

AMIH’s programs can help people who are low income and are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Any rent payment assistance help is based on their income and need. Some people get help with the security deposit, first month’s rent, and then a few months of rental assistance. Others get help for longer and some for shorter period of time. The extent of rental assistance depends on the individual and their need. A housing counselor may be able to help them find a suitable and affordable apartment in Nevada County or Placer County.

Placer County residents must be screened by 211 for eligibility in order to be considered fo…

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AMI Housing, Inc (AMIH) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides housing, employment and life skills programs to residents of Nevada County and Placer County who otherwise might be homeless. Nevada County residents must be clients of Turning Point. Offers assistance in multiple languages through a Language Line service.

AMIH has funding for specific programs to serve Transition Age Youth (TAY) ages 18-24 in PLACER COUNTY.

AMIH’s programs can help people who are low income and are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Any rent payment assistance help is based on their income and need. Some people get help with the security deposit, first month’s rent, and then a few months of rental assistance. Others get help for longer and some for shorter period of time. The extent of rental assistance depends on the individual and their need. A housing counselor may be able to help them find a suitable and affordable apartment in Nevada County or Placer County.

Placer County re…

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AMI Housing, Inc (AMIH) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides housing, employment and life skills programs to residents of Nevada County and Placer County who otherwise might be homeless. AMIH also manages and operates Nevada County Housing Development Corporation. Offers assistance in multiple languages through a Language Line service.

AMI's Sun Rose Apartments are studio apartments with full kitchens and private bathrooms, ADA units and hearing-impaired units. Studio sizes are typically 350 sq. ft., however, some of the units are up to 500 sq. ft. and can accommodate 2 possibly 3 person households (small child and 2 parents).

Eligibility requirements
Individual or household must be Placer County residents, experiencing homelessness, and very low income. They are preferencing individuals/households with Housing Choice Vouchers or Section 8 variants AND high vulnerability index scores. Sun Rose Apartments does NOT have a requirement for a mental health diagnosis.… [read more]

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center with locations in
Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides free or low cost counseling services to Placer County residents. Available in English and Spanish. All ages.

COUNSELING

Types of Counseling

• Individual, couples, and family counseling
  • Attachment Based Family Therapy (relationship issues) 
  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (trauma)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (anxiety and depression)
  • Mindfulness and Stress Therapy (stress)
  • Perinatal (Post-Partum) Depression Therapy (for new Mothers and Fathers)
  • Differential Response (child abuse and neglect prevention therapy)
  • Protective Factors (to help build stronger families)
  • Couples Counseling (singles or married)
  • Domestic Violence (DV) Therapy (post domestic violence; not active DV)
  • Grief Therapy (dealing with loss) 
  • Child Play Therapy (for very young children)
• Group Therapy Counseling
  • Managing Your Emotions (anger management and more)&nb…

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Victory Village Veteran's Center serves those who have served our great nation. They facilitate Veterans Services for our service members, veterans, and families by streamlining access to Veterans Housing, Education, Life Skills and Physical Wellness services.  In support of Military and Families, they are bridging the gap from military service to civilian life.

Auburn & Nevada County services:  

• Help with VA
• Goal setting
• Employment
• Benefits
• Veteran Support Groups
• Family Support
• Financial Assistance
• Housing Search
• Landlord Liaison
• Emergency housing assistance
• Utility assistance
• Rental assistance
• Unemployment workshop
• Move-in assistance (furniture)
• Deposit for apartments

Websites:

• Main page - www.vvvets.org/

Placer County Office of Education Foster Youth Services partners with the Children's System of Care to identify foster youth so they can participate in the Independent Living Program (ILP) for Placer County. ILP provides training, services, and benefits to assist current and former foster youth in achieving self-sufficiency prior to, and after leaving, the foster care system. 

Eligibility - Youth are eligible for ILP services from age 14 to the day before their 21st birthday, provided one of the following criteria is met:

• ​Youth was/is in foster care at least one day after their 16th birthday
• Youth is a former dependent who entered into a kinship guardianship at any age and is receiving/received Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments (KinGAP) between ages 16-18
• Youth is a former dependent who entered into a Non-Related Legal Guardianship (NRLG) after attaining age 8 and is receiving/received permanent placement services
• Youth is between 14-15 years …

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The mission of Placer County Risk Management is to effectively prevent, control, and minimize the County's financial risk while providing optimum services to the County's employees and its citizens through the centralized administration of safety, loss control, insurance, and other risk management programs.

ADA Coordinator
Risk Management serves as a point of contact for County departments and residents for non-employment inquiries and complaints related to The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensures prompt evaluation and resolution of ADA inquiries and complaints.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1469/Risk-Management
• ADA & Accessibility - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1782/ADA-Accessibility

CalWORKs & Employment Services are a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

If you are an adult with dependent children, you may be eligible for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, or CalWORKs. CalWORKs provides:

• Child care, work expense assistance, transportation, and counseling
• Education, employment and training programs through Employment Services
• Families with children financial assistance to meet their basic needs
• Support for families moving toward self-sufficiency

If you are eligible for CalWORKs you will automatically qualify for Medi-Cal and may also qualify for CalFresh. Unless you are exempt, you will be referred to the Employment Services program for assistance gaining employment. Placer County Employment Services (formerly Welfare to Work) can assist you in finding work through the Business Advantage Network. You can receive daily job leads and information on job fairs and recr… [read more]

Cal Fire serves and safeguards the people and protects the property and resources of California. Cal Fire is dedicated to the fire protection and stewardship of over 31 million acres of California's privately-owned wildland and provides varied emergency services in 36 of the State's 58 counties via contracts with local governments. 

Cal Fire duties include:

• Issuing burn permits and campfire permits
• Coordinating the RVETS program in partnership with California Department of Veterans Affairs and the California National Guard to streamline employment opportunities to returning veterans (RVETS=Returning Veterans; Enlisting Their Skills for CAL FIRE Service)
• Offering Fire Fighter 1 seasonal, temporary work outdoors with access to health benefits and opportunities to work in various locations throughout the state as well as a variety of other Fire Protection and Forester careers.
• Providing a Statewide Fire Map and inc…

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Legal Services of Northern California provides consultations, in-person or by telephone, on legal issues. LSNC serves Nevada and Placer counties. Not all services are available in both counties.

LSNC provides free legal assistance to low-income people who meet eligibility requirements. Services range from referrals to representation, depending upon the client's needs, LSNC priorities, and resources available.

LSNC provides counsel, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and seniors involving:

• Welfare
• Housing
• Social security
• Medi-Cal/Medicare
• Civil rights/discrimination
• Disability rights
• Consumer rights
• Debt and credit issues
• Simple estate planning
• Elder abuse

NOTE: LSNC does NOT take divorce/family law cases, criminal, conservatorship, or small claims cases.

Eligibility criteria - Must meet LSNC income guidelines. Annual income must be no more than 125% of Federal Poverty Level guidelines. Some people over 125% but under 200% FPL may qualify for services, if o… [read more]