The International Rescue Committee provides services for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants.

Areas of immigration legal assistance include:

• Adjustment of status
• Consular processing
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
• Employment authorization
• Family-based petitions
• Naturalization/citizenship

Types of immigration legal services provided:

• Help completing forms
• Assistance in filing with USCIS

Non-legal services provided include:

• Employment services
• ESL
• Office Of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-funded services for trafficking victims
• Referrals to other services

Web pages

• Home - https://www.rescue.org/
• Human-trafficking Outreach, Prevention and Education (H.O.P.E.) Program - https://www.rescue.org/announcement/hope-program-sacramento

The Women of Worth Safe House provides an emergency shelter and transitional housing assisting women and families in crisis, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Offers support services including legal and medical assistance, advocacy and case management, mentoring and support groups, educational and career assistance, and art therapy for children ages 5-12.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.womenofworth.org/

------------------------------------This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

Sutter County Superior Court has a number of self-help resources to assist self-represented litigants. In addition, there are a number of resources that are available outside the court.

Services offered:

• Help with completing legal forms.
• Access to self-help manuals and guided online tools.
• Free assistance from Family Law Facilitator.
• Workshops and Clinics for common legal issues.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sutter.courts.ca.gov/
• Self-help - https://www.sutter.courts.ca.gov/self-help
• Family Law Facilitator - https://www.sutter.courts.ca.gov/self-help/family-law-facilitator

Yuba County Superior Court has a number of self-help resources to assist self-represented litigants. In addition, there are a number of resources that are available outside the court.

Services offered:

• Help with completing legal forms.
• Access to self-help manuals and guided online tools.
• Free assistance from Family Law Facilitator.
• Workshops and Clinics for common legal issues.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.yuba.courts.ca.gov/
• Self-Help Center - https://www.yuba.courts.ca.gov/self-help/self-help-center
• Family Law Facilitator/Self-Help Attorney - https://www.yuba.courts.ca.gov/self-help/family-law-facilitator
• https://www.yuba.courts.ca.gov/self-help/self-help-resources

Miracle Flights provides flight assistance via commercial airlines for a child and his/her parents/legal guardians, or an adult patient, to retrieve and attend service dog training as required by the service dog organization.

Web pages

• Home - https://miracleflights.org/servicedog/

The Paralyzed Veterans of America provides support, resources, and advocacy for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders.

Services include:

• Assistance with Veterans Affairs (VA) claims, benefits navigation, and legal support
• Employment and career-oriented resources and programs
• Adaptive sports and recreation programs
• Support for caregivers

Web pages

• Home - https://pva.org/

Concierge Fiduciary Services provides specialized professional fiduciary services to individuals for the purpose of professional management or legal assignment for matters of probate, estate planning, or powers of attorney.

A concierge is a person or service that provides assistance with personal business.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.concierge-fiduciary.com/
  

The Sierra College Undocumented Student Center offers guidance and resources to help empower undocumented students and mixed-status families to meet their higher education and career goals.

Services Include:

• Student Support
• Financial Aid Assistance
• Legal Assistance
• Health and Wellness

For enrolled students, legal resources include free legal consultations and coverage of DACA renewal fee.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/support-programs/undocumented-student-center/#ally

​​USA.gov provides information about the United States government and its programs. Call USA.gov at 844-872-4681 (844-USA-GOV1) to ask any question about the US government for free. They'll get you the answer or tell you where to find it. They are open from 5am to 5pm Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Or visit usa.gov

• About the United States - Have a question about the USA? Learn where to find answers to the most requested facts about the United States of America.
• Benefits, Grants, Loans - Learn about government programs that provide financial help for individuals and organizations. Includes info on getting help with paying bills.
• Consumer Issues - Learn how to be a safe consumer, what to do when a purchase or service goes wrong, and more.
• COVID-19 - Learn about the types of assistance the federal government offers people and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Disability Services - Find information for people with disabilities.
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Sierra Community House provides Crisis Intervention services.  

24-hour Help Line at 800-736-1060.

You may also call the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. For more resources please visit the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition at www.tahoelifeline.org.

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Formerly known as Tahoe SAFE Alliance, Sierra Community House’s Crisis Intervention is dedicated to serving victims of intimate partner / domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. All services are free and available in multiple languages. Sierra Community House will not discriminate against anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. All of our services are designed to empower victims in reclaiming their rights and to provide the tools individuals and families need on the road to safety and recovery.

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