Placer County Transit provides dial-a-ride transportation services to the general public in Western Placer County. 

Discounted fares are available for seniors, persons with disabilities, and ADA‑certified riders. Reservations must be made at least the day before the trip.

Services include:

• On‑demand rides within multiple zones (Lincoln, Rocklin/Loomis, Hwy 49 corridor, Granite Bay)
• ADA‑complementary para-transit service consistent with fixed‑route hours
• Rides may be requested same day (if available) or scheduled up to 14 days in advance

Web pages

• Home - ​https://placercountytransit.com/ 
• Dial-A-Ride - ​https://placercountytransit.com/dial-a-ride/

Diamond Care Transport offers non-emergency medical transportation and personal Transportation . Appointment Required.

​Medical Appointments

(Round-Trip Ambulatory, Wheelchair and Gurney)

• Doctor's
• Dialysis Treatment
• Chemotherapy
• Physical Therapy
• Hospital Discharge
• Surgical Procedures

Personal Transportation

(Round-Trip Ambulatory or Wheelchair Services to meet all personal needs.)

• Shopping and Dining - Loading and unloading packages and groceries included.
• Personal Grooming - Hair and Nails.
• 24-7 Airport Shuttle Services - Sacramento, San Francisco and Oakland Airport.

Web pages

• Home - https://diamondcaretransport.com/

The Disability Disaster Access and Resources Program (DDAR) a joint effort with the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) and PG&E to support people with disabilities and older adults before, during, and after a PSPS event.

The program enables qualified customers who use electrical medical devices to access backup portable batteries through a grant, lease-to-own or the FreedomTech low-interest financial loan program.

Transportation resources, lodging and food options are also provided through an online application process to qualified customers. CFILC administers all aspects of the program.

Web pages

• Home - https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/
• PSPS resources - https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/public-safety-power-shutoffs/

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a nonprofit association of veterans who suffered some degree of disability while serving in time of war or armed conflict. They offer a variety of resources including:

• VA Benefits Help
• VA Medical Transportation
• Employment & Entrepreneurship
• Transition Services
• Caregivers
• Burn Pits
• Women Veterans
• Survivors
• Medical Cannibis
• LGBTQ+ Veterans
• Tramatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
• Vietnam War Veterans
• Gulf War Veterans
• Post-military Health & Mental Health Benefits
• Memorial & Death Benefits
• Blind Veterans
• Disaster Relief
• Service Animals
• Homeless Veteran Assistance
• POW/MIA
• Discounts
• Identifying Scams
• Estate Planning
• Moral Injury

Web pages

• Home - https://www.davcal.org/

Community Beyond Violence provides crisis response and recovery services for individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking. 

Services are confidential and available to survivors of all genders.

Services include:

• 24/7 crisis counseling by phone, text, and online chat
• Emergency shelter and safe housing (pet friendly) for up to 90 days
• Support groups
• Food, clothing, and transportation assistance
• Legal advocacy and help with Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs)
• Court and mediation accompaniment
• Referrals to Nevada County Victim Witness and other support systems
• Coordination of Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) exams and medical response following sexual assault
• Referrals to additional services

Web pages

• Home - https://cbv.org/
• Services - https://www.cbv.org/our-services

The Emergency Relief Program provides short-term assistance to help non-residents who are stranded in Nevada County return to their place of residence. Assistance is offered as a loan and may include temporary lodging, food support, transportation funding, and travel fare.

Services include:

• Motel vouchers as short-term shelter
• Food vouchers for basic needs
• Gas funds for travel
• Bus fare assistance for transportation

People must apply in person at one of the three Nevada County Department of Social Services locations:

• Brighton Greens, 988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949, 530-265-1340 (same phone as for Rood Center)
• Eric Rood Government Center, 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959, 530-265-1340 (same phone as for Brighton Greens)
• Nevada County Joseph Center, 10075 Levon Ave, Truckee, CA 96161, 530-265-1340( same phone as for Brighton Greens)

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/879/Social-Services

Pacific Health Group's Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program provides eligible Medi-Cal recipients with a care coordinator to help make a health plan receive services they need.

Services include:

• Case management
• Counseling
• Financial, food, and legal assistance
• Housing support
• Medical transportation
• Emotional, practical, social, and behavioral support
• Care coordination and treatment planning
• Regular communication, follow-ups, and engagement

ECM may support:

• Homeless individuals and families
• People with serious mental illness or substance use problems
• Children with complex health issues
• People who frequently visit the ER or hospital
• Those at risk of entering nursing homes
• People leaving nursing homes or jail

Web pages

• Home - https://mypacifichealth.com/
• Enhanced Care Management - https://mypacifichealth.com/enhanced-care-management/

KidsFirst operates two Counseling and Family Resource Centers centrally located & near public transportation in Roseville and Auburn.

They offer family & support services.

Programs and Services include:

• Programs for Kids:
  • Dinosaur School
  • Incredible Years (for kids ages 2-12)
• Resources for Parents:
  • Early Childhood Education & Support for New Parents
  • Rental and Financial Assistance (currently out of funding until further notice. 5/22/2026)
  • Various support groups
  • Health insurance enrollment
  • Information and referral assistance for services not offered in-house
• Programs for Parents:
  • Active Parenting Now (for teens)
  • Parent - Child Interactive Therapy
  • Parent and Child Coaching
  • Parent and Teen Communications
  • Co-Operative Parenting Class
• Professional Therapy Services:
  • Individual Counseling
  • Trauma-Focused Behavioral therapy
• Trainings throughout Placer County:
  • Child Abuse Signs Training
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Mandated Reporter “Refresher”
  • Forever Fathers Support Class by Dads/for Dads
  • Adverse Childhood E…

FieldHaven Feline Center’s FieldHaven Animal Support Team (FHAST) responds to disaster incidents by providing emergency shelter and care for cats and other small animals displaced by wildfires, evacuations, or other crises.

FHAST deploys trained volunteers and veterinary staff to offer on-site animal care, transport support, and compassionate assistance to pet owners.

The program prioritizes pet safety and trauma-informed sheltering in collaboration with local emergency response systems.

Services include:

• Emergency animal sheltering for cats and pocket pets during disasters
• On-site and off-site veterinary care for animals requiring medical support
• Transportation assistance for evacuated or rescued animals
• Volunteer response teams trained in FEMA protocols and animal disaster care
• Preparedness education, evacuation guides, and community outreach

Web pages

• Home - https://fieldhaven.com/
• FHAST - https://fieldhaven.com/programs/fhast/
• FHAST Volunteering - https://fieldhaven.com/wp-content/uploads/…

The Salt Mine offers emergency services to the city of Lincoln and Sheridan residents only. Their main charitable activity is the food closet, presently offering emergency food to over one thousand needy families in the area each month.

In addition, they help with emergency clothing, household items, and transportation. Other emergency needs are met on an ’as available basis’ or by referral such as bathing and laundry facilities to name a few.

All items sold in these thrift shops are donated by local supporters.

The Salt Mine offers emergency and hot lunches Tue-Fri, 9am-12pm and Sat 12pm-1pm

Web pages

• Home - http://thesaltmine.org/
• Food Closet - https://www.thesaltmine.org/foodcloset