Covid-19 Resources for Residents of Placer County

Local Information and Updates for Placer County  

• Placer County COVID-19 Page 

• Free Covid Testing in Placer County 

• Placer County: COVID-19 Updates

• California Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Updates

• State Financial Resources

Food Resources for Persons in Need in Placer County 

• Placer Food Bank 

• CalFresh (Food Stamps)

• The Salvation Army Roseville Corps – Food Distribution

• Sierra Reach Ministries Drive-Thru Food Bank 

• Auburn Interfaith Food Closet 

• Free Farmers Market for Placer County

• Lincoln Amazing Grace Seventh Day Adventist Church Drive-Thru Food Giveaway

• The Salt Mine Food Closet

• First United Methodist Church of Loomis Food Closet 

• Abundant Life Fellowship – Helping Hands Food and Clothes Closet

Resources for Victims of Domestic Abuse in Placer County 

• Stand Up Placer: Crisis Intervention, Therapy, Counseling, Advocacy, and Other Services

• Family Justice Center: Help for victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, sexual assault, and child abuse

• National Domestic Violence Hotline(text/call) 

• Sunshine Behavioral Health: Emerging Solutions for Domestic Violence

Mental Health Resources for Placer County

• California ALL: Emotional Health Resources

• California Parent & Youth Helpline: Emotional support for families challenged by the pressures of COVID-19

• Manage Stress for Health: Tools and tips for families facing stress  

• Hearts and Hands Counseling: Counseling for couples, groups, families, children, and individuals 

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

• Coloma Center- An Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Program

Child Abuse Resouces for Placer County

• Kids-First: Treats and prevents child abuse through education, advocacy & counseling  

• Sacramento Cris Nursery: Emergency childcare or overnight care for children ages 0-5 

Resources for The Homeless in Placer County  

• Acres of Hope: A safe and healthy living environment for women with children 

• AMI Housing: Housing, employment, and life skills programs to residents of Placer & Nevada County 

• Placer County Human Services Housing Vouchers 

• Placer County Housing Programs 

• Shores of Hope: Transitional housing and supportive services for residents including assistance with job search, internships, securing permanent housing, and access to substance abuse programs

Placer County Resources for Seniors

• Sierra seniors: Local Meals on Wheels provider of meals to seniors in North Tahoe or Truckee

Resources for Businesses in Placer County

• Guidance and resources for businesses to reopen safely

• Sierra Business Development Center: No-cost webinars, capital access, and specialty programs for small business owners 

• Placer County Business Advantage Network: No-cost hiring assistance to businesses and information regarding training and hiring opportunities to job seekers.

• US Small Business Administration: Offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19 

• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance: Aid for unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, have limited work history, and others not usually eligible for regular state UI benefits who are out of business or services are significantly reduced due to COVID-19. 

• CDC guidelines for businesses and employers for planning and responding to COVID-19 

• UI Work Sharing Program: Benefits for employers and employees and how to apply

• Rapid Response Services: Help for businesses facing potential layoffs or closures

Resources for Workers in Placer County 

• How to file a Disability Insurance Claim if unable to work because of or exposure toCOVID-19

• How to file a Paid Family Leave Claim if unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19

• How to file an Unemployment Insurance Claim if your child’s school is closed because of COVID-19 and you have to miss work 

• How to file an Unemployment Insurance claim if your employer has shut down or reduced your work hours 

•  (PUA) – Pandemic  Unemployment Assistance. Help for unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors or have limited work history, who are out of business or have reduced service hours because of COVID- 19

• Retirement after the COVID-19 Pandemic

Legal Resources for Residents of Placer County

• Estate Planning in the Era of COVID-19

• California Child Support 101 

• Spousal Support in California

Free Legal Answers program.  Through this online platform, modest means clients (under 400% of the Federal Poverty Level) located in Northern California (Monterey and north) may ask volunteer attorneys legal questions having to do with the COVID-19 pandemic or wildfires.  Individuals/clients interested in using this service should visit https://ca.freelegalanswers.org/.  You can also click here to see an informational flyer about this program.

Videos: Family Law Concerns

General Information About Custody & Spousal Support

https://www.youtube.com/embed/pce_ggQxX8Q

Child Support and Spousal Support

https://www.youtube.com/embed/0bDIhqkSRy4

Custody & Support

https://www.youtube.com/embed/fyffkpiC5hE

Domestic Violence Protection During the Pandemic

https://www.youtube.com/embed/fXehPb4zX4s

Resources for Help with Utilities for Residents of Placer County

• SMUD: Energy Assistance Program

• Roseville – Electric Residential Relief Program 

• Southwest Gas Response to COVID-19: Protective measures, financial assistance, and other FAQs

• PG&E – Customer support and financial assistance programs

• PCWA Water Supply and COVID-19 FAQs

On a Lighter Note

It can’t all be doom and gloom. Here are some resources for you and your family to make the most out of the situation. 

• Free virtual school activities!

• Free online courses!

• Free opera!

• Online Learning and Activities for Everyone at Home

• The 75 Best Virtual Museum Tours Around the Worlds