Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency

April 17, 2020 – Nevada County is partnering closely with the City of Grass Valley, Nevada City, Town of Truckee, and community partners to reach individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. These people may not have the same access to hygiene or the ability to self-isolate if they are symptomatic or highly vulnerable to […]

April 15, 2020 – Nevada County Health Officer Dr. Ken Cutler has issued a new Order that clarifies and complements the statewide Stay-at-Home Order in order to address local questions and issues. This Order is in effect until rescinded. “Although it is somewhat reassuring that we’ve witnessed a slowing of newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases in […]

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. April 7, 2020 – Today, April 7, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect vulnerable individuals and to help prevent the local healthcare system from being overwhelmed, the Nevada County Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has issued two new separate, but related orders: The first order […]

April 5, 2020 – We hope it is clear to everyone that the shelter in place or stay at home order is mandatory. We understand this is a challenging time, so we are encouraging all Nevada County to volunteer to take the extra step of educating friends and neighbors on this issue and bring compassion, […]

March 15, 2020 – The National Weather Service is predicting significantly COLD and WET weather continuing Sunday and Monday nights in the Nevada City/Grass Valley area. Considering the weather predictions, Sierra Roots, and the County of Nevada are activating the Weather Shelter Protocol for the nights of Sunday and Monday, March 15th and 16th. The […]

March 14, 2020 – This Plan follows the guidance provided by the local, State and Federal government (see section 8) as pertains to COVID-19 and Homelessness. As that guidance changes and the situation evolves, the plan will be updated as resources allow. It is important to note that current data suggests that 80% of people […]

March 13, 2020 – The National Weather Service is predicting significantly COLD and WET weather Saturday and Sunday nights in the Grass Valley area. Considering the weather predictions, Salvation Army, and the County of Nevada are activating the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol for the nights of Saturday and Sunday, March 14th and 15th. The Salvation […]

The National Weather Service is predicting significantly cold LOW temperatures Sunday and Monday nights in the Nevada City and Grass Valley area. Considering the weather predictions, Sierra Roots, City of Nevada City, and the County of Nevada are activating the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol for the nights of Sunday and Monday, February 2nd and 3rd. […]

January 27, 2020 – The Nevada County Point In Time (PIT) homeless count will take place on Wednesday, January 29th. The annual count is coordinated by the Nevada County Regional Continuum of Care, The Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras, and the County’s Health and Human Services Agency. This year’s PIT count will focus on […]

January 16, 2020 – Given the low snow levels, substantial accumulations, and cold temperatures in the Nevada City and Grass Valley area Sierra Roots, Salvation Army, the City of Nevada City, and the County of Nevada will continue their partnership by extending the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol for a third night on Friday January 17th. […]

January 14, 2020 – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the foothills down to the 2000 foot elevation. Low snow levels and cold temperatures are predicted this Wednesday night through Friday morning. Sierra Roots, Salvation Army, the City of Nevada City, and the County of Nevada have initiated their Extreme […]

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. December 27, 2019 – Homelessness is a complex issue impacting our community. There is no one way to solve the problem, just as there is no single reason people may become homeless. In the continued effort to keep our community safe and care for the most vulnerable among us, Nevada County has […]

December 22, 2019 – On December 11th, County leadership staff across all sectors of County government experienced the virtual realities of poverty in a unique poverty simulation presented by Mike Dent, Director of Child Support, Collections and Housing and Community Services. Meeting Basic Needs in Nevada County Locally, approximately 10,000 Nevada County residents (about 10.3%) […]

November 18, 2019 – The partnership between Nevada County, Nevada City and Sierra Roots continues into this winter season in their coordinated efforts to provide Emergency Cold Weather sheltering for homeless members of our community. In preparation for the upcoming season, Sierra Roots is holding a third volunteer training at the Nevada City Veteran Hall […]

June 21, 2019 – Nevada County received notice on Monday that the California Department of Housing and Community Development will be allocating $1.61 million dollars in No Place Like Home (NPLH) grant funding for the Brunswick Commons housing project. The project will be located at 836 Old Tunnel Road in Grass Valley and is a […]

April 29, 2019 – On Thursday evening the County hosted a public meeting on the Brunswick Commons Affordable Housing Project and Homeless Resource Center. Mike Dent; Nevada County Child Support, Collections, Housing and Community Services Director introduced the project with panelists Nancy Baglietto, Executive Director of Hospitality House; Gustavo Becerra, Executive Director of Regional Housing […]