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March 18, 2010

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The Department of Social Services, as part of the Human Services Agency, exists to offer vital human services to the citizens of Nevada County, including:
  • Services which protect and support families, adults, seniors and persons with disabilities;
  • Services which empower heads of families and other job-seekers to secure and retain employment;
  • Services, which prevent and/or reduce risk of negative outcomes for families, improving the quality of life for those families and the community as a whole.

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Our Service Locations:
(Location maps are available on THIS PAGE.)
    950 Maidu Avenue
    Nevada City, CA 95959
    (Enter at the West end of the building.)
    (530) 265-1340 Toll-free 1-888-809-1340

    715 Maltman Drive
    Grass Valley, CA 95945
    (530) 265-1760

    10075 Levon, Suite 207
    Truckee, CA 96161
    (530) 582-7803

Adult Protective Services Emergency: 530-265-1217
or Toll-free (from anywhere in California): 1-888-339-7248

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Nevada County Health & Human Services Agency
Department of Social Services

Alison Lehman, Director -- (530) 265-1662
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone: (530)265-1340 Toll Free: 1-1-888-809-1340
Fax: (530)265-9860
Email: dss@co.nevada.ca.us
Adult Protective Services Emergency Response After-Hours Emergency:
(530) 265-1217 or Toll-Free: 1-(888)-339-7248

8   Sections
DSS Housing-Related Services
These services were formerly provided by the Housing & Community Services Department.DSS Housing-Related Services

DSS Services
The Department of Social Services provides the community at large a vital resource of assistance in many areas:DSS Services

DSS Truckee Services
Services available to eastern County residents.DSS Truckee Services

Electronic Benefits Transfer
The Department of Social Services is now participating in the California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program.Electronic Benefits Transfer

Falls Prevention Coalition of Nevada County
Our mission is to reduce the risk of falls through education.Falls Prevention Coalition of Nevada County

In-Home Supportive Services
IHSS provides assistance to eligible aged, blind and disabled individuals to live safely in their own homes.In-Home Supportive Services

Adult & Family Services Commission
Mission, members, bylaws and community reports of the AFSC.Adult & Family Services Commission

Senior Outreach
Designed to serve the senior population (60 years or older) of Nevada County.Senior Outreach



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Clinics scheduled in 2010!
Updated 2/5/2010 H1N1 Clinic Information

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