Nevada County

Local offices in Nevada County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Nevada County Social Services

  950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 120, Nevada City, CA 95959

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for cash, food, health care, and housing benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 530-265-1340DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov

• Public health · County office

  Nevada County Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

  Brighton Greens Resource Center, 988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five with healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 530-265-1454DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov

• Child support · Regional office

  Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services

  950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 140, Nevada City, CA 95959

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help opening a case, establishing or changing support, and collecting payments.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Nevada County Housing & Community Services

  950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959

  Help here

  • Housing and energy assistance resourcesFind county housing programs and help with weatherization, home repairs, or down payment assistance.
  Call 530-265-1645DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Connecting Point

  Help here

  • Local resource referralsCall 211 any time for help finding local services for needs like housing, food, work, and transportation.
  Call 833-342-5211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectingpoint.org

• Public health · County office

  Nevada County Public Health

  500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110, Grass Valley, CA 95945

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and services for community health, disease prevention, and clinical care.
  Call 530-265-1450DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Nevada County Behavioral Health

  500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 120, Grass Valley, CA 95945

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesCall to get help finding mental health or substance use treatment and support.
  Call 530-265-1437DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Nevada County Superior Court Self-Help Center and Law Library

  201 Church Street, Suite 9, Nevada City, CA 95959

  Help here

  • Self-help legal informationGet free information and help with court forms if you are representing yourself.
  Call 530-362-5328DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevada.courts.ca.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Agency on Aging Area 4

  1401 El Camino Avenue, 4th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95815

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportFind services and support for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in Nevada County.
  Call 916-486-1876DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agencyonaging4.org

• Veterans · County office

  Nevada County Veterans Services

  988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 530-273-3396DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Nevada County Office of Emergency Services

  950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 130, Nevada City, CA 95959

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationFind local emergency alerts and guidance to prepare for disasters.
  Call 530-265-1515DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Alliance for Workforce Development, Grass Valley

  988 McCourtney Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95949

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce supportGet help with job searches, workshops, interviews, and referrals to work resources.
  Call 530-265-7088DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov

• State office

  California DMV Grass Valley Field Office

  890 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or identification card and get help with licensing services.
  • Vehicle registration and titleHandle vehicle registration, title transfers, plates, permits, or records.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov

• Library · County office

  Nevada County Library

  980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books, digital items, and other library materials.
  Call 530-265-7050DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov

Nevada County, California website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Nevada County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Nevada County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. (Business and Career Network)

  Also helps young people

  48 miles away

  988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945

  Hours: Monday – Friday, Resource Center Open: 8:30am-4:30pm

  Call 530-328-1953DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  Alliance for Workforce Development - Nevada II

  For young people

  1.7 miles away

  10879 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 1, Truckee, CA 96161

  Call 530-550-3015DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  Alliance for Workforce Development - Nevada

  For young people

  48 miles away

  988 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949

  Call 530-265-7088DirectionsWebsite

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Nevada County

• Grass Valley
• Nevada City
• Truckee

California programs by kind of help

These are run by California and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026