The BulletPoints Project teaches medical and mental health care providers how to reduce the risk of firearm injury in their patients.

Included on the website are sections on:

• The Basics
  • How to counsel
  • Epidemiology
  • Guns 101 – Overview of types of guns and basic information that can help clinicians have informed conversations with patients and make knowledgeable and appropriate safety recommendations.
  • Firearm law
• Clinical Scenarios
• Interventions
• More resources, including FAQs
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.bulletpointsproject.org/
• FAQs - https://www.bulletpointsproject.org/faqs/

The CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) goal is to implement policy, systems and environmental change projects along with nutrition and physical activity education interventions for eligible populations by:

• Increasing consumption and access to healthy dietary choices where people live, learn, work, or play
• Reducing consumption and/or appeal of unhealthy dietary choices
• Increase access to and/or appeal of physical activity opportunities
• Educating the Placer County SNAP-Ed population on healthy choices

Services Provided

• Nutrition and Physical Activity Education: A variety of nutrition and physical activity lessons and workshops are available to eligible schools, community groups, and organizations. A few examples include nutrition lessons, CATCH physical activity, cooking, Harvest of the Month (HOTM), and HOTM Kits for teachers.
• Policy Systems and Environmental Change Projects (PSE): PSE projects focus on improving the health of Placer County residents where they live, learn, work, or play. A…

The Campaign for Community Wellness (CCW) functions as the legislatively mandated body to oversee the implementation of the Mental Health Services Act. The CCW is comprised of concerned community members, non-profit agencies, school and law enforcement partners, family members and consumers of Mental Health services and the Placer County Systems of Care staff. 

The CCW works by networking, sharing and providing a forum for creative problem solving at monthly meetings. Recommendations for MHSA enhancements and changes are provided by the CCW to a collaborative Leadership Team, consisting of four community based representatives, System of Care staff and community facilitators.


Web pages

• Home -  www.campaignforcommunitywellness.org

The Cirby Wellness Center offers an array of wellness services all in one place. Activities are facilitated by both peer and professional staff. The activities offered at the Wellness Center are free of cost and designed to foster a sense of community and shared recovery.

The Wellness Center features:

• A community garden
• Journaling classes
• Choir
• Walking and hiking groups
• Health education
• Job readiness
• and more

Activities are free of cost. Participants are not required to pay for any portion. Any materials and equipment needed for the groups will be provided. Participants only need to arrive with an open mind and willingness to try new things.

Resource Center

Visit the resource center inside the Cirby Wellness Center to find assistance with:

• Housing
• Food banks
• Medi-Cal
• Mental health screening
• Resume and cover letter writing
• Budgeting
• and more

The Cirby Wellness Center is open to both ASOC clients and community members. We welcome anyone in need of support, resources, and connection. The Ci…

Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center supports family caregivers of adults with chronic and disabling conditions or diseases.

Web Pages

• Home - http://www.deloro.org/
  

The Falls Prevention Coalition of Nevada County provides education and training with a vision of creating a community that empowers seniors and people with disabilities to reduce their risk of falling. A program of the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation, these services aim to enhance the quality of life and help maintain independence.

The 2024 Falls Prevention Summit is currently open for registration.

Online registration is required by September 6th. The event is free.

When: Friday, September 13, 2024 from 9am to 2pm

Where: Twin Cities Church located at - 11726 Rough and Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Web pages

• Home - https://supportsierranevada.org/fallspreventioncoalition
• Register For The 2024 Falls Prevention Summit - http://supportsierranevada.org/news--events/falls-prevention-summit-2023-registration

Gender Health Center provides counseling services, advocacy, outreach, name & gender change help, and a hormone clinic.

Services include:

• Name and gender change paperwork assistance
  
• Advocacy services
• Covered California outreach and education
  
• Employment and career counseling appointments
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.genderhealthcenter.org/

Gender Spectrum offers resources to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.

Chapa-De patients are invited to participate in free group classes and education programs. Group classes are available virtually.

Topics include:

• Weight Loss
• Exercise Classes
• Diabetes Prevention Program
• Diabetes Empowerment & Support Groups
• Chronic Pain Management
• Blood Pressure Control
• Tobacco Cessation
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Group
• Red Road to Wellbriety Talking Circle

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/chapa-de-class-calendar/

Nevada County Public Health’s health access vending (HAVEN) machines provide free and confidential county health products and services that:

• Save lives
• Prevent chronic disease
• Promote mental and physical health
• Reduce harm

All products are free and you can register for a unique pin number to access products easily online or in-person.

Products available through the vending machines include:

• Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips
• Medication and sharps disposal kits
• Adult and children’s oral health kits
• First aid, hygiene and grooming kits (but not menstrual/period products)
• Safer sex kits
• And more

Locations of Health Access Vending (HAVEN) Machines

• Truckee - Joseph Center, 10075 Levon Avenue, Truckee, CA 96161, M-F from 8am-5pm
• Grass Valley - 
  • Commons Resource Center - 1105 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945 - hours M,W,F from 11am-2pm. If staff available, machine is accessible M-F 8am-5pm
  • Brighton Greens - 988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945 M-F 8am-5pm
• North San Juan - No…