Role: public behavioral-health navigation and outpatient access; geography: Nevada County; cost/eligibility: ask about Medi-Cal, other coverage, assessment, and current intake; emergency limit: crisis line or 911 for urgent danger. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Nevada County crisis and outpatient access
County Behavioral Health lists adult mental-health and substance-use access at 530-265-1437, with its office at 500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 120, Grass Valley. Ask about intake, payment, and whether clinicians have relevant hoarding experience; availability and specialty fit are not guaranteed.
Role: county day-resource center and peer-led support; geography: Nevada County, at 1105 Sutton Way, Grass Valley; cost/eligibility: ask about current hours and program criteria; emergency limit: daytime services are not overnight shelter or emergency response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
The Commons Resource Center and SPIRIT Peer Empowerment Center
The county describes The Commons as a day resource center and SPIRIT as a peer-support partner with groups and practical connection. Ask directly about current hours, group schedules, on-site behavioral-health eligibility, and access before traveling.
Role: community-resource referrals and housing-crisis screening; geography: Nevada County; cost/eligibility: call to discuss referrals and Coordinated Entry steps; emergency limit: referral does not promise shelter or housing. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
211 Connecting Point and Coordinated Entry
Nevada County identifies 211 Connecting Point as its Coordinated Entry access point. Call 2-1-1 or 877-847-0499 for referrals to shelter, food, healthcare, and other services and ask what information is collected and what the next step will be.
Role: independent-living, disability, housing-navigation, and aging/disability resource referrals; geography: Nevada County and nearby counties; cost/eligibility: ask what services are free and whether disability or age criteria apply; emergency limit: not crisis response or guaranteed housing. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
FREED Center for Independent Living
FREED supports older adults and people with disabilities with independent-living resources, housing search strategies, and referrals. Ask about the Housing Club, reasonable accommodations, and current appointment options.
Role: affordable-housing and rental-assistance programs; geography: Nevada County and other listed service areas; cost/eligibility: income, program rules, funding, and waitlists vary; verify whether a list is open; emergency limit: not immediate shelter. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Regional Housing Authority
The county lists the Regional Housing Authority for Housing Choice Vouchers and other programs. Ask about current applications, preferences, wait times, and documentation; a listing does not guarantee a unit or voucher.
Role: applications and eligibility screening for public benefits; geography: Nevada County; cost/eligibility: program-specific income, household, and other rules apply; emergency limit: not an emergency housing or crisis service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Nevada County Public Assistance and BenefitsCal
County offices help with Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, and other benefits; BenefitsCal supports online applications and renewals. Call to verify current office access, documents, language support, and the program that fits your need.
Role: county healthcare and coverage information; geography: Nevada County; cost/eligibility: Medi-Cal and CMSP rules differ—confirm income, assets, residency, and eligibility with the county; emergency limit: not urgent medical response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Nevada County Medi-Cal and healthcare programs
The county describes Medi-Cal and the County Medical Services Program for eligible adults who do not qualify for Medi-Cal. Ask the county or a qualified enrollment assister which program and current application steps may apply.
Role: nonprofit primary, dental, and behavioral-health care; geography: Grass Valley and nearby communities; cost/eligibility: accepts listed public coverage and offers income-based payment options for some uninsured patients—verify eligibility, fees, and appointments; emergency limit: not crisis stabilization or emergency care. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Chapa-De Indian Health — Grass Valley clinic
Chapa-De lists medical and behavioral-health services at its Grass Valley health center, 1350 E. Main Street. Call to ask about appointments, insurance, sliding-fee eligibility, and whether a clinician has experience relevant to hoarding; a specialty service is not confirmed.
Role: in-home assistance for eligible older adults and people with disabilities; geography: Nevada County; cost/eligibility: Medi-Cal and county assessment requirements apply; call to confirm; emergency limit: not an urgent cleanup or emergency response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Nevada County says IHSS may authorize help such as housecleaning, laundry, shopping, or meal preparation for eligible recipients. Eligibility involves Medi-Cal and an assessment of need; ask what tasks are authorized in an individual plan.
Role: community food distributions; geography: Nevada County; cost/eligibility: the organization says distributions are free; confirm current location, schedule, and household rules; emergency limit: not medical nutrition advice or crisis response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Food Bank of Nevada County distributions
The Food Bank posts a changing distribution calendar and locations. Check the current schedule before traveling; the page says no paperwork is needed for food for your own household, but hours and locations can change.
Role: food access and home-delivery referral; geography: Nevada County; cost/eligibility: ask about program criteria and delivery availability for homebound seniors or people with disabilities; emergency limit: not emergency medical or crisis support. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Food Bank home-delivery programs
The Food Bank describes home-delivery food support through community partners for some homebound older adults and people with disabilities. Ask which partner serves your address and what screening or schedule applies.
Role: delivered meals and nutrition support; geography: western Nevada County; cost/eligibility: screening is required and contributions are voluntary—confirm service area and current criteria; emergency limit: not urgent medical care or food-crisis response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Meals on Wheels — Gold Country Services
Gold Country Services describes Meals on Wheels delivery in western Nevada County following a short eligibility screening. Ask about coverage for your address, schedule, dietary options, and voluntary contribution policy.
Role: fixed-route public transportation; geography: Nevada City, Grass Valley, and served communities; cost/eligibility: verify current routes, fares, and schedules; emergency limit: not emergency transportation. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Gold Country Stage public transit
Nevada County Transit publishes Gold Country Stage routes and schedules, including service to Nevada City. Check the current map, service days, fares, and stop access before planning a trip.
Role: demand-response transportation; geography: western Nevada County; cost/eligibility: county describes service for ADA-certified riders and adults 65+; fares, booking window, and service area must be confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency transport. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Western Nevada County Dial-A-Ride
The county describes Dial-A-Ride service in much of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Call Nevada County Now to confirm eligibility, pickup area, current fare, booking lead time, and vehicle availability before relying on a ride.
Role: civil legal aid and referrals; geography: Nevada County through the Auburn office; cost/eligibility: free representation is limited by income, case type, and capacity—screening required; emergency limit: not emergency housing or legal representation on demand. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Legal Services of Northern California
Legal Services of Northern California lists free civil legal assistance for eligible low-income residents and identifies its Auburn office as serving Nevada County. Call for screening and ask about housing, benefits, or consumer-law matters; representation is not guaranteed.
Role: free court-process information for people representing themselves; geography: California, with local court resources; cost/eligibility: public self-help information is free; emergency limit: not legal advice or attorney representation. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
California Courts Self-Help Center
The California Courts Self-Help Center explains common court procedures and links to local self-help resources. It is not a confidential attorney relationship; ask the local court about available appointments and law-library access.
Role: veterans-benefit screening and advocacy; geography: Nevada County; cost/eligibility: veterans, dependents, and survivors should confirm benefit eligibility and appointment options; emergency limit: not crisis or emergency shelter response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Nevada County Veterans Services
The county Veterans Services office assists with claims and benefits. The county lists its Grass Valley office at 988 McCourtney Road and recommends appointments while allowing walk-ins; verify current hours and needed records before visiting.
Role: public library and community information access; geography: Nevada City and Nevada County; cost/eligibility: library access is public; confirm current hours, programs, and card rules; emergency limit: not shelter, clinical care, or crisis response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Madelyn Helling Library — Nevada City
Nevada County lists the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City. Check current hours, accessible services, and programs before traveling; a library visit may offer a low-pressure place to use public information resources.
Role: household hazardous-waste safety and disposal information; geography: Nevada County; cost/eligibility: county says qualifying household hazardous waste is accepted at no charge in suitable containers; check material, limits, hours, and business rules first; emergency limit: not a general clutter hauling or cleanout service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Nevada County hazardous-waste disposal information
The county directs residents to its household hazardous-waste and transfer-station information. Confirm that an item is accepted, how it must be contained, and current hours before transporting it; these rules do not cover ordinary household clutter or guarantee pickup.
Role: local emergency-preparedness information; geography: City of Nevada City; cost/eligibility: public preparedness information; confirm city boundaries and current notices; emergency limit: call 911 for an active emergency. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Nevada City Office of Emergency Services
The city posts emergency-preparedness information for people within Nevada City. Check local alerts and preparedness guidance; county and neighboring-city services may have different boundaries.
Role: city wildfire-preparedness education and inspection information; geography: properties within Nevada City boundaries; cost/eligibility: confirm current program details and whether the address is inside city limits; emergency limit: not a cleanup crew or emergency response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Nevada City defensible-space information
The city describes defensible-space inspections as wildfire-safety work, not hoarding treatment or routine debris hauling. Its page notes city boundaries matter; ask about access, consent, and any specific safety concern before scheduling.
Role: utility-bill assistance administered through community partners; geography: eligible PG&E customers in California; cost/eligibility: income, account, funding, and current program rules apply—verify funds and amount; emergency limit: not utility emergency response or a guarantee against shutoff. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
PG&E REACH energy-bill assistance
PG&E's current REACH page describes energy-bill credits of up to $800 for eligible customers, subject to program rules and available funds. Confirm the current amount, application partner, and eligibility before relying on assistance.
Role: county housing navigation and service referrals; geography: Nevada County; cost/eligibility: program, funding, and intake requirements vary; confirm with each provider; emergency limit: this page is not a promise of shelter, a voucher, or housing placement. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Nevada County housing and homelessness resources
The county's housing pages link to Coordinated Entry, shelters, housing programs, and outreach. If housing stability is at risk, ask 211 about the current coordinated-entry process and keep a note of any requested next steps.
Role: adult protective-services information and referrals; geography: Nevada County; cost/eligibility: program eligibility and reporting details vary; contact the county; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm current fit and availability.
Nevada County Adult Services
The county Adult Services page explains protective-services pathways for older and dependent adults and lists contact numbers. Ask about the appropriate program and how a report is handled; this is not a general code-enforcement or household cleanout service.