Help Us Respond to COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are committed to serving communities and individuals facing crisis in North Lake Tahoe/Truckee. You can help make sure we can be there for our neighbors in need during this time of uncertainty.
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 AND OUR SERVICES:
Crisis Intervention, Family Support & Community Engagement, and Mediation & Legal Services are available through phone and electronic communication. Services include (download our flyer):
- Support for those experiencing domestic or sexual violence or child abuse
- Help with legal issues
- Applications for rent/utility assistance (based on qualifications)
- Access to government programs
- Early childhood support
- Mental health support and suicide prevention education
- Other basic needs
Contact information:
- In an emergency please call 9-1-1
- 24-hour Helpline: 1-800-736-1060
- General Inquiries – 530-546-0952
Hunger Relief:
Drive Through Food Distribution sites:
- The Village Church – 736 McCourry Blvd, Incline Village, NV every Thursday 2:30 – 3:30 pm.
- Sierra College – 11001, Truckee, CA every Tuesday 4:00 – 5:00 pm (starting September 15th).
Onsite registration. You can also pre-register by leaving a message at 775-545-4083 or emailing food@sierracommunityhouse.org. Click here for more information on food distribution.
Additional food resources available:
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Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (582-2500) – Grab-n-Go meals at all school sites Mon. & Wed. 7:30 – 9:00 am and 1:00 – 2:30 pm
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Sierra Senior Services/Meals on Wheels (550-7600 or www.sierraseniors.org ): Lunch for seniors 60+
- Boys and Girls Club: Grab -n-Go breakfast and lunch at club sites
Eviction Moratorium Information & Housing Resources: Information is rapidly changing, please stay up to date by visiting the links below.
- For All: The Sierra Community House legal team is available to answer questions, please call for an appointment: Main Line: 530-546-0952
- CA Residents: http://www.housingiskey.com
- FAQs: https://landlordtenant.dre.ca.gov/tenant/protection_guidelines.html
- Sample Forms to Landlords in English and Spanish, to be provided to landlord no later than 15 days after receiving a notice of termination: https://landlordtenant.dre.ca.gov/tenant/forms.html
- NV Residents
- Nevada CARES Housing Assistance: View Resource
- Residents outside of CA
- Federal rule FAQs: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/02/your-money/eviction-moratorium-covid.html
- Federal Form to Landlords for EACH adult on lease (combined with the new rule, sample form at bottom): https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-19654.pdf
Please check our Facebook and Instagram for more updates and uplifting content.
Local/State COVID-19 information:
- Town of Truckee COVID-19 updates: https://www.townoftruckee.com/
- Tahoe Donner PUD Energy Assistance Program. Get help with utilities: View Resource
- Tahoe Forest Health System Announces Updated Community Hotline Phone Number for COVID-19 questions: View Resource
- Tahoe Forest Health System COVID-19 Updates: View Resource
- Emergency Tahoe Truckee Community Resources: View Resource
- Learn about many local resources and find answers to your questions at Nevada 211 (new app is also available): View Resource
- Nevada County information: View Resource
- Placer County information: View Resource
- California’s Covid-19 website is a great resource for your questions about health, employment, taxes and more! View Resource
- Nevada Resource Guide: View Resource
National COVID-19 Information:
- Your Guide To The Federal Stimulus Package: View Resource
- IRS COVID-19 updates: View Resource
- Free online tax preparation software (if you qualify) View Resource
- Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments: View Resource
- COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers: View Resource
- Nationwide Resources Spreadsheet: View Resource
- FCC’s Lifeline program: monthly discounts on phone and broadband service to qualifying low-income consumers: View Resource
Self-Care/Wellness Resources:
- For Providers and Community Leaders: Helping People Manage Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak: View Resource
- Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health during isolation: View Resource
- COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub: View Resource
- Quarantine Self-Care Questions: View Resource
- Helpful articles from Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley: View Resource
- Tips for Self-Care during COVID-19: View Resource
- Supportive Practices for Mental Health Professionals During Pandemic-Related Social Distancing: View Resource
- Kidzone Museum Weekly lesson plans, activity instructions, and learning videos: View Resource
- Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition COVID-19 Resources: View Resource
COVID-19 Information for our Immigrant Community:
- California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF) Resources: View Resource
In particular note that:
1) COVID-19 related care is exempt from Public Charge
2) DACA recipients can apply for unemployment insurance
3) Undocumented workers can apply for disability, worker’s compensation and paid family leave - Monetary assistance to undocumented workers: View Resource (for more info click here)
- Nationwide resource: View Resource
- Facts regarding health insurance: View Resource
- TANGIBLE SUPPORT FOR UNDOCUMENTED COMMUNITIES DURING COVID-19: View Resource
- COVID-19 Guidance for Immigrant Californians: View Resource
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Information and Resources for Immigrant Communities in the Central Valley: View Resource: View Resource
- Undocumented Workers’ Employment Rights: View Resource