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.
Crisis Intervention, Family Strengthening and Legal Services are available through phone and electronic communication:
- In an emergency please call 9-1-1
- 24-hour Helpline: 1-800-736-1060
- General Inquiries – please leave a message:
Truckee: 530-587-2513
Kings Beach: 530-546-0952
Incline: 775-298-0010
Hunger Relief:
Sign up for non-perishable food box 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:
- Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (530-582-2528 or email food@ttusd.org) – meal services from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., every Monday – Friday at school sites
- Sierra Senior Services/Meals on Wheels (550-7600 orwww.sierraseniors.org ): Lunch for seniors 60+
- Boys and Girls Club: Free dinner, Mon/Wed/Fri, 4pm – 5pm at Kings Beach and Incline sites
Please check our Facebook and Instagram for ongoing updates and uplifting content.
LOCAL/STATE COVID-19 INFORMATION:
- Tahoe Forest Health System Announces Updated Community Hotline Phone Number for COVID-19 questions
https://www.tfhd.com/news/new-covid-19-hotline-number-announced - Tahoe Forest Health System COVID-19 Updates
https://www.tfhd.com/covid - Emergency Tahoe Truckee Community Resources:
http://www.ttcf.net/non-profit/emergency-community-resources/ - COVID-19: California Eviction Protections:
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ8DbB95jNs
Español: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z213rgvZugo
The Sierra Community House legal team is available to answer questions, please call for an appointment:
Truckee: 530-587-2513
Kings Beach: 530-546-0952
Incline: 775-298-0010 - Nevada County information:
https://www.mynevadacounty.com/2924/Coronavirus - Placer County information:
https://www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus - Town of Truckee temporary moratorium on evicting tenants:
Town of Truckee Eviction Moratorium pdf - California eviction updates:
California Eviction pdf - California’s Covid-19 website is a great resource for your questions about health, employment, taxes and more!
https://covid19.ca.gov/?fbclid=IwAR1pWTC_VSgz0mA0xyOkh9XWmZN8RKxakcUCDkq2Gj_URpQjT7RY5ubECkw - Nevada Resource Guide:
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/03.22.20%20COVID%2019%20Resource%20Guide%20FINAL.pdf
NATIONAL COVID-19 INFORMATION:
- Your Guide To The Federal Stimulus Package:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2020/03/27/your-guide-to-the-federal-stimulus-package/#3e24fc682711 - IRS COVID-19 updates:
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue - Nationwide Resources Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18p9OSlLpSYanIoUC-gEbhVbRMYVUfw4wyrixa9ekGdc/htmlview?usp=embed_facebook
SELF-CARE/WELLNESS RESOURCES:
- Quarantine Self-Care Questions:
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_daily_questions_to_ask_yourself_in_quarantine - Helpful articles from Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley:
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ - Tips for Self-Care during COVID-19
https://emmresourcecenter.org/system/files/2020-03/Covid-19%20-%20Self%20Care%20Card%20English.E-version.pdf
COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR OUR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY:
- California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF) Resources:
https://crlaf.org/coronavirus
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
undocumented workers funds pdf via https://www.norcalresist.org/ - Nationwide resource:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18p9OSlLpSYanIoUC-gEbhVbRMYVUfw4wyrixa9ekGdc/edit?usp=embed_facebook - Facts regarding health insurance:
https://www.nilc.org/issues/health-care/update-on-access-to-health-care-for-immigrants-and-their-families/?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=facebook&utm_term=10759480-68bf-4bd4-addd-3fb7b3ce4857&utm_content=&utm_campaign=
