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Resource Library

The Resource Library allows you to locate resources that help make your community a healthier place. If you have a resource you think should be included, please submit it here.
 
Please note: Separate your search terms with spaces, and use quotes to search for specific text (example: "mental health"). 
      

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Career Guidance Website

Are you interested in channeling your desire to help others into a career in Public Health, Social Work, Biology or Disease Prevention? Here are some tools to show you how.

Community Health Assessments

A Community Health Assessment is a systematic examination of the health status indicators for a given population that is used to identify key problems and assets in a community.

Environment Funding Opportunities

El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) works to improve air quality and quality of life for El Dorado County residents

Funding Opportunities

Explore funding opportunities that can help you improve the health and well-being of your community.

Public Health Healthy Eating Recipe Blog

This is a collection of recipes that EDC Public Health employees have used (and loved).
Type Title Topics Resource Date

NAMI Basics

6 sessions for parents or caregivers for children and teens living with an undiagnosed mental health issue.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders April 11, 2016

NAMI El Dorado County-South Lake Tahoe

Non-judgmental support to families and individuals living with mental illness (support, education, advocacy) during times of need as well as ...

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders April 11, 2016

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Education, support and advocacy. Mental Health statistics, definitions, how to get help, recovery stories, national mental health policy ...

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders April 11, 2016

Hope Lutheran Church

Spiritual & family counseling.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Community / Social Environment April 11, 2016

El Dorado County Alcohol and Drug Program

Prevention education and teen drug court; free for those referred by court system.

Health / Other Conditions, Community / Governance April 11, 2016

Each Mind Matters

California’s mental health movement. Recovery stories and inspirational blogs. Adults and youths.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health / Adolescent Health April 11, 2016

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

Research breakthroughs, causes and to someday find a cure for mental illnesses. Free webinars, recovery stories, and the latest in brain research ...

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders April 11, 2016

Alzheimers Association of Northern CA & Northern NV

Health / Other Conditions, Community / Community & Business Resources April 11, 2016

Teen Text Support Line

Text “start” to 741-741 to get immediate help.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Community / Social Environment April 11, 2016

1-800-NO BUTTS

Smoking cessation information. Quitting literature and telephone counseling. If Medi-Cal, provide number, issue date and ask for $20 incentive ...

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle April 11, 2016

South Lake Tahoe Senior Center

Free transportation, Thursdays between 9am - 12pm, within South Lake Tahoe for senior citizens. Call the Senior Center to make an appointment for ...

Health / Older Adults, Community / Transportation April 11, 2016

South Lake Tahoe Senior Center

Health / Older Adults, Community / Transportation April 11, 2016

South Lake Tahoe Cancer League

Free transportation for cancer treatments or office visits for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Transportation provided in SLT, ...

Community / Transportation, Health / Cancer April 8, 2016

Tahoe Transportation District

Includes South Shore fixed-route service, seasonal ski shuttles and commuter bus service to Carson City and the Carson Valley. Provides ADA ...

Community / Transportation April 8, 2016

OPEN

Aid for people with extraordinary medical needs, targeting people who fall through the cracks of insurance, or who don’t have insurance at ...

Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Community / Community & Business Resources April 8, 2016

AMTRAK

Bus to Sacramento and out of the area.

Community / Transportation April 8, 2016

Veterans Resource Centers of America

Services provided include rental assistance, utility assistance, security deposits, case management and referrals for employment, legal, health, ...

Community / Governance, Community / Community & Business Resources April 8, 2016

General Assistance

Cash aid program providing vouchers for housing, utilities and personal needs.

Community / Governance April 8, 2016

El Dorado County Victim/Witness

Advocacy and assistance with medical bills, wage loss, relocation and other services for victims or witnesses of crimes.

Community / Community & Business Resources April 8, 2016

CAL Works

Cash aid and services for families in need.

Economy / Government Assistance, Community / Community & Business Resources April 8, 2016

El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency - WIC, Women's, Infants' and Children's Supplemental Nutrition Program

WIC provides nutritional and health education as well as food coupons to qualifying women, infants and children. No charge.

Health / Children's Health, Health / Physical Activity, Community / Governance April 8, 2016

Senior Nutrition Meals

People age 60 and older can have a lunch time meal Monday-Friday in El Dorado County. Call for information.

Community / Governance, Community / Community & Business Resources April 8, 2016

Tahoe Community Church

Food pantry available on Fridays from 2:30-4:30 pm.

Community / Community & Business Resources April 8, 2016

Live Violence Free

Food, clothing, toys, and a variety of household items available for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Community / Community & Business Resources April 8, 2016

Family Resource Center

Clothes appropriate to the season, and a variety of food items everyday M-F 8:30 AM to 5 PM. USDA food commodities are distributed the second ...

Community / Community & Business Resources April 8, 2016