South Shore Community ResourcesAl-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families and friends of alcoholics. For information concerning Al-Anon meetings, times and locations, call Al-Anon/Alcoholics Anonymous at (530) 573-2444 Websites: www.nevada.al-anon.org or www.al-anon.alateen.org Alta California Regional Center
Contact Person(s): Cindy Archer & Janice Eastburn Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:30-4:00 Email: altaregional@aol.com
American Red Cross The American Red Cross meets the immediate needs of disaster victims. They refer for first aid and CPR classes and shelter operations.
Contact Person(s): Sharon Marlowe Hours of Operation: 24 Hours Barton Memorial Hospital - Health Resource Center The Social Services/Case management unit at Barton provides acute care planning, assists in obtaining local social service/community resources for patients and their families. Barton Hospital also has a community resource center run by Louise Lake. 2170 South Avenue Hours of Operation: Social Services/Case Mgmt. Email: cmercado@bartonhealth.org Contact Person: Christine Mercado, LCSW Boys And Girls Club of Lake Tahoe The Boys and Girls Club offers after school and summer programs for youth. 1100 Lyons Ave Hours of Operation: Email Address: bgcsltexd@cs.com Contact Person: Dee Ann Hooper, Executive Director Target Population: Children aged 6-18 CASA El Dorado South Lake Tahoe CASA trains volunteers and then matches them with children that have been made part of the dependency court because of abuse or neglect, or juveniles that are in the court system. The CASA volunteer is appointed, by the court, to the cases dealing with children. Each volunteer completes 30 hours of training before becoming a CASA. 1354 Johnson Blvd., Suite 2 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Email: sltcm@casaeldorado.org Eligibility Criteria: Each child served is a dependent of the court because of abuse or neglect or is a juvenile offender under 18. Target Population: Children 0-18 that are in the court system Choices Transitional Services CTS provides life skills training to adults with developmental disabilities. 1950 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 2 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Contact Person: Dan Armstrong Eligibility Criteria: Have to be Alta California Regional Center consumer Target Population: Adults with developmental disabilities Christmas Cheer All Year Christmas Cheer is a food pantry providing monthly staple food, daily perishable food, government commodities, and brown bag for low-income seniors.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday Contact Person(s): Wilma Thomas and JoAnn Shope Eligibility Criteria: Low-Income and Douglas/El Dorado County Street Address or Homeless Target Population: Low-income families, seniors, disabled, and temporarily
in crisis City of South Lake Tahoe - Housing South Lake Tahoe features a First-time Homebuyer Program, Housing Rehab Program,
Business Loan Fund 1901 Airport Road, Suite 107 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Email: gluna@ci.south-lake-tahoe.ca.us or ddavis@ci.south-lake-tahoe.ca.us Contact Persons: Gabriela Luna Eligibility Criteria: Please request current guidelines Target Population: City of South Lake Tahoe City of South Lake Tahoe - Senior Center The Parks and Recreation Senior Center provides a Senior Community Center and programs. Recreational, social, and support services related to all community and visitors are offered to all that are 50 years of age and older. 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Hours of Operation: Email: jcollins@cityofslt.us Contact Person: John Collins Eligibility Criteria: 50 years of age and older Target Population: 50 years of age and older Elder Options Elder Options offers a systematic process of assessing, planning, and coordinating the social and health services needed by older adults, people with disabilities, and their families. They provide personal care services needed for people to remain living safely at home. 2494 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite A5 Hours of Operation: Website: www.innersite.com/~elderopt Contact Person: SLT Care Manager Target Population: Seniors, disabled persons, injured or ill persons recovering from treatment, and their families. El Dorado County Commission on Aging SLT City and El Dorado County appointees to serve the needs of seniors in South Lake Tahoe. 937 Spring Street Hours of Operation: Leave Message Eligibility Criteria: Seniors Target Population: Seniors El Dorado County Department of Community Services Community Services offers many programs to assist the Low-Income, elderly, disabled and homeless community. 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd. #202 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Contact Person: Paula Lambdin (unless otherwise noted) Eligibility Criteria: Each program has their own eligibility guidelines. Target Population: Low-Income, Elderly, Disabled, and Homeless. Choice Voucher Program – enables eligible persons to rent privately owned, existing safe and sanitary housing by making housing assistance payments to private landlords. Applicants must first be placed on a waiting list when open. Family Unification Program is a component of the Section 8 Housing Assistance Program. Eligibility Criteria: Federal income guidelines apply. Referral must come to the Unification Program from a child welfare agency. Target Population: Low-Income individuals and families. Cold Weather Program (EHAP) – Cold weather shelter during winter months only as long as funds are available to provide homeless individuals/families with up to five days motel stay. State income guidelines apply. Eligibility Criteria: Must verify homelessness and income. Target Population: Homeless Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE), Sierra Pacific Crisis Program (SAFE), Avista Utilities crisis program (SHARE), South Tahoe Public Utility District crisis program (H20), and other temporary energy programs, as funding is available, are designed to assist Low-Income households in offsetting the cost of heating their homes or avoiding services disconnection. Rate reduction may also be available for qualifying households. Eligibility Criteria: Each program has particular qualifications. Priority given to elderly and the disabled. Target Population: Low-Income residents, seniors, and the disabled in El Dorado County. Linkages ProgramLinkages is a unique case management program for adults 18 years and older with disabilities that promotes independence through arranging and coordinating services that help individuals remain safely at home. Contact Person: Deborah Johnston Eligibility Criteria: At least age 18; resident of El Dorado County; at risk of institutionalization; in need of support in managing care and obtaining services. Target Population: Adults requiring assistance due to illness, injury, or disability.
MSSP provides comprehensive case management to assist frail elderly persons to remain at home. The goal is to arrange for and monitor the use of community services to prevent or delay premature institutional placement. Contact Person: Deborah Johnston Eligibility Criteria: Age 65 or over; receiving Medi-Cal; El Dorado County Resident; at risk of being placed in a skilled nursing facility; need for and willingness to accept MSSP services. Target Population: Low-Income Elderly. Special Needs TransportationOffers a discount on the fixed route in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, and access for the handi-van paratransit at a discount both within the city limits of South Lake Tahoe and the outlying areas of El Dorado County from Camp Richardson to the base of Echo Summit. Eligibility Criteria: Must be El Dorado County resident, age 60 or older, and meet income guidelines or El Dorado County resident, disabled. Target Population: Low-Income seniors and the disabled. WeatherizationFederally funded program offering installation of energy saving devices such as low flow shower heads/faucets, weather stripping, caulking, storm windows, and ceiling fans. Services are free to eligible households. Small appliances may also be available as well as furnace replacement or repair when funding allows. Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be El Dorado County residents and meet current program income guidelines. Target Population: Low-Income residents of El Dorado County. Priority is given
to seniors and the disabled. El Dorado County -
Department of Human Services
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Target Population: Low-Income families, seniors, and disabled
CAL Learn offers CalWORKs parenting and pregnant teens:
CalWORKs Medi-Cal CMSP Food Stamps General Relief Eligibility Criteria: Income and property limits Target Population: Those in need of cash, food stamps, or medical assistance Human Services981 Silver Dollar Ave., Suites 1 & 3
Adult Services
Serving Over Age 65 and/or Disabled Adult Population Contact Persons: Teri Boldt and Ann Conway El Dorado County - Department of Veterans Services This department’s main goal is to assist veterans and their dependents and survivors in obtaining entitlements from Federal, State, and Local agencies.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
El Dorado County - Literacy Services Literacy Services helps non-readers, those with limited reading ability, and non-native English speakers who need literacy. Trained volunteers work with students in a one-on-one setting. Their tutors are extremely patient and use lots of praise and perseverance. 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. Hours of Operation: Website: www.eldoradolibrary.org Target Population: Anyone with limited literacy skills El Dorado County - Mental Health Mental Health services include emergencies, outpatient, case management, day rehabilitation, and homeless for adults and children who meet target criteria. 981 Silver Dollar Avenue, Suite 2 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Contact Person: Sandra Branton or Sally Williams Eligibility Criteria: Serious and persistent mental illness, which causes significant impairments in an important area of life functioning Target Population: Low-income, Medi-Cal and CalWORKs clients El Dorado County Probation - South Lake Tahoe The Probation Department provides services to the court, victim services, offender re-socialization, public awareness, community involvement, and inter-agency cooperation. 1360 Johnson Blvd., Suite 102 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Eligibility Criteria: Commit criminal offense – cited by law enforcement Target Population: Criminal offenders El Dorado County - Public Guardian The Public Guardian provides services defined and directed by the Probate
Division of the Superior Court
El Dorado County - Public Health Department The Public Health Dept. consists of three divisions: Clinic, Field Service,
and Health Promotions. Clinic/Field Services Contact Persons: Valerie Rudd (Field Service), Allyson Tabor (Clinic), Andy Friend (Health Promotions) Eligibility Criteria: Varies Target Population: Varies El Dorado County - Senior Nutrition Program The Senior Nutrition Program offers congregate meals served at the SLT Senior Center Monday - Friday at 12:00 P.M.; home-delivered meals for homebound senior citizens Monday – Friday between 11:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M.; weekend meals available on request; nutrition counseling and education. 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday Noontime Meal Email: mhunter@co.el-dorado.ca.us Eligibility Criteria: For congregate meals – 60+ or married to someone 60+; For home-delivered meals – 60+, resident of El Dorado County, homebound, and have a physical and/or mental condition that prevents them from preparing meals. Contact Person(s): Susie Rust, SLT Coordinator; Michelle Hunter, Supervisor Target Population: Senior Citizens 60+ El Dorado County - Victim Witness Program and District Attorney The Victim Witness Program and District Attorney provide direct services to victims of all types of crime such as crisis counseling, case status/orientation to the criminal justice system, restitution assistance, victims of crime assistance (medical, counseling, funeral and burial, and domestic violence relocation), wage loss and more. 1360 Johnson Blvd., Suite 105 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Email: smeyer@co.el-dorado.ca.us Contact Person: Susan Meyer Eligibility Criteria: Depends on type of crime and service being requested Target Population: All victims of crime and families Employment Development Department EDD provides Internet job listings, Labor Market Information, Unemployment Information, Disability Insurance Information, and Earned Income Tax Credit Information 1029 Takela Drive @ Job One Employment Resource Center Website: www.edd.ca.gov Contact Person: Mike Henriques, Mgr., Eligibility Criteria: Varies, depending on program Target Population: Unemployed individuals with legal right to work Family Resource Center The Family Resource Center offers services to Low-Income and Latino families such as Computer Labs, Health Department, Mental Health, Commodities, and Parenting Classes.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Contact Person(s): Delicia Spees and Teresa Ramirez Ruiz Target Population: Families Family Self-Sufficiency Family Self-Sufficiency is a program whereby housing participants commit to self-sufficiency in a five-year time span. They are connected to county resources and support services in order to achieve their goal. FSS offers a financial incentive to the family upon successful completion of their contract. 937 Spring Street Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:00 A.M.– 5:00 P.M. Contact Person: Sheraryce Allendorf Eligibility Criteria: Must be a Section 8 Housing participant and willing
to commit to becoming free of all government assistance. Food Bank of El Dorado County The Food Bank distributes for USDA Commodities and to over 30 other food assistance programs countywide, hosts the Senior Brown Bag Program. 6655 Merchandise Way Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri 8:30 –2:30 Contact Person: Mike Sproull Eligibility Criteria: Low-Income families, seniors, and individuals in need of food assistance Target Population: Low-Income needy families throughout El Dorado County Golden Sierra Job Training Agency Golden Sierra offers the ONESTOP Employment Resource Center. Free public access to current job listings, computer/fax usage, job search library and training services. 1029 Takela Drive, Suite 4 Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday 8:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M. Contact Person: Nancy Chandler & Michele Petee Hope Lutheran Church Hope Lutheran Church offers counseling and one-time limited financial assistance. 930 Julie Lane Hours of Operation: Varies – Call First Email Address: reveric@pacbell.net Contact Person: Interim Pastor Eligibility Criteria: Case by case, needs basis Target Population: Anyone in need Lake Tahoe Community College LTCC provides education and training. One College Drive Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. Website: www.ltcc.edu Contact Person: Susan Middleton Eligibility Criteria: Proof of current enrollment Target Population: All are welcome Lake Tahoe Community College - Disability Resource Center The DRC assists in providing equal access and accommodation for all educational and programmatic opportunities at LTCC. One College Drive Hours of Operation: Website: www.ltcc.edu Contact Person: Beth Marinelli Target Population: Academic accommodations for persons with disabilities Lake Tahoe Community College - Extended Opportunities Programs & Services EOPS provides financial aid and other college student support services. One College Drive Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Email Address: cathie@ltcc.edu Contact Person: Julie Cathie Eligibility Criteria: Meet income and educational criteria Target Population: Academically “at-risk” students Lake Tahoe Community College - Foster and Kinship Care Education Program This program provides parenting classes to teach foster parents, kinship providers, and anyone else who works with children in foster care or is interested in becoming foster parents, foster-adoptive parents, or kinship care providers. Classes are offered in traditional classroom settings, intensive seminar formats, online, and in Spanish at the Family Resource Center. 3501 Spruce Ave #13 Hours of Operation: Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters Contact Person: Delicia Spees Target Population: Anyone in need of a parenting class. Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church Occasional emergency food and shelter 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd. (530) 544-3757 Fax Number: (530) 544-7018 Web Address: www.ltcpc.org Contact Person: Steve Blocher Lake Tahoe Unified School District The Lake Tahoe Unified School District offers regular education for children in grades K-12, special education from birth to age 21, identification of at-risk population, individual and group counseling at specific school sites, day rehab (EO) program, and South Tahoe Middle School outreach home school program. Special education can include speech, hearing, PT, and OT counseling. Assessment and services are available for qualified children. 1021 Al Tahoe Blvd. Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Email Address: vglenn@ltusd.k12.ca.us Contact Person: Virginia Glenn Target Population: School aged children Legal Center for the Elderly The Legal Center provides legal assistance to residents over 60 years of age. Attorney on staff.
Contact Person: Al Hamilton, Legal Program Attorney
Target Population: El Dorado County resident; senior age 60 or above. National Alliance for Mentally Ill - South Lake Tahoe NAMI is a non-profit organization that offers free support to persons who have loved ones with a mental illness. NAMI supports those with MI to be sure they receive services they need. They teach family groups to help members understand the illness and how to cope with the loved one who is having the problem. NAMI raises funds and fights stigma. Advocates for those who have a chemical imbalance in the brain. P.O. Box 550023 Hours of Operation: Support Group meets on the second Tues. of every month at the Public Library, 6:00 PM Contact Person: Diana Hankins Eligibility Criteria: Family member or friends Target Population: Teach community about this illness OPEN - Ordinary People meeting Exraordinary Needs A non-profit organization that aids members of Lake Tahoe (CA & NV) who have extraordinary financial challenges. P.O. Box 13802 Hours of Operation: Email: billiebridges@charter.net Eligibility Criteria: Request for aid form Target Population: All Placer Independent Resource Services PIRS offers advocacy training, peer support, benefits counseling, assistive technology, independent living skills, housing referrals, information and referrals, and personnel attendant referrals. 11768 Atwood Road, Suite 29 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Website: www.pirs.org Eligibility Criteria: Person with a disability Pregnancy Assistance Center of Tahoe Assists Women/Teens in crisis pregnancies, as well as assist their partners/parents, by providing a 24-hour help line, free pregnancy tests, information on pregnancy and options, referrals to resources and agencies for additional help, emotional support, and post-abortion counseling.
St. Theresa Church Bread & Broth St. Theresa’s offers a hot meal program from 4:00 P.M.–6:00 P.M. on Mondays, gas vouchers, shower vouchers, and food. 1041 Lyons Avenue Hours of Operation: Contact Person: Lisa Gonzales-Shaw (St. Theresa) Eligibility Criteria: For food, no requirement. For a gas voucher, a driver’s license or DMV printout (one voucher per person). For a shower voucher, the person’s name is needed (three per person). Target Population: Those in need of assistance Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation SFAF is a community based, non-profit organization providing support services to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. We also provide education and prevention services to the general public. 3053 Harrison, Suite 203 Hours of Operation: Vary Email Address: sfafmaxine@onemain.com Contact Person: Maxine Alper Eligibility Criteria: HIV/AIDS issues Target Population: People with HIV/AIDS and their families/support plus education & prevention services. Sierra Recovery Center Sierra Recovery Center is a comprehensive program of recovery and education. They offer a range of services including outpatient, residential, transitional housing, dual diagnosis, court-ordered, intervention, and family counseling (bilingual). 972-B Tallac Avenue Hours of Operation: 24 Hours Email Address: bport@sierrarecoverycenter.org Contact Person: Paula East-Janicki Eligibility Criteria: All and any related to alcohol and drug abuse. Target Population: Adults and families South Lake Tahoe Cancer League Provides free transportation to Carson City and Reno, Nevada for cancer treatment, limited financial assistance, LTCC scholarships, and Reach to Recovery breast cancer support program coordinated by two ACS certified breast cancer survivors. P.O. Box 17962 Hours of Operation: Seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Email: friends@sltcancerleague.com Contact Person: Anyone Eligibility Criteria: South Lake Tahoe area. Target Population: South Lake Tahoe area residents under medical treatment for cancer. The Cancer League tries to meet special needs with special means. They cannot offer a cure, but they can offer compassion. South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce Represents and promotes the Lake Tahoe economy on the South Shore and encourages business and industrial investment, broadening the tax base, and providing employment. To business prospects, newcomers, and visitors, the Chamber represents the community’s self image and promotes tourism. 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Email Address: sltcc@sierra.net Contact Person: Duane Wallace, Executive Director Target Population: All businesses in Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe Women's Center Offers crisis intervention, individual and group counseling to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. 2941 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Website: www.sltwc.org Contact Person(s): Nicole Loftis State of California - Department of Rehabilitation Assists Californians with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently. Services may include counseling, diagnostics, vocational and other training, job search and placement assistance, physical restoration, assistive technology, occupational licenses, tools, equipment and supported employment. 2489 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 4 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Contact Person: John Pillsbury or Heather Fite Eligibility Criteria: Physical or mental impairment that constitutes or results in an impediment to employment. Target Population: Persons with severe physical, mental, and psychological
disabilities, which are significant barriers to employment. Substitute Personnel - Supported Employment Division Offers external situational assessments, job development, job coaching and long-term follow along. 2572 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 2 Hours of Operation: Email Address: thesubstitute@sbcglobal.net Contact Person: Marvin Buchmiller Target Population: Developmentally, physically, and psychiatrically disabled
adults Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled Coordinates information among local agencies; disseminates info/referrals; supports and advocates disabled folks and programs to enhance their lives. 2572 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 2 Hours of Operation: Available as needed Email Address: taccd@mindspring.com Contact Person: David Kelly Tahoe Turning Point Provides community-based homes for 24 teenaged foster youth. Services focus on counseling, alcohol and other drug abuse recovery, academic success, vocational and independent living preparation, and experiential education. P.O. Box 17509 Hours of Operation: Year-round Contact Person: Rich Barna Eligibility Criteria: Males between the ages of 13 and 19 Target Population: Youth in foster care Tahoe Youth and Family Services Offers individual and family counseling, substance abuse counseling and recovery support, temporary foster placement for runaway youth, crisis counseling/intervention and 24 hour crisis hotline. 1021 Fremont Avenue Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Website: www.tahoeyouth.org Contact Person: Alissa Nourse Eligibility Criteria: Youth 0-18 years and their families Target Population: At-risk youth and their families WIC WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well and stay healthy. WIC will supply special checks to buy healthy foods; information about nutrition and health; support information about breastfeeding babies and help in finding care and other community services. 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 202 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Website: www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/comserv Contact Person: Yvonne Anfossi-Irwin Eligibility Criteria: Women (pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby), children (under five years old), families (with a low to medium income – working families may qualify) Target Population: Women, Infants, and Children Workability I Provides pre-employment skills, job placement and follow-up. 1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Email Address: mapphantom@aol.com Contact Person: Marsha Butler Eligibility Criteria: Must be enrolled in Lake Tahoe School District with an IEP. Target Population: 6-12 grade students with a disability. |