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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.
 
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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

Peer-to-Peer Teen Traffic Safety Program Guide

As traffic crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens and young adults, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) ...

Community / Public Safety May 2, 2019

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) is a community-driven strategic planning process for improving community health. ...

Community / Community & Business Resources May 4, 2018

Community Engagement Guidebook

Engaging community members in problem-solving solutions to issues that affect them is one of the fundamental principles of public health. The most ...

Community / Community & Business Resources May 4, 2018

Community Engagement Toolkit

The Community Engagement toolkit focuses on: - providing guidance on the issues you need to consider when planning and designing your community ...

Community / Community & Business Resources May 4, 2018

Adoption Services

The Adoption Services Program through El Dorado County provides education, training and support for pre- and post-adoptive parents. The program is ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Community / Social Environment October, 2017

Foster Care and Resource Families

Many children in El Dorado County currently need foster care. The El Dorado County Child Welfare Program arranges for the temporary care of foster ...

Location: El Dorado (County)

Community / Social Environment October, 2017

Transportation Services in El Dorado County

This brochure provides a list of transportation services offered in El Dorado County. We hope this will assist you in understanding available ...

Community / Transportation March, 2017

St. Theresa's Catholic Church

Spiritual and family counseling.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Community / Social Environment 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

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

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