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Change is in the air. Leaves are beginning to show a new shade of life. Sunsets surround our region with beautiful red skies filled with hope, passion and the promise of another tomorrow. Pumpkin spice is the new lemonade. With these changes, we embrace what we historically know the fall months to bring; fresh air, rain, and cool evenings.
Over the past year, 2-1-1 Sacramento has seen changes of its own. In July of 2015, Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada recognized the need for continued 211 services in Sacramento County, and was successful in transitioning our failing organization into their family of non-profit partners. Through this partnership and with their support, 2-1-1 Sacramento undergone the biggest transformation to date. We have drastically reduced wait time for callers, significantly increased our service level, incorporated new programs and expanded services. We have accomplished so much, and yet, are just beginning to take on even more difficult work.
With the change of seasons comes a new set of challenges. Our homeless population needs shelter from inclement weather. Families struggle to find available resources for food. Utility bills begin to rise. Through this, one thing remains the same; 2-1-1 Sacramento's dedication to be the best in class and to continue providing crucially needed services to Sacramento County Residents. Year to date, we have already touched the lives of over 156,000 people, and provided over 260,000 resources.
We exist because there is a need. Please join us as a partner while we continue assisting our community members in achieving self-sufficiency and obtaining life-saving resources and referrals. Together, we can make impact.
With gratitude,
Richard
Richard Abrusci
Director, 2-1-1 Sacramento
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Sacramento County Public
Health Division
916-875-SHOT (916-875-7468)
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Keep your family healthy this winter! Sacramento County Public Health is offering free flu shots to the public beginning October 9th. Free shots are available at various locations in the Sacramento area from October 9th through January 11th. Vaccinations are available for persons over 6 months of age without a medical contraindication to receiving the vaccine. Donations are accepted but not required. Click here
for more information about locations and dates of the clinics.
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Sutter Walk-In Care
800-972-5547
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Sutter Health is now offering walk-in care in El Dorado Hills, Elk Grove and Roseville to patients with or without primary care or insurance. Services include (but are not limited to) cold, flu, injuries like sprains, neck pain and sports injuries, allergy/skin conditions, blood pressure, cholesterol and pregnancy screenings. Vaccinations available. Lean for life and smoking cessation services also offered. Walk-ins are accepted but appointments are recommended and can be scheduled online or over the phone. Fees vary: Office visits $109, Screenings $59, vaccines $29-$109. Most major insurance plans accepted as well as checks and major credit cards. Sutter Medical Foundation's financial assistance program available. Check the website or dial 2-1-1 for addresses and hours of operation.
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Sacramento Regional Family Justice
Center
916-875-4763
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We have a new legal resource here in Sacramento County! Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center is now offering confidential one-stop support for victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse and human trafficking. It is located at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse, 3341 Power Inn Road, Room 112, Sacramento, CA 95826. Services include victim's compensation advocacy, legal services, safety planning and danger assessment, crisis intervention, language translators, restraining order assistance, counseling, court support accompaniment, referral for safe housing and emergency food and immigration referrals. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9 am - noon and 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Walk-ins only, assistance not provided by email or telephone.
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Sacramento Public Library
916-264-2920
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Sacramento Public Library offers public access to a wide range of resources, books, videos and events. Along with the many books available, many activities and events are planned for children of all ages. Share a story with a furry friend. Your child can read aloud to a trained therapy dog from Lend-a-Heart. It's fun and a proven method for improving a child's reading skills. The Sacramento Public Library offers story time for children beginning at birth through the age of five. Birth to Five uses the practices of talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. Events, dates and times are located at the Sacramento Public Library Events
calendar.
The Beanstack service through the Library chooses books based on age, interest and reading level. Visit the Library's Beanstack website (
saclibrary.beanstack.org).
Sign up for this free service, and you'll be guided to a page where you can create a profile with your child's age, interests and reading level. Each week, Beanstack matches book recommendations with your child's profile. Beanstack is intended for children up to eight years old.
The Library of Things offers items for checkout-such as sewing machines, musical instruments and video games. It is located at the Arcade Library at 2443 Marconi Ave in Sacramento. All items must be picked up and returned at this location.
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Are you a listed service provider in the 2-1-1 database?If so, go online to add, change or update your information. You can also notify the 2-1-1 Resource Department of any outdated or incorrect information. The process is quick and easy, and ensures accurate service delivery to our mutual clients.
Thank you!
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Recently we made a follow-up call to one of our callers. The client was living with two children, ages five and nine, and his 50 year old aunt. He works part time as a security guard and receives CalWORKS. His aunt receives Social Security. They were staying in their car for the past two months. He called 2-1-1 and received a number from us on a program that could help with the deposit to get into a home. They gave the family $150 which went toward a one bedroom apartment that they could now call home. The family was thrilled to have a place of their own again. During the follow-up call they were seeking furniture assistance. We provided him with resources for furniture. We also provided him with food pantries in the area and will be doing an additional follow-up call with him to see if any further assistance is needed.
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8001 Folsom Boulevard
Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95826
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(916) 447-7063
(916) 779-3335 Fax
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directory@211sacramento
.org
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To ensure delivery, please add
link@communitylinkcr.org to your address book.
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