ABC Recovery Center is located at 44-374 Palm St. in Indio. It is a residential substance abuse program. For info visit www.abcrecovery.com or call 760-342-6616.
Betty Ford Center is a substance abuse treatment center located at 39000 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage. For more info call 760-773-4100 or visit www.bettyfordcenter.org
California Smokers’ Helpline is a telephone program to help you quit smoking. For info call 1-800-NO-BUTTS or visit www.californiasmokershelpline.org.
Celebrate Recovery is a Christian Recovery group. For info about local meetings contact Southwest Community Church at 760-200-2000.
Oasis Rehabilitation Center is located at 81840 Ave. 46, Suite 107 in Indio. They provide empowerment to those in recovery from substance abuse or mental illness by offering peer support and assistance with employment, housing and benefits. For info call 760-328-5980 or visit www.starsinc.com.
Catholic Charities Coachella Valley is located at 81626 Highway 111 in Indio and offers a variety of family services including counseling. For info call 760-342-0157 or visit http://www.ccsbriv.org/
Family Services of the Desert provides counseling and other services to support individuals and families. They are located at 81-711 Highway 111 in Indio. For info call 760-347-2398.
Mourning Star Center provides grief services for children and those who love them. For info visit www.mourningstar.org or call 760-836-0360. They are located at 73726 Alessandro #104 in Palm Desert.
California Employment Development Department Indio site provides information about the job market and job opportunities in the state. For info visit http://www.edd.ca.gov/.
Employment Development Department links employers and employees. Visit www.caljobs.ca.gov.
Riverside County Workforce Development Center is a resource for those seeking employment, training, career guidance, etc. They are located at 44-199 Monroe Street in Indio. Visit https://www.rivcojobs.com/.
Bridges of Hope Community Resource Center provides humanitarian services and human development programs for the underprivileged in the Coachella Valley. They are located at 68-100 Ramon Rd., Suite A-9 in Cathedral City. For info call 760-328-0887 or visit www.bridgesofhopecc.org.
Catholic Charities Coachella Valley is located at 81626 Highway 111 in Indio and offers a variety of family services including emergency food, counseling, case management, immigration assistance, transportation assistance and more. Clients do not need to be of the Catholic faith. For info call 760-342-0157 or visit http://www.ccsbriv.org/.
Episcopal Community Services Coachella Valley is located at 477 South Palm Canyon, Suite 6 in Palm Springs. They provide services for homeless individuals including food vouchers and bus passes in Desert Hot Springs. For info call 760-318-7740 or visit www.ecscalifornia.org.
Food Now is an emergency food assistance program located at 11555 Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs for low income, seniors and disabled individuals. For hours of operation or more info call 760-329-4100 or visit www.foodnow@netzero.net.
Jordan Outreach Ministries provides food and clothing for those in need. They are located at 50930 Calhoun St. in Coachella. For more info visit www.jordanoutreach.org or call 760-398-3352.
St. Elizabeth Church at 66-670 Pierson Blvd. in Desert Hot Springs provides food to low income families and seniors. For info call 760-329-8794.
St. Louis Church provides food assistance for low income families in Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage. Also provide toys as Christmas. They are located at 68-633 C Street in Cathedral City. For info call 760-328-2398.
St. Theresa’s Church at 2800 E. Ramon Rd. in Palm Springs provides emergency food for low income individuals, families and seniors who live in Palm Springs. For info call 760-323-2669.
Well in the Desert provides emergency food assistance for the homeless and working poor. They also provide help with job search activities. They are located at 1911 Baristo Road in Palm Springs. For info call 760-327-8577 or visit www.wellinthedesert.org.
Catholic Charities Coachella Valley is located at 81626 Highway 111 in Indio and offers a variety of family services including emergency food, counseling, case management, immigration assistance, transportation assistance and more. Clients do not need to be of the Catholic faith. For info call 760-342-0157 or visit http://www.ccsbriv.org.
Jewish Family Services -- For more than 20 years, Jewish Family Service of the Palm Springs/Desert Area has provided important social services to the people of the Coachella Valley – regardless of religious affiliation. They offer a range of services from counseling, homeless services, referrals, senior programs and more. For info visit www.jfsdesert.org.
Red Cross Riverside County provides 24 hour disaster response services to the local community. They also provide services to military families, health education and screening, disaster preparedness, first aid, CPR, etc. For info visit www.riversidecounty.redcross.org or call 800-951-5600. The Palm Desert office is located at 41951 Corporate Way, Suite B in Palm Desert.
Riverside County 211 – Comprehensive database sponsored by the United Way of over 800 agencies providing services in Riverside County including housing resources, emergency food, utility payment services, etc. Call from any landline, cell phone or payphone to talk to a live person about any area of need and they will help with resources or log on to www.211riversidecounty.org.
Salvation Army is located at 30400 Landau Blvd. in Cathedral City. They provide emergency food, clothing and disaster services as funding permits. Some utility funding also available. For info call 760-324-2275. www.sandiego.salvationarmy.org.
United Way of the Desert supports local charities by fundraising and distributing funds to local agencies. For info visit www.unitedwayofthedesert.org or call 760-323-2731. Their offices are located at 415 South Palm Canyon Dr., 2nd Floor in Palm Springs.
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is a full service homeless shelter located at 47-518 Van Buren in Indio. They serve 500 meals daily, 100 beds nightly, showers, clothing, etc. For info visit www.cvrm.org or call 760-347-3512.
Martha’s Village & Kitchen is a homeless shelter at 83791 Date Ave in Indio. They provide residential and emergency shelter, recovery services, career & education, medical clinic, case management and emergency assistance and referrals to a variety of outside resources. For info visit www.marthasvillage.org or call 760-347-4741.
Roy’s Desert Resource Center is located at 19531 McLane St. in Palm Springs. It is a center for homeless families and individuals including shelter, case management, and more.
Birth Choice of the Desert is located at 81840 Ave 46, Suite 104 in Indio. They are a crisis pregnancy center. For info visit www.birthchoiceofthedesert.org or call 760-775-5683.
Crisis Pregnancy Center is a free pregnancy center located at 44-750 San Pablo in Palm Desert. They provide free pregnancy tests, medical services, early ultrasounds and referrals. For info call 888-956-HELP or visit www.choiceline.org.
Alzheimer’s Association serves those with Alzheimer’s and their loved ones including support groups, education, care, etc. For info visit www.alz.org or call 800-272-3900. The local office is located at 69730 Highway 111, Suite 202 in Rancho Mirage.
Desert Samaritans for the Elderly provides a variety of senior services including financial aid, medical assistance, senior advocacy and more. They are located at 75105 Murle Drive, Suite 500 in Palm Desert. For info call 760-837-9066 or visit www.dsfte.org.
Jewish Family Services of the Desert offers solutions for seniors through case management to coordinate hot meals, doctors visits, help with paying bills, etc. Their office is located at 801 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs. For info call 760-325-4088 or visit www.jfsdesert.org.
Joslyn Senior Center is located at 73-750 Catalina Way in Palm Desert. They provide a variety of senior services including education, recreation, Meals on Wheels and more. For info call 760-340-3220 or visit www.joslyncenter.org.
LaQuinta Senior Center is located at 78-450 Avenida LaFonda in LaQuinta. They provide social and recreational activities as well as referrals to other resources. For info call 760-564-0096 or visit www.la-quinta.org/SeniorCenter/senior.htm.
Meals on Wheels is located at 45222 Towne Street in Indio and provides meals to seniors and other homebound individuals unable to provide meals for themselves. For info call 760-347-5111.
Mizell Senior Center of Palm Springs is located at 480 S. Sunrise Way in Palm Springs and provides recreational activities, education, peer support and more. For info call 760-323-5689 or visit www.mizell.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous for info on groups visit www.aainthedesert.org.
Al-Anon and Alateen Service Center is located at 72-441 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 2 in Palm Desert. For referral info call 760-674-9554 or visit www.aainthedesert.org.
Celebrate Recovery is a Christian Recovery group. For info about local meetings contact Southwest Community Church at 760-200-2000.
Gilda’s Club Desert Cities is located at 67-625 East Palm Canyon #7A in Cathedral City. The club provides a place where people with cancer and their families can find support. For info call 760-770-5678 or visit www.gildasclubdesertcities.org.
Griefshare Support Groups – for those who have experienced the loss of someone close to them. 13 week program held at Southwest Community Church. For info call 760-200-2000.
Kairos Outside – for those who have a loved one in prison. Call 760-772-0330 or 760-221-7456.
Mom Like Me Support Groups by Umbrella Ministries – for Mom’s who have experienced the loss of a child. For info on groups dates and times call Diana at 760-469-3347.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Desert matches adults volunteer mentors with at-risk youth to encourage them to stay in school and avoid drug and alcohol abuse. The local program is located at 42-600 Cook Street, Suite 110 in Palm Desert. For info call 760-568-3977 or visit www.bbbsdesert.org.
Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley seeks to save and enhance the lives of young people. Their offices are located at 42600 Cook Street, Suite 120 in Palm Desert. For info call 760-836-1160 or visit www.bgcofcv.org.
Esperanza Youth & Family Center is located at 1536 7th St in Coachella. They provide various programs for youth and families. For info call 760-398-0711.
Safehouse of the Desert is located at 72710 E. Lynn Street in Thousand Palms. They provide emergency shelter for up to two weeks while the agency works with youth and families. Call 24 hours a day at 800-561-6944 for information on the Coachella Valley safehouse. For general info call 760-343-3211 or visit www.operationsafehouse.org.
Community Partner of the Desert provides transportation services to and from health or human service appointments. For info call 760-343-3456 or visit www.sunline.org.
Southern California Gas For support programs available including one time bill assistance, low income home energy assistance and services for the visually impaired go to www.socalgas.com/assistance or call 211 to be connected to the county agency nearest you.
Southern California Edison There are many programs available to help you pay your bills with S. California Edison including payments plans and financial assistance. For info go online to http://www.sce.com/residential/highbill-helper/financial.htm or call 211 for details.
Desert Water Agency For financial assistance call 760-323-4971 or email desertwater@dwa.org.