LGBTQ Resources

 

 

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    The Donnelly Community Services Center collaborates with various organizations to enhance the community. While we may not provide all resources directly, we can connect you with trusted organizations and agencies that can assist you.

    LGBTQ STUDENT’S GUIDE (Guia para estudiantes)

    Find a list of colleges offering acceptance, inclusion and support

    Website: LGBQ Student College Guide

    LGBTQ Student Guide: http://www.onlineschools.org/lgbtq-student-guide/

    LGBT+ Comprehensive Health & Well-being Guide

    https://www.drugwatch.com/health/lgbtq/

     

    LGBT Support (Apoyo)

    Donnelly Services Center (760)592-4066   1073 Ross Ave Suite D El Centro, CA Services in both English and Spanish

     

    Primary Care Providers (Proveedores de atencion primaria)

    ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE: http://californiahealthline.org/news/immigrant-health-care-under-a-cloud-of-uncertainty/

    Innercare (760)344-6471 900 Main Street, Brawley, CA
    Innercare (760)357-2020 223 W. Cole Road, Calexico, CA
    Innercare (760) 352-2257 852 E. Danenberg Drive, El Centro, CA 92243
    Innercare (760)359-0110 8027 Hwy 111, Niland
    Hillcrest Family Health Center (619)515-2545 4094 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA

     

    Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Abuse Programs

    (Programas de Abuso de Drogas, Alcohol y Tabaco)

    Alcoholics Anonymous (760)352-0807 Varies
    Please contact staff for meeting location
    California Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab Center 1 888 480 1703 926 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
    El Centro Withdrawal Treatment 1 (888)480-0631 395 Broadway Suite 11., El Centro, California 92243
    Imperial Valley Methadone Clinic (760)357-6566 535 Ceasar Chavez Blvd., Calexico, CA
    Sober Roads (760)352-8888 584 W. Main Street, Suite C., El Centro, CA
    Turning Point Residential Center (760)356-4307 2149 Orchard Road, Holtville, CA
    Victory Outreach Residential Center (760)351-1999 516 Main Street, Brawley, CA
    Addiction Center (800) 586-9670 424 E Central Blvd. El Centro, CA
    SMART Recovery (760) 592-4066 IV LGBT RC Support Group – Friday 4:30 PM

    Narcotics Anonymous    24 Hour Hotline 760-540-6995

    Addiction resources         https://addictionresource.com/

    Teen Rehab Center                 https://www.teenrehabcenter.org/addiction/

    Drug Rehab Connections      For addicts and their families       https://www.drugrehabconnections.com/

    Drug Dangers                            888-473-5034                                 http://www.drugdangers.com/

    Rehab Spot                               855-978-1242                                 https://rehabspot.com

     


    Children, Adult, & Family Services

    Adult Protective Services (760)339-6126 2999 S. 4th Street El Centro
    Adult Protective Services Hotline (760)337-7878 2999 S. 4th Street El Centro
    Calexico Housing Authority (760)357-3013 1006 E. Fifth Street Calexico
    Center for Family Solutions – Crisis Line (760)353-8530 24-Hour Hotline
    Center for Family Solutions (760)353-6922 510 Main St., Suite #106, El Centro
    Child Protective Services (760)337-7700 2995 S. 4th Street, Suite #102, El Centro
    Children & Parents Council (Parenting) (760)353-8300 563 W. Main St. El Centro
    Imperial Valley Housing Authority (760)351-7000 1402 D Street Brawley
    The Northwest Network (206) 568-7777 info@nwnetwork.org
    Niland Family Resource Center (760)359-0150 8027 Hwy 111, Niland

     

    Counseling Services (Servicios de consejeria)

    Sunshine Counseling Center (760)353-5059 1073 Ross Ave. Suite C, El Centro
    Imperial County Behavioral Health (760) 337-3069 1295 W State St, #202El Centro, CA 92243
    Psychotherapy Services (442)236-8668 Gabriel Lam, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD (c)
    1073 Ross Ave. Suite C, El Centro

    Mental Health Recall Report – https://www.recallreport.org/health-information/mental-health/

     

    Senior Adult Services (Servicios para personas en la 3ra edad)

    National Resource Center on LGBT Aging http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/

    The San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center  Office: 619-692-2077

    HIV, STD, STI Testing & Counseling (prueba y consejeria de VIH y otras enfermedades)

    Imperial County Public Health Department

    (442)265-1386

    935 Broadway El Centro, CA


    Innercare – For locations see above under PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS for HIV testing, STD/STI testing, Pregnancy test, Birth Control, and other healthcare needs.

    HIV Testing and Counseling – FREE at the Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center – 760-592-4066 or RosaDiaz@ivlgbtcenter.com

    PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) are available at Planned Parenthood, 1463 S 4th St, El Centro, CA 92243, and Innercare.

                                  PrEP is when people at very high risk for HIV take HIV medicines daily to lower their chances of getting infected. PrEP can stop HIV from taking hold and spreading throughout your body. It is highly effective for preventing HIV if used as prescribed, but it is much less effective when not taken consistently.             

                                  PEP is a combination of HIV drugs that can be used to reduce the likelihood of a HIV-negative person getting HIV after they have been exposed to the virus.

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    Transgender Services (Servicios para transgenero)

    Trans Lifeline (877)565-8860  24-Hour Lifeline
    CHLA Risk Reduction Program 888-25-YOUTH or (323)361-2390
    Transgender Law Center (415)865-0176
    California HIV/AIDS Hotline (800)-367-2437
    Trans Youth Family Allies (888)IMA-TYFA or (888)462-8932
    Desert Center for Sexuality Awareness (760)773-3463 Psychotherapy
    Trevor Project (866)488-7386 Crisis Hotline
    Center for Trans Youth (323)361-5372 Health Care
    Transforming Family (855)543-7436 Family Support
    Trans Palm Springs Meets Monthly
    Sunshine Behavioral Health How Addiction Affects the Transgender Community
    -Read Article-
    Dr. Thackaberry, Psychiatrist at UCSD  UC San Diego Health Gender-affirming psychiatric care
    Dr. Eric Mendoza

    760-352-2257 Ext. 17211

    Ericme@innercare.org

    Director of Behavioral Health

     

    Open Affirming Faith Community (Iglesias que afirman)

    The Metropolitan Community Church of San Diego (619)521-2222
    Facebook: facebook.com/theMetChurchSD
    2633 Denver Street, San Diego, CA 92110
    El Centro First United Methodist Church (760)352-2942
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FUMCEC/
    S. 8th St El Centro, CA

    Legal Services (Servicios legales)

    Project Powerful (a part of the CRLA) (760)353-0220 449 Broadway, El Centro, CA

    ACLU Transgender Rights Work

     

    442-235-2958

    cquezada@aclusandiego.org

    ACLU of Southern California Website
    ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties Website

     

    Sexual Assault Resources and Hotlines

    National Sexual Assault Hotline – can also refer you to a local rape crisis center

    1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7

    or 

    Online Counseling at https://ohl.rainn.org/online/

    Love is Respect Hotline 1-866-331-99474 (24/7) or Text “loveis” 22522
    The Anti-Violence Project – serves people who are LGBTQ Hotline 212-714-1124 Bilingual 24/7
    LGBT National Help Center

    National Hotline (1-888-843-4564) 

    or

    National Youth Talkline (1-800-246-7743)

    Online Peer Support Chat (https://www.glbthotline.org/peer-chat.html)

    or

    Weekly Youth Chatrooms (https://www.glbthotline.org/youthchatrooms.html)

    National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
    Text LOVEIS to 22522
    FORGE– serves transgender and gender nonconforming survivors of domestic and sexual violence;  provides referrals to local counselors
    The Network La Red serves LGBTQ, poly, and kink/BDSM survivors of abuse; bilingual Hotline – 617-742-4911
    Northwest Network– serves LGBT survivors of abuse; can provide local referrals Hotline– 206-568-7777

    Other Assistance

    Imperial Valley Housing Authority

    (760)337-7500 – El Centro

    (760)351-7000 – Brawley

    1690 W. Adams Ave. El Centro
    1401 D St. Brawley, CA
    In Home Supported Services (760)336-3945 2995 S. 4th Street Suite #103
    El Centro, CA
    Access Center of Imperial Valley

    (760)353-4191

    TTY: (760)353-2802

    584 Main St. Suite C
    El Centro, CA
    Adult Protective Services (760)336-3945 2999 S. 4th St.
    El Centro, CA
    Blind Center of Imperial Valley (760)352-5454 473 Park Ave.
    El Centro, CA
    Campesinos Unidos/Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) (760)344-4500
    Deaf Community Services Voice:(619)398-2441
    TTY: (760)355-1078
    Email: Tduvas@dcsofsd.org
    612 S. I Street,
    Imperial, CA
    Department of Rehabilitation (760)353-1350 1214 State St. Suite A
    El Centro, CA
    Regional Center (760)355-8383 512 W. Aten Rd.
    Imperial, CA
    Area Agency on Ageing (442) 265-7033 778 W. State,
    El Centro
    Social Security Administration (760)352-4961  1-800-772-1213 2345 S. 4th St.
    El Centro, CA
     Transportation: ADA Transit Service (AIM) – (760)337-8002
    Imperial County Transit – (760)355-1160
    Med Express – (760)337-8002
    Dial-A-Ride – (760)337-8002
    211 San Diego 211