Resources
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The Imperial Valley LGBT Resource 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 Support (Apoyo)
Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center | (760)592-4066 (760)960-1705 | 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/
Clincas De Salud Del Pueblo | (760)344-6471 | 900 Main Street, Brawley, CA |
Clincas De Salud Del Pueblo | (760)357-2020 | 223 W. Cole Road, Calexico, CA |
Clincas De Salud Del Pueblo | (760)352-2257 | |
Clincas De Salud Del Pueblo | (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.
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 |
Valley Psychological Center | (760)352-9090 | 1850 W. Main, Suite B, El Centro |
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 |
Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo – 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) & PEP (post exposure prophylaxis) are available at Planned Parenthood 1463 S 4th St, El Centro, CA 92243 & Clinica de Salud del Pueblo.
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 which 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- |
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Veronica Landeros, LCSW at Innercare Brawley | 900 Main St Brawley, CA 9222 Phone:(760) 344-6471 |
Specialty in LGTBQ+ affirming care. |
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
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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/ |
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/ or Weekly Youth Chatrooms (https://www.glbthotline.org/ |
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 |