Coachella Valley Resources
This list is provided as a helpful resource for Coachella Valley residents.
Please note that all events are organized by the listed individuals or organizations, and dates and locations may change.
If you'd like to add or update your organization’s listing, don’t hesitate to reach out to us—we’re here to help keep our community connected!
Senior Resources
Jewish Family Service of the Desert (Senior Case Management)
760-325-4088
490 S. Farrell Dr. Suite C-208, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Joslyn Center – Penny’s Pantry & Meals on Wheels
760-340-3220
73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Riverside County Department of Social Services
760-391-4170
44199 Monroe St. Indio, CA 92201
Senior Advocates of the Desert
760-202-1024
PO Box 2827 Cathedral City, CA 92235
Indio Senior Center (Reduced Price Lunch)
Cathedral City Senior Center (Food Distribution)
760-321-1548
760-391-4170
45700 Aladdin St. Indio, CA 92201
37171 W. Buddy Rogers Rd. Cathedral City, CA 92234
Smart Desert (Mental Health for 60+)
14320 Palm Dr. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Mecca Community Center
760-396-0257
65250 Coahuila St. Mecca, CA 92254
H.I.C.A.P (Medicare Insurance Information)
916-231-6411
Financial Assistance
Jewish Family Service of the Desert (welcomes those of all faiths)
760-325-4080
490 S. Farrell Dr. Suite C-208, Palm Springs, CA
Senior Advocate of the Desert (60+)
760-202-1024
P.O Box 2827 Cathedral City, CA 92235
Catholic Charities
(welcomes those of all faiths)
760-568-5101
73441 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260
Smiles for Seniors (65+)
909-790-6671
PO Box 1113 Yucaipa, CA 92399
Salvation Army
760-324-2275
30400 Landau Blvd. Cathedral City, CA 92234
Senior Placement Specialists
Carey Zambrano | CarePatrol of Palm Springs
760-422-6296
Mary Zimmerman | Senior Living Alternatives
760-668-4240
In Home Care Services
Apply for IEHP (Inland Empire Health Plan) for low income - Many free services
855-538-4347
Apply for In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) - Free care from the county if on Medi-Cal
Riverside County: https://riversideihss.org/IntakeApp
San Bernardino County: https://hss.sbcounty.gov/daas/IHSS
Elder Love USA, Inc.
888-336-8322
A low cost nonprofit in home caregiving agency
($28/hour with 2 hour minimum. Possibly free with medi-cal IEHP, Kaiser, or if a wartime veteran or surviving spouse)
Veteran Assistance
Elder Love USA, Inc.
888-336-8322
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-825 Press 1
Free caregiving for wartime veterans and/or their surviving spouses
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Coachella Valley
760-776-3100
75105 Merle Dr, Suite 800, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
800-272-3900
74020 Alessandro Dr. #A Palm Desert, CA 92260
Parkinson’s Resource Organization
760-773-5628
74785 Highway 111 #208 Indian Wells, CA 92210
Transportation
Jewish Family Service of the Desert (60+)
760-325-4088
490 S. Farrell Dr. Suite C-208, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Sundial Bus Services
1-800-347-8628
Dbest Transportation - Non-emergency Medical Transport Van
760-325-4088
$15 pick up free and $2.50/mi (also takes Desert Oasis and IEHP)
​Go Go Grandparent - Uber/Lyft for those without a cell phone
1-855-464-6872 ext. 68740
Food Assistance Programs
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
760-347-3512
47470 Van Buren St. Indio, CA 92201
Cavalry Christian Center
760-656-3525
68550 Dinah Shore Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Cathedral City Senior Center
760-321-1548
37171 W. Buddy Rogers Rd. Cathedral City, CA 92234
1st and 3rd Mondays 8:30-9:30AM
Destiny Church
760-863-0700
80250 CA-111, Indio, CA 92201
3rd Sunday of month 9:00AM
Galilee Center
760-396-9100
66101 Hammond Rd. Mecca, CA 92254
​Indio Senior Center (Reduced Price Lunch)
760-391-4170
45700 Aladdin St. Indio, CA 92201
Catholic Charities
760-342-0157
83180 Requa, Suite 8-9 Indio, CA 92201
Coachella Senior Center (Food Distribution)
760-398-0104
1540 7th St. Coachella, CA 92236
​Desert Hot Springs Senior Center (Reduced Price Lunch & Food Distribution)
760-329-0222
11777 West Dr. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Food Now, Inc.
760-288-7878
thefamilyservicesofthedesert.org
​Town Center Shopping Center 14080 Palm Dr, Suite E, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
​Hidden Harvest (Distribution Locations throughout Coachella Valley)
760-398-8183
Joslyn Center – Penny’s Pantry
760-340-3220
73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1st and 3rd Fridays 7:30-9:30AM
Martha’s Village and Kitchen
760-347-4741
83791 Date Avenue Indio, CA 92201
St. Elizabeth Church
760-329-8794
66700 Pierson Blvd. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
St. Theresa Catholic Church
760-323-2669
2800 Ramon Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92264
Salvation Army
760-324-2275
30400 Landau Blvd. Cathedral City, CA 92234
St. Margaret’s For Food and Clothing
760-346-2697
47535 CA-74, Palm Desert, CA 92260
The Community Food Bank @ The Center
760-416-7790
610 S. Belardo Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92264
Mental Health
Desert Aids Project
760-323-2118
24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care Center
442-268-7000
2500 N. Palm Canyon Dr. #A-4 Palm Springs, CA 92262
1695 N. Sunrise Way Palm Springs, CA 92262
​CARES Line (Provides referrals for Medi-Cal beneficiaries seeking mental health services)
1-800-706-7500
Emergency Housing
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
760-347-3512
47470 Van Buren St. Indio, CA 92201
​Safe House of the Desert (Teens and Young Adults)
760-343-3211
safehouseofthedesert.com
Martha’s Village and Kitchen
760-347-4741
83791 Date Avenue Indio, CA 92201
Shelter from the Storm, Inc. (Victims of Domestic Violence)
760-674-0400
73550 Alessandro Dr. Ste. 103 Palm Desert, CA 92260
72710 E. Lynn St. Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Galilee Center
760-396-9100
66101 Hammond Rd. Mecca, CA 92254
Miscellaneous
​Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (Section 8 for 70+ or Veterans)
760-863-2828
44199 Monroe, Suite B Indio, CA 92201
Braille Institute - Help for those with low or no vision
760-202-6108
​Riverside County Workforce Development Center (Resource for Job Seekers)
TTY: 760-863-2555
760-863-2500
44199 Monroe, Suite B Indio, CA 92201
​Life Alert - Calls 911 if you need help
800-814-1030
74245 HWY-111 Suite #E101 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Betty Gildof Mobile Dental Hygienist
Ernesto Rosales Advance Planning Counselor (to reduce countable income/assets)
760-625-3708
760-574-7979
Marla Gamble Mobile Notary Services
323-816-2002
Contact Us
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If you are looking for specific resources, call us at 888-336-8322 or send us an email at info@elderloveusa.org
We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors through compassionate care, enabling them to live independently with dignity.
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