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Coachella Valley Resources

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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

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

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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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