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The community resources can be explored by following the links provided below. These links are not meant to be exhaustive and will be updated periodically. If you feel a resource of relevance is missing or if you have any questions or comments, you can contact us at Resources@lkaps.org.

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  • HIV Wellness Initiative

    https://www.davidlynchfoundation.org/hiv
    https://www.tm.org/
    https://lkaps.org/hiv-wellness-initiative/

    The trauma of the diagnosis—followed by a lifetime confronting the challenges of living with HIV

    We are all well aware of the devastation caused by HIV/AIDS—1.1 million are living with this crippling disease in America alone. What you may not be aware of is the power of the evidence-based Transcendental Meditation® technique to profoundly heal and restore the lives of individuals who live with HIV/AIDS. Hundreds of peer-reviewed studies have found that TM reduces stress and stress-related disorders, such as anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and symptoms of PTS, while significantly improving health, resiliency and even brain functioning. For decades, Transcendental Meditation has been used as an adjunct HIV/AIDS treatment by many individuals who must confront, on a daily basis, serious mental/emotional challenges as well as the dangers of a compromised immune system.

    For more information or to get started please contact Tom Roth troth@tm.org

    TM courses are offered about once/month in Palm Springs, and again, for those living with HIV (and their caregivers) the course fees are fully covered by grants and scholarships. There’s no charge to participate.

  • AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

    The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) provides financial assistance to people diagnosed with HIV or AIDS. The program provides eligible California residents with:

    General ADAP Eligibility Information Resources

    Riverside County ADAP Enrollment/Annual Re-Enrollment Process

    1. Riverside County MS ADAP Enrollment/Re-Enrollment Services Phone Number: 951-486-4633
    2. Riverside County ADAP participants are required to re-enroll annually on their birthday and must call the above number to obtain instructions for submitting documentation to either enroll in ADAP for the first time or complete the required annual re-enrollment process
    3. You may not begin the annual re-enrollment process more than 45 days before your birthday
    4. For Riverside County, it is possible to submit the required annual re-enrollment documents via email, but you will have to call the ADAP Enrollment/Re-Enrollment Number above to make a phone appointment for the Enrollment Worker to go over the submitted documents with you
    5. There are three ways to return your forms. Email: MISPADAP@ruhealth.org, Fax: (951)486-4434, US Mail: MISP/ADAP PO BOX 9610 Moreno Valley, CA 92552.
    6. If you have complaints, issues, or need further assistance with either your enrollment or annual re-enrollment process, you can call the California Department of Public Health Client Services Call Center, Monday through Friday, from 8AM-5PM at 844-421-7050.

  • Comprehensive HIV Care: DAP Health

    http://daphealth.org/resources

    (Medical, Dental, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Housing, Food, Transportation and Case Management. Most services administered through the Ryan White Program and limited to those who qualify. Consult the website for specifics.)

  • DEA Drug Takeback Resource Locator

    https://www.dea.gov/everyday-takeback-day

    You can drop off your old, unneeded, or unused medications at one of the more than 16,500 pharmacies, hospitals, and businesses, working to help clean out medicine cabinets throughout the year. In addition, many police departments provide year-round drop boxes.

  • Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program

    https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/

    (Access to medical care, prescription coverage, state HIV/AIDS hotlines, find a provider, ADAP).

  • General LGBT Resources: The LGBTQ Center of the Desert

    http://thecentercv.org/resources

    (Crisis management, emotional health, recovery, clinicians, suicide prevention, healthcare, homelessness, food distribution, marriage mediation and divorce, general support & well-being, senior & disabled support, assisted living, veterans, employment, domestic violence, undocumented immigration, legal assistance, Desert LGBT Organizations, Other resources).

  • Life and Estate Planning: PALS Planning Ahead for Lesbian and Gay Seniors

    https://palsinthedesert.com/resources

    (Crisis management, housing, medical care and management, end of life information, legal advice fiduciary services (wills, trusts, etc.), transportation, housing, community support for seniors and socialization)

  • Senior Advocates of the Desert

    https://saotd.org/resources/

    (Crisis management, food assistance, emergency shelter, area senior community centers, transportation, legal advice and fiduciary services).

  • Mizell (Senior) Center

    https://mizell.org/

    (Medi-Cal, Cal Fresh (supplemental food assistance), in-home support services, affordable housing, social security and medicare applications, doctor, dentist, vision, hearing, counseling, transportation referrals, utility assistance applications, low cost medical equipment). Some programs are for ages 60+ and some have income restrictions.

    For more information or assistance with services, contact Denise Woodruff at 760-323-5689, ext. 124 or email her at denisew@mizell.org

  • HIV & Aging: HARP HIV + Aging Research Project Palm Springs

    https://www.harp-ps.org/hivagingresources
    https://www.harp-ps.org/hivandcovid19resources
    https://www.harp-ps.org/monkeypoxresources

    (Links to various services related to monkeypox, covid and HIV/Aging and Research)

  • Inland Empire/Riverside County/Coachella Valley Resources:

    http://www.cvhip.com/

    Another source of help with housing, food, behavioral health, reduced cost services for medical care, job training in the Coachella Valley/Inland Empire

  • Riverside County Office on Aging

    https://rcaging.org/

    The Office on Aging (OOA), one of 52 County departments, is authorized by the Older Americans Act and the Older Californians Act. The department is charged with developing a system of care that offers safety net services for vulnerable older persons and adults with disabilities

  • AAP Food Samaritans

    https://aidsassistance.org/services

    Nutritional Support for low-income people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases.

  • Southern California Edison (SCE) Bill Assistance Programs

    https://www.sce.com/customer-service/billing-payment/financial-assistance

    (up to 30% discount) Phone: 800-447-6620.

  • Desert Water Agency (DWA)

    http://dwa.org/bill-assistance

    ($200 credit renewable annually)  760-323-4971 x183

    Note: If you are not in the Palm Springs area, check to see if similar programs are available through your local utility service provider.

  • Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) Bill Assistance Programs

    https://www.socalgas.com/save-money-and-energy/assistance-programs

    (up to 20% discount) 800-427-2200

  • Lifeline

    https://www.lifelinesupport.org/

    Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service.

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