Resources
The Mission of JFS Desert is to provide for the social service needs of the Jewish and general community throughout the greater Coachella Valley with a commitment to promote the well-being of people of all ages, incomes and lifestyles. Available services and programs change often, so please contact JFS and others listed here for program updates.
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Emergency Housing
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
47-470 Van Buren St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3512
Martha’s Village and Kitchen
83-791 Date Avenue
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-4741
Path of Life Ministries
(951) 786-9048
Safe House of the Desert
(Teens & Young Adults)
72710 E Lynn St
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760) 343-3211
Shelter from the Storm
(Victims of Domestic Violence)
73555 Alessandro Dr # D
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 674-0400
Food Assistance Programs
Jewish Family Service of the Desert (Food Cards – established JFS client emergency)
490 S. Farrell Drive, Suite C-208
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-4088
Cathedral City Senior Center
37171 W. Buddy Rogers Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
1st and 3rd Mondays 8:30-9:30 AM
Catholic Charities
83180 Requa, Suite 8-9
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 342-0157
73441 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-5101
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
47-470 Van Buren St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3512
Destiny Church
82-625 Showcase Pkwy #100
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 863-0700
3rd Sunday of month 9:00 AM
Food Now, Inc.
Town Center Shopping Center,
14080 Palm Dr
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 775-3663
Financial Assistance
Jewish Family Service of the Desert
490 S. Farrell Drive, Suite C-208
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-4088
Catholic Charities
83180 Requa, Suite 8-9
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 342-0157
73441 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-5101
Salvation Army
30400 Landau Blvd
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 324-2275
Senior Advocates of the Desert (60+)
P.O. Box 2827
Cathedral City, CA 92235-2827
(760) 202-1024
Smiles for Seniors (65+)
P.O.BOX 1113
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-6671
Legal Assistance
California Elder Law
(Medi-Cal Planning)
1111 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Suite 121
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 422-0404
Desert Legal Aid
Address: 423 N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 832-9770
Inland County Legal Services
82632C US Highway 111
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 342-1591
(800) 226-4257
Senior Services
Jewish Family Service of the Desert (Senior Case Management)
490 S. Farrell Drive, Suite C-208
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-4088
Coachella Senior Center (Food Distribution)
1540 7th St
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0104
Desert Hot Springs Senior Center (Reduced Price Lunch & Food Distribution)
11-777 West Drive
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-6411
H.I.C.A.P. (Medicare Insurance Information)
Call: 916-231-5110
Indio Senior Center (Reduced Price Lunch)
45700 Aladdin St
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 391-4170
Jerry Rummonds Senior & C.C.
87-229 Church Street
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 396-1408
Mecca Community Center
62-250 Coahuilla Street
Mecca, CA 92254
(760) 396-0257
Mizell Senior Center Program (Meals on Wheels)
480 S Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-5689
Riverside County Office on Aging
44-199 Monroe Street, Suite B
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 771-0501
Senior Advocates of the Desert
P.O. Box 2827
Cathedral City, CA 92235-2827
(760) 202-1024
SMART Desert (Mental Health for 60+)
14320 Palm Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 773-6767
TTY: (760) 770-2238
The Cathedral Center (Food Distribution)
37-171 West Buddy Rogers Avenue
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 321-1548
The Joslyn Center (Meals on Wheels & Penny’s Pantry)
73750 Catalina Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 340-3220
Crisis Hotlines
Adult Protective Services (24 hr. Elder Abuse Reports)
Call: 1-800-491-7123
Child Protective Services (CPS)
Call: 1 (800) 442-4918
Call: (877) 922-4453
HELPLine (24 hr. Crisis and Suicide Intervention)
Call: (951) 686-HELP (4357)
National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline
Call: 1 (800) 656-4673
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call: 1 (800) 273-8255
En Español: (888) 628-9454
The Friendship Line (Crisis and Non-Urgent Calls for Isolated Seniors)
(800) 971-0016
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1(800) 799-7233
TTY: 1(800) 787-3224
Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 1 (800) 273-825 – Press 1
Health
Telecare Corp. Riverside Desert CSU – Mental Health Urgent Care
2500 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite A1-A4
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 424-5602
CARES Line (Provides referrals for Medi-Cal beneficiaries seeking Mental Health Services)
1 (800) 499-3008
Wellness City (Life Skill classes for Medi-cal beneficiaries)
333 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Ste. E
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760)778-4309
Desert AIDS Project
1695 N. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-2118
Riverside County Department of Mental Health
1 (800) 706-7500
Transportation
Jewish Family Service of the Desert (60+)
490 S. Farrell Drive, Suite C-208
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-4088
Desert Blind and Handicapped
777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Suite 200-48
Palm Springs CA 92262 US
(760) 969-5025
SunDial
1 (800) 347-8628
Other
Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (Section 8 for 75+ or Veterans)
44-199 Monroe, Suite B
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-2828
(800) 609-5708
TDD (760) 863-2830
Riverside County Workforce Development Center (Resources for Job Seekers)
44-199 Monroe Street, Suite B
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-2500
TTY: (760) 863-2555
For Information on More Services
2-1-1 Community Connect
(Health and Social Services Referral Hotline for Riverside County Residents)
Call: 2-1-1