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.

 

JFS Desert logo  Click here or the logo for a printable (pdf) version of the JFS Resource List.

 

“Click here to see currently available programs offering assistance with food support, housing, emergency financial assistance, and transportation”

 

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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

 

  • Operation SafeHouse: If you are a runaway or in a crisis, call the Coachella Valley hotline at (760) 343-3211 for immediate youth shelter.
  • The Palm Springs Access Center is the entry point for local homeless services, located at 225 El Cielo Road. It is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It offers basic needs (showers, mail, clothing), case management, and mandatory pre-screening for the Navigation Center.
  • The Palm Springs Homeless Navigation Center is a transitional housing campus on McCarthy Road. It provides a bridge between life on the streets and a permanent home. It operates in two phases:
    • Early Entry Facility: A 50-bed overnight shelter. To get a bed, you must sign up in person at the Access Center starting at 3:00 PM daily.
    • Transitional Units: 80 modular homes that include kitchens and bathrooms. Residents can stay for 30 to 90 days while receiving meals, job training, and mental health support. Pets are allowed.

    Both facilities are operated by Martha’s Village & Kitchen. For direct assistance, call the Access Center at (760) 424-8438 or check the Engage Palm Springs Navigation Center page for detailed requirements

  • The Hub (Hope, Unite, Build) in Desert Hot Springs operates as a service facilitation center and shelter. It is located at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

    Contact Information & Hours:
    • Phone: (760) 329-6411
    • General City Info: Visit the City of Desert Hot Springs website.
    • Daytime Hub Services: Open Monday–Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for showers, meals, and case management.
    • Overnight Shelter: Available daily from 4:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with limited space (roughly 27 beds).
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

 

FIND Food Bank
83775 Citrus Ave
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-FOOD (3663)
info@findfoodbank.org
https://findfoodbank.org/map

 

Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
47-470 Van Buren St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3512

 

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

 

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

Riverside  Legal Aid | Free Legal Assistance in Riverside County
May 4, 2026 — Our mission is to provide access to justice at no cost to qualified low-income residents of Riverside County through legal services, education and counseling

 

San Bernardino Community Service Center, Inc.
788 N Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Phone: (909) 885-1992

 

Inland Empire Latino Lawyers, Inc. (IELLA)
Call our office:
(951) 369-3009
(Mon–Wed. 9 AM – 3 PM)
Main Office: 2060 University Avenue, Suite 113, Riverside, CA 92507
Phone: (951) 369-3009
Email: info@iellaaid.org
Services:
Divorces
Legal Separations
Paternity, Child and/or Spousal Support
Custody Matters
Criminal Record Expungements
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (To protect yourself, your children, and pets)

 

SAFE Family Justice Centers – Indio
82995 California HWY 111
Ste. 103
Indio, CA 92201
Phone (760) 863-8363
SAFE Family Justice Centers are a safe place for victims of abuse to get help.
SAFE Family Justice Centers provide advocacy and support services to individuals
who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking,
child/elder abuse and services for youth who are at risk.

 

Inland County Legal Services
82632C US Highway 111
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 342-1591 or (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

Telecare Corp. Website

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