Palm Springs for Gay Men: Where To Find Help
There are many resources (people, organizations, businesses) around for assistance in various situations. But when you need their help (or when you want to support them) you may not always know about them, let alone locate them. In this section you find a selection of good, gay or gay-friendly people, that want you to call on them in time of need. Some of them would also highly appreciate your support when good times shine on you.
The list includes what we have come up with so far. More will be added when we think of it. You have probably ideas of a resource or two: e-mail us suggestions, corrections, additions. We want this page to
become all inclusive, an admittedly impossible goal. But in this world, you have to aim high, and we aim to be the the place where you go first when you need help of any kind, as well as when you have a surplus dollar or a couple of surplus hands that can assist other who really need them.
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| SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH ALCOHOL PROBLEMS |
GAY AA IN THE DESERT |
| Website: www.gayaainthedesert.com |
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The Sunny Dunes 5th Tradition Group (also called Gay AA in the Desert) is the local gay male Palm Springs subdivision of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they will solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. The Group meets some 40 times a week: on weekdays morning, noon, and night, on weekends all day. Most meetings at 1555 South Palm Canyon Drive #D103. See website for details.
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| ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW |
Specialty |
| Walter R Nelson | 68132 Valley Vista, CC | 321-0892 | Bankruptcy |
| E-mail: WALTNEL@ix.netcom.com |
| Elaine E Hill | 1111 Tahquitz Canyon, PS | 864-9800 | General |
| Sharyl Walker |
| Richard E M Brakefield | 655 S Vista Oro, PS | 325-8082 | General |
| Robert S Field | 850 E Sunny Dunes, PS | 327-0316 | General |
| Louis Zimmerman | 555 S Sunrise #200, PS | 327-1020 | Bankruptcy |
| E-mail: PALMSPRINGSESQ@aol.com | |
| Gary Holt | 777 E Tahquitz #341, PS | 416-3080 | Bankruptcy |
| E-mail: GARY@debtblasters.com | |
| Dale Gribow | 44901 Village Court #D, PD | 341-4411 | General |
| E-mail: DGRIBOW@gribowlaw.com | |
| John E Wahl | 3445 Paseo Barbara, PS | 322-3055 | General |
| Elizabeth Baker | 1321 E Adobe, PS | 320-3556 | General |
| David W Osborne | 31244 Robert Road #D, TP | 343-0838 | General |
| E-mail: DESERTDAVEESQ@aol.com | |
| Scott N Harlow | 777 E Tahquitz #200, PS | 416-5132 | General |
| Donald J Gagnon III | 44100 Monterey Avenue #203G, PD | 773-0177 | Bankruptcy |
| Perry P Liss | 777 E Tahquitz #200, PS | 320-0155 | General |
| Mark Gershenson | 400 S Farrell #B203, PS | 322-0555 | Family law |
| E-mail: MDG@mdglaw.com |
| Christopher C Vader | 82632B Highway 111 #3, Indio | 863-3840 | General |
| CHIROPRACTORS |
Specialty |
| Karen L Pope, DC | 400 South El Cielo, PS | 323-9678 | General |
| Robert Rose, DC | 2658 South Cherokee Way, PS | 202-4004 | General |
| E-mail: DRRSR@roseclinic.com |
| David Holder, DC | 555 S Sunrise #211, PS | 322-9888 | Nutrition |
| Barry Rheault, DC | 2150 E Tahquitz #5, PS | 325-4595 | General |
| Steven E Oliver, DC |
| Ron N Ristaino, DC | 340 S Farrell, PS | 325-5467 | General |
| E-mail: DOCRONDC@aol.com |
| Bradley Wolff, DC | 1900 E Tahquitz #C1, PS | 327-3330 | Sports |
| HELP IN A CRISIS SITUATION |
JEFFREY SANDHOLM MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CRISIS & HELP LINE |
| Website: www.deserthelp.org |
TO GET HELP:
Call 323-1875 |
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Provides telephone support seven-days-a-week. Trained volunteers are not professionals, but caring, listening individuals with access to many referrals that will help you. |
TO VOLUNTEER
OR CONTRIBUTE:
Call 323-3656 |
| E-mail: DILLON227@aol.com |
| SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE PROBLEMS |
DESERT PRIDE CENTER |
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The Desert Pride Center has a complete schedule of all gay 12-step meetings, some of which are run by Crystal Methamphetamine Anonymous (CMA) and others by Codependents Anonymous (CODA). Click here to go directly to this list.
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Call 327-2313 |
| DENTISTS |
Specialty |
| Gregory Yates, DDS | 1729 E Palm Canyon #222, PS | 327-8448 | General |
| Rory L McLean, DDS | 333 S Indian Canyon, PS | 416-0233 | General |
| Daniel A Lieberman, DMD | 1729 East Palm Canyon #217, PS | 778-2777 | General |
| Un T Lee, DDS | 471 E Tahquitz #221, PS | 325-7158 | General |
| SUPPORT AT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
SHELTER FROM THE STORM |
| Gay Men's Domestic Violence Support Group meets each Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 PM |
TO GET HELP:
Call 328-7233 |
Mailing address: Shelter From The Storm
74877 Joni Drive, Palm Desert CA 32260 |
| EDUCATION OF GAYS AND STRAIGHTS |
GAY-LESBIAN-STRAIGHT EDUCATION NETWORK (GLSEN) |
Mailing address: GLSEN
P O Box 5538, Palm Springs CA 92263 |
| EXERCISE FACILITIES |
| Basic Gym | 1584 South Palm Canyon Drive, PS | 320-1009 |
| Fitness Point | 1500 South Gene Autry Trail, PS | 325-8155 |
| Gold's Gym | 77900 Country Club Drive, PD | 360-0565 |
| 4070 Airport Center Drive, PS | 322-4653 |
| Palm Desert Athletic Club | 72824 Lennon Place, PD | 568-0373 |
| 24 Hour Fitness | 34461 Date Palm Drive, CC | 324-0504 |
| World Gym | 46760 Commerce Court, LQ | 564-9822 |
| 44419 Town Center Way, PD | 773-5711 |
| 1701 North Sunrise Way, PS | 327-7100 |
| FOOD MONEY FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS |
AIDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AAP) |
| Website: www.aidsassistance.org |
TO GET HELP:
Call 325-8481 |
| Supplements twice a month its clients' nutritional needs by distributing food vouchers, that are redeemable at local area grocery stores. |
Mailing address: AAP
P O Box 4182, Palm Springs CA 92263 |
| FUNERAL SERVICE |
| Cremation Services | . | 778-2597 |
| Wiefels & Son | 690 Vella, PS | 327-1257 |
| Palm Springs Mortuaries | 69855 East Ramon, CC | 321-0994 |
| GAY COMMUNITY CENTER |
DESERT PRIDE CENTER |
| Website: www.desertpridecenter.org |
Call 327-2313 |
| Various activities on a flexible schedule |
| Mailing address: Desert Pride Center, 611 South Palm Canyon Drive #201 (The Sun Center), Palm Springs CA 92264 |
| E-mail: INFO@desertpridecenter.org |
| GRIEF SUPPORT |
DESERT HOSPITAL |
Weekly Schedule:
| Wednesday | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Sinatra Auditorium at Desert Hospital, Palm Springs |
| Thursday | 6:30 - 8:00 PM |
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| GRIEF SUPPORT AFTER PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIED FROM AIDS |
INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER OF THE NAMES PROJECT AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT |
| Panel making workshop is held at Church Of St Paul Of The Desert on the 4th Saturday of the month from 8:00 AM to NOON. |
TO GET HELP:
Call 778-2610 |
| HIV TESTING |
Type | When |
| Riverside County Health Department | 3111 E Tahquitz, PS | 778-2210 | Blood | Monday from 1 to 4:40 PM |
| 47923 Oasis, Indio | 863-8283 | Blood |
| Desert Aids Project | 1695 Sunrise Way, PS | 323-2118 or 866-331-3344 | Blood | Monday and Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 PM |
| 81893 Dr Carreon Blvd #3, Indio | Blood | Tuesday from 4:30 to 7 PM and Thursday from 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Cathedral City Boys Club (CCBC), CC | 68369 Sunair Road, CC | 324-1350 | Oral | 1st and 3rd Saturday from NOON to 4 PM |
| Revivals Resale Mart | 611 South Palm Canyon Drive, PS | 323-2118 | Oral | Saturdays 10 AM to 6 PM |
| SUPPORT FOR HIV POSITIVE PERSONS |
HIV: DESERT QUEST |
| Group meets at Eisenhower Medical Center, Building 100 back door, Rancho Mirage, on Thursdays at 6:00 PM. |
TO GET HELP:
Call 346-5688 |
| SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV/AIDS |
DESERT AIDS PROJECT (DAP) |
| Website: www.desertaidsproject.org |
TO GET HELP
AND TO MAKE
APPOINTMENTS:
Call 323-2118
(Indio 342-4197) |
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Offers a medical clinic, confidential HIV testing, private counseling, support group meetings, medical and spiritual referrals. Go to the website for the schedule of various support groups.
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TO VOLUNTEER
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CONTRIBUTE:
Call 323-2118 |
Mailing address: DAP
1695 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs CA 92262
Indio annex: 81893 Dr Carreon Blvd #3, Indio CA 92201 |
| SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV/AIDS |
YOGA AND THE HUMAN FRAME |
| Yoga instruction each Friday from 10:00 to 11:15 AM at 835 N Palm Canyon, PS. |
TO GET HELP:
Call 328-7233 |
| HOLISTIC SUPPORT |
HEALTH RETREAT AND DIVINE HEALING GALLERY |
| Website: www.divinehealinggallery.com/healing |
Call 567-0400 |
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Holistic healing, such as Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes.
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Mailing address: HR&DHG
68565 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City CA 92234
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| SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH NARCOTICS PROBLEMS |
DESERT PRIDE CENTER |
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The Desert Pride Center has a complete schedule of all gay 12-step meetings, some of which are run by Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and others by Codependents Anonymous (CODA). Click here to go directly to this list.
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Call 327-2313 |
| PHYSICIANS |
Specialty |
| Hani Salib, MD | 1401 N Palm Canyon, PS | 322-5184 | General |
| William Grimm, DO | 1180 N Indian Canyon, PS | 322-2520 | Osteopathy |
| Michael Somero, MD | 1401 N Palm Canyon, PS | 322-2525 | AIDS |
| Mark Vincent Sofonio, MD | 39000 Bob Hope, RM | 341-5555 | Plastic surgery |
| Timothy Jochen, MD, FAAD, FASDS | 1180 N Indian Canyon, PS | 416-6971 | Dermatology |
| Ashraf Khan, MD | 1401 N Palm Canyon, PS | 325-7996 | HIV care |
| James Shaner, MD | 173 S Civic Drive, PS | 864-6688 | General |
| PSYCHOLOGISTS |
Specialty |
| Paul Kent Froman, PhD | 777 East Tahquitz #200, PS | 325-7977 | HIV & Grief |
| J M Evosevich, PhD | 901 East Tahquitz, PS | 778-4929 | Gay issues |
| Bob Diamond, MFCC | PS | 866-8665 | General |
| Daniel Parker, PhD | 400 South Farrell #B206, PS | 416-7766 | General |
| SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH SEXUAL COMPULSION PROBLEMS |
SEXUAL COMPULSIVES ANONYMOUS (SCA) |
Weekly Schedule:
| Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Desert AIDS Project, Sunrise & Vista Chino. (Information: 323-2118) |
| Thursday | 3:00 - 4:30 PM | Desert AIDS Project, Sunrise & Vista Chino. (Information: 323-2118) |
| Friday | 9:30 AM | Sober Age Bookstore, 13189 Palm Drive, DHS |
| Saturday | 8:30 - 9:30 PM | Mizell Senior Center, Sunrise & Ramon, PS |
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| SUPPORT FOR STRAIGHTS WHO ARE CONNECTED TO GAYS |
PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS (PFLAG) |
| Website: www.pflag.org |
TO GET HELP:
Call 202-4430 |
Monthly Schedule:
| First Sunday | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | Meeting at Religious Science Church, 45630 Portola, PD. (Information: 346-1903) |
| Third Thursday | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Open Rap at Religious Science Church, 45630 Portola, PD |
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Mailing address: PFLAG
P O Box 402, Cathedral City CA 92235 |
| SYPHILIS TESTING |
DESERT AIDS PROJECT |
| Confidential testing on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 7 PM |
FOR INFORMATION:
Call 323-2118 |
| 1695 North Sunrise Way, Palm Springs CA 92262 |
| THRIFT STORE |
REVIVALS |
| All profits go to support of the Desert AIDS Project. |
TO VOLUNTEER
OR CONTRIBUTE:
Call 328-1330 |
Store and mailing address: Revivals
68929 Perez Road, Cathedral City CA 92234 |
| SUPPORT FOR VETERANS |
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP |
| Led by Dr Paul Kent Froman, meets on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at 777 East Tahquitz #200, Palm Springs. |
TO GET HELP:
Call 323-3102 |
| YOUTH SUPPORT |
GAY ASSOCIATED YOUTH (GAY) |
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A support, advocacy, and social group for the LGBT community and questioning youth. Meets every Friday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Religious Science Church of the Desert, 45630 Portola, Palm Desert. Provides a safe environment, where you can talk about important issues and meet your peers. |
TO GET HELP:
Call 779-7555 |
Mailing address: Gay Associated Youth
P O Box 448, Rancho Mirage CA 92270-0448 |
| E-mail: PSGAYYOUTH@aol.com |
WE HAVE CURRENTLY NOT ENOUGH INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS TO BE ABLE TO SPECIFY THEIR PURPOSE -- PLEASE HELP US BY UPDATING WHAT WE HAVE.
| HIV & AA |
| Group meets at Courtyard Community Room, 777 E Tahquitz, PS, on Mondays at 6:30 PM |
| INSIGHT OUT! |
| Gay Men's Group meets on Fridays at 7:30 PM. Call 833-3128 for location |
| CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS |
| Group meets for discussion at Charter Hospital, 69696 Ramon Road, Cathedral City, on Thursdays at 6:30 PM |
| CODA GROUP |
| Group meets at Church of St Paul in the Desert, 125 West Alamenda, Palm Springs, on Thursdays from NOON to 1:00 PM |
AND WHAT THE ACTIVITIES BELOW ARE IS CLEAR, BUT WHO IS RUNNING THEM? -- WE NEED YOUR HELP HERE, TOO.
| FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM FEAR, ANXIETY, AND PANIC ATTACKS |
| Group meets on Mondays. |
TO GET HELP:
Call 327-5001 |
| HELP THROUGH REIKI FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV |
| Free Reiki Healing Eve in Cathedral City on Mondays. |
TO GET HELP:
Call 320-9720 |
| HELP THROUGH HYPNOSIS FOR HEALING AND HEALTH |
| Group meets on Wednesdays. Free for HIV positive persons. |
TO GET HELP:
Call 773-3876 before 8:00 PM |
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