COVID-19 LGBTQ+ Help Center

The resources you need for the Coronavirus all in one place.

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Call: 323-448-0126
Email: covid19@eqca.org

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Our LGBTQ+ community has been hit hard by the virus and the economic downturn. We can beat this crisis, but we have to work together. Stay home except for essential needs. If you do go out, stay 6 feet away from others and wear a cloth mask.

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources

Below is a list of resources for LGBTQ+ Californians impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Coming soon, we will have a comprehensive list of local resources available as well, sorted by county.

National & State Resources

Healthcare

National Mental Health Resources
California Mental Health Resources
National HIV/AIDS/STI Resources
AIDS Education and Training Center Program
Web Address: https://aidsetc.org/resource/covid-19-update-people-hiv
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 information for HIV/AIDS service providers
LGBTQ+ Friendly
GLAAD
Web Address: https://www.glaad.org/hiv
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English
Services: HIV/AIDS educational information, PrEP, HIV testing/treatment provider search
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Planned Parenthood
Web Address: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/health-and-wellness/covid-19-new-coronavirus
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Educational, STI/STD/HIV Resources, Testing locations, On-line chat/text services
LGBTQ+ Friendly
AIDS Source, National Institutes of Health
Web Address: https://aids.nlm.nih.gov/topic/1203/specific-populations/1218/lesbian,-gay,-bisexual,-and-transgender
Languages: English
Services: Research archive
AIDS United
1101 14th St NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-408-4848
Web Address: http://www.aidsunited.org/
Languages: English
Services: Educational information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Web Address: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/default.html
Languages: English
HIV.gov
Web Address: https://www.hiv.gov/
Languages: English
Services: Educational information, Local resource guide for HIV testing and PrEP, HIV and COVID-19 information
California HIV/AIDS/STI Resources
California Department of Public Health - STD Control Branch
850 Marina Bay Parkway Building P 2nd Floor
Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: 510-620-3400
Email: stdcb@cdph.ca.gov
Web Address: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/std.aspx
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: HIV and STI testing, Comprehensive sexual health education, Policy and Legislation, STI prevention for women, MSM, adolescents, provider trainings
LGBTQ+ Friendly
National Primary Care Clinic Resources
GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality
Web Address: http://www.glma.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=938&parentID=534
Languages: English
Services: Provider search, Health education
LGBTQ+ Friendly
US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Phone: 800-318-2596
Web Address: https://www.healthcare.gov/community-health-centers/
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English
Services: Get health coverage, Local clinic search
California Primary Care Clinic Resources
California Primary Care Association
1231 I Street Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-440-8170
Web Address: https://www.cpca.org/CPCA/CPCA
Languages: English
Services: Trainings, Peer network, Immigrant resources
LGBTQ+ Friendly
California Department of Public Health - Health Facility Information Database (Cal Health FIND)
Phone: 916-324-6630
Email: calhealthfind@cdph.ca.gov
Web Address: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/calhealthfind/pages/home.aspx
Languages: English
Services: Clinic search tool
National Public Health Resources
National LGBT Cancer Network
Web Address: https://cancer-network.org/
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 updates, Health resources, Provider trainings
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Phone: 800-232-4636
Web Address: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 public health information
US Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
Phone: 877-696-6775
Web Address: https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/news/index.html
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 updates
California Public Health Resources
California Department of Public Health
Phone: 916-558-1784
Web Address: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/
Languages: English
LGBTQ+ Friendly
National Reproductive Health Resources
Planned Parenthood
Phone: 800-230-PLAN
Web Address: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Languages: English
LGBTQ+ Friendly
US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Population Affairs
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
Phone: 877-696-6775
Web Address: https://www.hhs.gov/opa/reproductive-health/index.html
Languages: English
Services: Reproductive Health information
California Reproductive Health Resources
California Deparment of Public Health - Pregnancy and Reproductive Health
1615 Capitol Ave
Sacramento, CA 95814
Email: mchinet@cdph.ca.gov
Web Address: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DMCAH/Pages/Topics/Pregnancy-and-Reproductive-Health.aspx
Languages: English
Services: Educational, regional programs across CA

Employment

National Self-Employed Workers Resources
Internal Revenue Service
Web Address: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employed-individuals-tax-center
Languages: English
Services: Tax information
California Self-Employed Workers Resources
California Employment Development Department - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Phone: 833-978-2511
Web Address: https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/pandemic-unemployment-assistance.htm
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Unemployment benefits
National Unemployment Insurance Resources
US Department of Labor
Web Address: https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus/unemployment-insurance
Languages: English
Services: Information on Unemployment Insurance relief COVID-19 outbreak
California Unemployment Insurance Resources
California Employment Development Department - Unemployment Insurance
Phone: 833-978-2511
Web Address: https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/
Hours: 8:00am-12:00pm
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: File a claim, Manage a claim, Payment information, Online services, General unemployment insurance (UI) information, Employer information
National LGBTQ+ Organizations
Lambda Legal
120 Wall Street 19th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone: 212-809-8585
Web Address: https://www.lambdalegal.org/blog/20200424_covid19-resources-lgbtq-employees-workers
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Resources for LGBTQ Employees
LGBTQ+ Friendly
National Center for Transgender Equality
1133 19th St NW Suite 302
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-642-4542
Email: ncte@transequality.org
Web Address: https://transequality.org/issues/employment
Languages: English
Services: Employment rights education, Identification documents information
LGBTQ+ Friendly
California LGBTQ+ Organizations
Equality California
3701 Wilshire Blvd Suite 725
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: 323-848-9801
Web Address: https://www.eqca.org/
Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Languages: English
Services: Resource list
LGBTQ+ Friendly
California Employment Development Department - COVID-19: Employer Resources
Web Address: https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/employers.htm
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Workplace Health and Safety, Work Sharing Program, Navigating Closure or Layoffs, Guidance on Conditional Suspension of California WARN Act, Tax assistance
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
1325 J Street Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 94280
Phone: 877-345-4633
Web Address: https://business.ca.gov/coronavirus-2019/
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Languages: English
Services: Weekly Webinars and Program Impact Videos, Resources for Small Businesses and Start-Ups, Navigating essential versus nonessential business classifications, Labor and Workforce Support for Businesses and Employees, Business Taxes Assistance
National Financial Support Resources
US Department of Labor
Web Address: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment-insurance
Languages: English
Services: Unemployment benefits
National Disability Insurance Resources
Social Security Administration
Phone: 1-800-722-1213
Web Address: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
Languages: English
Services: Disability benefits
California Disability Insurance Resources
California Employment Development Department
Phone: 800-480-3287
Web Address: https://edd.ca.gov/Disability/Disability_Insurance.htm
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, M-F
Languages: English, Spanish
National Paid Family Leave Resources
US Department of Labor
Web Address: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla
Languages: English
California Paid Family Leave Resources
California Employment Development Department
Phone: 877-238-4373
Web Address: https://www.edd.ca.gov/disability/paid_family_leave.htm
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Armenian, Punjabi, Tagalog

Food Assistance

National Food Assistance Resources
Meals on Wheels
1550 Crystal Drive Suite 1004
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 888-998-6325
Web Address: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/
Languages: English
Services: Meals for seniors and people with disabilities
Feeding America
Phone: 800-771-2303
Web Address: https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
Languages: English
Services: Find your local food bank
California Food Assistance Resources
California Association of Food Banks
1641 Franklin Street Suite 722
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-272-4435
Email: info@cafoodbanks.org
Web Address: http://www.cafoodbanks.org/
Languages: English
Services: Food Assistance
CalFresh
Phone: 1-877-847-3663
Web Address: https://www.getcalfresh.org/?source=dssfood
Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian
Services: California's monthly food benefit program, known federally as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP
Official California State Government - Great Plates Delivered
Phone: 833-422-4255
Web Address: https://covid19.ca.gov/restaurants-deliver-home-meals-for-seniors/
Languages: English
Services: Help seniors and other adults at high risk from COVID-19 by delivering three nutritious meals a day

Education

National Education Resources
GLSEN
110 William St 30th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-727-0135
Email: info@glsen.org
Web Address: https://www.glsen.org/
Languages: English
Services: Resources for educators, Resources for GSAs
LGBTQ+ Friendly
GSA Network
1714 Franklin St #100-418
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 415-552-4229
Email: info@gsanetwork.org
Web Address: https://gsanetwork.org/
Languages: English
Services: Resources for starting a GSA, Youth leader trainings
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Point Foundation: A National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund
6230 Wilshire Blvd Suite 890
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 323-933-1234
Email: info@pointfoundation.org
Web Address: https://pointfoundation.org/
Hours: Scholarships for higher education
Languages: English
Services: U.S.
LGBTQ+ Friendly
US Department of Education
Web Address: https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus
Languages: English
Services: Information for schools, Student loans, Government grants to students and institutions
California Education Resources
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-319-0800
Web Address: https://www.cde.ca.gov/
Languages: English
Services: Mental Health, Distance Learning, School Meals, Special Education, Child Care and Student Supervision
LGBTQ+ Friendly

Cash Assistance

National CARES Act Resources
US Department of the Treasury/IRS
Web Address: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments
Languages: English
National Other Cash Assistance Resources
The Artists Safety Net
Web Address: https://cerfplus.org/get-relief/apply-for-help/
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 Cash Assistance Fund for Artists
CORE: Children of Restaurant Employees
Web Address: https://coregives.org/covid-19/
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 Cash Assistance Fund for food and beverage workers
National Domestic Workers Alliance
Web Address: https://domesticworkers.org/coronavirus-care-fund
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 Cash Assistance Fund for Domestic Workers
Freelancers Relief Fund
Web Address: https://www.freelancersunion.org/resources/freelancers-relief-fund/
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 Cash Assistance Fund for Freelancers
One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
Web Address: https://ofwemergencyfund.org/
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 Cash Assistance Fund for Tipped and Service Workers
Restaurant Workers Community Foundation
Web Address: https://www.restaurantworkerscf.org/
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 Cash Assistance Fund for Restaurant Workers
US Bartenders Guild Foundation
Web Address: https://www.usbgfoundation.org/covid-19-response
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 Cash Assistance Fund for Bartenders
California Other Cash Assistance Resources
California Employment Development Department
Web Address: https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/pandemic-unemployment-assistance.htm
Languages: English

Small Business

National Paycheck Protection Program Resources
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Web Address: https://nlihc.org/sites/default/files/SBA-Loans_CARES-ACT.pdf
Languages: English
Services: Information on applying for PPP and EIDL Loans
Small Business Administration
Phone: 1-800-659-2955
Email: disastercusstomerservice@sba.gov
Web Address: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program
Languages: English
Services: Loans to cover payroll
California Paycheck Protection Program Resources
California Office of the Governor
Web Address: https://covid19.ca.gov/business-and-employers/
Languages: English
National Economic Injury Disaster Loan Funding Resources
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Web Address: https://nlihc.org/sites/default/files/SBA-Loans_CARES-ACT.pdf
Languages: English
Services: Information on applying for PPP and EIDL Loans
Small Business Administration
Phone: 1-800-659-2955
Email: disastercusstomerservice@sba.gov
Web Address: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program
Languages: English

Housing

National Rental Assistance Resources
Fannie Mae Renters Resource Finder
Web Address: https://www.knowyouroptions.com/rentersresourcefinder
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English
Services: Resource Finder for Renters, HUD Approved Housing Counselors, FEMA and Insurance Claims Assistance, Nonlegal guidance in communicating with landlords
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Web Address: https://nlihc.org/rental-assistance
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English
Services: Information on Rental Assistance
California Rental Assistance Resources
California Rent Assistance
Phone: 641-715-3900, Ext. 19027
Email: support@rentassistance.us
Web Address: https://www.rentassistance.us/st/california
Languages: English
Services: Provides county agency information
California Department of Insurance
300 Capitol Mall 14th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 800-927-4357
Web Address: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Health, auto, business and other insurance
California Apartment Association
Web Address: https://caanet.org/coronavirus-resources-for-navigating-the-outbreak/
Languages: English
Services: List of city and county coronavirus-specific tenant protections.
National Homeowner Assistance Resources
Freddie Mae/Fannie Mac
Web Address: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/cares-act-mortgage-forbearance-what-you-need-know/
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Mortgage relief for homeowners and renters with federally backed mortgages
California Homeowner Assistance Resources
California Housing Finance Agency
500 Capitol Mall Suite 1400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 877-922-5432
Web Address: https://www.calhfa.ca.gov
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Languages: English
Services: Home buyer programs, Down payment and closing cost assistance, Foreclosure prevention resources
National Shelter Resources
True Colors United
311 West 43rd Street 12th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212-461-4401
Web Address: https://truecolorsunited.org/coronavirus-action-resource-center/
Languages: English
Services: Resources and information for LGBTQ+ youth and advocates
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Point Source Youth
Email: contact@pointsourceyouth.org
Web Address: https://www.pointsourceyouth.org/covid19toolkits
Languages: English
Services: Toolkits for providers, advocates, and funders
LGBTQ+ Friendly
HUD Exchange
Web Address: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/resources-for-lgbt-homelessness/
Languages: English
Services: Resources for homeless LGBTQ+ individuals in crisis
LGBTQ+ Friendly
National Coalition for the Homeless
2201 P Street NW
Washington DC 20037,
Phone: 202-462-4822
Web Address: http://nationalhomeless.org/references/need-help/
Languages: English
Services: Information and resources, assistance finding local resources
California Shelter Resources
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202-708-1112
Web Address: https://www.hud.gov/states/california/homeless/shelters
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: List of shelters and emergency housing in California

Utilities

California Gas and Electricity Assistance Resources
California Department of Community Services and Development: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
2389 Gateway Oaks Drive Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: 866-675-6623
Email: web.info@csd.ca.gov
Web Address: https://csd.ca.gov/pages/LIHEAPProgram.aspx
Languages: English
Services: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Energy Assistance
California Department of Community Services and Development: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
2389 Gateway Oaks Drive Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: 866-675-6623
Email: web.info@csd.ca.gov
Web Address: https://csd.ca.gov/pages/LIHEAPProgram.aspx
Languages: English
Services: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Energy Assistance
PG&E
Web Address: https://www.pge.com/en_US/about-pge/company-information/protective-protocols/covid19-protections.page
Languages: English
Services: Electricity Assistance
California Water Assistance Resources
California Water Service: Low-Income Rate Assistance (LIRA)
Phone: 877-419-1701
Email: lira@calwater.com
Web Address: https://www.calwater.com/community/lira/
Languages: English
Services: LIRA, Water Assistance
National Internet & Phone Assistance Resources
AT&T
Web Address: https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Wireless, TV, Internet, Home phone, Home security
Comcast
Web Address: https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
Languages: English
Services: Comcast Internet Essentials program offers basic internet to eligible customers. Through June 30, Comcast is offering two free months of service through this program.
Spectrum
Phone: 855-243-8892
Web Address: https://www.spectrum.net/support/internet/assistance-communities-need/
Languages: English
California Internet & Phone Assistance Resources
California Public Utilities Commission: California Lifeline Program
Phone: 877-853-7463
Web Address: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/lifeline/
Hours: 7am-7pm
Languages: English
Services: Lifeline, Phone Assistance

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
P.O. Box 90249
Austin, TX 78709
Phone: 800-799-7233
Web Address: https://www.thehotline.org/
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Domestic violence hotline
California Domestic Violence Resources
California Department of Public Health: Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Branch
1616 Capitol Avenue Suite 74.436
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-552-9800
Email: ivpb@cdph.ca.gov
Web Address: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DCDIC/SACB/Pages/DomesticViolenceIntimatePartnerViolence.aspx
Languages: English
Services: Domestic Violence Referrals
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Phone: 916-444-7163
Web Address: https://www.cpedv.org/domestic-violence-organizations-california
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm
Languages: English
Services: Domestic Violence Referrals

Immigration

National Legal Services Resources
Immigration Equality
Phone: 212-714-2904
Web Address: https://www.immigrationequality.org/
Services: Legal help and resource for LGBTQ+ immigrants
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Citizenshipworks
Web Address: https://www.citizenshipworks.org/
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese
Services: Citizenship application assistance
Immi
Web Address: https://www.immi.org
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: National legal help directory, Know your rights
Immigration Advocates Network - National Immigration Legal Services Directory
Web Address: https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English
Services: Directory of free or low-cost immigration legal services in the U.S.
California Legal Services Resources
The LGBT Asylum Project
Email: info@lgbtasylumproject.org
Web Address: https://www.lgbtasylumproject.org/
Languages: English, Spanish, Turkish
Services: Asylum application assistance
LGBTQ+ Friendly
California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)
1020 15th Street Suite 20
Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: 831-757-5221
Email: lgbtq@crla.org
Web Address: http://crla.org/
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Education, Employment and labor, Housing, Leadership development, Rural health, LGBTQ+ program
LGBTQ+ Friendly
California Department of Social Services
P.O. Box 944243
Sacramento, CA 94244-2430
Phone: 916-657-3442
Email: immigrationservices@dss.ca.gov
Languages: English
Services: Immigration Referrals, DACA, TPS,
Immigration Center for Women and Children
Phone: 213-614-1165
Web Address: https://www.icwclaw.org/
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Immigration Legal Services, DACA
National DACA Renewal Services Resources
Immigrants Rising
Web Address: https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/steps-to-renew-daca/
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English
Services: DACA Renewal Guide, DACA Renewal Clinic search, Mental Health resources
LGBTQ+ Friendly
United We Dream
Web Address: https://unitedwedream.org/2020/03/covid-19-uscis-office-closures-guidance/
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 USCIS Office Closures Guidance
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Informed Immigrant
Web Address: https://www.informedimmigrant.com/guides/daca-renewals-2020
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: DACA Renewal Guide, DACA Renewal Clinic search
California DACA Renewal Services Resources
California Department of Social Services
P.O. Box 944243
Sacramento, CA 94244
Phone: 916-657-3442
Email: immigrationservices@dss.ca.gov
Services: Immigration Legal Services, DACA, TPS
Centro Legal De La Raza
3022 International Blvd 4th Floor
Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: 510-437-1554
Email: info@centrolegal.org
Web Address: https://www.centrolegal.org/
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Immigration Legal Services, DACA, TPS
National Immigration Advocacy Resources
Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement
Email: info@familiatqlm.org
Web Address: https://familiatqlm.org/
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Advocacy, Community organizing
LGBTQ+ Friendly
United We Dream
Web Address: https://unitedwedream.org/
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Immigration advocacy, Know Your Rights
LGBTQ+ Friendly
National Immigration Law Center
3450 Wilshire Blvd
#108-162, Los Angeles
Phone: 213-639-3900
Email: reply@nilc.org
Web Address: https://www.nilc.org/
Languages: English
Services: Legal advocacy, Policy advocacy
California Immigration Advocacy Resources
California Immigrant Policy Center
Phone: 213-250-0880
Email: info@caimmigrant.org
Web Address: https://caimmigrant.org/
Languages: English
Services: Immigration Advocacy, Policy Updates
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
2533 West 3rd Street Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Phone: 1-888-6CHIRLA
Web Address: https://www.chirla.org/
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Immigration Advocacy, Immigration Referrals, Immigration Legal Services, DACA, TPS
LGBTQ+ Friendly
National Cash Assistance Resources
One Fair Wage
Web Address: https://ofwemergencyfund.org
Languages: English
Services: Emergency fund for hourly workers, gig workers, and restaurant workers
United We Dream
Web Address: https://unitedwedream.org/nationalundocufund/
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Cash assistance
LGBTQ+ Friendly
California Cash Assistance Resources
California Department of Social Services: Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)
744 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-651-8848
Email: piar@dss.ca.gov
Languages: English
Services: Cash Assistance
Department of Social Services: Employment Bureau
744 P Street MS 8-8-33
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-654-2137
Languages: English
Services: CalWorks, Cash Assistance

Youth

National Welfare & Benefits Resources
USA.gov
Web Address: https://www.usa.gov/food-help
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Guide for free or low-cost food programs
California Welfare & Benefits Resources
California Department of Public Health: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
3901 Lennane Drive
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: 800-852-5770
Email: WIC@cdph.ca.gov
Web Address: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/cfh/DWICSN/pages/program-landing1.aspx
Languages: English
Services: WIC, Food Assistance

Seniors

National Welfare & Benefits Resources
National Center for Transgender Equality
1133 19th Street NW Suite 302
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-642-4542
Email: ncte@transequality.org
Web Address: https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/medicare
Languages: English
Services: Online information on Medicare eligibility for trans elders
LGBTQ+ Friendly
SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline
Phone: 1-877-360-LGBT
Web Address: https://www.sageusa.org/what-we-do/sage-national-lgbt-elder-hotline/
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Spanish, Translation available in 180 languages
Services: Crisis assistance, Information on support resources
LGBTQ+ Friendly
AARP
Web Address: https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2020/jenkins-letter-aarp-coronavirus-response.html
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Daily Coronavirus bulletin, Weekly telehalls
Benefits CheckUp from the National Council on Aging
Web Address: https://www.benefitscheckup.org/?_ga=2.98069407.1027020309.1588896137-467835846.1588896137
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: Look for resources in your area
California Welfare & Benefits Resources
California Department of Aging
Web Address: https://www.aging.ca.gov/covid19/
Languages: English, Spanish

Veterans

National Veterans Resources
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Phone: 800-827-1000
Web Address: https://www.va.gov/coronavirus-veteran-frequently-asked-questions/
Languages: English
Services: Information and resources
California Veterans Resources
California Association of Veteran Service Agencies
980 9th Street 16th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 1-800-273-8255
Web Address: https://californiaveterans.org/
Languages: English
Services: Mental health services resources, Housing programs resources, incarceration resources, Employment and training resources, Policy and advocacy"
California Department of Veterans Affairs: CalVet
1227 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 800-952-5626
Web Address: https://www.calvet.ca.gov/COVID19
Languages: English
Services: Veterans Benefits

Policy Updates

National Policy Update Resources
Equality Federation
Phone: 929-373-3370
Web Address: https://www.equalityfederation.org/
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 and the LGBT community information, Policy tracking, Calls to action
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Human Rights Campaign
1640 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-628-4160
Email: feedback@hrc.org
Web Address: https://www.hrc.org/resources/federal-legislation
Languages: English
Services: Federal policy updates
LGBTQ+ Friendly
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
870 Market Street Suite 370
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 800-528-6257; 415-392-6257
Web Address: http://www.nclrights.org/
Languages: English, Spanish
Services: http://www.nclrights.org/
LGBTQ+ Friendly
National LGBTQ Taskforce
1325 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-393-5177
Web Address: https://www.thetaskforce.org/
Languages: English
Services: National LGBT policy updates
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Transgender Law Center
Phone: 510-587-9696
Web Address: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/resources/covid19
Languages: English
Services: Community calls, Trans rights advocacy
LGBTQ+ Friendly
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 212-549-2500
Web Address: https://www.aclu.org/
Languages: English
LGBTQ+ Friendly
USA.gov
Web Address: https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus
Languages: English
Services: COVID-19 response update, Government activity reports
California Policy Update Resources
CA.gov
Phone: 800-807-6755
Email: StateInfo@state.ca.gov
Web Address: https://www.ca.gov/
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Languages: English
Services: Policy updates, Agency news, and resources available to CA residents
LGBTQ+ Friendly
California Association of Nonprofits
1100 11th Street Suite 10
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 800-776-4226
Web Address: https://calnonprofits.org/public-policy
Languages: English
Services: Legislation tracker, Advocacy tools, Advocacy resources
LGBTQ+ Friendly

If your organization is not listed here but feel it should be included, please contact covid19@eqca.org.

County Resources

Select your county below to be taken to their COVID-19 resource page. Coming soon, we will have our own dedicated page for each county with a comprehensive list of resources available near you.

Get Tested or Treated

If you’re experiencing symptoms, start by calling your healthcare provider or local health department to find out whether you should be tested for COVID-19. If you do need to visit the hospital or any other healthcare provider, make sure to call ahead.

Know the symptoms and risks Find a Local Testing Site

Stop the Spread

Our LGBTQ+ community is particularly vulnerable to the virus because we’re more likely to have underlying health conditions. It’s up to us to stop the spread and save lives. Protect your family, your neighbors and frontline workers risking their lives to save ours by following recommendations from healthcare experts:

  • Stay home.
  • Connect with friends and family virtually; avoid people outside your household.
  • Wear a cloth mask or face covering if you leave your home and wash it between uses.
  • Maintain a safe distance of 6 feet away from others when outside your home.
  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw it away
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Find the Latest News

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