LGBTQ+ Resources for the Porterville Area
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Emergency Help in Merced
| If you or someone you know is in imminent danger of suicide, or violence towards others. . . | Call 911 right away. | |
| If you or a loved one under 18 are considering suicide. . . | Call, text or chat with the Trevor Project. |  |
| If you or a loved one are 18+ and considering suicide. . . | Call 988 and talk with someone. |  |
| If you are transgender and experiencing crisis. . . | Call the TransLifeLine at (877) 565-8860 Oprime 2 para hablar con unx operadxr en español. |  |
| If you or a loved one are experiencing domestic violence. . . | Contact the Valley Crisis Center’s 24-Hour Crisis Line: (209) 722-4357 |  |
| If you have been exposed to HIV, get emergency treatment (PEP) ASAP, or in 72 hours at the latest. | Get after hours and weekend HIV treatment (PEP). . . | Go to any emergency room |
| If you need emergency contraception, emergency HIV treatment (PEP), or STD/STI treatment during business hours. . . | During the week, make an appointment or walk in to Planned Parenthood, |  |
Transgender Health Resources for the Porterville Area
| If you are under 18 and transgender in Merced. . . | You or your parent can get an appointment for affirming treatment at UCSF in San Francisco. No referral necessary. |  |
| If you are 18+ and transgender in Merced | You can get affirming treatment at Planned Parenthood, or Golden Valley Health Centers. Make an appointment for transgender care. Hablamos Español |  |
| If you have Medi-Cal Alliance and want gender-affirming surgery. . . | Ask your doctor for a referral to: Align Surgical Associates, Inc. 2299 Post St STE 207, San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 530-5335 | (310) 751-5886 Hablamos Español |  |
| If you have Medi-Cal Alliance and need electrolysis. . . | Call Oasis Electrolysis (trans-owned) for an appointment, then call Alliance to schedule a ride at 800-700-3874 | Oasis Electrolysis (trans-owned) 222 Mt Hermon Rd H Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (831) 431-0739 |
| If you can pay out of pocket for electrolysis. . . | Make an appointment with | |
| If you need a letter for surgery or hormones, and can pay out of pocket. . . | Make an appointment with: Safe And Affirmative Counseling 7555 N Del Mar Ave, Ste 206 Fresno, CA 93711 North Fresno Area 559-528-8880 |  |
| If you have Medi-Cal Alliance, and you need transportation to medical appointments. . . | 800-700-3874 to schedule a ride. |  |
| If you can’t pay for surgery, hormones, electrolysis, chest binders, or feminine shapewear | Apply for financial help, free chest binders, and free feminine shapewear at Point of Pride |  |
| If you need help changing your name and gender. . . |
Sexual Health Resources for Porterville
| If you need emergency contraception (morning after pill), birth control, abortion, HIV treatment, sexually transmitted infection (STD/STI) treatment. . . | Make an appointment with Planned Parenthood | |
Food Resources for Porterville
| Free food distribution | Every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 10AM, everyone is invited to come collect free food provided by | Church Name |
| Free bread | Grab free bread | Vendor |
Other Resources
| If you have faced discrimination in work, housing, healthcare, immigration. . . | Call Central California Legal Services at: (800) 675-8001 |  |