Amputee Connection of the Coachella Valley
Meets the 1st Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the Eisenhower Medical Center, Kiewit Building. 
Call for more information or to arrange for a volunteer visit.
2355 South Gene Autry Trail , Suite F
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 770-6096

Braille Institute Desert Center
Library, Counseling and Support Groups, Independent Living Skills, Enrichment Classes, Youth Services, Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, Access Technology, Volunteer Opportunities.
800-BRAILLE (272-4553)
Rancho Mirage: (760) 321-1111
email info@brailleinstitute.org


Breast Cancer Support Group
(760) 416-4702
American Cancer Society: (800) 227-2345
Spanish Language Hot Line: (800) 986-9505
 

Gilda's Club Desert Cities
Gilda’s Club Desert Cities is a free cancer support community where men, women and children with all types of cancer and their families, and friends come together with others for emotional and social support as an adjunct to medical care. Gilda's Club Desert Cities
67-625 East Palm Canyon Drive #7A
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Phone 760/770-5678
email: caustingcdc@dc.rr.com


Mourning Star Center
The Mourning Star Center is a nonprofit organization providing grief support for children, ages 3-19, and their adult caregivers.  Services include support groups, referral, volunteer opportunities, and community education. 
P.O. Box 1983
Palm Desert, CA 92261
(760) 836-0360
email:  mournstar1@aol.com


Overeaters Anonymous
Unity With Diversity
Self-help group patterned after AA with no dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Call for meeting locations, dates, and times. Their goal is to stop compulsive eating. Funding: donations. Services are free. 
P.O. Box 3796
Palm Desert, CA 92261
(760) 773-9173

Palm Springs National Stroke Association

Palm Springs Stroke Activity Center
Offers free assistance and support to stroke survivors and their caregivers and families. Focuses on recovery and rehabilitation through education, recreational therapy, physical therapy, vocational therapy, and occupational therapy. This is the only free stroke rehabilitation center in the world. Located in Palm Springs for the last 24 years
2800 East Alejo Road
Palm Springs, CA 92263
(760) 323-7676 
(760) 325-8026 Fax 
email psstrkcntr@aol.com


Parkinson's Resource Organization
Parkinson's Resource Organization is a non profit, charitable organization dedicated to disseminating information about Parkinson's disease, providing funds for respite care, and giving emotional comfort to families of people with Parkinson's. We do this through a network of support groups, information and referral, and a monthly newsletter. To learn more about the work of Parkinson's Resource Organization, formerly known as Children of Parkinsonians, Contact: Toll Free (877) 775-4111.
Jo Rosen, President and Founder
74-854 El Paseo, Suite 102
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 773-5628
(760) 773-9803 Fax
email info@parkinsons.org

Paws & Hearts
Paws & Hearts is a group of unique volunteers, dogs, cats and their human companions who go on weekly visits to area convalescent centers, senior and day care centers, Alzheimer's facilities, children's hospitals and facilities. Our mission is very simple, To bring a little love, joy and warmth to those no longer can be with their own pets.
74-854 Velie Way, Suite 7
Palm Desert, CA 92262
(760) 836-1406     
(760) 836-1426
email pawsandhearts@aol.com


Pegasus Riding Academy
A place where children and adults of all ages and with all types of handicaps can come to get superb therapeutic benefits while experiencing the joy of riding a horse. The warm, gentle massage of the horse while walking is very therapeutic for most mobility impaired people. Also the walking motion of the horse is as close to the human walk as can be found in nature, and is an inspiring and exciting experience for those whose life is spent in a wheelchair.
35-450 Pegasus Court
Palm Desert, CA 92211
PO Box 397
Thousand Palms, CA 92276-0397
(760) 772-3057  
(760) 772-1195 Fax

People Helping People, USA
Provides financial and emotional support to people who need a quick response in a crisis situation. On a one-on-one basis, we provide medicine, rent, utilities, clothing, etc. with special consideration given to children and seniors.
67-555 E. Palm Canyon Drive
Cathedral City, CA 92234
760-324-9788
Thrift Shop:760-321-5888 


Phobics Anonymous
P.O. Box 1180
Palm Springs, CA 92263-1180
(760) 322-2673


See Me As I AM Coachella Valley Down Syndrome Support Group
Serves parents of children with Down Syndrome providing support. When parents are faced with the traumatic experience of being told they have a child with a handicap they need someone who has gone through this experience to talk to. This group does just that by being there for them. We also have guest speakers talk about different subjects. If they need information on different things help is available.
Martha Diaz
Contact_Phone: 760-342-9308
Email: joebabe43@hotmail.com

Senior Net On Line Caregivers Support Group
The caregivers support group can be found on America On Line at keyword Senior Net
121 Second Street, 7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 495-4990
(415) 495-3999 Fax


Stop Smoking, Stay Quit Smoking Cessation Class
(760) 773-4824
American Lung Association
(800)586-4872
Email: vjsl8@cs.com


Stroke Rehabilitation Group
Proves rehabilitative services to persons suffering from a debilitating stroke. A free program is offered to help speed the recovery process.
Meets at the Los Compadres Clubhouse
1489 South El Cielo Road
Palm Springs, Tuesdays, 9:00am
Post Office Box 1135
Cathedral City, CA 92235-1135
(760) 322-3995