Cathedral City : Helpful Phone Numbers

The following is a useful set of phone numbers for assistance in the Cathedral City area on other types of assistance not covered by our Housing Office.

All area codes are (760) unless otherwise noted:

Service	Phone #
Adult Protective Services	(760) 770-2450
Campesinos Unidos Contact either Frank or Martha. Works with Gas Company to help homeowners get assistance with heating/furnaces and weatherization.	(760) 398-7878
Cathedral City Code Compliance	(760) 770-8200
Cathedral City Senior Center Contact the Outreach Program. There are several programs and charities throughout our County available to people in various situations.	(760) 321-1548
Catholic Charities, Cathedral City May assist with one month rent, utility deposits, etc. Operates Nightingale Manor (one month) housing for dislocated or recovering families	(760) 202-1222
Children Services	(760) 342-3503
Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Best for homeless, recipients of AFDC, or individuals earning less than $607/mo. Assists with food stamps, Media-Cal, and all other County services.	(760) 770-2300
Fair Housing Office Investigates cases of discrimination	(760) 864-1541
Housing Authority Section 8 Programs: ask for Margie	(760) 863-2828 or 800-655-4228
Inland Counties Legal Services, Indio	(760) 342-1591
Jewish Family Services, Palm Springs	(760) 325-4088
Martha's Kitchen Contact if Catholic Charities cannot help. May have 1 month motel vouchers available for needy families, food program, homeless shelter	(760) 347-4741
Office on Aging (a.k.a. Access) Connects people with all Riverside County Services. Based on geographical location and need. They refer people to the appropriate agency. They help in emergency food situations.	800-510-2020
Red Cross May have emergency family assistance	(760) 773-9105
Rescue Mission Indio Operates homeless shelter for men, women, and families	(760) 347-3512
Riverside County Health Dept. Palm Springs	(760) 778-2235
Salvation Army Sometimes operates FEMA emergency shelters and motel voucher programs (especially in summer or during severe weather conditions)	(760) 324-2275
Senior Home Repair Assistance Program See office on Aging	800-510-2020
Shelter From the Storm For abused women and their children	(760) 328-7233

Last updated: 6/27/2012 2:58:01 PM