LGBTQ+ Health Resources

LGBTQ+ Health Resources

Our Health Care Centers are committed to providing appropriate and supportive clinical care to our LGBTQ patients. In addition to our free or low-cost STD/STI testing, patients can also be referred to case management services and community support groups such as the Source, PFLAG, and the Trevor Project. Please visit the links below to find more information.

 

California Department of Public Health
California Department of Public Health

The California Department of Public Health has organized popular health topics pertaining to the LGBT community in California. Find what programs and services are offered statewide. 

HHSA LGBTQ+ Youth Resources
HHSA LGBTQ+ Youth Resources

HHSA's Mental Health Branch partners with local LGBTQ+ programs to support youth in Tulare County. Visit their page for more info.

The Source LGBT+ Center
The Source LGBT+ Center

The Source is a local resource center for the LGBTQ community and their allies in Visalia. Visit their website for more local resources, educational events, and volunteer opportunities. 


Agency News

Video: What Is Prop 1?

Video: What Is Prop 1?

Prop 1 reallocates existing state funds and other state resources to expand and modernize the state's behavioral health infrastructure. This includes increased funding for treatment facilities, supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, and other essential services.

Video: How Coordinate Care is Helping the Homeless

Video: How Coordinate Care is Helping the Homeless

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Warming Centers & Winter Care for Outside Pets

Warming Centers & Winter Care for Outside Pets

Here in the Central Valley, temperatures can drop and yield cold temperatures during the winter months, especially when fog and rain become factors. Tulare County Warming Centers are open. Also learn about winter care for outside pets.