AIDS Support Network Resources

HIV/AIDS and STI testing

AIDS Support Network (ASN)
(Services for people with HIV, “Choices”, free condoms, HIV testing on the second Friday of the month from 12-2pm etc)
1320 Nipomo St.
San Luis Obispo CA
805-781-3660
Website: www.asn.org

Cal Poly Health Services
(STI and HIV testing for Cal Poly students)
(805) 756-1211

Healthworks of The Central Coast
(STI/HIV testing and basic medical services. Accepts FamPact and the uninsured)
896 E. Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 542-0900

Planned Parenthood
(STD Screening, Condoms, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, etc. Accepts FamPact)
743 Pismo Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-549-9446
www.ppsbvslo.org

SLO County Public Health
(HIV and Hep C testing for those at risk. STD clinic)
*See attached testing times. TESTING TIMES CHANGE OFTEN*
2191 Jonson Ave., SLO
781-8800

T.H.E. Center (The Health Education Center) - SLO EOC
(Comprehensive reproductive health services)
705 Grand Ave., SLO
1152 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande
Hotline: 800-549-8989
Teenline: 805-549-9579
24-hour hotline: 1-800-549-8989

HIV/AIDS and STI resources

Choices
(Support in creating positive change of risky sexual and drug use behaviors for MSMs and HIV positive individuals, free counseling with a licenesed mental health provider may also be available for those in need)
Call (805) 781-3662 and ask for Conrad or Josh

inSPOT
(website which allows you to send e-cards to people letting them know that they may have been exposed to a STI. E-cards can be sent anonymously)
www.inspot.org

National AIDS and STD Hotline
800-227-8922

SLO County Public Health
(HIV and Hep C testing for those at risk. STD clinic)
*See attached testing times. TESTING TIMES CHANGE OFTEN*
2191 Jonson Ave., SLO
781-8800

SLO Hep C Project
(education, beneits and health counseling for those who are Hepatitis C positive)
1320 Nipomo
San Luis Obispo CA
(805) 543-4372
www.slohepc.org

The Body
(multimedia AIDS and HIV information resource)
www.thebody.com

General Health (low cost health services)

Cal Poly Health Services
(STI and HIV testing for Cal Poly students)
(805) 756-1211

Community Health Centers
(General Medical services, physical exams, dental, men and women’s health services. Medi-Cal accepted)

Arroyo Grande – Grand Ave.
(805) 270-1700
Arroyo Grande – S. Halcyon
(805) 270-1600
Atascadero
(805) 792-1400
Cambria
(805) 927-5292
Guadalupe
(805) 343-5577
Morro Bay
(805) 771-8489
Nipomo
(805) 929-3211
Oceano
(805) 270-0025
Paso Robles
(805) 238-7250
San Luis Obispo
(805) 269-1500
Templeton
(805) 434-1038

Healthworks of The Central Coast
(STI/HIV testing and basic medical services. Accepts FamPact and the uninsured)
896 E. Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 542-0900

Mental Health and Recovery

Cal Poly Community Counseling Center
(individual, couple, family and child counseling. Sliding scale fee).
(805) 756-1532

Community Counseling Center
(short-term, low cost counseling)
1129 Marsh St. SLO
(805) 543-7969
www.communitycounselingcenter-slo.org

County Mental Health Services
(Mental Health and drug related services. Outpatient couseling, case mangagement and services and crisis intervention)
2178 Johnson Ave., SLO
(805) 781-4700
1106 B Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande
(805) 473-7060
5575 Hospital Way, Atascadero
(805) 461-6060

Drug and Alcohol Services
(see attached sheet for info and walk-in times)

GLBT Groups

Cal Poly Spectrum
(Spectrum strives to provide a system of support for the San Luis Obispo gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, queer, and genderqueer communities, as well as straight allies.)
Website: http://www.calpoly.edu/~glbclub/

Central Coast Men’s Potluck
(Potluck gathering of local gay men.)
Email: ccmenspotluck@pacbell.net

Fusion
(This is a local project aimed at building a supportive and positive environment for young gay, bi, curious men ages 18-29. This group meets Tuesdays from 7-9pm at the Ludwick Center, 864 Santa Rosa St., at the corner of Santa Rosa and Mill streets in. SLO. They also have a movie on Sunday nights at 7:00 PM. at the GALA Center.)
Website: http://www.slofusion.org/

Equality California (EQCA)
(Statewide organization promoting gay rights.)
Website: www.eqca.org

GALA
(The Gay and Lesbian Alliance of the Central Coast. Local resource for LGBTQ people.)
Address: 11573 Los Osos Valley Rd. Suite B. San Luis Obispo, CA. 93401
Phone: (805) 541-4252
Website: www.ccgala.org

Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
National organization promoting safe schools
Website: www.glsen.org

Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
(Promotes equal rights for LGBTQ people)
Website: www.hrc.org

Lambda Legal
(Promotes civil rights through litigation.)
Western office: 213-382-7600

Pacific Pride Foundation
(Santa Barbara county LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS resource.)
Calendar of events - http://pacificpridefoundation.org/cgi-bin/calendar.pl
Website: http://www.pacificpridefoundation.org/

Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)
(Support & advocacy programs for friends and family of LGBTQ persons.)
Central Coast Chapter Hotline - 805-438-3889
Website: www.pflag.org

The Trevor Project
Suicide prevention hotline
886-488-7386

TranzCentralCoast (TCC)
This is a support group for transgendered and their family and friends. It meets every 3rd Saturday of the month.
Call GALA for more info. 541-4252

Transgender Law Center
Promotes rights specifically for the trans community.
415-865-5619
Website: http://www.transgenderlawcenter.org/

Q Youth Group
(This group serves Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender youth between ages 13 and 23. They meet downtown SLO at the Ludwick Community center every Thursday night at 7:00 PM. 864 Santa Rosa St. at the corner of Mill and Santa Rosa.)
Call GALA for more info. 541-4252

LGBT Religious groups…

Atascadero Community Church, United Church of Christ
(Open and Affirming Congregation)
5850 Rosario Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
805-466-9108
Website: www.atascaderoucc.org

Congregational United Church of Christ
(LGBTQ accepting church in SLO)
11245 Los Osos Valley Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-546-8718
Website: www.sloucc.org

Integrity
(Gay and Lesbian Episcopalians)
Meetings every 3rd Sunday
805-534-0827

Crisis Intervention

Hotline of SLO
(24 hour telephone crisis intervetion)
(805) 549-8989

Rape and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Hotline: 800-656-4673

Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention (SARP) Center of SLO
(Crisis intervention and treatement for survivors of sexual assault)
11573 Los Osos Valley Rd. Ste. D, SLO
(805) 545-8888
www.sarpcenter.org

The Trevor Project
Suicide prevention hotline
886-488-7386

Women’s Shelter of SLO County
(emergency assistance and shelter for ANYONE, male or female who is the victim of abuse)
(805) 461-1338
(805) 781-6400

Misc.

Hospice Grief Support Group
Grief support and end of life care
1304 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo
Wednesdays form 6:30-8:00 PM
544-2266 or 434-1164

Hospice Partners of the Central Coast
End-of-life care needs.
A not-for-profit, State licensed, Medicare & Medi-cal Certified Hospice Agency
805-782-8608

Syringe Exchange
SLO Public Health Department
2191 Johnson St. SLO
(in rear parking lot)
(805)235-8044

Food Bank Coalition
(for local referrals to food banks)
(805)481-4652

	HIV/AIDS and STI testing AIDS Support Network (ASN) (Services for people with HIV, “Choices”, free condoms, HIV testing on the second Friday of the month from 12-2pm etc) 1320 Nipomo St. San Luis Obispo CA 805-781-3660 Website: www.asn.org Cal Poly Health Services (STI and HIV testing for Cal Poly students) (805) 756-1211 Healthworks of The Central Coast (STI/HIV testing and basic medical services. Accepts FamPact and the uninsured) 896 E. Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (805) 542-0900 Planned Parenthood (STD Screening, Condoms, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, etc. Accepts FamPact) 743 Pismo Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-549-9446 www.ppsbvslo.org SLO County Public Health (HIV and Hep C testing for those at risk. STD clinic) See attached testing times. TESTING TIMES CHANGE OFTEN 2191 Jonson Ave., SLO 781-8800 T.H.E. Center (The Health Education Center) - SLO EOC (Comprehensive reproductive health services) 705 Grand Ave., SLO 1152 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande Hotline: 800-549-8989 Teenline: 805-549-9579 24-hour hotline: 1-800-549-8989 HIV/AIDS and STI resources AIDS Support Network (ASN) (Services for people with HIV, “Choices”, free condoms, HIV testing on the second Friday of the month from 12-2pm etc) 1320 Nipomo St. San Luis Obispo CA 805-781-3660 Website: www.asn.org Choices (Support in creating positive change of risky sexual and drug use behaviors for MSMs and HIV positive individuals, free counseling with a licenesed mental health provider may also be available for those in need) Call (805) 781-3662 and ask for Conrad or Josh inSPOT (website which allows you to send e-cards to people letting them know that they may have been exposed to a STI. E-cards can be sent anonymously) www.inspot.org National AIDS and STD Hotline 800-227-8922 SLO County Public Health (HIV and Hep C testing for those at risk. STD clinic) See attached testing times. TESTING TIMES CHANGE OFTEN 2191 Jonson Ave., SLO 781-8800 SLO Hep C Project (education, beneits and health counseling for those who are Hepatitis C positive) 1320 Nipomo San Luis Obispo CA (805) 543-4372 www.slohepc.org The Body (multimedia AIDS and HIV information resource) www.thebody.com General Health (low cost health services) Cal Poly Health Services (STI and HIV testing for Cal Poly students) (805) 756-1211 Community Health Centers (General Medical services, physical exams, dental, men and women’s health services. Medi-Cal accepted) Arroyo Grande – Grand Ave. (805) 270-1700 Arroyo Grande – S. Halcyon (805) 270-1600 Atascadero (805) 792-1400 Cambria (805) 927-5292 Guadalupe (805) 343-5577 Morro Bay (805) 771-8489 Nipomo (805) 929-3211 Oceano (805) 270-0025 Paso Robles (805) 238-7250 San Luis Obispo (805) 269-1500 Templeton (805) 434-1038 Healthworks of The Central Coast (STI/HIV testing and basic medical services. Accepts FamPact and the uninsured) 896 E. Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (805) 542-0900 Mental Health and Recovery Cal Poly Community Counseling Center (individual, couple, family and child counseling. Sliding scale fee). (805) 756-1532 Choices (Support in creating positive change of risky sexual and drug use behaviors for MSMs and HIV positive individuals, free counseling with a licenesed mental health provider may also be available for those in need) Call (805) 781-3662 and ask for Conrad or Josh Community Counseling Center (short-term, low cost counseling) 1129 Marsh St. SLO (805) 543-7969 www.communitycounselingcenter-slo.org County Mental Health Services (Mental Health and drug related services. Outpatient couseling, case mangagement and services and crisis intervention) 2178 Johnson Ave., SLO (805) 781-4700 1106 B Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande (805) 473-7060 5575 Hospital Way, Atascadero (805) 461-6060 Drug and Alcohol Services (see attached sheet for info and walk-in times) GLBT Groups Cal Poly Spectrum (Spectrum strives to provide a system of support for the San Luis Obispo gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, queer, and genderqueer communities, as well as straight allies.) Website: http://www.calpoly.edu/~glbclub/ Central Coast Men’s Potluck (Potluck gathering of local gay men.) Email: ccmenspotluck@pacbell.net Fusion (This is a local project aimed at building a supportive and positive environment for young gay, bi, curious men ages 18-29. This group meets Tuesdays from 7-9pm at the Ludwick Center, 864 Santa Rosa St., at the corner of Santa Rosa and Mill streets in. SLO. They also have a movie on Sunday nights at 7:00 PM. at the GALA Center.) Website: http://www.slofusion.org/ Equality California (EQCA) (Statewide organization promoting gay rights.) Website: www.eqca.org GALA (The Gay and Lesbian Alliance of the Central Coast. Local resource for LGBTQ people.) Address: 11573 Los Osos Valley Rd. Suite B. San Luis Obispo, CA. 93401 Phone: (805) 541-4252 Website: www.ccgala.org Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) National organization promoting safe schools Website: www.glsen.org Human Rights Campaign (HRC) (Promotes equal rights for LGBTQ people) Website: www.hrc.org Lambda Legal (Promotes civil rights through litigation.) Western office: 213-382-7600 Pacific Pride Foundation (Santa Barbara county LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS resource.) Calendar of events - http://pacificpridefoundation.org/cgi-bin/calendar.pl Website: http://www.pacificpridefoundation.org/ Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) (Support & advocacy programs for friends and family of LGBTQ persons.) Central Coast Chapter Hotline - 805-438-3889 Website: www.pflag.org The Trevor Project Suicide prevention hotline 886-488-7386 TranzCentralCoast (TCC) This is a support group for transgendered and their family and friends. It meets every 3rd Saturday of the month. Call GALA for more info. 541-4252 Transgender Law Center Promotes rights specifically for the trans community. 415-865-5619 Website: http://www.transgenderlawcenter.org/ Q Youth Group (This group serves Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender youth between ages 13 and 23. They meet downtown SLO at the Ludwick Community center every Thursday night at 7:00 PM. 864 Santa Rosa St. at the corner of Mill and Santa Rosa.) Call GALA for more info. 541-4252 LGBT Religious groups… Atascadero Community Church, United Church of Christ (Open and Affirming Congregation) 5850 Rosario Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 805-466-9108 Website: www.atascaderoucc.org Congregational United Church of Christ (LGBTQ accepting church in SLO) 11245 Los Osos Valley Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-546-8718 Website: www.sloucc.org Integrity (Gay and Lesbian Episcopalians) Meetings every 3rd Sunday 805-534-0827 Crisis Intervention Hotline of SLO (24 hour telephone crisis intervetion) (805) 549-8989 Rape and Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline: 800-656-4673 Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention (SARP) Center of SLO (Crisis intervention and treatement for survivors of sexual assault) 11573 Los Osos Valley Rd. Ste. D, SLO (805) 545-8888 www.sarpcenter.org The Trevor Project Suicide prevention hotline 886-488-7386 Women’s Shelter of SLO County (emergency assistance and shelter for ANYONE, male or female who is the victim of abuse) (805) 461-1338 (805) 781-6400 Misc. Hospice Grief Support Group Grief support and end of life care 1304 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo Wednesdays form 6:30-8:00 PM 544-2266 or 434-1164 Hospice Partners of the Central Coast End-of-life care needs. A not-for-profit, State licensed, Medicare & Medi-cal Certified Hospice Agency 805-782-8608 Syringe Exchange SLO Public Health Department 2191 Johnson St. SLO (in rear parking lot) (805)235-8044 Food Bank Coalition (for local referrals to food banks) (805)481-4652