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Community Resources

All resources are  LGBTQ+ inclusive and proven to be friendly to our community! 

All resources are recommended by fellow community members and CVP staff who have had positive personal experiences.

Medical Providers and Gender Affirming Care

All providers such as medical, dental, etc.

Dr. Julie Nicole

OB/GYN

Central Valley OG/GYN Medical Group

*located in Community Regional Medical Center

110 N Valeria St #505, Fresno, CA 93701

(559) 266-8989

Dr. Melody Castillo

Midwifery and Family Medicine Education

Golden Valley Health Center

847 W Childs Ave Ste C, Merced, CA 95341

(866) 682-4842

Brandon Huber

Physician Assistant (PA)

Golden Valley Health Centers

Northview and Senior Health & Wellness Urgent Care;

HIV Services (Northview)

3940 Sandpiper Ave. 

857 W. Childs Ave. 

Merced, CA

209-722-GVHC (4842)

Erica Choi

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Golden Valley Health Centers

Northview 

3940 Sandpiper Ave.

Merced, CA 

209-722-GVHC (4842)

Sukhwinder "Nikki" Kaur

Pharmacist-in-Charge, AAHIVP

Golden Valley Health Centers Pharmacy

Senior Health & Wellness 

857 W. Childs Ave. Ste. 101

Merced, CA 

209-722-GVRX (4879)

Legal Services

Legal Aid at Work

Specializing in LGBTQIA+ worker rights

FREE SERVICES

180 Montgomery Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104

*CVP has local attorney and staff contacts

(415) 864- 8848

Jessica Carmona (Community Organizer): 415-593-0071

California Rural Legal Assistance

Specializing in LGBTQIA+ discrimination and harassment at work and school, name changes, and more

1020 15th St Suite 20, Modesto, CA 95354

(209) 577-3811

Elizabeth Fuentes: LGBTQ+ Program/Community Worker

Mental Wellness Services

Therapists, psychologists, peer support, etc

Central Valley Pride

The Central Valley's most expanisive LGBTQIA+ serving Pride Center

*located inside the MAC (3rd Floor Room 5)

645 W. Main Street, Merced, 95340

(209) 353-1518

www.centralvalleypride.org

IG: @centralvalley_pride

FB: Central Valley Pride

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday (2PM-6PM)

Dr. Marissa Vasquez

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

CA PSY #33224

(209) 202-3454

drvasquez@vasquezpsychservices.com
Services: Individual Therapy (virtual), Immigration Evaluations, and Trainings and Consultation

*offering individualized, culturally responsive services to adults in both English and Spanish. My specialty areas include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress and grief.

Dr. Timothy Beach PSY. D.

Psychologist | Clinical

414 W. 21st Street Merced CA, 95340

559-665-6100

Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM

*Patients usually visit Dr. Beach because they have been experiencing sadness, anxiety, stress or sleep disorders for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Dr. Beach is a subject matter expert for treating gender dysphoria with the transgender population.


Personal Care and Services

Everything from salons, spas, gyms, etc

Luxe Republic Salon

Hair Salon


422 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

(209) 723-5900

luxethesalon.com

Tuesday-Friday 10AM-7PM

Saturday 9AM-5PM

Main Street Tattoo and Body Piercing

Tattoo and Piercing Shop


230 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

(209) 725-8287

mainst.tattoo@hotmail.com

Monday-Thursday 12PM-8PM

Friday-Saturday 12PM-9PM


Marriage Officiant

Jennifer McQueen (she/her/hers)

Central Valley Pride


645 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

(209) 353-1518

Website: www.centralvalleypride.org

Email: jennifer.mcqueen@centralvalleypride.org

Contact any time!

Morfin's Barbershop

Juan Delgadillo

Stylist/Barber


931 W. Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos, CA 93635

(209) 704-8319

To Book: www.thecut.co

IG: @jdblend

Bre Villegas

Grizzly Barber

Stylist/Barber


455 West Main Street

Merced, CA 95340

(209) 600-5172

To book an appointment:

eastofedentheeastend.square.site

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 8AM-3PM

IG: @_eastofeden_


Shopping and Retail

Local stores and other great finds!

Abracadabra

Merced's most eclectic shop is more than just a store, it's an experience!


1731 Canal Street, Merced, CA 95340

(209) 877-3851

https://www.instagram.com/xx._abracadabra_.xx/?hl=en

Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 1PM-6PM

Friday 3PM-9PM

Saturday 1PM-7PM

*Hours may vary

Second Time Around

Used Book Store


524 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340

(209) 723-9521

https://thebooklady524.wixsite.com/2ndtimearound

Tuesday-Saturday 10:30AM-5:30PM


Cloud 9 Collections

A pleasant little place to pick up antique, vintage, artistic, mystic, odd, and obscure items, plus positive vibes!


420 W Main St, Merced

(209) 261-6235

https://www.instagram.com/cloud.9.collections/

Monday-Thursday 12PM-6PM

Friday-Saturday 12PM=7PM

*Hours may vary


Moonchild Crystal Shop

Ethically sourced healing crystals sent with love to you, from around the world


1721 Canal St, Merced, CA 95340

(209) 316-4020

https://www.instagram.com/moonchildcrystalshop/

Sunday-Saturday 10AM-6PM


Restaurants and Good Eats

Eateries, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bakeries, and more!

Destino's

Italian Cuisine


460 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

209-580-4418

https://www.facebook.com/destinosrestaurantCA/

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 11AM-7:30PM

Tuesday 11AM-3PM

Friday11AM-9PM

Saturday 11:30AM-9PM

Coffee Bandits

Coffee Shop/Cafe


309 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

(209 383-1200

Website: http://www.coffeebandits.org

Email: bandits@coffeebandits.org

Sunday-Saturday 8AM-6PM

Hi-Fi Wine

Merced's new favorite gathering spot tucked inside a lovely little wine shop.


629 West Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

Website: https://www.hi-fiwine.com

Email: hello@hi-fiwine.com

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3 pm – 9 pm

Thursday & Friday, 3 pm – Midnight

Saturday, 1 pm – Midnight


The Chocolate Dipper

Unique handmade chocolates and dipped apples


319 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340

(209) 626-5650

Website: https://www.chocolatedipper.com

Email: info@chocolatedipper.com

Wednesday-Friday 10AM-6PM

Saturday 10AM-2PM


Entertainment, Fun, Nightlife

Live shows, movies, hang out spots, after hours parties

The Partisan

Welcoming the 21+ crowd in Downtown Merced since 2007


432 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

(209) 354-4851

https://www.thepartisanbar.com

Tuesday, Wednesday 3:30PM-12AM

Thursday-Saturday 3:30PM-1AM

Sunday 3:30PM-10PM

Joystiq

Arcade - bar - kitchen

Play all day. Play all night.


325 W Main Street, Merced, California 95340

(209) 455-3300

Website: https://www.joystiqmerced.com

Email: joystiqmerced@gmail.com

Wednesday 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Friday 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Sunday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Hi-Fi Wine

Merced's new favorite gathering spot tucked inside a lovely little wine shop.

629 West Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

Website: https://www.hi-fiwine.com

Email: hello@hi-fiwine.com

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3 pm – 9 pm

Thursday & Friday, 3 pm – Midnight

Saturday, 1 pm – Midnight


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