JOY
Welcome!
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence take vows to Promulgate Universal Joy and Expiate Stigmatic Guilt. We are here for our community to foster hope, creativity, and wellness!
Mpox
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) communicating monkeypox-related risks and engaging at-risk and affected communities is essential for preventing further secondary cases and effective management of the current outbreak. Monkeypox is having a greater impact on queer communities worldwide. Learn more to keep yourself safe!
U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/index.html
For San Francisco:
https://sf.gov/information/monkeypox
For California:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Monkeypox-Questions-and-Answers.aspx
World Health Organization (WHO):
https://www.who.int/emergencies/emergency-events/item/2022-e000121
What do you need right now?
I’m in a crisis and need immediate help.
People want to help you. Please reach out.
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San Francisco Suicide Prevention Feeling Lonely? We’re here for you 24/7. Crisis Line: (415) 781-0500.
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Find Your Local Food Bank Locate your closest Food Bank.
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The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives LGBTQ Crisis Support 1-866-488-7386.
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Queer Life Space Queer Community Support for Mental Health (415) 358-2000.
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Pineapple Support 24/7 online Mental Health for Adult Industry Performers
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TransLifeline A trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. 1-877-565-8860.
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Dept of Public Mealth Mental Health Crisis line. 24/7. (415) 255-3737 or 1-888-246-3333.
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San Francisco General Hospital Psychiatric Emergency: (415) 206-8125.
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Suicide Prevention Talkline: (415) 781-0500.
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Drug Line (24 hour): (415) 362-3400.
We need justice for Black Lives.
We have a lot of work to do. Here are some resources for how you can help.
I feel unsafe at home and need shelter.
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Community United Against Violence Domestic Violence Support (415) 333-4357.
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W.O.M.A.N., Inc. 24-Hour Crisis Line. (415) 864-4722 or (877) 384-3578.
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Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic. Schedule Appointment. (415) 255-0165.
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Asian Women's Shelter. 24-Hour Crisis Line. (877) 751-0880.
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San Francisco District Attorney Victims Services. (415) 553-9044.
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La Casa de las Madras. 24-Hour Crisis Line. Adult: (877) 503-1850. Teens: (877) 923-0700. Text: (415) 200-3575.
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Riley Center at St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco. (415)225-0165.
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Shalom Bayit Ending Domestic Violence in Jewish Homes.
I need mental health support for People of Color
Thank you to Live Another Day for providing these resources!
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Live Another Day Live Another Day was founded with the purpose of providing equal access to life-saving resources. They offer dozens of resources for finding help for mental health and substance use
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Support for BIPOC Parents An extensive resource list curated for BIPOC parents. This guide was put together by the experts at Louisville Addiction Center
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Black Virtual Therapist Network Black emotional and mental health virtual therapy
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Resources for Latinx Students Extensive resources for Latinx students and their families, put together by Tulip Hill Recovery
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Detox Local An excellent resource that features abundant information including mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community
I need Mental Health Support.
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Mental Health Association SF Free Non-emergency Mental Health Support. (855) 845-7415
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The Clinic Without Walls California Institute of Integral Studies teletherapy. (415) 373-4094
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Wright Institute Clinic Wright Institute Berkeley virtual counseling
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Nursing Licensing Map Mental Health Resources Resources and tools for anyone hoping to improve their mental health.
I need accurate COVID-19 information.
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COVID-19 SF Mental Health resource page related to Covid-19 (855) 845-7415
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Project Baseline COVID-19 Screening and Testing Find out about screening and testing, or support the Project Baseline initiative.
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Golden Gate Urgent Care Rapid COVID-19 testing now available
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NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide National Alliance on Mental Health guide
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDC website dedicated to Covid-19 updates
I want to support Healthcare Workers.
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Get Us PPE Getting Personal Protective Equipment to our healthcare heroes
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Accupuncturists Without Borders CARES Coalition of Accupuncturists Reaching out to Essential workers
I need trans-affirming care.
Our whole healthcare system needs to be built up to be trans-affirming.
But while we're working on that, here are some immediate resources.
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Strut Trans sexual health and testing.
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Trans Needle Exchange Non-profit mail-based service providing free HRT needle supplies for trans folk who cannot access or afford their own.
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Trans Thrive San Francisco Community Health Center
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Dimensions Clinic Dimensions Clinic in San Francisco. We offer free or low-cost healthcare for youth, ages 12 to 25, with services tailored specifically to serve transgender and gender non-binary young people.
I’m dealing with an addiction or substance use problem.
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Self Help Addiction Recovery Program | Alternative to AA There’s Life beyond addiction.
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Substance Use Counseling No-judgment counseling for Gay/Bi Men
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GLIDE Programs - Social Services - San Francisco, CA Stabilizing lives in San Francisco
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Online Intergroup : Alcoholics Anonymous Online 12-step program guides
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In The Rooms: An Online Addiction Recovery Community Talk with other people in recovery
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CHRT – The Center for Harm Reduction Therapy | The Center for Harm Reduction Therapy Tailored Solutions to Personal Goals
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BAART Programs Market Street San Francisco | Methadone Clinic Bay Area Addiction Replacement Therapy. Online counseling for Methadone and Buprenorphine (844) 341-4040
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Pinnacle Peak Drug & Alcohol Addiction Support Group Compilation of substance abuse support groups.
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Guide to finding a job after rehab This guide for recovering addicts who may be having trouble re-entering the workforce.
I need hope, calm, and clarity.
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San Francisco Night Ministry Night ministry and Care Line phone counseling, every night of the year. 8PM – 4AM PST. (844) 467-3473.
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How to Befriend Your Nervous System During Quarantine Video by National Institute for the Clinical Applicatiion of Behavioral Medicine.
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San Francisco Zen Center Online Programs Instructions and Online Archives for Zen Meditation
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Hartford Street Zen Center Online sangha. A Sōtō temple for the LGBTQ+ community, friends and allies.
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The Healing WELL Online Yoga and Meditations
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San Francisco Buddhist Meditation Center | Community, Meditation, Study, Arts, Yoga, Stress Reduction, Dharma Learn Meditation and Buddhism.
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Believe Out Loud Inclusive Online Faith Service
I need to find my meds.
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Please PrEP Me - Find a Provider PrEP provider resource for the prevention of HIV/AIDS.
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Free Clinics in SF Free and Income-Based clinics.
I want to move around and feel my body more.
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SF Bay Area Queer Nightlife Fund Quaran-Tea Dance online party every Sunday!
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POPSUGAR Fitness (YouTube) Lots of 10-30 min workouts you can do in your home!
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Sister Freda Desire’s Anti-Anxiety Videos!
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Super Easy Yoga (YouTube) Yoga to combat anxiety with our very own Sister Freda Desire!
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Havening (YouTube) Havening (anti-anxiety movement technique) with our very own Sister Freda Desire!
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I miss queer culture.
We're still here!
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Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Facebook Page
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Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Video Archive Queer nuns here to help!
I want to see something beautiful.
Look in the mirror, beautiful!
But also, here are a bunch of online museum tours and other splendid things.
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The Louvre (Paris, France) Online tour of the world’s largest and Frenchest art museum.
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Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Google Arts & Culture tour of the Van Gogh museum!
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The British Museum (London, England)
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Virtual Tour of MOMA Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, US)
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Virtual Tour of NGV The National Gallery of Victoria. (Melbourne, Australia) Keith Haring! Basquiat!
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Casa Azul Frida Kahlo Museum
I want to learn while I’m 0nline.
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Anarchist Film Archive Over a thousand Anarchist Films online!
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Free Online courses from Harvard University Attend Harvard from home!
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SFMOMA Online classes Learn Art and Design from leading artists!
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Drawing Mind Videos Art Classes for Art Therapy
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Online courses for Spanish, guitar and others! Free class guide
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ImagiKnit - Home Online Knitting and Crocheting Classes!
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Pod Mapping for Mutual Aid Resource for Pod Mapping - a way to build community support!
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Movies : Free Movies : Free Download, Borrow and Streaming Diverse archive of free films!
I’m lonely and looking for something to do.
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Funcheap | Free Events & Things to Do in San Francisco Upcoming fun and cheap virtual events
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Broke But Not Bored San Francisco events calendar!
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Talk Lines For Parents (24 hour): 415-441-5437
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For Older Adults (24 hour): 415-752-3778
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HIV Nightline: 415-434-2437