LOCAL RESOURCES
From Jobs and Healthcare to Dogsitters and Yoga, Eastern Sierra Pride provides our LGBTQIA+ community with a curated list of needed and helpful services in Inyo and Mono counties.
From Jobs and Healthcare to Dogsitters and Yoga, Eastern Sierra Pride provides our LGBTQIA+ community with a curated list of needed and helpful services in Inyo and Mono counties.
Eastern Sierra Pride is working hard to establish LGBTQIA2SP+ healthcare access in the Eastern Sierra. We will keep this site updated with clinics, testing sites, and behavioral health resources, as well as with trusted providers.
Dayna Stimson, NP at Valley Health Team in Bishop. Services include: Primary care, transgender health care, STI/HIV testing, cancer screenings, COVID testing, routine vaccination, and more. Valley Health Team offers free and low cost services, including sliding scale payments for those who qualify. Services are offered in English and Spanish. Walk-in appointments are available daily.
Inyo County Public Health Department
The Inyo County Public Health Department is LGBTQIA2SP+ friendly and provides free and low cost services (for qualifying patients). Located in Bishop CA, Inyo County Public Health performs outreach throughout Inyo County (Tecopa-Bishop) and can set up in-office, phone, or home appointments when necessary/possible.
Walk in Clinics: Tuesday/Thursday 1:00pm – 4:00pm (No appointment needed)
Address: Inyo County HHS Public Health
1360 N Main Street Suite 203-C , Bishop CA 93514
Phone: 760-873-7868
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Rural Health Clinic in Lone Pine
California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.
Queer environmentalist Pattie Gonia has created a public spreadsheet for LGBTQIA2SP+ people looking to work in outdoor and environmental fields. Whether you’re looking for a job or looking for applicants, this spreadsheet is a fantastic resource to help get LGBTQIA2SP+ people hired!
Mountain Rambler Brewery
https://www.mountainramblerbrewery.com
Locally known as “The Rambler,” this business has welcomed our twice monthly meetups with open arms. The beer is award winning and the food is off the hook!
Spellbinder Books
https://etelos.org/spellbinder
You can buy an Eastern Sierra Pride t-shirt or sticker here and browse a wonderful and comprehensive selection of books. They also do special orders! Our book club orders through Spellbinder.
Pupfish Café
https://www.pupfishcafe.com
This is not only a welcoming LGBTQIA2SP+ hang out space, but you’ll also find folks having important meetings regarding social justice or the environment. It is attached to Spellbinder, so naturally there is a literary flow to the place. Even better, the food is delicious and the service is wonderful! Pupfish features locally roasted Black Sheep Coffee.
The Rolling Chef 395
https://www.facebook.com/therollingchef395
The Rolling Chef 395 is an amazing food truck serving a new concept of fresh and delicious comfort food – with a combination of Latin and Central American flavors. Owners Claudia and Ismael are wonderful, friendly people who are always trying to support the wellbeing of our area in any way they can. Be sure to visit them at the pride event on June 5th!
Piñon Pizza
https://www.instagram.com/pinon_pizza
Piñon Pizza makes the best pizza this side of the Sierra Crest, hands down! Be sure to pick up a slice at the pride event on June 5th They can also be found at other locations. Follow them at piñon_pizza on Instagram for dates and details.
C5 Studios Community Arts Center
https://www.c5studios.org
Not only does C5 have fabulous art openings, classes, and open mic nights, they also have a terrific gift shop with items created by local crafters and artists. Another location where you can pick up one of our Eastern Sierra Pride t-shirts or stickers!
Luxe Salon
https://www.luxesalonbishop.com
Queer owned and operated, this hair salon/barber shop is known to be a friendly place to attend to your locks and other grooming needs.
Indy Coffee Roasting Company
https://www.indyroasting.com
When Gunner is not barbering at Luxe, she is roasting coffee (that can be purchased locally) or hosting Coffee Church on Sundays from 8am to noon.
Grocery Outlet
https://www.groceryoutlet.com/circulars/storeid/349
Sarah and Dennis (the owners of Grocery Outlet) are strong allies to our community and have equitable hiring practices. A great place to spend your LGBTQIA2SP+ dollars!
Laws Museum
www.lawsmuseum.org
Laws Museum was one of the first businesses to ask to be listed on our website as an LGBTQIA2SP+ friendly space! That means a lot to us. Laws is such a fixture of pride and history in our community that it feels good to be welcomed and respected there. It is a beautiful outing, and has something for everybody!
Coons Gallery
https://www.coonsgallery.com/
This amazing gallery has been in the same storied place on North Sierra Highway since 1945 – in the face of earthquakes, fire, floods, an historic pandemic, and Caltrans’ future road widening. Owned by award-winning artist, Wynne Benti, the Gallery also features the stunning art of Robert Clunie and Richard Coons. Wynne has long been a great ally of our community!
Spotted Dog Press
https://www.spotteddogpress.com/
Founded in 1995 by Wynne Benti, Spotted Dog Press publishes a select catalog of local and regional outdoor books focusing on hiking, climbing, and outdoor exploration. In 2002, the press also released its hardcover edition of Ansel Adams’ out-of-print book, Born Free and Equal: The Story of Loyal Japanese Americans, originally published in 1944 and chronicling the unjust incarceration of some 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry. Wynne is an advocate for justice and a great ally of our community.
Mono Arts Council
https://www.monoarts.org/
MAC provides visual and performing arts education for K-12 students in school, after school, and during the summer. We ensure every student in Mono County has access to this VITAL part of their education. Arts education increases test scores and attendance. Making art supports good mental health and provides opportunities for social-emotional learning. Our adult programs, including Art & Wine, the gallery, and the Mammoth Lakes Arts on the 4th Festival help us raise money and awareness for arts education and give local artists a place to showcase their talents.
The Booky Joint
https://www.visitmammoth.com/shopping/booky-joint/
The Booky Joint has the best fiction and nonfiction, local interest, children’s books and toys, art supplies, puzzles, gifts, games, lego collection, cards, and magazines. We have been independent and locally owned since we first opened in 1978. Stop in to browse and enjoy our lovely setting! We are located in the Minaret Village Mall next to the movie theatres.
Do you have a business that you would like to be included in this list? Drop us a line here!
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please use the below resource list to find help or to talk to someone.