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Constituent Services and Resources

My capitol staff can help you:

  • Express an Opinion
  • Propose a New Law
  • Ask for Copies, Summaries, and Information on Bills
  • Get Involved in Legislative Process
  • Find Information on How a Bill Becomes a Law
  • Be Notified of Legislative Hearings
  • Report Agency Misconduct

They can also help direct you to other community resources:

  • Housing/Utilities
  • Family/ Community Support
  • Food/ Meals
  • Legal/ Consumer/ Public Safety
  • Health Care
  • Income Support/ Assistance
  • Clothing/ Personal/ Household
  • Mental Health/ Addictions
  • Employment

My district staff can assist you with state-related matters, such as:

  • Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Foreclosure Prevention Programs
  • Consumer Complaints
  • Veterans' Benefits
  • Unemployment and Disability Insurance
  • State Taxes
  • Professional Conduct or Licensing Complaints
  • Medi-Cal and Covered California

For assistance, please contact me online or call my Capitol office at (916) 319-2030 or call one of my district offices at (805) 549-3001 (San Luis Obispo) or (831) 649-2832 (Monterey).

Veterans Resources

California is home to nearly 2 million veterans. Veterans deserve the care they were promised and the benefits that they have earned in service to our country. Thank you for your service to our nation.

The following links highlight a number of critical resources that are available to veterans.

Special Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards

Through their service to our country, veterans have earned a wide range of benefits.

However, it can be difficult to verify their service in order to acquire those benefits. In fact, not having proof of military service is one of the biggest obstacles veterans face gaining access to resources, benefits, and services. As such, a new law that I had the privilege of supporting is fixing this problem by adding the word "veteran" to California identification cards.

Veterans can easily prove their eligibility to receive state and federal veterans benefits without having to carry inconvenient and inefficient papers.

Applying for the veteran driver's license and ID is easy:

  1. Simply find your military discharge certificate (DD214). If you need help obtaining your
    military records, then contact your local County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO).
  2. Stop by your local CVSO with your DD214 for verification.
  3. Go to www.dmv.ca.gov, or call the DMV at 1-800-777-0133, to make an appointment. Bring your verified application form, and a small application fee.

You must complete all applicable requirements. The application form certifies the veteran applying for the veteran ID card is from the active armed forces, and was discharged under honorable circumstances.

My staff and I are always ready to offer assistance on any state issues that you may have. Please do not hesitate to call my office to speak with a representative.

District, State and National Resources for Members of the LGBTQ+ Community

LGBTQ Resources

District Resources

Central Coast Coalition and Inclusive Schools
Supports the development of safe and affirming school communities.
Facebook or Instagram

Central Coast Hotline
A free and confidential mental health guidance, crisis and suicide prevention hotline available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
(800) 783-0607 or website

CSU Monterey Bay Pride Otter Raft
Offers a safe environment to learn and have fun as a family with events and information sessions.
Instagram

Gala Pride & Diversity Center
Advocates the Central Coast's LGBTQ+ community while referring new residents and individuals to local connections, support services and economic opportunities.
(805) 541-4252 or Instagram

Lumina Alliance
Serves survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence in San Luis Obispo County through comprehensive programs and services.
(805) 545-8888 or Instagram

Monterey Peninsula Pride
Creates a celebratory and safe space for LGBTQ+ expression and allyship across the Monterey Peninsula.
Facebook or Instagram

Planned Parenthood – California Central Coast
Services patients across the Central Coast offering in-person care and telehealth visits.
(800) 230-7526 or website

Rainbow Speakers and Friends
Offers welcoming community events and information sessions both Website and in-person for individuals seeking guidance and support.
Facebook

Salinas Valley Pride
Creates spaces for LGBTQ+ people through social events, community partnerships and a scholarship program.
Website or Instagram

The Epicenter
Youth-led hub and organization that provides services to at-risk youth, including housing, health/wellness, education and employment opportunities.
Instagram or Facebook

YMCA Monterey County
Dedicated to empowerment and promoting peace, justice and dignity for all; the YMCA offers vital support services across Monterey County and offers the county's only 24-hour crisis hotline.
Instagram or crisis line (831) 372-6300

Statewide Resources

California Civil Rights Department
Provides services to protect individuals from employment, housing, and public accommodations discrimination.
(800) 884-1684, website or contact.center@calcivilrights.ca.gov

California Department of Public Health

  • Office of AIDS (OA)
    Collaborates with state agencies, universities, and organizations to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
    (916) 449-5900, website or OfficeofAIDS@cdph.ca.gov​
  • OA: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
    Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective HIV prevention strategy for eligible individuals. PrEP may be covered by private health insurance, Medicaid/Medicare and Medi-Cal. Financial assistance programs are available.
    website
  • OA: Syringe Services Programs (SSP) & Harm Reduction
    Harm reduction programs help people who use drugs to protect themselves from injury and infections. The OA provides a directory of California SSPs near you.
    website or sspinfo@cdph.ca.gov ​
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch
    Provides information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Learn more about the different types of tests for STIs and how to get tested.
    website
  • Division of Communicable Disease Control: Mpox
    Monitors mpox transmission in California. Learn more about mpox, symptoms and prevention. Vaccination eligibility has expanded – find out if the JYNNEOS vaccine is right for you.
    website or mpoxadmin@cdph.ca.gov

CA vs. Hate
A non-emergency hate incident reporting system to report hate incidents and hate crimes. Assistance is available in over 200 languages. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
(833) 8-NO-HATE (833-866-4283) or website

Equality California
Offers educational resources on HIV/PrEP and MPOX as well as other programs on leadership, training, mentorship and HIV education.
(323) 848-9801 or website

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Non-Emergency Treatment Referral Line
An automated non-emergency substance use disorder (SUD) treatment referral line for individuals seeking SUD treatment services in California. Offered in English and Spanish.
(800) 879-2772 or website

Statewide & National Sexual Health Resources
A list of statewide and national resources for students and teachers on clinical services, medically accurate sexuality information, and comprehensive sexual health education materials, including 24/7 emergency hotlines.
Website

Nationwide Resources

The Trevor Project
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ individuals under 25. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year via text, chat, or phone.
(866) 488-7386, text 678678 or website

Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
America's largest civil rights organization works to achieve LGBTQ+ equality. It provides resources, advocacy, and educational initiatives.
(800) 777-4723 or website

National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
Advocates for policy change to advance the equality of transgender people. Provides resources, advocacy, and support.
(202) 642-4542, website or ncte@transequality.org

GLMA (Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality)
Committed to ensuring health equity for LGBTQ+ individuals and healthcare providers. Offers resources, education, and advocacy.
(833) 456-2202, website or info@glma.org

Lambda Legal
National legal organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people and those living with HIV. Provides legal assistance, advocacy, and educational resources.
Website

PFLAG National
Provides support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people, their parents, families, and allies. Offers local and virtual support groups.
Website

Trans Lifeline
A hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Provides support, resources, and crisis intervention.
(877) 565-8860 or website

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)
A healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color. Provides directories of therapists and mental health resources.
Website or info@nqttcn.com

National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
A national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families. Provides free legal assistance to LGBTQ people and their legal advocates.
(415) 392-8442, website or Info@NCLRights.org

Bisexual Resource Center
Provides resources, support, and education about bisexuality.
website