A curated list of supportive businesses, organizations, and community services across the Central Coast — all committed to creating safer, more welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ people in our region.
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Community Services
Lonely Oak Arts
Website: IcingSmiles.org
Website: LasagnaLove.org
Phone: 805-423-0117
Service Area: Luis Obispo County
Description: Local Outreach Ambassador. We promote grassroots movements that aim to positively impact communities by connecting neighbors with neighbors through the art of food.
We are Atascadero Pride
Website: WAAPCC.org
Phone: 805-391-4328
Email: weareatascaderopride@gmail.com
Service Area: North County
Description: Creating safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community in the North County of the Central Coast.
Wedding Officiant and Customized Ceremonies
Email: officiant805@gmail.com
Service Area: SLO County
Description: Wandering Weddings Officiant
Community Organizations
Access Central Coast, (ACC)
Website: www.accesscentralcoast.org
Phone: (805) 462-1162
Service Area: San Luis Obispo County (also offices in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties)
Description: Formerly known as the Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) we offer over a dozen programs for Seniors and people with disabilities of all ages, income levels.
SLOCO Junior Roller Derby
Phone:805-748-5921
Website: https://slocojuniorrollerderby.com/
Service Area: San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbra County
Description: SLOCO Junior Roller Derby is a nonprofit roller derby league for children between the ages of 6-17. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces for youth to learn roller skating skills and how to play and officiate the game of roller derby. We welcome youth of all backgrounds, shapes, sizes, races, gender identities, abilities, and religions and we aim to foster empathy, communication, understanding, camaraderie and leadership within our team. Each individual in our organization has unique skills and points of view, and we honor that, because we know that diversity makes us stronger as a whole. We support one another and celebrate a space where we can all be ourselves.
Central Coast Roller Derby
Website: https://centralcoastrollerderby.squarespace.com/
Service Area: SLO County
Description: A group of skaters welcoming and empowering all marginalized peoples through the power of Roller Derby.
NAACP SLO
Website: linker.ee/naacp_slocty
Service Area: SLO County
Description: The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) mission is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. The organization works towards achieving equality and justice for African Americans and other marginalized communities through advocacy, activism, and legal action.
Health & Wellness
Planned Parenthood CA Central Coast
Phone: 805-722-2107
Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-california-central-coast
Service Area: Ventura, Santa Barbara and SLO Counties
Description: As the most trusted provider of reproductive health care, we work toward a future where all people have equitable opportunity to experience health and wellness including high-quality sexual and reproductive health care provided with respect and without judgment.
Restored by Ink
Phone: (805) 801-9993
Website: www.restoredbyink.com @restoredbyink
Service Area: San Luis Obispo County and beyond
Description: Paramedical Tattooing that includes 3D nipples/areolas, scar lightening and scar camouflage
Adelina Acupuncture
Website: www.adelinaacupuncture.com
Service Area: SLO County
Discription: Acupuncture and Intuitive Readings
Phoenix Rising Massage Therapy
website: https://www.phoenixrising-mt.com
Service Area: San Luis Obispo County
Description: 15 minute Therapeutic Chair Massages for $20
Meetings & Gatherings
Restaurants & Food
The Carlton Hotel, Atascadero, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Phone: 805-471-6404
website: carltonca.com
Area Serviced: San Luis Obispo County
Description: Hotel
Paradise Shaved Ice
Phone: 805-703-3227
Website: https://www.instagram.com/paradiseshavedicemini?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Area Serviced: SLO county
Description: Shaved ice in a variety of house made flavors
Cowgirl Soda Co.
Instagram: @cowgirlsodaco
Phone: (805) 286-6872
Service area: SLO county
Description: Dirty sodas!
Gato Pescado Coffee
Phone: 805-849-1247
website: www.gatopescadocoffee.com
instagram: @gatopescadocoffee
Service Area: All of SLO county
Description: Mobile coffee cart serving espresso, teas, and coco paired with syrups and milk
Mental Health & Counseling
NAMI SLOCO National Alliance on Mental Illness San Luis Obispo County
Phone: 805-434-7220
Website: https://www.namislo.org/
Service Area: San Luis Obispo County
Description: We are a volunteer organization made up of family, friends, and individuals whose lives have been impacted by mental illness. Through lived experience, we work together to help community members seeking recovery for themselves, family, or friends to navigate our local mental health system and available resources. In addition to offering support and education, we also advocate for increased programs and services to allow for hope, recovery, and wellness in a society free from stigma.
Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero
Phone: (805) 709-8747
Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero
Service Area: State of California
Description: The DSH-Atascadero is a secure forensic hospital treating patient committed from across the state and is accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Approximately 2,140 employees work at DSH-Atascadero providing round-the-clock care, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, psychiatric technicians, registered nurses, and other clinical and administrative staff, with 43 percent of our employees residing in the city of Atascadero and the remainder living within a 70 mile radius.
Transitions-Mental Health Association
Phone: 504-258-2851
Website: https://www.t-mha.org/
Servce Area: SLO County and Northern SB County
Description: Transitions-Mental Health Association aims to reduce stigma and promote wellness and recovery for those struggling with mental health challenges in our community. We provide services surrounding housing, supported employment, family support services, clinical services, outreach and education, veteran services, and much more.
Nicole Williams Marriage and Family Therapy Inc
Website: https://www.nicolekwilliamslmft.com
Service Area: Therapy services throughout California (in person and virtually); coaching services worldwide
Description: Counseling, psychotherapy, and counseling to the community.
Lacey Silveira Life Coaching
Website: https://www.laceysilveira.com
Service Area: I see clients worldwide, in person or virtually
Description: I offer life coaching to individuals, couples, families, and groups
Medical & Wellness
Legal & Advocacy
California Rural Legal Assistance
Phone: 805-544-7994
Website: www.crla.org
Area: San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties
Description: We provide civil legal services to low-income individuals and families with a focus on the areas of housing, education, employment, and health. We also offer Know Your Rights trainings and community legal education on these areas of law.
Youth & Family Support
NAMI SLOCO National Alliance on Mental Illness San Luis Obispo County
Phone: 805-434-7220
Website: https://www.namislo.org/
Service Area: San Luis Obispo County
Description: We are a volunteer organization made up of family, friends, and individuals whose lives have been impacted by mental illness. Through lived experience, we work together to help community members seeking recovery for themselves, family, or friends to navigate our local mental health system and available resources. In addition to offering support and education, we also advocate for increased programs and services to allow for hope, recovery, and wellness in a society free from stigma.
Faith & Spiritual Communities
Arts, Culture & Creative Services
Our Dearly Departed 1
Phone: 805-235-1530
Website: https://www.instagram.com/ourdearlydeparted1?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Service Area: All of California
Description: Ethically sourced entomology artwork, different forms of crystals, and sterling silver gemstone adjustable rings, necklaces, bracelets, and crowns. I've been vending for 3 years now in the Central Valley and the Central Coast, where I reside. Mother Nature is literally where I get my inspiration from. I also believe in keeping my prices affordable, as I believe everyone deserves natural healing beauty in their lives. All inclusive.
Caliglass
Website: https://www.instagram.com/mech12tennis?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Phone: 805-235-1530
Service Area: North County
Description: Wind chimes, magnets and picture frames made from Sea glass, driftwood and other ocean collected treasures.
Blinged Out Locks
Website: @blingedoutlocks
Phone: 805-423-5599
Service Area: SLO County
Description: Blinged Out Locks is a beauty experience offering professional hair tinsel, feather extensions, hair chains & clips, glitter tattoos, face glitter, and our newest addition boot bling. We do events, markets, parties, and appointments.
Abide In Love Creations
Website: https://www.abideinlovecreations.com
Phone: 559-972-5546
Service Area: San Luis Obispo County
Description: Quilts (For Beds, cuddle, quillows, wallhangings); Bags (Totes, travel, toiletry, cosmetic, purses, keychain, coin purses, Dog poop pouches, wallets); Home (table decor; Jar openers, potholders, coasters, pillowcases); Other Fabric Goods (Bookmorks, Pen Pouches, Lanyards, Wristlets, Keyfobs, reader pillow, tissue holder)
Unhinged Craft Candles
Phone: 574-780-5594
Instagram: @unhinged.cc
Service Area: United States
Description: We're two guys that met on Hinge and fell in love watching the San Diego sunset. Now based on the Central Coast, Unhinged Craft Candles is our passion project: spreading joy with small batch, hand poured soy wax candles. All of our candles are sustainably made, toxin-free, and clean burning.
Businesses & Services
The Carlton Hotel, Atascadero, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Phone: 805-471-6404
website: carltonca.com
Service Area: San Luis Obispo County
Description: Hotel
Disco Paper Party
Phone: (805) 462-1162
Website: discopaperparty.com
Service Area: SLO county
Description: Stickers and logo design
Patch - Children’s Thrift Boutique
Instagram @patchthriftboutique www.shoppatchthriftboutique.com
Service Area: Central coast + beyond
Description: New and gently used children’s items
Events & Venues
The Carlton Hotel, Atascadero, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Phone: 805-471-6404
website: carltonca.com
Area Serviced: San Luis Obispo County
Description: Hotel
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