Coachella Valley Community Resources ACT for MS welcomes additions or corrections to this list: Energy Assistance : SCE Medical Baseline Allocation Gives qualified customerís additional electricity at the "baseline" rate for specific illnesses that includes multiple sclerosis. Find out if you qualify, call 1-800- 655-4555. CARE (California Alternative Rates for Energy) The Gas Company -offers 20% discount for gas customers who meet program income guidelines. 1-800-427-2200. Southern CA Edison- 1800-447-6620 DAP (Direct Assistance Program) Provides energy and efficient home improvements at no cost to income qualified customers who are permanently disabled or are 60+ years old. 1-800-331-7593. Transportation : Sun Dial Bus Door to door transportation service for those with mobility problems that cannot get on a regular bus. Call 323-4010 for application. $1.50 - $2.00 each way. Call 341-6999 to schedule pick-up after application is accepted. Other Local Resources: Community Access Provides forms and helps fill out information to apply for low income housing and more. Call 347-4888 for information. National Multiple Sclerosis Society Local office: 776-5740 Southern CA Chapter of NMSS Financial Assistance Programs They list financial help available for Chore Service, Durable Medical Equipment, Emergency Fund, Physical/Occupational therapy, Respite Fund. Call Pam Hirshberg, 1-800-Fight-MS. In & Out Mobility. Palm Desert, Call Wes Goldberg, knowledgeable and helpful, 568-2155. HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) is a volunteer supported advocacy program that assists with Medicare and MediCal. They understand insurance coverage and consumer rights, can file claims, assist with managed care issues and long-term care planning, and evaluate insurance and health care needs and perform some legal services. Call 800-434-0222. Riverside County Office on Aging 1-800-510-2020 for information and assistance with housing, food, insurance, employment and more. Food & Clothing:  Bread of Life Emergency food and clothing. 68805 Perez Road, Cathedral City. Tues-Sat 9:00 ñ 1:00, 324-5683 The Well in the Desert, Palm Springs 325-6161 Hot meal daily at 1911 Baristo Road near Sunrise Park. 10a.m.-12noon. Canned goods and clothing every Saturday at Sunny Dunes Location Martha's Kitchen, Catholic Charities, Indio 202-1222 Lunches M-F 11:30-1:30 Canned goods, clothing, shelter, store vouchers possible rent assistance or emergency food. FIND Food in Need of Distribution. Cathedral City, 328-3663 FISH Food Bank, Indio 347-2119 Specialized MS Clinics:   Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, Dr. Daniel Giang-(909) 558-2120. USC MS Comprehensive Care Center, Los Angeles (323) 442-6870. UCLA MS Research, Los Angeles, Larry Myers, MD (310) 825-7313. UCLA Neurological Services, Los Angeles, (310) 794-1195. LAC-USC Department of Neurology, MS Comprehensive Care Center, Los Angeles Margaret Burnett, MD (323) 442-6870.