Irene’s Cafe is the place to enjoy a casual and tropical dining experience. Irene’s serves breakfast lunch and dinner 7 days a week. In addition she has great breakfast lunch and dinner specials daily that have made it the area’s favorite eating drinking and meeting place in the Tower District since opening in 1991.

When it comes to hardship and emotional pain the path towards healing is not around the pain; I believe healing is one’s journey through the pain. This journey is different from person-to-person and may encompass various forms of trauma. I believe the path towards healing and wellness begins with the client-counselor relationship and creating a safe space for the client to experience emotional honesty. I use an experiential approach to help clients experience emotional honesty which I describe as an alignment between one’s thoughts feelings and actions. I find that when clients achieve this alignment they are able to approach and address their issues from a place of personal integrity self-respect and with an increased capacity for coping nMy experience has included working for community based mental health agencies with various populations such as children adolescents adults and the LGBT community who have required a high level of care due to severe mental illness. I have worked with issues ranging from adjustment disorders ADHD Bipolar Disorder Depression Anxiety Substance Abuse Schizophrenia Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Personality Disorders and issues pertaining to sexual/gender identity. I have worked with clients in the contexts of individual couples families and groups. I received my Bachelors Degree in Psychology in 2010 from San Francisco State University and my Masters Degree in Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University Fresno in 2013. I have completed basic training for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to address symptoms of traumatic stress. When I am not practicing therapy I serve as a post-graduate teacher’s assistant for California State University Fresno and provide presentations on affirmative therapy and core competencies for working with the LGBT community.

NCLR is a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian gay bisexual and transgender people and their families through litigation legislation policy and public education.

The Professional Men’s Mixer is a group of professional gay men in the Central Valley with the goal of networking catching up with old friends and meeting new The Mixers are held on the first Friday of each month via Zoom. Prior to COVID-19 we met at various restaurants/bars around Fresno and we will resume that tradition once it’s safe to meet in person. The group is open to men 18 and over single or coupled who are looking for a way to meet other professional gay men and socialize outside of the typical gay bar scene Join the mailing list and get an email reminder every month.

Arguably the largest event of the year and certainly one requiring year-long preparations is our Fresno Rainbow Pride. Community Link formally took over organizing the Fresno GLBT Pride Parade and Festival in 2003. The renamed committee Fresno Rainbow Pride has worked hard on bringing back the excitement and integrity of this very important cultural event. Community Link was a major player in founding GLBT Pride in 1991 and during that first year 8 out of the 12 organizers were Community Link Board members. Fresno Rainbow Pride has since grown into a regional event drawing people from all over the Valley to celebrate the contributions of the GLBT community. Expecting over 3000 people to attend each year’s GLBT Pride this is the largest one-day GLBT event in the Valley.

Tye “The Real Estate Guy” Faria.  Colima Batteries  stands out as a premier destination for reliable and affordable battery solutions, drawing in customers with its exceptional service and knowledgeable staff. The establishment is known for its inviting atmosphere, where friendly employees, particularly the well-regarded Marissa and Melissa, provide personalized assistance, making each visit pleasant and efficient.

TXT 4 HELP works anywhere in the US, and extends access to safety for teens. TXT 4 HELP can be used for the same reason a young person may go to a Safe Place site – abuse, bullying, family problems, depression, suicidal thoughts, and others. TXT 4 HELP counselors can provide support via text and can offer additional suggestions for immediate help regardless of where you are. Here’s how it works: Text the word “safe” and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357). Within seconds, you will receive a message with the closest Safe Place site and phone number for the local youth agency. For immediate help, reply with “2chat” to text interactively with a trained counselor. It’s quick, easy, safe, and confidential. TXT 4 HELP is a free service offered to all youth in crisis.

United Skates Clovis is a family-friendly roller skating rink and entertainment center located in Clovis, CA, serving the greater Fresno area. It offers public skating sessions, an arcade, a cafe, and hosts various events and parties.

Oldest Same Owner Gay Bar in Fresno Fun Friendly neighborhood bar and Staff something different everyday.