Community Resource Guide
Well-Ahead Louisiana Community Resource Guide
Populated by Louisiana residents, the Community Resource Guide provides local resources for topics such as breastfeeding, diabetes prevention and management, health screenings, healthy eating, heart disease, physical activity, stress management, and tobacco cessation.
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Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Diabetes Education and Wellness Program
1978 Industrial Boulevard, Houma, LA 70363
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Smoking Cessation Clinic
1978 Industrial Boulevard, Houma LA 70363
Livonia Community Health Center Diabetes Management and Nutrition Counseling
3041 Fordoche Road, Livonia, LA 70755
Livonia Community Health Center Mental Health Services
3041 Fordoche Road, Livonia, LA 70755
Louisiana Cardiovascular & Thoracic Institute Tobacco Cessation Services
3311 Prescott Road, Suite 202, Alexandria, LA 71301
Louisiana Heart Hospital – Group Smoking Cessation Program
2219 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 220, New Orleans, LA 70122
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Diabetes Education and Wellness Program
The Diabetes Management Program is for adults ages 18 and older that have been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The program is led by certified diabetes educators that are also registered nurses or registered dietitians. This program is accredited by the American Diabetes Association for meeting all national standards for diabetes self-management …
1978 Industrial Boulevard, Houma, LA 70363
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Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Smoking Cessation Clinic
Ochsner’s smoking cessation clinics offer services to our patients to help them kick their smoking habit for good! Ochsner is partnering with the Smoking Cessation Trust to offer free counseling and medications for anyone wanting to make a healthy lifestyle change. To be eligible for the free program you must be a LA resident and …
1978 Industrial Boulevard, Houma LA 70363
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Lincoln Parish Park
Rated as one of the best mountain bike trails in America, Lincoln Parish Park is a treasure for mountain bike lovers and noncyclist too. The 10-mile trail offers a challenging and exciting course for not only the advanced riders, but beginners as well. Park amenities include covered pavilions, picnic tables, and benches throughout the park. …
211 Parish Park Road, Ruston, LA 71270
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Live Vape Free Youth Texting Program
The Live Vape Free youth texting program is free and available for teens ages 13 to 17. The program offers multimedia activities that includes videos, quizzes, self-assessments, flip cards, and podcasts. The support is text message based and will provide personalized and interactive coaching. Youth will also have access to a personal Quit Coach at …
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Live Zumba With Monica
Join us as Shreveport’s own Monica “Mo” leads a live Zumba class mixing low- and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party! The zumba class is free to the public. Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
3709 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport LA 71109
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Living Tobacco-Free
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital offers a FREE tobacco cessation program. This educational class provides the tools and resources you need to quit permanently. Reservations are required, and refreshments will be provided. For information regarding class dates or to register, call (985) 898-4468.
1202 South Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433
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Livingston Parish Farmers Market
The Livingston Parish Farmers Market is held on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the New Covenant Church parking lot on Highway 190 Florida Blvd. The market provides a year-round variety of in-season fruits and vegetables. Come join us to purchase fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables for your family!
190 Florida Boulevard, Denham Springs, LA 70726
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Livonia Community Health Center Diabetes Management and Nutrition Counseling
The Livonia Community Health Center offers diabetes management and nutritional counseling with a registered dietitian and nurse practitioner. Nutrition plans are created to meet personal weight goals, as well as accommodate any needs related to medical conditions. Interested participants must be screened by the health center before they are able to receive services. Services may …
3041 Fordoche Road, Livonia, LA 70755
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Livonia Community Health Center Health Screenings
The Livonia Community Health Center has a nurse practitioner on staff to provide health screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, vision, hearing, They also offer school health physicals, sports physicals and routine immunizations for adults and children. Interested participants must be screened by the health center before they are able to receive services. Services may be …
3041 Fordoche Road, Livonia, LA 70755
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Livonia Community Health Center Mental Health Services
The Livonia Community Health Center has a nurse practitioner on staff to provide mental health counseling. Interested participants must be screened by the health center before they are able to receive services. Services may be covered by insurance plan such as Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and on a sliding fee scale for those without insurance. Please …
3041 Fordoche Road, Livonia, LA 70755
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Louisiana Breast & Cervical Health Program
The Louisiana Breast & Cervical Health Program(LBCHP) provides no-cost mammograms & Pap tests for women who qualify. Services include clinical breast exam, mammogram, pelvic exam, pap test, and diagnostic tests. Navigation services provide support, help making appointments, help getting to your appointments, connecting you to translation services, and making sure you get treated after cancer is found. …
4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71210
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Louisiana Cardiovascular & Thoracic Institute Tobacco Cessation Services
Louisiana Cardiovascular & Thoracic Institute is able to provide treatment plans, behavior modification exercises, nicotine replacement therapy and medication to aid in quitting smoking and chew tobacco with a certified tobacco treatment specialist.
3311 Prescott Road, Suite 202, Alexandria, LA 71301
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Louisiana Heart Hospital – Group Smoking Cessation Program
The goal of the Louisiana Heart Hospital Smoking Cessation Program is to provide evidence-based cessation services to employees, patients, and others in the community who want to quit smoking and to maximize the opportunities that the Louisiana Smoking Cessation Trust provides in achieving this. The time to quit is NOW, and we are here to …
2219 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 220, New Orleans, LA 70122
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Louisiana Spirit
The Central Louisiana Human Services District is offering Louisiana Spirit Crisis Counseling Program in Central Louisiana (Region 6 Parishes). Louisiana Spirit offers FREE individual and group crisis counseling, public education, community support, assessment, referral, and resource linkage via zoom, telephone, or in-person. The goal is to promote resilience, empowerment, and recovery during the COVID-19 crisis.
5411 Coliseum Boulevard, Alexandria, LA 71303
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Louisiana Tobacco Quitline Youth Support Program
The Youth Support Program through the Louisiana Tobacco Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW), is a behavioral support service tailored to fit the needs and unique challenges faced by youth tobacco users. Youth callers will receive 10 interactive telephone or web coaching sessions. All calls will be completed with the same quit coach, who is trained in youth support. …
Loup Farms CSA
Loup Farms is located in Oscar near New Roads. They offer a variety of vegetables in their boxes for a 8 or 10 week season. For an 8 week season, the total is $180, and for a 10 week season, it is a total of $225. They are not certified organic, but they are working …
6349 False River Road, Oscar, LA 70762
Cost: 180-225
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LSU Ag Center Exercise class
Improve balance, strength, and feel better. Be a part of a group exercise class. Exercises are low impact and chairs are used instead of the floor. Learn about healthy living habits and how exercise benefits your mind and body. Classes are held in the East Carroll Parish Library. Each Wednesday, @ 10:00 am. Classes will …
109 Sparrow Street, Lake Providence, LA 71254
Luckett Farm Community Supported Agriculture
Luckett Farm CSA is a community supported agriculture farm in Central and Pride, LA. The membership for the Luckett Farm CSA is available to Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Central, Greenwell Springs, Prairieville, Pride, Slaughter, Baker, and Zachary residents! They grow local, quality, affordable produce for the community and have shares available at a weekly price of …
15335 Denham Road, Pride, LA 70770
Cost: 25
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Luke’s House
Luke’s House Clinic is open every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. We provide quality medical care to our patients through the use of volunteer nurses and a dedicated team of physicians from the LSU Health Services Center Department of Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program. Services include: primary care, immunizations, prescription assistance, street medicine, and a …
2222 Simon Bolivar Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
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Lung Cancer Screening Program
Lung Cancer Screenings are offered at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. The Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Care Team at Mary Bird Perkins is aiming to reduce the number of cancer deaths by providing lung cancer screenings for high-risk individuals. When caught early, about 80 to 90 percent of lung cancer cases are curable, according …
1203 South Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70443
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