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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Memorial Hospital for Women Breastfeeding Class
1900 West Gauthier Road, Guth Education Room 2, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Morehouse Junior High School-Based Health Center
1001 West Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220
Lung Cancer Screenings
Lung cancer causes more deaths in the United States than any other type of cancer. Often time early lung cancer goes unnoticed as symptoms are difficult to identify. Lung cancer screenings for high risk patients increase the likelihood that this form of cancer is identified at an earlier stage. Who should be screened for Lung Cancer? Individuals between …
1001 Gause Boulevard, Slidell, LA 70458
Cost: 95
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Main Street Market
Red Stick Farmers mission is to build a healthy and strong local food system; to increase sustainability of independent local farmers, fishers and food producers; and to foster stewardship of land and community through public markets. Open year-round on Saturdays from 8:00AM-12:00PM.
504 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Mandeville Trailhead Farmer’s Market
The Mandeville Trailhead Farmer’s Market is held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Lafitte Street in Mandeville. The market provides a year-round variety of in-season fruits and vegetables. Come out to purchase fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables for your family!
675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, LA 70448
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Mansura Walking Trail
The Manusra Walking Trail offers the community and safe and enjoyable way to become physically active. The property is maintained by the Mansura Chamber of Commerce.
1832 L'Eglise Street, Mansura, LA 71350
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Many Green Market
The Many Green Market is Many’s only local farmers market featuring a variety of locally-grown produce; value-added products such as eggs, breads, milk, jams and jellies, baked goods; and handmade crafts to include jewelry, artwork, and woodcarvings. Open seasonally at the Sabine Parish Fairgrounds.
750 West Georgia Avenue, Many, LA 71449
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Marketplace at Armstrong Park
Brings fresh, local produce and seafood to the Treme community. Fresh fruits and vegetables help you prepare healthy meals for you and your family! Open year-round on Thursdays from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
901 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
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Marksville Farmers’ Market
Marksville Farmers’ Market has garden fresh produce and locally-made yummies every Saturday morning from 8:00 AM-11:00 AM in June on the Historic Courthouse Square in Marksville, Louisiana. We will have the best, freshest, local produce & fruit around! Various vendors will also be selling jams, honey, flowers, herbs, breads, sweets, goat cheese, fresh smoothies, hand-made …
122 East Mark Street, Marksville, LA 71351
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Mary Bird Perkins Fest for Life and Live Well
Fest for Life and Live Well attendees are able to take charge of their health by participating in these free community events. Events include cancer screenings for several different types of cancer, including breast, prostate, colorectal, skin and oral cancer. Blood pressure checks, glucose checks, BMI screenings and stroke education is also available. These events …
4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Mat Yoga
Join a mat yoga class providing a robust workout, perfect for beginners and intermediate adults. Register at sttammanylibrary.org/adult-events. For more information email us at adult programs@stpl.us or contact Jillian Boudreaux, Coordinator at (985) 893-6280 ext. 2010, jillian@stpl.us.
310 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA
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Medical Nutrition Therapy
Riverside Medical Center provides nutrition therapy to those in need. The nutrition therapy utilizes a variety of tools including nutritional assessments, daily intake recommendations, and education to help their patients. Nutrition therapy patients can also receive help with additional health concerns including weight loss, weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, and abnormal cholesterol levels.
1900 Main Street, Franklinton, LA 70438
Cost: 75
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Memorial Hospital for Women Breastfeeding Class
Recommended for the last 3 months of pregnancy, the Breastfeeding Class provides important information on lactation and successful breastfeeding. Participants will learn about positioning, latch-on and the importance of assessing baby’s intake. Information for moms who plan to continue breastfeeding when returning to work or school is included. Dads are welcome!This class meets April 16, …
1900 West Gauthier Road, Guth Education Room 2, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Cost: 10
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Mental Health Rehabilitation
Rehab Services of Acadiana offers mental health rehabilitation services to individuals in need. Sessions are facilitated but a variety of mental health professionals. These professionals work toward their goal of providing medically necessary and reasonably expected services to those who need in the hopes of reducing the disability resulting from mental illness. Services offered include psychiatric evaluations & treatment, individual & …
850 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 121, Lafayette, LA 70508
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Mental Health Services
Lighthouse Community Care is a community based treatment agency that offers a variety of behavioral and mental health services to provide individuals with tools and support to develop a positive outlook on life. Services include: individual counseling, family counseling, youth support, treatment planning, parent support, and more. Free with Medicaid coverage. With or without insurance, …
5529 Commerce Street, Suite A, St. Francisville, LA 70775
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Mindful Yoga
Take a break from the hustles and bustle of your day with Mindful Yoga. Classes are free for cancer survivors and caregivers. Classes meet every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. At the Chamber of Commerce Building in the City Room.
1006 Highway 30, Gonzales, LA 70737
Mindfulness Meditation
Join the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center each Tuesday and Wednesday from 5-6pm for a Mindful Meditation Class. The class is offered at the Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center and is free to all community members. The class assists individuals in practicing their breathing to increase focus and attention, reduce stress, and increase overall productivity.
4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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MLK Health Center and Pharmacy Diabetes Programs
MLK Health Center and Pharmacy offers free diabetes prevention and self-management programs to community members. The Diabetes Prevention Program is a year-long program with 16 weekly core sessions and 6 monthly follow-up sessions with trained lifestyle coaches. Participants are empowered to take charge of their healthy by making achievable and realistic lifestyle changes to reduce the …
865 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
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Mobile COVID-19 Testing
There are several sites for COVID-19 testing. The locations include Galilee Baptist Church, LSU-Health Shreveport, and Bossier Parish Community College. The times vary and go through October 10th.
1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Monroe Farmers’ Market
Enjoy an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables at the market! Fresh produce helps you prepare healthy meals for you and your family. Open June through August Monday-Saturday from 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
1212 Washington Street, Monroe, LA 71201
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Montgomery Ball Park and Playground
This ball park, playground, and walking trail is open to the community. It offers lighting and is open 24 hours a day.
131 Highway 122, Montgomery, LA 71454
Morehouse Junior High School-Based Health Center
School-based health center located on the campus of Morehouse Junior High School and serving Morehouse Junior High School students only. We offer a sliding-fee schedule for persons who have no insurance or high deductible health plans based on the household income and family size. Hours 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (or during regular school hours)
1001 West Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220
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