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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Morehouse Junior High School-Based Health Center
1001 West Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220
NAMI St. Tammany Family-To-Family Support Program
95 Judge Tanner Boulevard, Covington, LA 70433
Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention P
1016 Keyser Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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 to 11:00 a.m. 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 Highway, 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 through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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 Council on Aging Community Garden
Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center has a community garden located at Morehouse Council on Aging in Bastrop, LA.
200 Elm Street, Bastrop, LA 71220
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Morehouse Elementary Community Garden
Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center has a community garden located at Morehouse Elementary in Bastrop, LA.
1001 West Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220
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Morehouse General Hospital Tuesday ZUMBA
Free Tuesday Zumba Classes. Come out and dance with us for a healthy purpose! Starting October 22, 2019 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Morehouse General Hospital in the Walnut Room.
323 West Walnut Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220
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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Morehouse Parish Farmer’s Market
Morehouse Parish Farmer’s Market is open year round Monday-Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The market features fresh, locally-grown produce from northeastern Louisiana and is your fresh produce center! The market also offers pea shelling, pecan cracking, homemade jellies and local honey.Morehouse Parish Farmer’s Market makes it easy to provide fresh, healthy, fruits and vegetables for your …
305 East Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220
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Moss Bluff Farmer’s Market
The Moss Bluff Farmer’s Market meets on Saturday from 8 AM until 12 PM. We have seasonal homegrown produce, homemade jams, homemade jellies, handcrafted soaps, homemade tamales, woodwork, snow cones and more! Come visit our friendly little market. At the Corner of Hwy 171 and Sam Houston Jones Pkwy – (Dollar Trees & Tractor Supply …
181 Highway 171, Moss Bluff, LA 70611
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Moss Memorial Health Clinic
The Diabetes Education Services of W.O. Moss Memorial Health Clinic offers people with diabetes the learning opportunities and support they need to get healthy and avoid the serious complications that can be associated with the disease in Southwest Louisiana. In addition to learning how to monitor your glucose, the staff, which includes a certified diabetes …
1000 Walters Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607
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Mother & Baby Support Group
The Thibodaux Regional Medical Center is hosting Mother & Baby Support Groups that are of no charge to those who attend. These support group meetings are designed to provide factual information and support interested mothers in learning more about the bond between their child and them. Meetings are coordinated by a certified lactation consultant and …
602 North Acadia Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301
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Move Bunkie Forward
Move Bunkie Forward offers various fitness classes Monday – Friday free of charge. Workouts include Pound, PIYO, Power Strength, Step and Indoor Walking.
208 LA-29, Bunkie, LA 71322
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NAMI St. Tammany Basics
NAMI Basics is the new signature education program for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses. The free six week course is taught by trained teachers who are the parents or caregivers of individuals who developed the symptoms of mental illness prior to the age of 13 years. This class is …
23515 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70448
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NAMI St. Tammany Educational Programs
Registration is now open at NAMI St. Tammany for the free 2017 Spring Program line up with classes beginning March 7 and 8. All programs are held in the evening and teach communication and coping skills while providing valuable up-to-date resources for continued growth. Registration is required and space is limited so sign up today by …
23515 US-190, Mandeville, LA 70448
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NAMI St. Tammany Family-To-Family Support Program
Open to family members and family caregivers of individuals living with serious mental illness. Facilitated by trained family members and family caregivers, the NAMI Support Group Model offers a set of key structures and processes that encourage full group participation in a supportive setting. Family-to-Family Support offers respect, understanding and hope for a meaningful support …
95 Judge Tanner Boulevard, Covington, LA 70433
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Natchitoches Farmers’ Market
Market offerings include fresh produce, hand crafted items, demonstrations, kid’s activities, live music, food and much more. Fresh fruit and vegetables help you prepare healthy meals for you and your family! Open April-July on Saturday’s from 8:00AM-12:00PM
100 Rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention P
CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE. CHANGE YOUR LIFE.Reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes with our “Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life.”(CYL²) program. You’ll get your very own coach to teach you how to eat healthy foods and increase your physical activity. When you’re having a rough day and feel like slipping back into your old …
1016 Keyser Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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