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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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 Heart Hospital Smoking Cessation Program
2219 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 220, New Orleans, LA 70122
Louisiana Nurse Navigation Assistance (LANNA)- Free Patient Navigation and Support Services
Louisiana Spirit Crisis Counseling – Central Louisiana
5411 Coliseum Boulevard, Alexandria, LA 71303
LSU Health Shreveport – Center for Brain Health
1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
LSU International Cultural Center Yoga/Meditation Class
3365 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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
St. Tammany Parish Health System 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.
16300 Highway 1085, 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 covered …
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 Commission for the Deaf
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) provides people who are d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing with programs, services, and resources to ensure full communication access to the world around them. Staff work closely with members of the d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing communities to continuously improve programs and services to meet their …
628 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Louisiana Heart Hospital 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 Nurse Navigation Assistance (LANNA)- Free Patient Navigation and Support Services
Louisiana Nurse Navigation Assistance (LANNA) is a patient navigation program that helps increase cancer screening rates in Louisiana, especially in underserved communities. Registered nurses provide personalized education and support to help people overcome barriers like transportation, language, and appointment scheduling. LANNA aims to ensure every individual, regardless of where they live, income, or background, can …
Louisiana Orthopedic Specialists
Community-based blood pressure monitoring screening site providing onsite blood pressure screenings, health education resources and referrals to clinical support to ensure follow-up care. This program aims to increase the number of community-clinical linkages within communities and throughout our state in order to improve chronic disease prevention, care and management for individuals with uncontrolled hypertension and …
500 N Lewis St #280, New Iberia, LA 70563
Louisiana Spirit Crisis Counseling – Central Louisiana
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 COVID-19.
5411 Coliseum Boulevard, Alexandria, LA 71303
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Louisiana Spirit Crisis Counseling – Lafayette
A free crisis counseling program, funded by FEMA and administered by the Louisiana Department of Health, is open to any adult or child in designated parishes. Trained counselors are provided by the network of state Human Services Authorities and districts. Calls to the crisis lines are free of charge, as are face-to-face follow-up sessions for …
302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506
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Loup Farms Community Supported Agriculture
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 at 10:00 a.m.
109 Sparrow Street, Lake Providence, LA 71254
LSU Health Shreveport – Center for Brain Health
The Center for Brain Health focuses on dementia care, neuroscience discoveries, expanding education, clinical trials, and provides care navigation, caregiver support. The Center is also administering the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, which focuses on comprehensive, coordinated dementia care and aims to improve quality of life for people with dementia, reduce strain on …
1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
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LSU International Cultural Center Yoga/Meditation Class
Free Yoga/Meditation class every Monday at the LSU International Cultural Center (ICC) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Bring your yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
3365 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Lucas Farms Community Garden
Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center has a community garden located at Lucas Farm in Oak Grove, LA.
210 Constitution Avenue, Oak Grove, LA 71263
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