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 Mental Health Services
3041 Fordoche Road, Livonia, LA 70755
Louisiana Spirit Crisis Counseling – Central Louisiana
5411 Coliseum Boulevard, Alexandria, LA 71303
LSU International Cultural Center Yoga/Meditation Class
3365 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Mental Health Services for Underserved and Rural Areas
2924 Knight Street, Suite 407, Shreveport, LA 71105
NAMI St. Tammany Family-To-Family Support Program
95 Judge Tanner Boulevard, Covington, LA 70433
North Sherwood Forest Community Park Yoga
3140 North Sherwood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Ochsner Health System Golden Opportunity Program
1401 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Iberia Parish Recreation Wellness Program
Iberia Parish Recreation Department offers a wellness program designed around a healthy mind, body and spirit. The program is designed to enrich individuals and their families by providing wellness activities, healthy lifestyle choices, and self improvement education. Mind-body classes are held at three facilities throughout the parish, each with different class schedules. The program also offers monthly educational …
113 Willow Wood Drive, New Iberia, LA 70563
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ICAN of Northwest Louisiana
The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). ICAN of Northwest Louisiana serves Shreveport, Bossier City, and the surrounding areas. ICAN provides a safe environment where you can …
Bossier City, LA 71112
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Kundalini Yoga at Northlake Nature Center
Northlake Nature Center offers Kundalini Yoga classes! Kundalini Yoga is an active form of meditation using postures, breath and mantras. It is a yoga that practices meditation and movement to achieve a sense of spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing. It is easy and fun, and students leave with a feeling of happiness and peace. Bring your own yoga mat …
23135 Highway 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448
Cost: $5
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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 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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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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Luke’s House Clinic
Luke’s House Clinic is open every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. 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 …
2222 Simon Bolivar Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
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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 & family …
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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Mental Health Services for Underserved and Rural Areas
Ark-La-Tex Sound Minds was created with a long term goal of providing quality mental health services to anyone living anywhere especially in underserved and rural areas in Arkansas. Louisiana, and Texas. The psychiatric providers provide complete and through psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy. We cover addiction, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, crisis interventions, etc. Everyone …
2924 Knight Street, Suite 407, Shreveport, LA 71105
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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 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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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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National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – New Orleans, provides mental health day treatment and services to adults with chronic mental illnesses. Several free programs are available. Contact NAMI directly for specific information. …
1538 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
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North Oaks Medical Center Sleep Support Group
North Oaks Medical Center offers an AWAKE (Alert, Well and Keep Energetic) Support Group. This support group is designed for those with a sleep disorder, along with their families and friends, to explore the link between snoring and heart disease. Lauren L. Davis, MD, a Pulmonologist and North Oaks Sleep Disorder Specialist, serves as a …
15790 Paul Vega MD Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
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North Sherwood Forest Community Park Yoga
Yoga allows participants to experience relaxation, flexibility and core balance through a combination of breathing exercises, physical postures and meditative techniques. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Participants must be 16 years or older. Fee: $30 per month
3140 North Sherwood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Cost: $30
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Ochsner Health System Golden Opportunity Program
Golden Opportunity (GO) is a membership program that promotes an active, healthy and independent lifestyle. GO offers a broad array of wellness services, educational information, diagnostic screenings, social activities and travel opportunities to keep you on track for optimum health. GO can help you make healthy lifestyle choices, whether it’s attending relevant health seminars, learning …
1401 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Cost: $25
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