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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Robin Farms (Farmers Market and CSA Farm Program)
317 Houston Richard Road, Church Point, LA 70525
Sabine Comprehensive’s Diabetes Prevention Program
1050 North Robinson Street, Many, LA 71449
Sankofa Community Development Corporation: Prevent Type 2 Lifestyle Program
5200 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
Rayne Farmers’ Market
Rayne Farmers’ Market provides a link between the Rayne community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Rayne Farmers’ Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. From June-April, every 2nd Saturday of the month from 8:00 …
210 Frog Festival Drive, Rayne, LA 70578
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Restoration Park
Restoration Park is unique in that it creates wonderful recreational opportunities while addressing environmental issues. The name “Restoration Park” comes from the fact that the wetlands are the product of nature, not artificially created. Nature has transformed an unsightly strip mine into wetlands, restoring the area to life. Restoration Park fulfills several goals. It controls …
700 Downing Pines Road, West Monroe, LA 71292
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Restorative Yoga in the Park
Restorative Yoga in the Park happens every 2nd and 4th Wednesday on the Festival Lawn hosted by WiseHeartandSage. Attendees are encouraged to bring their yoga mats and dress comfortably. WiseHeartandSage drives the community to a safe space for mental and physical healing through guided breath work, meditation, and restorative yoga practices. WiseHeartandSage has a community …
2913 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Ripe Near Me
A helpful app that allows you to connect with growers in your community. The app allows you to find a community member that may have too much produce from their garden, or vice versa. If you have a garden and have too much produce for yourself, this app allows you to connect to community members …
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Riser Middle School-Based Health Center
School-based health center located on the campus of Riser Middle School and serving Riser Middle 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: 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
100 Price Drive, West Monroe, LA 71292
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Rivertown Farmers’ Market
Provide citizens of Kenner and it’s surrounding neighbors easy access to homegrown, homemade and handcrafted goods and produce, including vegetables, fruits, dry goods honey and more. Open year-round on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
2115 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, LA 70062
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Robin Farms (Farmers Market and CSA Farm Program)
Monday-Friday: 9 am to 6 pm Saturday: 9 am to 2 pm Sunday: Closed CSA half share $100 ($20 of produce per week for 5 weeks) CSA full share $200 ($20 of produce per week for 10 weeks)
317 Houston Richard Road, Church Point, LA 70525
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Ruston Farmers Market
The Ruston Farmers Market offers local residents the opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. The market serves the Ruston and North Louisiana region, and is open from 8:00 a.m. until noon on Saturdays. The Ruston Farmers Market also accepts SNAP/EBT/Louisiana Purchase cards for eligible products. Follow the Ruston Farmers Market on Facebook (www.facebook.com/rustonfarmersmarket), Twitter, Instagram, …
220 East Mississippi Street, Ruston, LA 71270
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Ryan Farms
Ryan Farms offers fresh produce to give your family healthy options! Ryan Farms offers a variety of fruits and vegetables, depending on the season. Summer crops include watermelons, cantaloupes, sweet corn, purple hull peas, zipper cream crowder peas, butterbeans, pinto beans, squash, cucumbers, bell peppers and eggplant. Fall crops include sweet potatoes, cabbage, mustard greens and turnip greens. Summer Hours (June …
8172 Dixie-Shreveport Road, Shreveport, LA 71107
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Sabine Comprehensive’s Diabetes Prevention Program
Learn how you can prevent or delay your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes through Sabine Comprehensive Health Clinic’s Diabetes Prevention Program! Call 318-256-8150 for more information on how you can join for in-person weekly classes.
1050 North Robinson Street, Many, LA 71449
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Sabine Prevention Alliance & Tomiko’s Financial Services
Community-based blood pressure monitoring program screening site that provides healthcare referrals and healthcare education.
259 Fisher Road, Many, LA 71449
Salvation Army Food Pantry
Free Food Pantry Hours – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Client assisted with pantry order. Must bring ID. Referral from OFS. Applicants must provide documents such as SNAPS benefit sheet, bills, referral from OFS, or proof of income for last 30 days for eligibility for services. Accepted IDs include …
1207 Cornwell Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101
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Sankofa Community Development Corporation: Prevent Type 2 Lifestyle Program
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) works to make it easier for people with prediabetes to participate in affordable, high-quality lifestyle change programs to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes and improve their overall health. Through the National DPP, you will have access to group classes facilitated by a trained lifestyle coach throughout …
5200 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
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Sankofa NOLA Farmers’ Market
Serving as a community anchor, Sankofa Farmer’s Market encourages healthier eating and supports farmers and fishermen by providing locally grown fresh produce and seafood to residents of New Orleans Open year-round on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
5029 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117
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Saturday Farmers Market & Flea Markets
The Farmers Market & Flea Market at the Sunset Antique Market is located at 151 Leo Richard Lane in Sunset, Louisiana (just behind the Sunset Town Center). The Market is held every first Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
151 Leo Richard Lane, Sunset, LA 70584
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Savoy Medical Center Behavioral Health Services
Savoy Medical Center (SMC) New Horizons has specialized in the treatment of emotional and behavioral disturbances for over 20 years. Savoy’s experienced team of professionals identifies, treats and implements a plan for each patient using a multidisciplinary approach. Their approach offers two levels of treatment for Adult and Geriatric patients including inpatient hospitalization and an intensive …
801 Poinciana Avenue, Mamou, LA 70554
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SCLHSA Behavioral and Mental Health Services
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority offers outpatient behavioral health services to clients in surrounding communities. SCLHSA’s treatment philosophy is based on the recovery process. The goal of this process is to guide clients in understanding their potential to heal themselves by collaborating with the client, family members and other individuals. This collaboration forms a supportive network enabling …
521 Legion Avenue, Houma, LA 70364
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Second Harvest Food Bank Backpack Program
The Backpack Program is designed to reduce childhood hunger by bridging the gap between the school day and the weekend or school holiday. Children who receive free or reduced price school breakfast and lunch may not have enough food at home to escape hunger when school is not in session. In response, Second Harvest provides …
215 East Pinhook, Lafayette, LA 70501
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Senior Art Class
Art class is held every Monday at 9am in the art room of the Marksville Senior Center. Call Sabrina Sonnier for more information.
224 South Preston Street, Marksville, LA 71351
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Senior Exercise
Council on Aging St. Tammany is offering Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) classes at the Slidell Senior Center. SAIL is a strength, balance, and fitness class for older adults. Classes meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is no charge for the class, which includes the SAIL …
610 Cousin Street, Slidell, LA 70458
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