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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Rapides Regional Medical Center Breastfeeding Classes
211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Rapides Regional Medical Center Diabetes Management Classes
211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Pop Up Yoga Class at Java Square
Tickets may be purchased online. Bring a yoga mat, hand towel, water, and comfy clothes.
103 West Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
Cost: $6
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Pop’s Produce
Pop’s Produce offers fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables from May to October. Pop’s Produce is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a great source of nutrition for your family! Directions: In Keithville, turn west off Hwy. 171 onto Stonewall-Preston …
6662 Vardaman Road, Keithville, LA 71047
Port Hudson Organics CSA
This CSA is located in Zachary, LA. They have been a CSA for 4 years and grow and sell vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The price listed of $38 is a weekly price for the basket. They are an organic farm that allows members to come pick up the baskets on Saturday mornings during the season. The members …
1340 Plains Port Hudson, Zachary, LA 70791
Cost: $38
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Poydras Home Alzheimer’s & Memory Support
Poydras Home’s ongoing dedication to exceptional support for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias makes us a leader in memory care and quality of life enhancement. Poydras Home offers Memory Care living, 30-day respite, and caregiver support groups.
5354 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Pre and Post-Partum Breastfeeding Education
The East Feliciana Parish Health Unit offers free breastfeeding education and support to women before and after pregnancy. Clients will be given education on nutrition and breastfeeding for during pregnancy and post-partum. Clients who qualify for the WIC program will receive these services for free. All others will pay according to a sliding fee scale. …
12080 Marston Street, Clinton, LA 70722
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Prenatal & Breastfeeding Classes
Our Lady of Angels offers a free prenatal and breastfeeding class that meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Their experienced educators have the high credentials to teach childbirth and breastfeeding. All of their classes are highly interactive to help expectant moms and family members practice newly learned skills.
433 Plaza Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427
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Pure Barre at Northlake Nature
Join us for a fun and effective workout that combines strengthening and stretching exercises at the Northlake Nature Center. Using the pavilion hand rails as a ballet barre, this class offers motivating music and an inspiring atmosphere! Pure Barre is an intense, athletic workout renowned for burning fat, lengthening muscles, and toning thighs, arms, abs and seats in …
23135 Highway 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448
Cost: 5
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Qigong
Join us for Qigong! Qigong is a moving meditation, coordinating flowing movement, deep breathing, and a meditative state of mind. Offered virtually every Friday at 10:00 am. Register online at https://www.sttammanylibrary.org/.
1112 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433
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Quit Smoking For Good!
Martin Luther King Health Center and Pharmacy offers smoking cessation education and aids to help you “Quit Smoking for Good!” Check out the website or call to get details on the next available class.
865 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
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Quit Smoking Help
The Louisiana Tobacco Control Initiative provides free, evidence-based smoking cessation services at Lake Charles Memorial Health System. Designated staff member, JoAnn Brooks, NCTTP, offers several quit smoking options for patients and employees, including: Individual face-to-face behavioral counseling; sessions upon requet Group behavioral counseling; classes held several times a month Referral to the state’s Quitline for …
1701 Oak Park Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Quit With Us, Louisiana Youth Support Program
The Youth Support Program through Quit With Us, Louisiana is a behavioral support service tailored to fit young tobacco users’ needs and unique challenges. Participants will receive 10 interactive telephone or web coaching sessions conducted by the same quit coach trained in youth support. For more information, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit Quit With Us, Louisiana.
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R. L. Cook Park
R. L. Cook Park consists of approximately 28 acres of wooded and open terrain, and is a popular location for walkers. Paved Parking All-weather walking trail: Inner loop = 1/4 mile (4 loops = 1 mile)/Outer loop = 4/10 mile (2 1/2 loops = 1 mile) Pavilion with restrooms (available for reservations) Gazebo Single-table shelter …
2800 Kavanaugh Road, Ruston, LA 71270
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Rapides Regional Medical Center Breastfeeding Classes
Rapides Regional Medical Center offers free breastfeeding, prepared childbirth, and sibling classes held monthly. Those interested may call 318-769-4440.
211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
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Rapides Regional Medical Center Diabetes Management Classes
Rapides Regional Medical Center offers free diabetes management classes held monthly from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Medical Terrace Auditorium (located on the lower level of the hospital). Call 318-769-4440 or register online at rapidesregional.com.
211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
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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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