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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Volunteers of America Mental Health Support
2119 Oak Park Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70606
Washington Community Health Center Diabetes Education
2807 South Columbia Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Diabetes Education Program
701 Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
West Feliciana Parish Park Hiking and Biking Trail
West Feliciana Parkway, Saint Francisville, LA 70775
West Jefferson Medical Center National Diabetes Prevention Program
1121 Medical Center Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072
West Jefferson Medical Center Smoking Cessation
1101 Medical Center Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072
Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program – Bossier
2400 Hospital Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111
Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program – Pierremont
8001 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115
Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program – Shreveport
2600 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71103
Volunteers of America Adult Behavioral Services
Volunteers of America’s behavioral health clinicians provide outpatient services at home and community-based settings for adults and youth. Our professional and experienced staff of psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors provide outpatient services at both home and community based settings. Our services include: Independent living training Illness medication training Medication therapy Counseling Crisis management and support Our …
856 Texas Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101
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Volunteers of America Mental Health Support
Volunteers of America offers comprehensive mental health support services to residents in the Lake Charles area. This program provides psycho social skills groups and case management for adults who are experiencing mild to moderate deterioration in daily living skills and social functioning due to a mental illness. The program also provides individual services in the …
2119 Oak Park Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70606
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Volunteers of America Youth Behavioral Services
Volunteers of America North Louisiana offers Youth Behavioral Health Services for young children experiencing emotional and/or behavioral health problems. Who We Serve:Any youth age 5 to 17 who receives Medicaid and who meets the criteria for outpatient. There is no charge to the family. Services Provided: Assessment and individual service planning Individual, group and family …
856 Texas Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101
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Walk with a Doc
Meets on the first Saturday of every month, this free event hosted by Our Lady of Angels gives participants an opportunity to hear health tips from their doctors. Walk with the doctors at your own pace around the walking track!
433 Plaza Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427
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Washington Community Health Center Diabetes Education
Washington Community Health Center offers Diabetes Education classes for diabetic patients to receive information about healthier living. Anne Baudier, RN, with Healthy Blue provides education and resources to participants to assist with improving their health. Classes are held every third Thursday of the month. Please call first. Healthy Blue also offers lunch, snacks, and resources to assist with improving overall health. FREE Lunch and Learn for Participants
2807 South Columbia Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427
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Weightless Woman Wellness Center
Community-based blood pressure monitoring program.
1211 West Vine Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
West Baton Rouge Health Center
The West Baton Rouge Parish Health Center provides immunizations, support for women, infants and children (WIC), family planning resources, health screenings, nutrition services and more free of charge for West Baton Rouge residents without insurance. Please call 225-215-5201 to find out more information and to schedule an appointment.
685 Louisiana Ave, Port Allen, LA, USA
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West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Diabetes Education Program
The West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) Diabetes Education Program is available to those recently diagnosed with diabetes, those who have had the disease for years, as well as pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The program is accredited through the American Diabetes Association and is staffed with a certified diabetes educator. It provides patients with …
701 Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
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West Feliciana Parish Park Hiking and Biking Trail
The West Feliciana Parish Park Hike and Bike Trail and Archery Range is open to all users for hiking and biking. All users sign-in before entering at the designated area located at the trail head. All bike riders must wear a helmet while on the trail. The trail and archery range is used at your …
West Feliciana Parkway, Saint Francisville, LA 70775
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West Jefferson Medical Center National Diabetes Prevention Program
West Jefferson Medical Center’s National Diabetes Prevention Program groups meet once a week for 16 weeks, then once a month for 6 months to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. During each session, your lifestyle coach will teach a lesson and lead a group discussion. For example, you will learn to eat healthy, add physical activity to …
1121 Medical Center Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072
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West Jefferson Medical Center Smoking Cessation
In late 2011, after a lawsuit between the state or Louisiana and American tobacco companies, the Smoking Cessation Trust of Louisiana was created, benefiting Louisiana residents who began their smoking habit before September 1, 1988. If you are approved as a member of the the Trust, you can receive, for FREE, medications to help you …
1101 Medical Center Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072
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West Monroe City Farmer’s Market
Just the mention of the Farmer’s Market can bring to mind throughts of plump juicy tomatoes, fresh okra, watermelon, home cooked peas and piping hot cornbread. But the Farmer’s Market provides so much more than garden fresh vegetables. You never know what surprises might await you at the Market. Vendors from all over gather with …
1700 North 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
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West Monroe High School-Based Health Center
School-based health center located on the campus of West Monroe High School serving West Monroe 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: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
201 Riggs Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
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West Ouachita Senior Center
The West Ouachita Senior Center, Inc. (WOSC), a non-profit United Way Agency, was established in 1980 and successfully administers community supportive services for seniors (60+), which enhance dignity and support independence. Health and Wellness activities are designed to provide preventive health screenings for seniors which improve overall health, mental, and social well-being, therefore reducing the …
1800 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
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Westwego Farmer’s Market
The Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market prepares foods, seasonal vegetables and fruit, fresh yard eggs, candles, handmade soaps, jelly, plants, crafts and handcrafted jewelry. Open seasonally from March-October one Friday per month from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
484 Sala Avenue, Westwego, LA 70094
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White Oaks Senior Apartments Community Garden
Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center has a community garden located at the White Oaks Senior Apartments in Oak Grove, LA.
600 Hospital Road, Oak Grove, LA 71263
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Wild Pop Up Group Bicycle Rides
Wild Pop Up Bicycle Rides will be riding through out the Northshore. Various days and times are available. These are leisurely paced rides, round trip 8 or 16 miles.
Covington, LA
Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program – Bossier
The Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education. We are proud of this commitment to quality, a reflection of our 25 years of supporting patient needs. Our staff of knowledgeable health professionals provides you with a comprehensive, personalized education plan. Our nurses and dietitians are …
2400 Hospital Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111
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Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program – Pierremont
The Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education. We are proud of this commitment to quality, a reflection of our 25 years of supporting patient needs. Our staff of knowledgeable health professionals provides you with a comprehensive, personalized education plan. Our nurses and dietitians are …
8001 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115
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Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program – Shreveport
The Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education. We are proud of this commitment to quality, a reflection of our 25 years of supporting patient needs. Our staff of knowledgeable health professionals provides you with a comprehensive, personalized education plan. Our nurses and dietitians are Certified …
2600 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71103
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