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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Choices Coordinated Care Solutions
2620 Centenary Boulevard, Suite 180, Shreveport, LA 71104
CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center Diabetes Education Center
1453 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick’s ACCESS Center
524 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Diabetes Care – Alexandria
3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Diabetes Care – Coushatta
1635 Marvel Street, Coushatta, LA 71019
Chronic Disease Solutions Smoking Cessation Program
2802 East Milton Avenue, Suite 100, Youngsville, LA 70592
CMAP Healthy Lifestyle Program Diabetes Prevention Program
1101 4th Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, LA 71301
Chicot State Park
An extensive hiking/backpacking trail completely encircles Lake Chicot and includes several primitive campsites along the way. The hiking trails allow visitors to experience and enjoy the park’s natural landscape, its bottomland hardwood forest and the lake itself. For visitors who enjoy a quicker pace, much of the trail is geared toward mountain bikers, and all cyclists are welcome to …
3469 Chicot Park Road, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Cost: $3
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Childbirth and Breastfeeding Basics
All classes will be held in AMC Acadian Room. Please enter through courtyard entrance. Topics Covered:
3501 U.S. Highway 190, Eunice, LA 70535
China Grove Baptist Church Community Garden
Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center has a community garden located at China Grove Baptist Church in Lake Providence, LA.
810 White Road, Lake Providence, LA 71254
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Choices Coordinated Care Solutions
Choices is a national non-profit organization committed to supporting youth with significant behavioral and emotional challenges in community settings by using evidence-informed methods that build on the strengths of everyone involved. We partner with families, schools, providers, government agencies, health insurers, and managed-care organizations to build a customized plan of care for a youth and …
2620 Centenary Boulevard, Suite 180, Shreveport, LA 71104
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CHRISTUS Health Smoking Cessation
Christus Health offers a free tobacco cessation guide and workbook as tools to help you in reaching your tobacco-free goals. The purpose of these tools is to assist you in quitting forever, without the urge to start again. In just three weeks, after starting this program, you can be free from tobacco usage. Their tobacco cessation program is …
1 Saint Mary Place, Shreveport, LA 71101
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CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center Diabetes Education Center
At CHRISTUS they offer expert diabetes care and education to you and your families. Their family nurse practitioners specialize in diabetes management and is available to assist in improving blood glucose control during hospitalization. While hospitalized, one-to-one educational sessions are available from our certified diabetes educators. The high-risk diabetic population includes people who are newly …
1453 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
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CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick’s ACCESS Center
Call 337-431-7936 any day, anytime and professionals will work to identify your needs and match you with the appropriate care. Services include: Emergency info and assistance Free, confidential assessments, 24 hours a day Details on hospital programs for behavioral health Info on state and local agencies Support groups Community referral networks
524 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Diabetes Care – Alexandria
CHRISTUS offers expert diabetes care and education to you and your families. Their family nurse practitioners specialize in diabetes management and is available to assist in improving blood glucose control during hospitalization. While hospitalized, one-to-one educational sessions are available from our certified diabetes educators. The high-risk diabetic population includes people who are newly diagnosed, have …
3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
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CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Diabetes Care – Coushatta
CHRISTUS offers expert diabetes care and education to you and your families. Their family nurse practitioners specialize in diabetes management and is available to assist in improving blood glucose control during hospitalization. While hospitalized, one-to-one educational sessions are available from our certified diabetes educators. The high-risk diabetic population includes people who are newly diagnosed, have …
1635 Marvel Street, Coushatta, LA 71019
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Chronic Disease Solutions Smoking Cessation Program
Chronic Disease Solutions offers a free smoking cessation program for residents of Louisiana who started smoking before September 1, 1988. Participants can expect to receive: A Physician evaluation Medications prescribed by your Physician Individual counseling A quitline available 24/7 to help you quit smoking
2802 East Milton Avenue, Suite 100, Youngsville, LA 70592
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Chronic Kidney Disease Patient Education
The purpose of the CKD Education Program is to positively impact the lives of individuals diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease through education, skill building, and psychosocial support. Participants are taught how to live healthier lifestyles to promote kidney health. Kidney Care Education Classes are held on Wednesdays at 9:30 am. They are free of charge and …
5131 O’Donovan Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Church of the King HealthREACH Clinic
The health clinic is open one Saturday a month, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Services vary, but includes: basic screenings, i.e. blood sugar, blood pressure, BMI, history, health education, medications (when available) and immunizations. When available, clinic offer specialists on a limited basis. Call to confirm services. Dental program includes history, exam, x-rays, extractions …
1137 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
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City of Bogalusa Goodyear Fitness Park
The City of Bogalusa Goodyear Fitness Park is a PlayCore National Demonstration Site Project of Excellence park offering outdoor fitness equipment to provide well-rounded fitness routine to include a variety of aerobic, muscle/strength, core, balance, and flexibility opportunties. The smoke-free park is bike accessible and provides a walking trail, motivational signs, yoga and physical activity stations and a Borm Learning …
Avenue B, Bogalusa LA 70427
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CM Farms Produce Farmers Market
CM Farms Country Store & Produce is a delightful experience! Come by to pick up fresh and canned fruits and vegetables grown locally right in your back yard! Fresh produce includes cucumbers, tomatoes & red potatoes. The also have an assortment of jellies, preserves, pickles and relishes! CM Farms Country Store also has freezer ready options available …
252 CM Farms, Dry Creek, LA 70637
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CMAP Tobacco Cessation Counseling
Central Louisiana smokers are urged to apply to the Smoking Cessation Trust, once the smoker’s information is submitted, the judge assigned to the Trust reviews the person’s qualifications and, if it is determined they meet the requirements, are added as members of the Trust. Central Louisiana residents will receive their counseling from CMAP’s certified Tobacco …
1101 4th Street, Suite 101A, Alexandria, LA 71301
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CMAP Healthy Lifestyle Program
The Healthy Lifestyle Program’s one-on-one nutrition and exercise counseling with a Registered Dietitian and Exercise Specialist for patients referred by their physician. This six months program allows for learning behavior changes that clients can take with them when they complete the program. Central Louisiana physicians enjoy having somewhere to send their patients for follow-up and …
1101 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
CMAP Healthy Lifestyle Program Diabetes Prevention Program
The Healthy Lifestyle Program is starting FREE sessions of PreventT2, which is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This program has been proven to help those with prediabetes make lifestyle changes that can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than …
1101 4th Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, LA 71301
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Colfax Farmers’ Market
Colfax Farmers’ Market provides local, Louisiana-grown produce to residents to improve health and sustain a local foods economy. Fresh fruits and vegetables help you prepare healthy meals for you and your family! Colfax Farmers’ Market, a collaboration of growers, is open Tues 3:00PM-5:30PM & Sat 8:00AM-10:30AM throughout the growing season.
407 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417
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Colfax Recreation Area RV Park and Campground
A playground, RV park, walking paths and campgrounds are all available at this park. Open every day from dawn to dusk for fishing, boating, exercise or just enjoying the outdoors.
150 Control House, Colfax, LA 71417
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Community Food and Nutrition Program
The Community Food and Nutrition program provides educational information concerning preparation and nutrition of food. A food voucher is given to qualified families with young children under the age of 18. To receive assistance, the applicant must contact the Office of Housing and Community Development to schedule an appointment. Applicants are also required to show …
4807 Highway 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390
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