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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Daughters of Charity Behavioral Health Services
3201 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
DePaul Community Health Centers Tobacco Cessation Counseling
5630 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70127
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-New Orleans
4700 South I-10 Service Road, Metairie, LA 70001
DeSoto Healthcare Center: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention Program
7356 Highway 509, Mansfield, LA 71052
East Jefferson General Hospital Diabetes Management Classes
4200 Houma Boulevard, 6th Floor, Metairie, LA 70006
Daughters of Charity Behavioral Health Services
The Daughters of Charity Center offers behavioral health services to individuals insured by Medicare & Medicaid insurance policies. They also provide discounted behavioral health services to eligible individuals based on income. The Daughters of Charity’s behavioral health professionals facilitate individual, group and family counseling sessions, medication management education and psychiatric evaluations. Medical help for behavior and attention problems, depression, parent-child relationship …
3201 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
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Daughters of Charity Eye Care
The Daughters of Charity Center offers vision screenings and services to individuals insured by Medicare & Medicaid insurance policies. They also provide discounted vision services to eligible individuals based on income. Daughters of Charity’s vision professionals provide pediatric eye care, primary eye care and discounted eyeglasses. Commercial insurance is also accepted.
3201 South Carrolton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
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Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market
Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market provides a link between the Delcambre community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. Open from March to December every first …
605 South Railroad Street, Delcambre, LA 70528
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Delhi Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Program
Diabetes Self-Management Education Are you at risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Click here to take a simple risk test. Our AADE Nationally Recognized Diabetes Self-Management Program is designed to help those with diabetes gain and/or maintain control of their diabetes and to feel good about themselves while doing so. Program participants can choose from either monthly group sessions, individual …
407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA 71232
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Delta Elementary Community Garden
Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center has a community garden located at Delta Elementary in Mer Rouge, LA.
7661 Mer Rouge-Collinston Highway, Mer Rouge, LA 71261
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Delta Farmers Market
Buy fresh fruits and vegetables at your local farmers’ market! Fresh produce helps you prepare healthy meals for you and your family. Open from June through the 1st Freeze, every Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Located at the Old Courthouse.
405 Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
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Dementia Education and Training Institute
The Dementia Education and Training Institute guides families and caregivers through the complex and ever-changing challenges of providing care and support to their loved ones with dementia. They offer educational workshops, seminars and consultations that empower caregivers with the knowledge, confidence and skill set needed to maintain a relationship with their loved ones throughout the …
DePaul Community Health Centers Tobacco Cessation Counseling
In partnership with the Smoking Cessation Trust, DePaul Community Health Centers is now offering patients free help to quit smoking. Take advantage of free prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, supportive services conducted either individually or in a group, and visits with a physician or nurse practitioner to aid you in quitting smoking. Trained professionals will work …
5630 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70127
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-New Orleans
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of New Orleans, an official chapter of DBSA in Chicago, is hosting a volunteer run peer support group. The group meets at Tulane Lakeside Hospital cafeteria on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. People living with depression and/or bipolar disorder, and their friends and family are encouraged to take part …
4700 South I-10 Service Road, Metairie, LA 70001
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DeRidder Farmers Market
DeRidder Farmers Market provides a link between the DeRidder community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. DeRidder Farmers Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. The DeRidder Farmers Market is open, weather permitting, 7 days a …
206 North Washington Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
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DeSoto Farmers Market
DeSoto Farmers Market is a central place for small family farms or other individuals from around the Desoto Parish area to sell/ buy fruits, vegetables, fresh cut flowers and certain value added goods such as jelly, honey, home crafts etc. Open from May through July from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
10117 Highway 171, Grand Cane, LA 71032
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DeSoto Healthcare Center: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention Program
CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE. CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes with our Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. (CYL²) program. You’ll get your very own coach to teach you how to eat healthy foods and increase your physical activity. When you’re having a rough day and feel like slipping back into …
7356 Highway 509, Mansfield, LA 71052
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Diabetes Assessment and Management Center
Diabetes Assessment and Management Center offers a comprehensive assessment to help you and your doctor gain important measure for your health, along with the tools to manage your lifestyle. We analyze a variety of measure to give you a clear, accurate picture of your diabetes or pre-diabetes – all in under two hours. List …
1560 Irving Place, Shreveport, LA 71101
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Diabetes Direction
Diabetes Direction offers free classes on nutrition for people with diabetes Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, our fitness facilities are available for no cost once per week for people with diabetes and we make referrals to partner organizations!
P. O. Box 566, Oakdale, LA 71463
Dining With Diabetes Classes
Dining with Diabetes is a four-part educational series on diabetes that helps adults at risk for type 2 diabetes, who are pre-diabetic or who have diabetes, and their families/caregivers learn how to manage their condition through menu planning, carbohydrate counting, portion control, and label reading. Participants have the opportunity to sample healthful foods using the …
1300 Perdido Street, Suite BW15, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Discounted Dental Care
RKM Primary Care Clinic in Clinton provides discounted or free dental care services with a sliding fee schedule. Proof of income must be presented at the time of your appointment to receive discounted services. Services include dental exams, cleanings, filings, crowns, dentures, partials, bridges and extractions. An appointment is needed prior to receiving an appointment. Clinic hours are Monday …
11990 Jackson Street, Clinton, LA 70722
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DMS Diabetes Education Program
The DMS Diabetes education program is accredited by American Association of Diabetes Educator’s Diabetes Education Accreditation Program (DEAP). This accreditation means that it meets the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management. The program focuses on the AADE7™ Self-Care Behaviors which are healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medication, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing risks. Certified diabetes …
10 Commerce Court, New Orleans, LA 70123
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Drop in Fridays for Breastfeeding Moms
St. Tammany Parish Hospital Community Wellness Center is happy to announce “Drop in Fridays for Breastfeeding Moms.” Staff members are available to discuss and help with any issues you may be experiencing with breastfeeding. Just drop in for help! Services are provided by an Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice Certified Lactation Counselor. Hours are …
3457 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70471
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Duncan Park
Duncan Park consists of approximately 12 acres of open play areas as well as athletic facilities. All of it is interspersed among pecan, oak and bald cypress trees. The facility includes a variety of amenities for all ages: One pavilion (available for reservations) One playground with shade structures One open playground One basketball court One …
1311 Arlington Street, Ruston, LA 71270
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East Jefferson General Hospital Diabetes Management Classes
The Diabetes Management Center offers education in both individual and group settings. Diabetes Dynamics classes, Diabetes Basics, and community health fairs are available to the community. Diabetes Dynamics is a two-class course that meets once a month that teaches the basics of diabetes management, nutrition, foot care, exercise goal setting and motivation.
4200 Houma Boulevard, 6th Floor, Metairie, LA 70006
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