Here we list some programs that may help with your non-legal needs. Let us know about any other programs you think should be on our list. (Click on "Feedback" in the upper right corner of this page.)
There are 15 resources
65 or Older? Go to College Tuition-Free!
(Separate Website)
See the "Golden Ager" program at the University of New Orleans. If you are over 65, you may be qualify to take courses for credit and tuition free (though some other fees and expenses apply). Click the link to learn more.
By: University of New Orleans
Councils on Aging
(Separate Website)
See this page for information about the Council on Aging near you.
By: Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
East Baton Rouge Parish Library Outreach/Delivery
(Separate Website)
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library's outreach program helps get library materials to people in nursing homes and other elderly people. See this page from the library's Web site for more information.
By: Baton Rouge Public Library
Employee Benefits Security Administration
(Separate Website)
Webpage of the federal agency that enforces various federal laws which protect your rights in health insurance and pension plans. Has lots of helpful information.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Find your Area Agency on Aging
(Separate Website)
Check out this page for information about how you can locate your Area Agency on Aging.
By: Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
(Separate Website)
Check out this state site for information and resources for seniors.
By: Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
Jefferson Parish Public Library Delivery Service
(Separate Website)
The Jefferson Parish Public Library's east bank outreach program delivers materials to retirement homes, assisted living facilities and to homebound disbled or elderly people living alone.
The west bank program focuses on children's day care providers.
By: Jefferson Parish Public Library
Lafayette Public Library Outreach Services
(Separate Website)
The Lafayette Public Library's outreach program brings library services to elderly, disabled, institutionalized and homebound people. Click on the link to learn more.
By: Lafayette Public Library
Louisiana Alzheimer's Association
(Separate Website)
Find information and help near you. This is the site for the Louisiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. There is another LawHelp link to the national site.
By: Alzheimer's Association - Louisiana Chapter
Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS)
(Separate Website)
Website of LASERS, the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System. Has publications, news, and more.
By: State of Louisiana
Louisiana Transit Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
Here is a parish by parish guide to transportation services in Louisiana.
By: Lousiana DOTD
Meals on Wheels/Senior Meals -- Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Find out the center nearest you with a "Meals on Wheels" or senior meals program.
By: MealCall.org
National Shared Housing Resource Center
(Separate Website)
See the site of this organization, which focuses on helping elderly and disabled people find shared housing or a housing companion to help them live independently in their own homes.
By: Shared Housing of New Orleans
Pension Rights Center
(Separate Website)
The Pension Rights Center is a consumer organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the pension rights of American workers, retirees and their families.
Social Services -- Claiborne Parish
(Separate Website)
Directory of social services available in Claiborne Parish
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