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Sometimes you can fix your legal problem yourself. Here are forms, on-line applications, and information that may help you handle your problem. Some legal problems have deadlines which must be met or you lose your rights. You might need Adobe Acrobat reader for some information. To download this free software, click here.
There are 10 resources
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Lawyer Referral Numbers
New Orleans area:
504-561-8828
Baton Rouge area:
225-344-9926
Lafayette area:
www.lafayettebar.org
Lake Charles area:
337-436-2914
Shreveport area:
www.shreveportbar.com
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Find a hospice program
(Separate Website)
After you choose a city or county, this site will give you a list of hospice providers near you with contact information.
By: National Hospice & Pallative Care Organzation
Help Line for Legal Information
Anyone with a legal problem in Louisiana is welcome to call the Louisiana Civil Justice Center (LCJC), the help line for legal information. The LCJC does not assist with criminal matters and some services require screening for financial eligibility. The phone number is (504) 355-0970 or (800) 310-7029, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
By: Louisiana Civil Justice Center
Helping you Choose Quality Home Care and Hospice Services
(Separate Website)
A list of questions to help you get the information you need. You can also check to see if a facility is approved by JCAHO using their Quality Check.
By: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
Internet Sites for Legal Information
(Separate Website)
List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana.
By: Law Library of Louisiana
Long-Term Care Eligibility Flyer
(Separate Website)
For help with nursing facility and waiver services. To apply for Long-Term Care call ACS (1-877-456-1146 / TDD 1-877-456-1172) to begin the LTC Medicaid application process.
By: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Looking for a nursing home? What to Consider.
(Separate Website)
Here is a list to help you decide if a nursing home is the right one.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Louisiana Community Care KidMed Hotline English/Español
Louisiana Community Care KidMed Hotline English/Español 1-800-259-4444.
By: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Read this in:
French / Français
,
Spanish / Español
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (formerly NCCNHR):
(Separate Website)
Find out here about nursing home residents' rights to be free from neglect and abuse and other long-term care issues.
St. Landry Parish Bar Association Pro Bono Clinic
Find out more here about the legal clinic of the St. Landry Parish Bar Association.
By: St. Landry Parish Bar Association
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