Here is information about community resources and other items that may help you with issues that might not be legal prolems.
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100 Steps to a Healthier You!
(Separate Website)
See these 100 tips for improving your health and well-being.
By: Steps to a Healthier La
AARP Longevity Calculator
(Separate Website)
Find out what personal habits may add or take years from your life. Information about nutrition, exercise and more.
Alzheimer's Information and Help
(Separate Website)
Learn about Alzheimer's and how to get help. Fact sheets, links and other resources, including a 24-hour telephone helpline.
By: Alzheimer's Association
Bayou Land Families Helping Families
(Separate Website)
Website of nonprofit family resource center.
By: Families Helping Families
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
(Separate Website)
"The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the lives of people with mental illnesses through changes in policy and law." (From their site.)
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
(Separate Website)
"The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities."
Cenla Guide to Human Services
(Separate Website)
Searchable online database of social services agencies in central Louisiana.
By: United Way of Central Louisiana
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
(Separate Website)
The CDC is the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people. The website has lots of useful health information for consumers.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Hospitals
Choose My Plate -- Tips for Smart Food Choices, from the USDA
(Separate Website)
The food pyramid is out. The "plate" is in.
Check out what the federal government has to say about making smart food choices.
By: United States Department of Agriculture
Consumer Health Brochures in Multiple Languages
(Separate Website)
Electronic access to over 200 health education brochures in 24 different languages. You can download brochures or listen to audio tapes.
By: The 24 Languages Project
Crisis line for youth
VIA LINK provides a special telephone line for young people. Every day we deal with many stresses. Sometimes we need friendly support to see us through the tough times. Sometimes we just need someone to help us find our own way. Sometimes we need to turn to others for help.
By: VIA LINK
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Families Helping Families of Acadiana
(Separate Website)
Family resource center. Click to learn more.
Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge
(Separate Website)
Regional Families Helping Families resource center. Has a variety of programs and services to support families with special needs members. This center serves the parishes of East and West Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee and Ascension.
Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans
(Separate Website)
One of the regional Families Helping Families Resource Centers. Services and support to families with special needs members. This center serves the parishes of Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and Jefferson.
Find a Community Health Center
(Separate Website)
Use this site to look for community health centers, including places with dental care or mental health care.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Find help for mental health and behavioral issues
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to "A Guide to Behavioral Health Resources in the Greater New Orleans Area."
By: City of New Orleans -- Health Dept.
Find mental health care in your area
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Find mental health help in Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Website of the state agency that handles delivery of mental health services. Search its site for help in your are: crisis management services, psych rehab program, community mental health clinics, inpatient services, and more.
By: Louisiana Office of Mental Health
Find State Mental Health Services in Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Find mental health facilities; consumer, family and advocacy organizations; suicide prevention programs; and more help with mental health problems.
By: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Finding Your Way to a Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
(Separate Website)
Diet, nutrition and excercise information to help you make choices for better health.
By: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
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