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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
Access to Care
(Separate Website)
Mental health and substance abuse treatment for those affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.
By: The American Red Cross
Crisis Phone Line
VIA LINK Call Center is a 24 hour, telephone crisis intervention service. Many calls to VIA LINK's line relate to emotional distress, abuse, violence and every day stresses.
By: VIA LINK
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Find Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment
(Separate Website)
List of national toll-free hotlines. Call to get mental health information, referrals, or crisis counseling.
By: SAMHSA U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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 behavioral health care
(Separate Website)
Check here on the quality of substance abuse treatment services, community mental health centers, child/adolescent services, foster care services, adult mental health services and services for the mentally retarded or developmentally disabled. Check to see if the facility is accredited by JCAHO using their Quality Check.
By: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
How to Report a Problem to the FDA
(Separate Website)
The FDA is responsible for making sure that foods are safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled. It also oversees medicines, medical devices (from bandages to artificial hearts), blood products, vaccines, cosmetics, veterinary drugs, animal feed, and electronic products that emit radiation (such as microwave ovens and video monitors), ensuring that these products are safe and effective. If you have a problem with something that FDA regulates, find out here how to report it.
By: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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
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
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Spanish / Español
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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