Here is information about community resources and other items that may help you with issues that might not be legal prolems.
The items below may include links to other sites with information about family, health, money and other issues.
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There are 10 resources
America's Literacy Directory
(Separate Website)
You can search this site to find literacy programs, reading programs and other resources to help people learn to read and to write. You can also search for information about the GED and about learning English as a second language.
By: National Institute for Literacy and Partners
Cenla Guide to Human Services
(Separate Website)
Searchable online database of social services agencies in central Louisiana.
By: United Way of Central Louisiana
Council for a Better Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Non-partisan group trying to help improve the quality of life in Louisiana.
Helpful Links from the Louisiana State Bar Association
(Separate Website)
Check out this list of helpful links to courts, agencies and more, from the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Here are the individual numbers listed on that site:
Baton Rouge:
(225)344-9926
Lafayette
(337)237-4700
Lake Charles:
(337)436-3308
New Orleans
(504)561-8828
Shreveport:
(318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
League of Women Voters
(Separate Website)
Non-profit group that educates the public and promotes citizens' participation in government.
Louisiana Census Data
(Separate Website)
Find out more about about Louisiana with these census statistics.
By: US Census Bureau
Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Independent, non-profit group that focuses on better government in Louisiana.
Safety information -- track crime in your neighborhood
(Separate Website)
Use this online tool to find out about criminal activity in your area.
By: City of New orleans
Your local government -- find information
(Separate Website)
See this page from the Louisiana.gov site to find information about your own local government. You can search by parish.
See the "Local Louisiana" section at the lower left portion of the site's home page.
Learn how to use this site: click here to hear and see a slide show. En Espanol: oprima aqui.
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