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 14 resources
Benefits.gov
(Separate Website)
Find out more about all kinds of government programs and help that may be available for you.
By: A group of federal agencies
Cenla Guide to Human Services
(Separate Website)
Searchable online database of social services agencies in central Louisiana.
By: United Way of Central Louisiana
Community Voice Mail
(Separate Website)
See this site for information about free voice mail to help homeless people stay in touch.
By: Community Voice Mail
Financial Security for Women
(Separate Website)
Through education and advocacy, the non-profit Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement seeks to improve women's financial security. The web site tells women how to protect their financial security for retirement and in divorce; tips on saving and investing; and more.
By: Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement
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 past Social Security Administration reports
(Separate Website)
This web site links you to reports on the Social Security Administration and its programs.
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
High energy bills? See these LIHEAP resources.
(Separate Website)
Learn more about programs to help low-income people save on energy bills.
By: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
How Much Can I Save Bicycling to Work?
(Separate Website)
If riding a bicycle to work is an option for you, use this simple online calculator to find out how much money you can save by leaving your car at home.
By: Kiplinger
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
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
(Separate Website)
The mission of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, a membership organization, is to protect, preserve, promote, and ensure the financial security, health, and the wellbeing of current and future generations of maturing Americans. Visit the web site to get information and to find out how to get involved.
Reports, Fact Sheets and Briefs on Social Security programs
(Separate Website)
The National Academy of Social Insurance is a non-partisan, non-profit group made up of experts on social insurance, including Social Security. On this web site are many reports, fact sheets and briefs on Social Security programs.
By: National Academy of Social Insurance
Social Security Administration
(Separate Website)
Official website for the federal agency that handles Social Security benefits. Has lots of useful information, including questions and answers, forms, laws and regulations.
By: SSA
Social Security Regional Office Serving Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Home page of the regional office serving this state. Check out the section for employers. It lists contacts for wage-reporting questions.
By: Social Security Administration
Soup Kitchens in Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Find the soup kitchen nearest you using this state government website.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
Learn how to use this site: click here to hear and see a slide show. En Espanol: oprima aqui.
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