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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Louisiana Alzheimer's Association
(Separate Website)
Find information and help near you. This is the site for the Louisiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. There is another LawHelp link to the national site.
By: Alzheimer's Association - Louisiana Chapter
Louisiana Citizens for Action Now (LCAN)
(Separate Website)
LCAN is a statewide grassroots network that supports individuals with developmental disabilities seeking to live in their own home.
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
(Separate Website)
This site lists links to organizations and resources for those with developmental disabilities.
Louisiana Office of Mental Health
(Separate Website)
Website of the state agency that handles delivery of mental health services in Louisiana.
By: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Louisiana State Disability-Related Resources
(Separate Website)
List of state agencies and organizations providing disability-related resources in Louisiana. The list, compiled by the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities, gives telephone numbers, addresses, and web site links.
Meals on Wheels/Senior Meals -- Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Find out the center nearest you with a "Meals on Wheels" or senior meals program.
By: MealCall.org
National Mental Health Information Center
(Separate Website)
The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's website has lots of good information for you.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Organization on Disability
(Separate Website)
"The mission of the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) is to expand the participation and contribution of America?s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. By raising disability awareness through programs and information, together we can work toward closing the participation gaps."
Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
(Separate Website)
OCDD gives information and services for Louisiana residents with a developmental disability, defined as a severe chronic disability caused by mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or autism.
Social Services -- Claiborne Parish
(Separate Website)
Directory of social services available in Claiborne Parish
The Arc
(Separate Website)
Advocacy group and source of information about mental retardation. It's website has a directory to help you find a local chapter by city.
The Arc of Louisiana
(Separate Website)
The Arc of Louisiana is a non-profit group dedicated to advocating with and for all people with mental retardation and their families, so that they will live to their fullest potential. This website gives local chapter contact information and lets you sign up online for an Arc newsletter.
Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
List of agencies, programs and support groups that may be able to help a disabled child or her family.
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