Name of Agency | Contact Information | Description of Programs and Services |
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Adult
Protective
Services by Louisiana Dept. of Health |
Phone:
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800-898-4910 |
APS is responsible for investigating reports and arranging for services to protect vulnerable adults and emancipated minors who are at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or extortion. |
Gingerbread House |
Phone:
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318-674-2900 |
Gingerbread House is a children’s advocacy center that serves abused children and their families. Programs include counseling, prevention education, and protective services. |
In Home
No Landline
Medical Alert
System by LifeStation |
Phone:
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800-734-1635 |
LifeStation offers a wireless medical alert system for seniors who spend most of their time at home. The alert system provides 24/7 access to fall protection and connection to emergency services. |
National Child
Abuse Hotline by ChildHelp |
Phone:
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800-422-4453 |
The ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. The hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors. |
Poison Control
Hotline by American Assoc. of Poison Control Centers |
Phone:
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800-222-1222 |
The Poison Control Hotline is a 24/7 service available to anyone to answer questions or address emergencies regarding poisons. |
Project
Celebration
Domestic
Violence
Outreach Office |
Phone:
318-221-8003 |
Services include but are not limited to protective orders, legal services, safety planning, group sessions and counseling, safety housing, and advocacy. |
Project Celebration
Sexual Assault
Outreach Office |
Phone:
318-227-7900 |
Services include but are not limited to protective orders, legal services, safety planning, group sessions and counseling, safety housing, and advocacy. |
The Hub:
Urban
Ministries |
Phone:
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318-606-2518 |
The Hub is on a mission to give everyone in our city access to a restored life. This is accomplished through two programs: the Lovewell Center and Purchased: Not for Sale. The Lovewell Center provides community members with resources needed to combat homelessness, while Purchased: Not for Sale offers support services to victims of sex trafficking. |
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