RESOURCE Guide

The Louisiana Workforce Commissions vision is to make Louisiana the best place in the country to get a job or grow a business, and our goal is to be the country's best workforce agency

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Section 8, Low-Rent housing

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The mission of the Human Services Department is to offer an array of services through its various offices, initiatives, and collaborative networks in accordance with community needs.

***Rides must be scheduled in advance.***

Calcasieu Public Transit has nine buses, which are all equipped with liftgates for easy wheelchair accessibility.

Transit services are available in Rural and Urban areas of Calcasieu Parish.

Services are offered to those who are elderly, disabled, and the general public.

There is a service fee for each ride. Transit office hours are 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Buses run 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Oasis Safe Haven shelter for women.

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Available camps for adults with brain-related injuries.

Weekend camp for survivors of traumatic brain injury.

Lead with independence. Canine Companions® provides service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings - at no cost to our clients

Canine Companions serves:

• Adults with physical or auditory disabilities.
• Children with physical or cognitive disabilities aged five or older or adults with physical or cognitive disabilities who require the assistance of a facilitator such as a parent, caregiver or spouse.
• Veterans with a physical or auditory disability or post-traumatic stress disorder* (PTSD).
• Professionals working in a health care, visitation, criminal justice or education setting.

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info@canine.org

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The mission of Capital Area Agency on Aging is to advocate and provide services to enhance the quality of life for aging adults.

Serves Southeast Louisiana

Programs offered: Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), Louisiana SenioRX, Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), Wellness Programs, Caregiver Respite, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS), and Long Term Care Ombudsmen.

See website to website links for each program.

CALL 2 1 1 to be connected to their services.

Capital Area United Way serves the following parishes:

West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, St. James, Ascension, and Livingston

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Capital Area United Way is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) agency that works with volunteers, donors, and other local organizations to create lasting change in Education, Income Stability, Health, and Basic Needs—the building blocks for a good quality of life.

Offers practical and emotional support

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