RESOURCE Guide

Use the letters in F.A.S.T to spot a Stroke

• F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

• A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

• S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?

• T = Time to call 911

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Baton Rouge 2644 S. Sherwood Forest, Suite 108, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

‍Lafayette - For Mail Only 139-B James Comeaux Rd., #596, Lafayette, LA 70508‍

New Orleans 110 Veterans Blvd, Suite 160, Metairie, LA 70005

‍Shreveport - For Mail Only 4830 Line Avenue, Suite 385, Shreveport, LA 71106

As a Top-5 Post-Acute hospital system, we’re known for excellence, integrity, community, and compassion. Your search for the best continued critical care and intensive rehabilitation ends here.

Conditions treated: Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, and more.

Locations in Covington, Houma, Lafayette, and Zachary

Wheelchair ramps and lifts

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Our mission is to improve customer mobility and quality of life by developing a superior product and offering unbeatable service to meet the specific needs of users.

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ORDERING INFORMATION : Phone: (888) 453-0311 | Fax : (877) 501-8458 | info@amylior.com | amylior.com

Ann Becnel is a professional dog trainer, an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).

FREE Monthly support group for individuals with aphasia and those recovering from brain injuries at Touro Infirmary.

Virtual option available (Zoom link sent out monthly)

Every second Thursday of the month from 4:30-5:30 PM

Contacts: Nicole Laviolette - SLP

nicole.laviolette@lcmchealth.org

Julieta Barreto - SLP

Julieta.Barreto@lcmchealth.org

Website link to register to receive monthly reminders and information for meeting:

https://www.lcmchealth.org/touro/our-services/rehabilitation/support-services/aphasia-support-group/

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Innovtive accessibility options for Apple devices

Our independent local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is known as Arc of Greater New Orleans. We currently serve some 600 children and adults in Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, Plaquemines and St. Tammany parishes.

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Services offered: In-home services, Community Integration, Employment services, etc.

The Arc of Louisiana advocates with and for all people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities and their families so that they shall live to their fullest potential.

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An online information and resource guide for Veterans about substance abuse and treatment.

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Phone calls are confidential.