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BIALA Resource Guide for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

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Region 7 Families Helping Families

 Nationwide
Shreveport
Louisiana
318-226-4541

Helping families and individuals with disabilities. Serving parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Red River, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Webster

Resources for Independent Living

 Nationwide
2001 21st St
Kenner
Louisiana
504-522-1955

We offer four core independent living services, deaf and hard of hearing services, employment services, transportation services, counseling case management services and personal care assistance services to people with disabilities.

Serves Southeastern Louisiana

2 locations:

2001 21st St.

Kenner, LA 70062

(504) 522-1955

Fax: (504)-323-0004

2644 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Suite 104

Baton Rouge, LA 70816  

(225) 753-4772

Fax: (225)-372-7721

The Brain Injury Recovery Network

 Nationwide
Nation Wide
877-810-2100

This site provides practical, actionable advice for brain injury survivors and families. The goal is to see that survivors of brain injuries are given every possible chance to recover. There are numerous manuals, explanations, resources and ideas.

Travis Roy Foundation

 Nationwide
Boston
MA

The Travis Roy Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the life of individuals with spinal cord injuries and their families.

United Spinal Association

 Nationwide
Kew Gardens
New York
718-803-3782

National association dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living with a spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D). Offers resources, programs, services, support and information.

You can reach our Resource Center Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET (except federal holidays) at 1 800-962-9629 (selecting Option #2 for the Resource Center).

ViaLink

 Nationwide
New Orleans
Louisiana
504-895-5550

VIA LINK contact center counselors are available 24 hours a day to provide crisis counseling and information and referrals to programs which can help with needs such as food, shelter, medical care, financial assistance, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, senior services, childcare and more.

Volunteers of America

 Nationwide
New Orleans
Louisiana
504-482-2130

Comprehensive resource website for individuals with disabilities.

Personal care services provided including; home-care, employment management, activities of daily living, assisting with healthcare needs and transportation to medical appointments

Repairs on Wheels Program provides low-income residents and persons with disabilities with the opportunity to live with dignity in an independent setting.

The staff at Repairs on Wheels identifies the need for repairs or modifications, performs safety reviews and educates residents about home safety.

https://www.voasela.org/repairs-on-wheels

985-612-1067