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BIALA Resource Guide for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

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Exceptional Lives

 Nationwide
Statewide
Louisiana
844-354-1212

We are a non-profit organization providing free tools, information, and resources for families of children with disabilities or special needs.

Exceptional Lives offers resources for children and young adults.

Call or text 1-844-354-1212

Email info@exceptionallives.org

Findhelp.org

 Nationwide
Nation Wide

Nationwide Resource Guide

Search and connect to support.

Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, housing, and other free or reduced-cost help.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, chat with them online via their website, or text HOME to 741741 (multiple languages available). If this is an emergency, call 911.

Home Repair Grants

 Nationwide
Nation Wide

List of housing resources/grants for disabled homeowners to build houses or fund renovations that serve them and their needs.

Joni and Friends Louisiana

 Nationwide
Statewide
Louisiana
(225) 334-8454

Email: louisiana@joniandfriends.org

Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.

Hosts special events such as retreats, getaways, dances, etc for families and/or individuals of all ages who have been touched by disability.

See website for upcoming events, resources, andstories of inspiration.

Salvation Army

 Nationwide
Statewide
Louisiana
601-969-7560

The Salvation Army provides a wide range of traditional social services and emergency assistance programs.

There are many locations throughout the state of Louisiana.

Services offered:

Food, Shelter & Clothing

Medication Payment Assistance

Senior Citizen Services

Christmas Assistance

Rent & Utility Payment Assistance

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation

Emergency Disaster Response

More listed on website

Second Chance to Live

 Nationwide
Charlotte
North Carolina
980-475-8479

Blogs, resources, and support provided by a brain injury survivor.

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).

United Way Southwest Louisiana

 Nationwide
Louisiana
211

United Way Southwest Louisiana serves the following parishes - Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis.

2 1 1 Helpline is open 24/7/365

211 is a single access point for every day needs and in times of crisis.

  • Food, shelter & clothing
  • Abuse/Neglect prevention & protection
  • Rent/Utility/Financial assistance
  • Crisis Intervention services
  • Job training
  • Transportation assistance
  • Home health care
  • Congregate meals for the elderly
  • See website for more services

United Way of Southeast Louisiana

 Nationwide
2515 Canal Street
New Orleans
Louisiana
(504) 822-5540

United Way of Southeast Louisiana is here before, during, and after disasters. When a disaster strikes, we help families get back in their homes, rebuild schools and businesses, and give our vulnerable neighbors the care they need. Serving the following parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St Bernard, St Tammany, Tangipahoa

Vision Center

 Nationwide
Nation Wide

Vision Care Guide for Veterans