Community Helpers

Jefferson Davis Parish Library Outreach & Homebound Resources

Volunteer

If you have a specific skill or interest that you wish to share with others, please contact your local library. We are always looking for people to teach classes on many different topics and to help develop/mentor our after-school children.

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

Please consider volunteering for one of the following agencies

Local Assistance

LA CAFE

Website

LA Cafe is an online portal for state assistance programs (SNAP, FITAP, KCSP, CHILD SUPPORT)

For personal assistance, refer to ASSIST Agency (see below)

ACADIANA LEGAL SERVICES

la-law.org | Contact: 877-256-0639

Free/discounted legal aid services with offices in Lake Charles and Lafayette.

ASSIST AGENCY

assistagency.org | Contact: 337-788-7550

Provides information or assistance on:

Department of
Children and Family
Services (Welfare)
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Employment, Social Security, Legal Aid and Community Services
Emergency Voucher Assistance
Food for Families
Food Vouchers
Medicaid / LaCHIP
Applications
Pharmaceutical Access Program
Affordable Housing
Resources for local shelter
Apartment Construction/Rental
Revolving Loan for Small Business Development and Expansion
VITA (Must call 2-1-1 to make an appointment)
Single Family Home Construction
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
Childcare Centers
Emergency only – utility assistance
Summer Feeding Program

CADA (Communities Against Domestic Abuse)

jeffdaviscada.com | Contact: 337-616-8418

Emergency shelter, safety & counseling for female victims of domestic violence and their dependent children.

24hr Hotline: 866-883-2232
Shelter provides food, clothing, and personal hygiene items. Residents may stay up to 45 days while they look for employment & housing. Shelter operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Residents of Jeff Davis Parish may get assistance in obtaining Temporary Protective Orders for domestic violence and or referrals for additional legal services.

Caring Hands

Caring Hands Facebook Profile | Contact: 337-616-3081

Temporary Assistance with utilities, school uniforms, food, clothing, disaster needs & referrals

Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP)

louisianabelieves.com | Contact: 877-453-2721

Financial assistance for childcare to low income families while they are working or in school

Council on Aging

Jefferson Davis Council on Aging | Contact: 337-824-5019

Assistance programs are free to 60+

Meals on wheels
Food pantry
Food stamps application assistance
Medication assistance
Medicare application assistance
Transportation, respite care
Electric bill assistance – through Entergy grant (must apply)
Acadiana on call – legal aid
Homemaker service (when available, everyday supplies)
Health Education: Diabetes and Arthritis
Jeff Davis Senior Center – Fun Activities

Families Helping Families of SWLA

fhfswla.org | Contact: 800-894-6558

Support, resources & training for families with disabilities

H.O.P.E. Center (Ragley)

Contact: 337-725-6536

Food assistance in Topsy area.

Housing Authority

Elton: 337-584-2541
Fenton: 337-584-2541
Jennings: 337-824-5642
Lake Arthur: 337-774-3692
Welsh: 337-734-2647

Jeff Davis Behavioral Health Clinic

imcalhsa.org | Contact: 888-524-3578

Outpatient services to individuals with mental illness and/or an addictive disorder (alcohol, drugs, gambling) for both adults and children.

Access Services – Crisis Services, Assessment/Evaluation, and Referral
Outpatient Counseling- Individual, Family and Group Therapy
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Medication Management
Intensive Outpatient Counseling Treatment for substance abuse
Referral to inpatient programs
Referral for detoxification
Drug Screens
Medical Assessments and referral
On-site pharmacy services and patient assistance programs to reduce medication costs
Support Groups
Aftercare Services
Education
Prevention
HIV/STD/TB Screening Services
Evaluation/Treatment for Compulsive Gambling
Medicaid Application assistance