Helpful Community Resources
We understand that community support is critical to the success of your family.
232 HELP
Referral information service; locate food pantry
337-232-4357
CUPS
Furniture, Household Items, and other assistance
337-234-2437
LOVE INC.
Furniture, Household Items, and other assistance
337-981-6775
Diocese of Lafayette
Shelter Services, St. Joseph’s Diner, assistance with basic necessities
337-261-5578
GOODWILL
Furniture, Household Items, and other assistance
337-261-5870
Extra Mile
Household Items, baby items, clothing, parenting, etc.
337-237-2090
SMILE Community Action Agency
Utility assistance, shelter for the homeless, etc.
337-234-3272
Faith House
Battered Women’s Shelter
337-267-9422
Salvation Army
Shelter Services and other assistance
337-235-2407
Family Promise
Family Shelter
337-233-3447
The St. Marguerite d’Youville Home
Shelter for Pregnant Women
337-289-9366
Women’s Center
Variety of Assistance for Women
337-289-9366
A Pregnancy Center and Clinic
Assistance for Pregnant Women
337-232-5509
Nurse Family Partnership
Home Visiting Nurse Services - 1st Time Mothers (Medicaid Eligible & No More than 28 Weeks Pregnant)
337-262-5319
Early Steps
Louisiana Early Intervention Program - Birth to 3
337-359-8748
LPSS Child Search
Lafayette Parish Special Education Program - 3-5 years
337-521-7135
LPSS Homeless Education
Lafayette Parish homeless services and assistance
337-521-7249
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
Services for children and adults with Developmental Disabilities
337-262-5610
Families Helping Families of Acadiana
Advocacy and Resources for families and community to assist those with disabilities
337-984-3458
The Autism Society
Resource for families and community members
337-235-4425
Fran the Van
GED preparation, family literacy, English as a Second Language
337-521-7267
Volunteers of America
Mental Health Services for Adults; Housing for those with Mental Health Diagnosis
337-291-2815
The Family Tree
Counseling and Parenting Education
337-981-2180
Lafayette Parish Health Unit and Children Special Health Services
WIC and other services for families (including pediatric specialists i.e. audiology, neurology, etc.)
337-262-5616
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Services for families and children including child protection and food stamps
1-888-LAHELP-U
1-888-524-3578
Louisiana Department of Education
Services for families; child care assistance (CCAP)
1-877-453-2721