Resources

Apply Online: www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/snap-how-to-apply
By Phone: 1-888-524-3578
Local Tangipahoa Office: 1211 NW Central Ave, Amite, LA 70422
Local Livingston Parish Office: 28446 Charley Watts Rd, Livingston, LA 70754

Website: www.tangicoa.com
Services: Hot meals, activities, transportation (985-748-6016), meal delivery, housekeeping assistance
Centers:
- Amite Senior Center, 113 N.E. Central Ave, Amite, LA 70422 (985-748-7617)
- Hammond Senior Center, 207 E. Church St., Hammond, LA 70401 (985-345-5000)
- Independence Senior Center, 473 W. Railroad Ave., Independence, LA 70443 (985-878-4385)
- Kentwood Senior Center, 218 Ave. F, Kentwood, LA 70444 (985-229-5089)
- Ponchatoula Senior Center, 300 N. 5th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (985-386-6061)

Denham Springs Office: 949 Government Dr, Denham Springs, LA 70727 (225-664-9343)
Springfield Office/Young At Heart Club: 27265 Highway 42, Springfield, LA 70462 (225-294-3812)

Address: 6554 Florida Blvd., Suite 221, Baton Rouge, LA 70896-6038
Phone: (225) 922-2525
Programs & Services: SCSEP, Wellness, SeniorRX, Legal Services, Aging and Disability Resource Center, Caregiver Services, Long Term Care Ombudsman

Address: 45300 N Baptist Rd, Hammond, LA 70401
Phone: (225) 567-2350
Services:
- Information and Referral Services
- Youthbuild (Ages 16-24): Job training in construction, GED/high school diploma attainment, job placement assistance.
- Quad Weatherization: Thermal energy efficiency improvements, insulation, energy-efficient windows, doors.
- Quad LiHEAP - Energy Assistance: Helps low-income households with home energy bills.
- Head Start: Child Development Program for children 3-5 years old.
- Foster Grandparents: Part-time employment for low-income persons 55+ to help special children.
- Community Housing Development: Affordable housing under Louisiana Finance Housing Authority guidelines.
- EF&S: Assistance in rent, utilities, and food.
- Medicaid: Application for medical benefits.

Locations:
- West Feliciana Parish, East Feliciana Parish, St. Helena Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Livingston Parish, Washington Parish, Ascension Parish (Contact details for each location)

Our Daily Bread:
- Address: 1006 West Coleman Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
- Phone: 985-542-4676
- Services: Monthly food boxes, emergency food bags, free hot meals on Tuesday and Thursday.
Tangi Food Pantry:
- Location: Hammond, Winn Dixie shopping center near Ross Dress For Less.
- Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 1 pm- 4 pm

Northlake Homeless Coalition:
- Main: 985-326-8312
- Coordinator: 985-629-1516

SAFE (Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment):
- Services: For those fleeing domestic violence.
- SAFE Phone: 985-542-8384
- LA Hotline: 1-888-411-1333
Restoration House:
- Phone: 985-542-0492
- Services: Pregnancy and new mother support.
Louisiana Spirit Crisis Counseling Program:
- Text: "REACHOUT" to 741741
- 24-Hour Hotline: 886-310-7977
CASA - Child Advocacy Services:
- Address: 1504 W. Church St., Hammond, LA 70401
- Phone: (800) 798-1575, (985) 902-9583

Services: Disaster recovery, counseling, adoption, child-welfare services, supportive services for pregnant women, refugees, families in poverty, ex-offenders.
Locations:
- Hammond Office: 409 W Dakota St, Hammond, LA 70401 (985-542-5455)
- New Orleans Office: 1000 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113 (504-523-3755)
- Baton Rouge Office: 1900 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225-336-8700)
Website: ccdiobr.org

Website: unitedwaysela.org
Programs: IDA Project, Louisiana Prisoner Reentry Initiative, Moving Families Forward
Contact: Jefferson (504-822-5540), St. Tammany (985-778-0815), Tangipahoa & Washington (985-542-8680)

Website: cauw.org
Address: 700 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5634
Phone: (225) 383-2643
Programs: SingleCare Prescription Discount Cards, United4Vets, Bank On Baton Rouge
Need Resources?
- Call: 2-1-1 or 225-923-2114
- Text: Your zipcode to 898-211, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Crisis Teen Text: 833-TXT-TEEN

Address: 4152 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 707119
Phone: 504-482-2130
Website: voasela.org
Services: Behavioral and Mental Health, Children, Youth and Families, Community Outreach and Investment Programs, Affordable Housing, Assistance for People with Disabilities, Veteran Services

Address: 823 Carroll St. Suite B, Mandeville, LA 70471
Phone: (985) 674-0488
Website: voagno.org
Services: Mental Health Case Management, Individual Counseling, Crisis Response Program, Health Services for HIV/AIDS, LaCHIP Outreach, Adoption and Maternity, Supportive Housing, Rental Assistance for Disabled Homeless, Outreach for Disabled Homeless

Address: 7389 Florida Blvd., Suite 101A, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-4657
Phone: (225) 387-0061
Website: voascla.org
Services: Veteran Services, Senior Living and Care, Early Childhood Care and Education, HIV/AIDS services, HUD services, Housing and Homeless Services, Disability Services

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