(225) 293-3508

www.laffcmh.org

LAFFCMH is the state’s advocacy organization for families of children and youth with mental health needs. They represent children, youth, and families from diverse cultures and backgrounds. LAFFCMH is here to assist you in obtaining information and resources that will empower you to choose the best solutions for your child, yourself, and your family. Just as each child is unique and different the services each child with emotional, behavioral and mental disorders requires will be different and unique to that child and his/her family.

(225) 578-5919

www.disability.lsu.edu

Disability Services (DS), in collaboration with other university departments, is committed to providing appropriate auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities in an effort to ensure their full participation in all activities, programs, and services to the university.  DS is dedicated to promoting the self-advocacy of students with disabilities and is committed to working with the LSU administration on the development and revisions of policies and procedures relevant to students with disabilities.  DS also serves as a source of disability-related information for the university.

1-800-450-8108

www.laddc.org

Louisiana DD Council envisions a system of services and supports in Louisiana which enable individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise  self-determination, be independent, productive and integrated and included in all facets of community life.  The Council’s mission is to advocate for and support people with developmental disabilities to exercise control over their lives and participate fully in the community.  Contact this advocacy organization for information and referral to available resources, supports and services for people with disabilities.

www.curelouisiana.org

CURE (Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants) is an International organization that seeks to reduce crime through reform of the criminal justice system, especially prison reform.  CURE began in Texas in 1972 when citizens went to the legislature in Austin to work against the death penalty. CURE was formally organized in Texas in 1975 and became a National organization in 1985 & an International organization in 2005. Louisiana CURE began as an inmate chapter at Angola State Penitentiary. In 1990, citizens began a Louisiana state chapter outside prison and a temporary Board of Directors was appointed. In 1992, a formal Board was elected and an Executive Director established on a permanent basis in Baton Rouge.

1-800-256-1523

The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf provides accessibility services for persons whom are Deaf, deaf-blind, or have hearing loss or speech impairment to gain equal access to any public or private service.

(225) 752-1296

www.lcadv.org

The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV) is a statewide network of domestic violence programs, supportive organizations, and individuals that share the goal of ending violence against women and children in Louisiana. LCADV empowers its members through advocacy, education, resource development, allocation of funds, and technical assistance.

(504) 561-1046

www.louisiana.appleseednetwork.org

Louisiana Appleseed’s goal is to advance social justice by effecting change at the policy, or systemic, level.  Louisiana Appleseed’s projects seek to increase access to education, opportunity and justice.

Monroe (318) 699-0889

Natchitoches (318) 352-7220

Shreveport (318) 222-7186

www.lsnl.org

The general purpose of LSNL is to serve the individual legal needs of the community and establish the program as a responsive community service agency, while providing quality legal services to the eligible client population. LSNL is a non-profit Corporate Law firm providing legal services to those who cannot afford a private lawyer. No fee is charged for these services. However, before a case can be accepted, certain requirements must be met.

1-800-270-6185

www.latan.org

Contact for assistive devices and durable medical equipment for disaster survivors, and for information regarding other programs and services for people with disabilities and age-related limitation who can benefit from assistive devices and daily living aids.

(337) 367-7407

www.lacanadvocates.org

LaCAN is a statewide grassroots network of individuals and families who have worked together since 1988 advocating for a system that supports individuals to live in their own homes rather than having to move to a facility to receive needed services.  Specifically, they have advocated for implementation of Louisiana’s Community and Family Support System Plan.