The Diocese of Alexandria provides this Social Service Directory as a public service. It does not recommend, support, or guarantee any of the below mentioned services. Each consumer should be vigilant and ask questions of each provider including costs (if any), confidentiality of medical/personal information, and to whom they can address complaints if necessary.
If your need is urgent, we suggest contacting the services below yourself in order to expedite any assistance they may be able to provide.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 available 24 hours/7 days a week. Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
National Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 available 24 hours/7 days per week. Website: https://www.rainn.org
National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929 or visit: www.1800runaway.org
Alexandria Housing Authority
Public housing for families and senior/disabled households. Waiting list open; Housing Vouchers waiting list closed. 2558 Loblolly Lane, Alexandria, LA. Call (318) 442-8843 ext. 214 or visit: affordablehousingonline.com
CENLA Community Action Committee, Inc.
For families with young children, elderly, at risk for homelessness. Housing assistance, referrals to agencies, utility bills, medical bills, emergency food boxes; Pamela Ballot 487-5478; Shirley Coutee 487-5868 or visit: www.needhelppayingbills.com
City of Alexandria Utilities
Within the Alexandria city limits. 625 Murray St., Alexandria, LA. Call (318) 445-2773 or (318) 441-6310 or visit: www.cityofalexandriala.com
Grace House POA
For homeless men only Shelter, long term, some commitment to spirituality required. Must call, no walk-ins. Call John Russel (318) 487-8976 ext. 300 or visit: http://www.thepentecostals.org
Hope House of CENLA
Shelter for homeless women and their children. 5115 South MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 487-2061 or (318) 449-3950 or visit: www.cenlahopehouse.org
House of Mercy POA
Shelter for homeless women only. 2804 Hynson St, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 443-2388 or visit: www.thepentecostals.org
Olive House
Provides permanent supportive housing to individuals that are chronically homeless, transitioning from shelters, veterans, transitioning from rehab for mental health or substance abuse, individuals with dual-diagnosis. Call for eligibility. 1902 Main Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 442-1502 or visit online here.
Re-Entry Solutions
For individuals released from incarceration or prison. Employment, Housing, and Family Restoration. $20.00 membership fee. 1617 Branch St. Alexandria, LA. Call (318) 443-0189.
Salvation Army
Food, shelter, casework, transitional housing. Assistance limited to only once in 12 month period, must have job, proof of income, ID, only help with one month’s rent or utilities, no help for unemployed. Will accept Homeless Coalition ID, if you have no other ID. 620 Beauregard Street Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 442-0445 or visit: www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn
Section 8 housing
Help with housing for adults, families. Wonderwood Apartments (North Alex) 318-961-2089; Alex. Housing Authority 318-442-8843; Rapides Housing Authority 800-238-6062 (Ext. 200).
St. James Episcopal Church
Rent/utilities assistance with ID’s, birth certificates, gas vouchers or bus tickets for medical appointments. Must call. Must be able to fill out forms. 1620 Murray Street, Alex., LA 71301. Call 318-445-9845 or visit: www.saintjamesonline.org
United Way of Central LA
Emergency Food & Shelter Program = supportive services to individuals and families who have economic emergencies. 1101 4th Street, Suite 202, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 443-7203; 318-466-4000 dial 211 or go to www.guidetohumanservices.org
Veteran’s Admin Health Care System
For veterans: Housing, Health Care, employment assistance, legal advice clinic. 2495 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360. Call (318)-483-5083; 318-466-4000; CRISIS LINE 1-800-273-8255 (PRESS 1) or email: tammie.arnold@va.gov
Volunteers Of America H2O
Affordable Housing; Rapid Rehousing, behavioral health; children and family services for homeless, veterans, children and families, mental health for individuals. 3704 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303. Call (318) 442-8026 or visit: www.voanorthla.org/cenla-affordable-housing
AVOYELLES PARISH
Avoyelles Progress Action Committee (ACAC)
A non-profit Community Action Agency. Services provided include: Head Start, Energy Assistance, Commodities, Weatherization, LaHeap Energy Assistance, Community Food and Nutrition, Child and Adult Food, and Information and Referral. 641 Government ST Marksville, LA 71351. Call (318) 253-6085 or visit online.
Marksville Housing Authority
Rental assistance, access to low income housing, and housing support. Must meet low income requirements. 110 North Hillside Drive, Marksville LA 71351. Call 318-253-9256 or visit online.
NATCHITOCHES PARISH
St. Anthony of Padua Church
Help with rent, utilities, etc. when funds are available. 911 5th Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Call 318-352-2559. Visit stanthonyofpaduanatchitoches.com
Food Bank of CENLA
Back pack program, adopt-a-senior, Distribution Center 8:00 a.m.-noon, 1:00-3:00 p.m. 3225 Baldwin Ave. Alexandria, LA. Call (318) 445-2773 or visit: www.fbcenla.org
Journey Church
Food & Clothing for those in need. Journey Mission Center 2900 Donahue Ferry Road, Bldg. C, Pineville LA 71360. Call (318) 640-1273 ext. 214 or email: info@jcpineville.com
Manna House
Hot meals served everyday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Open to everyone regardless of status. 2655 Lee St, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 445-9053 or visit: www.givetomannahouse.com
Main Street Baptist Mission
Food box distribution, emergency food distribution, weekday meals, hygiene distribution, and a clothes closet. Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. 12 noon; Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. first 5 in line get ID voucher for a free ID. 312 Main St, Pineville, LA. Call (318) 442-5803 or visit: http://www.msbmpineville.net/#!mercy-ministry/crrl
Rapides Council on Aging
For senior citizens: homebound meals; medication management; referrals to other agencies; outreach program; transportation services; chore service; energy assistance program. 204 Chester St, Alexandria, LA 71303. Call 318-445-7985 or visit: www.rapidescouncilonaging.org
Rapides Parish FOOD STAMP OFFICE
Call for eligibility. Office hours: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 900 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (888) 524-3578
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Food Pantry
Food distribution program for the homeless. 600 Lakeview Street, Pineville, LA 71360-7021. Call (318) 445-2497.
AVOYELLES PARISH
Avoyelles Economic Stability Office
For families, homeless, unemployed, immigrants, senior citizens. Food Stamps, free phone. 607 Tunica Drive West, Marksville, LA 71351. Call 1-888-524-3578 or visit online.
Servant House
Food, clothing and Christmas gifts to people in need. 117 N Monroe St, Marksville, LA 71351. CALL (318) 253-7810.
NATCHITOCHES PARISH
Natchitoches Parish Office of Community Services (OCS)
Utilities. Senior Food Program, Summer Food program for kids, Head Start Food Program, Senior Companion Program. 1016 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Call 318-357-2220 or visit website: https://www.npgov.org/ocs/
VERNON PARISH
God’s Food Box
A Ministry of Beauregard Ministerial Alliance. Provides food for families in Beauregard Parish and parts of Vernon Parish from Rosepine to Bailey Rd. 426 McMahon Street, DeRidder, LA 70634. Call (337) 463-4449 for requirements.
Child Care Resource and Referral Services
Assists parents in finding child care. Services in Allen, Beauregard, Cameron, Calcasieu, Jeff Davis, Evangeline, St. Landry, Acadia, Vermilion, St. Martin, St. Mary, Iberia, Vernon, Rapides and Avoyelles parishes. Call (337) 704-2838; Fax: (337) 704-2847. Website: www.louisianabelieves.com/
Dept. of Children & Family Services
For children and their families: Child Welfare providers, Adoptions, CAFÉ Portal, Child Support Enforcement. 900 Murray Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria LA 71301. Call (318) 487-5054. See websit: http://www.dcfs.la.gov/#2
Families Helping Families (Special Needs)
Resource for families with members who have developmental disabilities. 2840 Military Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360. Call 1-800-259-7200 or (318)-641-7373. Website: www.familieshelpingfamilies.net
Families In Need of Services (FINS) (Families with Troubled Youth)
Pre-Adjudicated Process that deals with families with juveniles with ungovernable behavior and runaway and truant. 726 Washington Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 445-8084 ext. 217
Foster Care Closet
Strollers, clothing from infant to kids (in good condition). Located at First United Methodist Church, 2727 Jackson Street, Alexandria, LA. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Call (318) 446-0403.
LaCHIP
Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital is taking the lead in our area in the LaCHIP program (Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program). For more information, contact Lin Stewart at Christus. Catholic Community Services also has application forms for LaCHIP.
National Runaway Safeline
Help line for runaways and families of runaways. Call 1-800-786-2929 or visit: www.1800runaway.org
Rapides Children’s Advocacy Center
Services for children and adolescents: Child abuse services, CASA Advocates. 1506 Albert St, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 448-4006 or visit: www.childrensadvocacy.net/
AVOYELLES PARISH
Child Care Resource and Referral Services
Assists parents in finding child care. Call (337) 704-2838; Fax: (337) 704-2847. Visit online.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Avoyelles
Child abuse services, CASA Advocates. 120 West Mark Street, Marksville, LA. Call (318) 597-8736 or visit here.
Family Support Office
Child Welfare providers, Adoptions, CAFÉ Portal, Child Support Enforcement. 607 Tunica Dr W, Marksville, LA 71351. Call (318) 253-5941. See website.
Office of Child Welfare / Avoyelles Parish
Child Abuse Hotline (855)-452-5437. Foster care, Adoptions, Child Protection, Family Services, Adoption Petition Services. 930 North Main St., Marksville, LA 71351. Call (318) 253-7734 or visit online.
NATCHITOCHES PARISH
Child Care Resource and Referral Services
Assists parents in finding child care. Call 318-677-3150.
Department of Children & Family Services
Child Welfare providers, Adoptions, CAFÉ Portal, Child Support Enforcement. 106 Charlene St, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Call (888) 524-3578 or visit online.
CASA
Child abuse services, CASA Advocates. 1200 Keyser Avenue, Suite B, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Call 318-238-2446 or visit: www.casanat.org
VERNON PARISH
CASA OF West Central LA
Child abuse services, CASA Advocates. 113 S 3rd St, Leesville, LA 71446. Call (337) 239-1970 or visit: www.casanat.org
Child Care Resource and Referral Services
Vernon Parish assists parents in finding child care. Call (337) 704-2838; Fax (337) 704-2847 or online.
Department of Children & Family Services
Child Welfare providers, adoptions, CAFÉ Portal, Child Support Enforcement. 1014 South 6th Street, Leesville, LA 71446. Call 1 (888) LA-HELP-U, (1-888-524-3578) Toll Free. See website.
Cenla Pregnancy Center
Provides free resources to mother’s and babies. An Inter-faith Pro-Life Pregnancy Ministry. 1254 MacArthur Drive, Alex., LA 71303. Call (318) 314-3066 or visit www.cenlapc.com
Central LA AIDS Support Services – CLASS
AIDS testing & Prevention Services for the general public & HIV Positive persons. 1785 Jackson St. Alexandria, Louisiana 71301. Call (318) 442-1010 or visit this website.
Community Health Worx
Free medical, dental (Tues & Thurs), pharmacy – for uninsured working people at or below 200% federal poverty level, Veterans. No fee. Call to see if you are eligible. 1543 McGinnis Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301. Call 318-767-9979 Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or visit: www.healthworx.org
HP Long Urgent Care
Urgent Care Clinic, Gynecology, Medicine, Specialty Clinics, Pharmacy Services for everyone non-insured and Medicaid. Open 7 days from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 105 North Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 or 213 Hospital Blvd. Pineville, LA. Call (318) 769-5664 or visit: http://hplong.com
Rapides Foundation – CMAP
CMAP medication assistance. 1101 4th Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call 318-443-3394 or (888) 524-3578. Website: www.cmaprx.org/
Rapides Primary Health Care Center
Medical, Dental, and MH Services on sliding scale for those with no health insurance Accepts Medicaid/Medicare. 1217 Willow Glen River Rd. Alexandria, LA 71302 or 1007 Shirley Road Bunkie, LA. Call 318-487-4400 or visit: www.rphcc.org
AVOYELLES PARISH
Avoyelles Pregnancy Center
Provides free resources to mother’s and babies. An Inter-faith Pro-Life Pregnancy Ministry. 1254 MacArthur Drive, Alex., LA 71303. Call (318) 314-3066 or visit www.cenlapc.com
Marksville Avoyelles Parish Health Unit WIC Office
Provides support to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants, and children. WIC is a supplemental food program. 657 Government Street, Marksville, LA 71351. Call 318-253-4302 or visit online.
NATCHITOCHES PARISH
Southern Ingenuity
Helps families get support for Disabled Children, Seniors, disabled adults. Waivers, Attendant care, services, etc. 124 St Denis St, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Call (318) 352-1494 or visit: www.southerningenuityinc.com/
CENLA Homeless Coalition
Tracks homeless services. Individual assessment and referrals to various agencies. 1515 Jackson Street Alexandria, Louisiana 71301. CALL (318) 443-0500 or visit: www.cenlahomeless.org
Grace House POA
For homeless men only Shelter, long term, some commitment to spirituality required. Must call, no walk-ins. Call John Russel (318) 487-8976 ext. 300 or visit: http://www.thepentecostals.org
Hope House of CENLA
Shelter for homeless women and their children. 5115 South MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 487-2061 or (318) 449-3950 or visit: www.cenlahopehouse.org
House of Mercy POA
Shelter for homeless women only. 2804 Hynson St, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 443-2388 or visit: www.thepentecostals.org
Manna House
Hot meals served everyday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Open to everyone regardless of status. 2655 Lee St, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 445-9053 or visit: www.givetomannahouse.com
Olive House
Provides permanent supportive housing to individuals that are chronically homeless, transitioning from shelters, veterans, transitioning from rehab for mental health or substance abuse, individuals with dual-diagnosis. Call for eligibility. 1902 Main Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call (318) 442-1502.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
Food distribution program for the homeless. 600 Lakeview Street, Pineville, LA 71360-7021. Call (318) 445-2497.
NATCHITOCHES PARISH
HOPE For The Homeless
Help for homeless. 520 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104. CALL 318-670-4591 or visit www.nwlahope.org
Volunteers of America (VOA)
360 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101. Call 318-716-7336 or visit: www.voanorthla.org/cenla/
VERNON PARISH
Vernon Community Action Council (VCAC)
Non-profit Social Service agency providing assistance to the low-income, impoverished, crisis stricken, poverty stricken and homeless populations of Vernon Parish. 1307 South Fifth Street, Leesville, LA 71446. Call for list of services (337) 239-4457 or visit website.
CENLA Area Agency on Aging
Services for seniors and their caregivers include assistance in house maintenance and cleaning; caregiver and sitter resources; legal assistance; personal care; transportation, congregate and home-delivered meals, and wellness. 1423 Peterman Drive Alex LA 71303. Call (318) 484-2260 or visit: www.cenlaaging.org
Office of Aging & Adult Services DHH
For elderly and senior citizens: Protective Services 1-800-898-4900, Nursing Services, Medicaid Services. 3600 Jackson St., Suite 122, Alexandria, LA 71303. Call (318) 767-6053. See Website for details: http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/12/n/327
Rapides Council on Aging
For senior citizens: homebound meals; medication management; referrals to other agencies; outreach program; transportation services; chore service; energy assistance program. 204 Chester St, Alexandria, LA 71303. Call 318-445-7985 or visit: www.rapidescouncilonaging.org
AVOYELLES PARISH
Avoyelles Council on Aging
Services include assistance in house maintenance and cleaning; caregiver and sitter resources; legal assistance; personal care; transportation, congregate and home-delivered meals, and wellness. Office hours: Monday through Friday until 5:00 p.m. 232 S. Preston Street, Marksville, LA 71351. Call (318)-253-9771 or visit their Facebook page.
NATCHITOCHES PARISH
Office of Aging & Adult Services DHH
Report incidents of abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving adults 60 and older to Elderly Protective Services at 1-833-577-6532 or 225-342-0144. Protective Services HOTLINE 1-800-898-4910. Nursing Services, Medicaid Services. 1525 Fairfield Ave, Suite 1074, Shreveport, LA 71101. CALL (318) 676-7400. Or see website for details.
VERNON PARISH
Vernon Council on Aging
Congregate Meals, home-delivered meals, homemaker, information and assistance, legal, material aid, NFCSP information and assistance, NFCSP in-home respite, NGCSP personal care , NFCSP public education, NFCSP sitter service, nutrition education, outreach, recreation, telephoning, transportation, wellness, Area Agency on Aging, Council on Aging, Senior Center. 200 North Third St, Leesville, LA 71446. Call (337) 239-4361 or visit website.
RAPIDES PARISH
Alcoholics Anonymous
12 step program to help adult individuals struggling with alcohol abuse, free or $1.00 if you have it per meeting. Hotline: 318-561-6119. Meeting locations on website: www.aa-cenla.org.
AlaAnon Alateen
12 step program to help family members of alcoholics. Hotline: 318-561-6119. Meeting locations on website: https://al-anon.org/
Narcotics Anonymous
Meetings for drug addiction recovery for adults and older adolescents. https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/text-results.php
River City’s Club House, 3623 Lee Street, Alexandria, LA 71302: Sunday at 12 noon; Monday-Friday, 12 noon & 7:00 p.m.; Saturday at 12 noon & 6:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Church, 607 Sanders St., Pineville, LA 71360 (2nd tan bldg. on right): Sunday, 6:30 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 12 noon
Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, 2907 Houston St., Alexandria, LA: Monday-Friday at 12 noon
Red River Pathways/Caring Choices of Pineville
Recovery from chemical dependency. Detoxification Unit for adults. 242 W Shamrock Ave, Pineville, LA 71360. Red River 318-441-5900/Caring Choices 318-484-6850
VERNON PARISH
Alcoholics Anonymous
12 step program to help adult individuals struggling with alcohol abuse. 1745 Chaffee Rd, Leesville LA 71446. CALL (337) 537-3913. Meeting locations on website: www.aa-cenla.org
NATCHITOCHES PARISH
Alcoholics Anonymous
12 step program to help adult individuals struggling with alcohol abuse. CALL (318) 357-1331.
Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence, male and female. CALL Henrietta Lewis 318-319-4931; Hot line 1-800-799-7233 or visit: www.9thjdcselfhelp.com/domestic-violence
Family Justice Center of Central Louisiana
Domestic Violence Crisis Center. 220 Hospital Blvd., Pineville, LA 71360. Call 318-448-0884 or visit: https://faithhouseacadiana.com/family-justice-center-of-central-louisiana
La. Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Help individuals with domestic violence situations. Hotline 1-888-411-1333 available 24 hours. Website: http://lcadv.org/
AVOYELLES PARISH
Special Victims Section in the District Attorney’s Office
Handling of domestic violence, sex offenses, crimes against the elderly and against minors. 417 Main Street, Marksville, LA. CALL (318) 253-6587 or visit: www.avoyellesda.org/victims
NATCHITOCHES PARISH
Domestic Violence Education & Support
Traditional residential domestic violence shelter program. Free domestic violence education and supportive services for domestic violence victims: 24-hour hotline, shelter. Call (318) 352-9394 or visit online.
VERNON PARISH
June J. Jenkins Women’s Shelter
Battered Women’s Shelter and HOTLINE: 337-462-6504 (operates 24⁄7). Visit website here.
Central Louisiana Services Human Services Dist CLHSD
Addictive Disorders; Behavioral Health Managed Care; Mental Health Services; Crisis Response Services; Louisiana’s Coordinated System of Care or CSoC. 401 Rainbow Drive, Unit 35, Pineville, LA 71360. Call 318-487-5191 or visit: www.CLHSD.ORG
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Full service psychiatric hospital for adolescents and adults by the State of Louisiana. Waiting list for admissions. 242 W. Shamrock Street, Pineville, LA 71361. Call (318) 484-6200.
Eckerd Kids CENLA Wraparound Services
Assistance for Mental health & addiction disorders for children, adolescents, & their families. 6501 Coliseum Boulevard, Suite 700, Alexandria LA 71303. Call (318) 443-7900 or visit: www.eckerd.org/locations/alexandria/
Life Changing Solutions
Mental health & social skills. 1440-A Peterman Dr. Alexandria, LA 71303. Call (318) 542-4642 or visit: www.lifechangingsolutionsllc.com
Longleaf Hospital
Psychiatric Behavioral Hospital. Client must have a disability defined as a physical and/or mental impairment which for such individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment. Accepts insurance including Medicare & Medicaid call for info. 900 Murray Street, Room H-100, Alexandria, LA 71301-7699. Call (318) 487-5335 or visit: www.lsndc.org
Louisiana Psychological & Counseling Services
Mental Health Services for children, adolescents and family. Developmental Disorders. ADHD. Accepts Medicaid. 5615 Jackson Street Alexandria, LA. Call (318) 442-0001.
Rapides Parish Veteran’s Center
Mental health services, referrals for all veterans. 5803 Coliseum Blvd., Suite D, Alexandria, LA 71303. Call (318)-466-4327, after hours 1-877-927-8387 or visit: https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=6009
Bereavement (Grief) Groups
Calvary Baptist Church, 5011 Jackson St. – (318) 445-5640 Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Becky Watkins, (318) 487-1122
NATCHITOCHES PARISH
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District
Addictive Disorders; Behavioral Health Managed Care; Mental Health Services; Crisis Response Services; Louisiana’s Coordinated System of Care or CSoC. Call (318) 676-5111 or contact us online.
Day Labor Finders
Temporary employment for adults. Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. 3327 Jackson Street, Alexandria, LA. Call (318) 561-7075 or visit: www.laborfinders.com
LAWorks (La. Workforce Commission)
For adults, disabled veterans, youth. Services: employment services, job training, youth services, computers available for use. Rapides Business and Career Solutions Center 5610 B Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303. Call (318) 767-6030; email alexandria@lwc.la.gov or visit: www.louisianaworks.net/hire/vosnet
LA Rehabilitation Services
Vocational rehabilitation services are provided to individuals with disabilities. Client must have a disability defined as a physical and/or mental impairment which for such individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment. 900 Murray St, Room H-100, Alexandria, LA 71301-7699. Call (318) 487-5335 or visit: www.lsndc.org
NATCHITOCHES PARISH
Proactive Therapy Innovations
Career and rehabilitation counseling, individual counseling, Maximum Overdrive Study Guide for job finding available for download. Not a Job site. 1417-B Washington Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Call 318-352-2244 or visit: www.ptisawyers.com
ATRANS City Bus Schedule
Public bus transportation. Monday through Saturday 6:10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Call (318) 441-6087 or visit: www.cityofalexandriala.com/bus-transit-atrans
LA Office of Motor Vehicles
For teens and adults: Drivers License, auto Registration, ID Cards. 5602 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA. Call Alexandria at 318-487-5933; or 831 Main Street, Pineville, LA. Call Pineville at 318-487-5949. Apply or renew online: http://www.expresslane.org/Pages/default.aspx
Acadiana Legal Services Alexandria
Pro Bono (FREE) legal services for the poor. 628 Murray Street Alex LA 71309 (318) 443-7281; email: alscalex@la-law.org .
Justice for Immigrants
To learn about Immigration, go to www.justiceforimmigrants.org This website will give you the up to date information on the Catholic Church’s teachings on immigration.
Carolyn Hines, Esq
Pro bono (Free) legal services for immigration concerns. Call 318-445-4500 or visit: www.carolynhineslaw.com
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 available 24 hours/7 days a week. Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Reach Veteran Coordinator
Suicide prevention and crisis asistance. Call Linda Hieman 318-466-4087 or email linda.heiman@va.gov
American Red Cross: Alexandria
Disaster Relief. 425 Bolton Ave., Alexandria, LA, 71301. Call (318) 442-6621 or visit: http://www.redcross.org/local/louisiana/local-chapters/North-Louisiana
American Red Cross: Shreveport
805 Brook Hollow Dr., Shreveport, LA 71105. Call (318) 865-9545 or visit: http://www.redcross.org/local/louisiana/local-chapters/North-Louisiana
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Helps with disaster relief. Call (202) 646-2500 or visit website www.fema.gov
Alexandria Police Dept.
Crime Prevention; Safety Tips, bullying prevention, ID Cards. 1000 Bolton Ave., Alex., LA 71301. Call 911 for an emergency. All non-emergency calls 318-449-5099 or visit: www.alexandrialapolice.org/
OTHER SERVICESLeesville Police Department
Crime Prevention; Safety Tips, bullying prevention, ID Cards. 101 W. Lee St., Leesville, LA 71446. Call 911 for an emergency. All non-emergency calls 337-238-0331 or visit: www.leesvillepd.org
Marksville City Police Department
Crime Prevention; Safety Tips, bullying prevention, ID Cards. 422 N Main Street Marksville, LA 71351. Call 911 for an emergency. All non-emergency calls 318-253-4200 or visit their Facebook page.
Natchitoches Police Department
Crime Prevention; Safety Tips, bullying prevention, ID Cards. 400 Amulet Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Call 911 for an emergency. All non-emergency calls (318) 352-8101 or visit their Facebook page.
Safelink Wireless
Free Cell phone. Must either have a gross income that is at or below 135% of the federal Poverty Guidelines, or participate in Medicaid; (SNAP) Food Stamps; (SSI); (Section 8); Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit. Call 1-800-Safelink (723-3546). You can apply online www.safelinkwireless.com.
Telecris Plasma Resources
Will pay you for donating blood plasma. Office hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. 800 Jackson Street, Alexadria, LA 71301. Call 318- 484-2029 or visit: www.grifolsplasma.com/en/-/alexandria-la
