School Social Workers:
Contact Information: Jamie Barnett, LCSW, C-SSWS (Social Worker) 318-377-7052 Ext. 274 jamie.barnett@websterpsb.org
Elmira Wafer, LCSW, C-SSWS (Social Worker) 318-377-7052 Ext. 279 elmira.wafer@websterpsb.org
Holly Cox, (Social Worker) 318-377-7052 holly.cox@websterpsb.org
Links and additional resources: Website where you can put in the town and what resource you are looking for.
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services 676-7155 At the top click on Louisiana Rehabilitation Services right above BUSINESSES
Department of Health and Hospitals Links to Behavioral Health, Medicaid, Developmental Disabilities, health unit, etc.
Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Region VII 741-2898 New.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/11 (to get to information to apply)
Shreveport Regional Medicaid 1-800-256-3068 or 318-862-9909 Medicaid / Bayou Health
Families Helping Families – Region 7 318-221-0135 or 1-800-989-0315
Minden Mental / Behavioral Health Clinic 435 Homer Rd. 318-371-3001
Shreveport Mental Health Center – OMH, Region VII 318-676-5111
Social Security Administration (877)319-5762 To apply for social security – www.disabilityapplicationhelp.org
Department of Children & Family Services 318-371-3004 To report Child Abuse or Neglect call 1-855-452-5437
Volunteers of America (VOA) 377-6367
National Association of Social Workers (Professional Organization)
Community Resources: Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Eric J. LeBlanc
Webster Parish Health Unit 1200 Homer Rd. - Minden 371-3030 218 N.E.1st St. - Springhill 539-4314 Food Vouchers, Formula/Baby Food. Birth Certificates, Education, Communicable Disease Control. AIDS/HIV Control, Rabies Control, Sexually Transmitted Disease Control, Tuberculosis Control, Health Care, Lead Poisoning Screening, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening, Sickle Cell Screening, Genetic Testing and Screening, Physician Referrals, Health Education, Family Planning, Contraception, Genetic Counseling, Mother and Infant Care, Public Clinics, Immunizations, Childhood Immunizations, Flu Vaccines, WIC, WIC Applications/Certification
Northwest Louisiana Technical College 9500 Industrial Dr. - Minden 371-3035
Bossier Parish Community College 6220 East Texas St. 678-6315 Robinson, Cynthia Disability Services Advisor, Disability Services Phone: 318-678-6072 Email: crobinson@bpcc.edu Robinson, Morris Counselor, Disability Services Phone: 318-678-6315 Email: mrobinson@bpcc.edu
LATAN - Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network www.latan.org 3042 Old Forge Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-925-9500
Advocacy Center for the Elderly and Disabled
Legal Services of North Louisiana 720 Travis st. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-222-7281
Webster Parish Office of Family Support 223 Pine Street Minden, LA 71055 (318) 371-3012 Family Support Centers/Outreach, Food Stamps/SNAP, TANF Applications, Public Assistance Programs, Job Finding Assistance, Welfare Rights Assistance
Webster Parish Public Transportation 208 Gleason Street Minden. LA 71058 (318) 377-7022 Community Recognition, Emergency Funds, Medical Appointments Transportation. Transportation, Commodity Supplemental Food Program
United Christian Home, Inc. 104 Fuller St. Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-1540 Employment Preparation, Clothing, Housing Search Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Food, Basic Needs
Webster Parish FEMA Emergency Assistance 208 Gleason Street Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-7022 Information and Referral, Food Donation Programs, Community Recognition. Individual Counseling, Utility Service Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Occasional Emergency Food Assistance
FBC (First Baptist Church) 301 Pennsylvania Avenue Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-4434 Pastoral/Spiritual Counseling Volunteer Opportunities, Temporary Financial Assistance, Personal Financial Counseling, Clothing Banks, Clothing, Food Pantries, Food, Basic Needs
United Christian Assistance Program, Inc. 204 Miller Street Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-6804 Prescription Drugs for Specific Health Conditions, Water Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance, Utility Assistance, School Clothing, Clothing, Rent Payment Assistance, Emergency Food
Webster Parish Office of Community Services (Police Jury) 208 Gleason Street Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-7022 Information and Referral, Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations, Disaster Services, Family Counseling, Utility Service Payment ASSistance, Clothing, Housing Expense Assistance, Utility ASSistance, Housing/Shelter. Food Pantries, Basic Needs
Webster Parish Family Home Day Care 208 Gleason Street Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-7022 Information and Referral, Community Recognition, Emergency Funds, Individual Counseling, Child Care Providers, Child Care Expense Assistance, Child and Adult Care Food Programs, Occasional Emergency Food Assistance
Webster Parish Family Self-Sufficiency 208 Gleason Street Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-7022 Outreach Programs, Information and Referral, Community Recognition, Emergency Funds, Individual Counseling, Job Search/Placement, Job Training Formats, Career Counseling, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Occasional Emergency Food Assistance
Shreveport Job Corps 2815 Lillian St, Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 227-9331
Job Corps is the nation's largest residential education and vocational training program for the economically disadvantaged youth. It helps young people ages 16-24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training.
Youth Challenge Program - Camp Minden 318-382-4101 www.geauxguard.com/louisiana-youth-challenge The Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program is a 17-month program, which offers at-risk adolescents an opportunity to change their future. The initial program consists of a 5-month residential phase where cadets learn self-discipline, leadership, and responsibility while working to obtain a high school general equivalency diploma (GED). Participants live and work in a structured and disciplined military like environment, which encourages teamwork and personal growth. The second phase of the program is a 12-month post-residential phase. During the post-residential phase, students are assisted by mentors from their home communities and YCP case managers as they return home and continue their education or enter the work force.
Louisiana Association for the Blind 1750 Claiborne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71103 318-635-6471 or toll free 1-877-913-6471
Louisiana Center for the Blind 101 South Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270 318-251-2891
Success Insight 1504 Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City 318-222-4299 Success Insite offers behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. Success Insite advocates for those in need and provides access to care for underserved populations.
Goodwill Employment Solutions 318-868-4701 800 W. 70th St. Shreveport, LA
Minden Association for Retarded Citizens (MARC) 1400 Commerce St. Minden, LA 71055 318-377-4774 Sheltered workshop / Employment for mentally retarded/handicapped adults, age 22 and older in Webster parish. Intake Process: Sandra Clarkston/OCDD at (318) 741-7455.
New Horizons Independent Living 8505 Line Ave. Shreveport LA 71106 318-671-8131
North Webster Association For Retarded Citizens, SPARC 24556 Highway 371 Sarepta, LA 71071-0351 (318) 847-4356 The PCA/Respite program provides assistance to families who have a mentally/physically handicapped person in the house. The ARC of North Webster provides a PCA/Respite worker to provide relief for these families. Referrals are made with the case management agency ACCESS in Shreveport. The ARC provides Supported Employment for those individuals who are able to work in the public or in a sheltered or supervised manner. Referrals are made to a job appropriate to their like/dislikes. They also provide Sheltered Workshop for mentally/physically handicapped individuals. Intake Process: Call (318) 847-4356 and you can speak with a representative who can assist you. |