Louisiana

Acadian Society for Autistic Citizens

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Area Agency On Aging (AAA)

Area agencies on aging (AAA) contract with providers for the following services: congregate meals, home delivered meals, homemaker, nutrition counseling, transportation, legal assistance, nutrition education, information and assistance and outreach.

Autism Society of America - Northeast Louisiana Chapter

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Autism Society of America - Northwest Louisiana Chapter

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Bayou Louisiana Chapter

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Caddo Council on Aging

Provides in-home, community and caregiver services to aging residents and people with disabilities in the Caddo County, LA.

Capital Area Agency on Aging

Works to ensure availability of supportive and nutrition services to all persons aged 60 and older in several counties in the Baton Rouge area.

Health Insurance for Children in Louisiana

Information and resources about health insurance for infants, children and teens in Louisiana.

Indian Health Services for the Eastern & Southern U.S.

Indian Health Service's Nashville Area office supports tribal governments and urban Indian communities in the development and administration of comprehensive health care delivery systems that meet the needs of Indian people in all states throughout the Eastern and Southern U.S.

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

Assists Louisiana veterans and their dependents in receiving all federal and state benefits, and delivers services at War Veterans Homes and Veterans Cemeteries.

Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council

Made up of people from every region of the state who are appointed by the governor to develop and implement a five year plan to address the needs of persons with disabilities. Membership includes persons with developmental disabilities, parents, advocates, professionals and representatives from public and private agencies.

Louisiana Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs

Serves as a focal point for Louisiana's senior citizens and administers a broad range of home and community based services through a network of 37 Area Agencies on Aging.

Louisiana Medical Home Initiatives & Resources

Links to information about events and activities happening in Louisiana that improve access to medical homes for children with special health care needs.

Louisiana State Autism Chapter (LSAC)

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Louisiana Traumatic Head & Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund

Provides services in a flexible, individualized manner to Louisiana citizens who has experienced traumatic head or spinal cord injuries.

Medicaid in Louisiana

Information on programs and services available to Medicaid recepients in Louisiana.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Greater New Orleans

Assists individuals with all types of disabilities to live in their own homes, have jobs and fulfill their dreams of becoming independent, productive citizens.

Easter Seals Louisiana

Provides services including mental health programs, a post polio support network and assistance with purchasing or borrowing Durable Medical Equipment.

Alzheimer's Association - Louisiana Chapter

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers.

Mental Health Services in Louisiana

Directory of mental health treatment facilities and support services in the state.

American Parkinson's Disease Association Information & Referral Center - Louisiana

Responds to the particular needs of persons affected by Parkinson's disease and their caregivers through education, referral, support and public awareness programs.

Louisiana Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities

Office of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospital serves people with developmental disabilities and their families and professionals who support them through a variety of services and programs including individual and family supports (i.e., personal care assistance, cash subsidy, respite, crisis intervention and supported living services).

EarlySteps Program

Louisiana's Early Intervention System under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, EarlySteps provides services to families with infants and toddlers from birth to three years (36 months) who have a medical condition likely to result in a developmental delay, or who have developmental delays.
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