Resources

  • Counseling Services

    ABC Pregnancy Resource Center

    www.abcprc.com

    337-433-2797

    510 W 18th St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

    9 am – 3 pm Mon - Thurs

    Child and Adolescent Response

    1-800-272-8367 (after hours, weekends and holidays)

    Assistance for children and parents experiencing a crisis.

    Counseling Service of Southwest LA

    337-431-7194

    112 State St, Lake Charles, LA 70605

    Family & Youth Counseling

    www.fyca.org

    337-436-9533

    220 Louie St., Lake Charles LA 70601

    Kay Dore’ Counseling Clinic at McNeese

    337-475-5981

    4250 Ieyoub Family Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70605

    New Life Counseling

    337-474-7003

    631 E. School Street Lake Charles, 70607

    Appt. only Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm & Walk-ins MTW 9:30 am-2:30 pm

    Rehab Services of SWLA

    337-433-3292

    751 West Bayou Pines Ste. C, Lake Charles, LA

    Specializing in mental health of children, adolescents and adults. Medicaid recipients ONLY
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  • Education

    Foreman-Reynaud Community Center

    337-436-2509 

    215 Albert St., Lake Charles, LA 70601

    After school program from 4 pm to 6 pm Mon – Thurs.

    Free to anyone who needs homework help ages 5 and up.

    Youth achievement program for ages 12 & above 

    Free VITA tax services

    La Familia Resource Center

    337-794-0373

    650 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70601

    Open Mon. – Thurs. from 9:00 am to 4 pm, by appointment only 

    A bilingual multiservice organization that offers Citizenship Classes, ESL (English as second language), Spanish, family advocacy, interpreters, translation, after school tutoring, and referrals to resources.

    Volunteers of America Parenting Education Classes

    337-497-0034

    Common Sense Parenting Curriculum with free classes to families with a child or adult receiving services through OBH or some private agencies. Sliding scale fee for others. 

    Childcare available and refreshments provided. Call to RSVP.
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  • Employment

    AmeriCorps - Impact Lake Charles AmeriCorps

    337-439-9983

    2000 Opelousas St., Lake Charles, LA 70601

    Now ran by SWLA Center For Health Services

    Louisiana Workforce Commission –Business and Career Solution Center Calcasieu Consortium

    337-721-4010 & 866-783-5567

    www.laworks.net

    2424 3rd Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

    Job search, resume help, job fairs and more. Call for information. MTWF 8-12, 1-5, Th. 8-12, 1-3

    Unemployment Claims

    www.laworks.net

    1-866-783-5567

    Goodwill Workplace Training & Assistance Center

    www.goodwillbmt.org

    337-310-1882

    1202 Kirkman St. Ste. A Lake Charles, LA
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  • Food and Clothing

    Abraham's Tent

    337-721-7211

    2424 Fruge Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

    Lunches Served 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Mon-Sat

    Catholic Charities

    337-439-7436

    1225 2nd Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

    Food Pantry on 3rd Friday each month from 9 am to 12 pm

    Christian World

    337-475-0157 2001

    East Gauthier Road, Lake Charles, LA 70607

    Open the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 am to 11 am.

    Must have photo ID, proof of address and income for everyone in household.

    Food Stamps & Governmental Food Assistance

    1-888-LAHELPU

    www.dcfs.la.gov

    Glad Tidings Food Pantry

    337-564-7177

    Food pantry 9 am to 11:30 am Mon-Thurs.

    Bring photo ID, proof of gross income, Social Security cards for every member of household, and copy of current household bill with home address.

    Can use once every 30 days.

    Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church/F.H. Dunn Resurrection Center

    337-494-7945 or 337-302-4456

    1401 Moeling, Lake Charles, LA 70601

    Offers food only on Tues. 10 am to 2 pm.

    Offers clothing only on Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Fri. 10 am to 2 pm. Some school uniforms available.

    Must have proof of income and valid I.D.

    Emergency food boxes upon request.

    Water’s Edge Gathering

    www.watersedgegathering.com

    337-478-3305

    2760 Power Centre Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70607

    Food Pantry on Thursdays 10 am- 2 pm
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  • Housing Assistance

    Calcasieu Parish Human Services Dept. / Continuum of Care Access Center

    www.cppj.net/coc

    337-721-4030

    Open 8 am to 5 pm, Monday – Friday

    SNAP Benefits Rental Assistance (Only if threatening eviction)

    Utility Assistance (Call for eligibility status)

    Lake Charles Housing Authority

    337-436-7628

    Louisiana Housing Search Service

    www.lahousingsearch.org
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  • Utilities Assistance

    LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) 

    337-721-4033

    Catholic Charities

    337-439-7436

    Assists with rent, mortgage payments to prevent eviction, utilities, food, and medical prescriptions.

    Appointment ONLY by calling on Mondays.

    Manna Ministries

    2-1-1

    This program offers short term help with food and utility bills.

    Apply by calling the information help line by dialing 2-1-1 from any phone.

    St. Luke’s Church

    337-802-3729

    Leave a message on the voicemail for an appointment

    1500 Country Club Rd. Lake Charles LA 70605

    Utility and Food pantry
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