United Way Agencies Serving Beauregard Parish
United Way Partners Building Healthier Communities
ABRAHAM'S TENT ASSOCIATION
2300 Fruge Street/RD Box 19124/Lake Charles LA 70616
PH:439-9330
United Way funding allows this agency to prepare and serve
hot meals at noon seven days a week to any and all persons in
immediate need of basic nourishment. The program includes the
collection and storage of donated foods and maintenance of the
facility. Because the founders specified hospitality to all, there are
no fees, no criteria, and no limit on how often one may be served.
This is the last resort of the hungry.
ALLEN COUNCIL ON AGING
510 East Fifth Avenue / PO Drawer EL /Oakdale LA 71463
PH:335-3195 / 1-800-256-2851 / FAX: 335-3199
United Way funding enables the Allen Council on Aging to
provide the elderly with opportunities to lead a useful life through
training in skills for specific crafts or occupations. It also provides
Homemaker services, information and referral, both congregate and
home delivered meals, recreation, end transportation services.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
131 Jefferson Drive / Lake Charles LA 70605
PH: 474-2554 / FAX: 474-2554
United Way funding enables AHA-sponsored research to yield
many discoveries in the prevention and treatment of heart disease
and stroke, The AHA provides public and professional education
programs to inform people how to reduce their risk of heart disease.
Control of high blood pressure, smoking cessation, and consumption
of foods low in fats and cholesterol are the primary emphases of
programs used in schools, health care sites, work sites, and other
areas of the community.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
916 W. McNeese/P0 Box 4906/Lake Charles LA 70602
PR:478-5122 / FAX: 478-1173
United Way funding enables the agency to provide assistance
with food, clothing and shelter for victims of disasters; teaches
people how to avoid, prevent and cope with life-threatening
emergencies through instruction in CPR, First Aid, Water Safety,
Disaster Preparedness and Health Courses. The Red Cross also
maintains a 24-hour emergency communications system as well as
distributing food and toys to the needy at Christmas.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
10473 Old Hammond Hwy., Suite 201/Baton Rouge LA 70816
PH: 800-673-7506 / FAX: (504) 923-2974
United Way funding allows the agency to provide information
about the disease, exercise classes to help individuals live with the
disease, and referrals for coping with the disease. The Foundation
supports research to find a cure for and prevention of arthritis and
to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.
ATTAKAPAS COUNCIL - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
1545 Jackson Street/Alexandria LA 71301
PH: 443-0462 / FAX: 443-9906
United Way funding enables the council to help instill values
in young people and prepare them to make ethical decisions while
achieving their full potential. The program provides various scouting
activities for boys ages 6-20 such as camping, group meetings, and
motivational programs based on scouting guidelines.
AUTUMN HOUSE
1801 Oak Park Boulevard/Lake Charles LA 70601
Phi:494-2980/FAX: 494-2587
United Way funding allows Autumn House to provide adult
daycare which promotes independence and emotional well-being.
A licensed, professional staff provides health monitoring, exercise,
health education, and supervised care. Autumn House also provides
Alzheimer's Respite Care, family counseling, referral service, and
low-cost round-trip transportation.
BAYOU GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL
PO Box 31973/Lafayette LA 70503
Ph: 800-960-2093/FAX: 984-2799
United Way funding enables the council to provide
contemporary programs for girls ages 5-17 or in grades K-12. Girl
Scouts participate in a broad range of activities, including career
exploration, development of leadership skills, troop activities,
council-wide events and national Girl Scout opportunities,
BEAUCARE
PO Box 1794/DeRidder LA 70634
Ph:462-3095
United Way funding allows BeauCARE to help people develop
to their fullest potential through the improvement of physical,
mental, social, moral and educational conditions, Physical
recreation programs are especially intended for at-risk youth.
BEAUREGARD COMMUNITY CONCERNS
PO Box 815/DeRidder LA 70634
PH:462-1452/FAX: 462-7333
United Way funding enables the agency to provide two
services, June N. Jenkins Women's Shelter is a clean, safe house
for battered and abused women and their children, Shelter is
provided for 30 days and includes food, clothing and personal
needs; emergency medical and dental assistance; and counseling
and support for clients. Helpline is a 24-hour telephone crisis
intervention service.
BEAUREGARD COUNCIL ON AGING
104 Port Street/PO Box 534/DeRidder LA 70634
Ph:463-6578/FAX: 463-7431
United Way funding allows the council to provide, develop,
and deliver social services for people over 60. The council also
serves as a community resource for information, referral and training
in the field of aging. Services include transportation, escort,
shopping, congregate meals, home delivered meals, income tax and
insurance assistance, emergency response systems, legal
assistance, ombudsman program, recreation and a homemaker/sitter
program.
BEAUREGARD SPECIAL OLYMPICS
240 Browning Road / Merryville LA 70653/Ph: 825-8695
United Way funding enables the agency to provide year-around
sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type
sports for children and adults with mental retardation, giving them
continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate
courage, experience joy, and share gifts, skills and friendship with
thier families, other Special Olympic Athletes and the community.
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
115 Jamestown/Lake Charles LA 70605
PH:478-5437/FAX: 474-5677
United Way funding allows the agency to serve lonely children
from single parent homes by matching them with responsible, caring
adult volunteers. Volunteers spend time with a child depending
upon the child's needs and the volunteer's availability.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - CALCASIEU AREA COUNCIL
304 South Ryan Street/Lake Charles LA 70601
PH:436-3376/FAX: 433-0758
United Way funding enables the Council to provide a program
for boys and young adults through which they can build character,
learn responsibility, participate in citizenship and develop personal
fitness. The agency provides camping opportunities, career
awareness, adventure experiences, drug awareness training and
food collections for the needy. Services are open to boys from first
grade through age 20 and girls from ninth grade through age 20.
BOYS & GIRLS VILLAGES
7378 Hwy. 90 East/Lake Charles LA 70615-9964
PH:436-7553/FAX: 436-8291
United Way funding enables Boys and Girls Villages
Foundation to provide 24-hour care, education and emotional repair
for neglected or abused children. Counseling services are available
for their families. An on-site school is provided for children who
cannot attend school in the mainstream. Outreach counseling is
available to assist victims of child abuse in Southwest Louisiana.
CALCASIEU ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS
4100 Legion Street/Lake Charles LA 70615
PH:433-3620/FAX: 439-1886
United Way funding allows C.A.R.C. to provide three
important programs. Child Development Services provides training
and therapy for children three and younger who are handicapped or
at risk. Vocational Services offers various work-training options for
mentally retarded adults. Qualifying clients are offered competitive
job placement. Residential Services offers three living options:
community homes, supervised apartments. and independent living
-with training in daily living skills. Other services include an in-home
respite program, speech and occupational therapy. behavior
management, transportation training, and parental education.
CALCASlEU COUNCIL ON AGING
PO Box 6403/Lake Charles LA 70606
PH:474-2583/FAX: 474-6563
United Way funding supports a route of the Meals on Wheels
program and some Homemaker Services. The agency provides
nutritional and ombudsman services and employment for those 55
and older. The Council also administers several energy assistance
programs for senior citizens in the Calcasieu area.
CALCASIEU WOMEN'S SHELTER
PO Box 276/Lake Charles LA 70602
PH:436-4552/FAX: 436-8327
United Way funding enables the shelter to serve Calcasieu,
Jeff Davis. Allen and Cameron parishes. The shelter provides free
services to women who are victims of domestic violence and their
children. There is an '800' crisis line for shelter counseling,
information and referrals. An outreach program provides counseling
services and advocacy in outlying parishes. Shelter staff provides
community education on the issue of domestic violence,
CAMERON COUNCIL ON AGING
PO Box 421/Cameron LA 70631
PH:775-5668/FAX: 775-7877
United Way funding supports a transportation program for this
rural parish, which has no public transportation. This program also
provides transportation to Lake Charles, where most of the medical
specialists ere located, as well as services such as social security
and food stamps. Other programs include homemaker service,
congregate meals, home delivered meals, telephone assurance,
escort. advocacy, participatory recreation and general assistance.
CAMP FIRE COUNCIL OF SOWELA
2126 Oak Park Boulevard/Lake Charles LA 70601
PH:478-6550/FAX: 478-6550
United Way funding enables the council to provide leadership
and character development through group activities for boys and
girls ages 5-16. Camp Fire teaches self-reliance programs to help
young people develop the self-esteem, confidence and decision-
making skills needed to cope and function successfully. The agency
also offers residential and day camps,
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF LAKE CHARLES
925 Enterprise Boulevard/Lake Charles LA 70601
PR:433-9421/FAX: 433-0144
United Way funding enables the Museum to provide a place
for children and their families to encourage curiosity, creativity and
learning through participatory exhibits and programs. The program
is especially designed for youth ages 3-14. The agency also serves
as an area learning resource, enhancing and extending the school
curriculum. Exhibits are based in the disciplines of social sciences,
science and technology, the visual and performing arts. and are
designed to be interactive and hands on.
DEAF ACTION CENTER OF LOUlSIANA
3820 Legion Street/Lake Charles LA 70615
PR:433-5600/TDD Coordinator 433-5606/FAX: 433-5600
United Way funding enables the agency to provide interpreting
services, TOO distribution and Life Skills training, and to serve as a
coordinating, cooperative and referral center utilizing the services
of otologists, audiologists, counselors, educators and other
professional personnel.
FAMILY AND YOUTH COUNSELING
220 Louie Street/Lake Charles LA 70605
PR:436-9533/FAX: 439-9941
United Way funding enables the agency to provide
professional counseling for families and individuals with marital,
child-parent, emotional or substance abuse problems. Additional
specialized services include Veterans Readjustment Counseling,
Employee Assistance Programs, Foster Child/Parent education and
training, and a comprehensive out-patient adolescent substance
abuse treatment program. Fees are on a sliding scale based on
income so that everyone can afford services,
United Way funding also supports The Children's Advocacy
Center which is designed to provide social and therapeutic support
to sexually and severely physically abused children through the use
of modern interviewing and casework methods as well as
community involvement. This program uses a highly trained
counselor to conduct videotaped child interviews, with
representatives of law enforcement, the Office of Community
Services and the District Attorney's offices reviewing the tapes.
This will ensure that the children are only Interviewed one time
regarding the abuse and will not have to re-experience the trauma
of "re-telling" the story over and over. The counselor will serve as
the community team leader for the agencies that deal with abused
children to promote teamwork and ensure that children are
receiving the most appropriate and healing services possible.
FOREMAN-REYNAUD Y.M.C.A.
PO Box 16087/Lake Charles LA 70616
PM:436-2509/FAX: 436-9843
United Way funding enables the Foreman-Reynaud Y.M.C.A.
to aid the physical. spiritual and mental development of Its members
through participatory recreation programs, including Gymnastics,
Dance Slimnastics, Men and Ladies Health Club, basketball leagues,
Tennis and Summer Day Camp. There is a special two-week
Summer Camp for low-Income children ages 8-12 sponsored by the
Y and area churches and businesses.
United Way funding also supports the Social Adjustment
program, which is specifically designed to offer individuals
experiencing some difficulty in their social functioning opportunities
for the redirection of energies toward positive social goals; raising
levels of aspiration; reduction of maladaptive behavior patterns; and
healthier expression and fulfillment of individual and group
potentialities.
GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA
PO Box 712/AlexandrIa LA 71301
PH: 800- 256-1807/640-4882/FAX: 443-2576
United Way funding enables the council to act as en informal
educational program designed to help girls put into practice the
fundamental principles of developing self-potential, relating to
others. developing values and contributing to society. This council
provides opportunities for girls to participate in troop/group
activities, day camps. resident camp. older girl career exploration
and service projects.
JEFF DAVIS CHEMICAL HEALTH
203 N. Cutting/Jennings LA 70546
PH:824-4705/FAX: 824-4827
United Way funding enables Jeff Davis Chemical Health to
provide assessments, treatment end referrals for the chemically
dependent and supports families helping a loved one. Videos,
pamphlets, books and an extensive vertical file are available to
those needing objective, factual information. The agency sponsors
community-awareness programs and educational opportunities for
professional groups. businesses, organizations and schools.
JEFF DAVIS COUNCIL ON AGING
PO Box 734/Jennings LA 70546
PM:824-5504/FAX: 824-5546
United Way funds a transportation program for the elderly In
Jeff Davis Parish. In addition, the COA administers several other
programs in Jeff Davis Parish: Entergy's Project Care, homemaker
service, home delivered meals. information and referral, material aid,
telephone assurance, ombudsman services and recreation.
JEFF DAVIS SPECIAL OLYMPICS
508 Bankens Road/Sulphur LA 70663
PH:(318)527-8083
United Way funding enables the agency to serve over 200
mentally handicapped individuals. There Is no age restriction, and
some individuals may have special handicaps. Special Olympics is
a year-round program of physical fitness, sports training and athletic
competition. Special Olympians participate in community events
with opportunities to advance to state and international games.
LAKE CHARLES Y.M.C.A.
618 Kirby Street/Lake Charles LA 70601
PH:436-7593/FAX: 436-1436
United Way funding provides scholarships which allow
underprivileged children to attend summer camp programs at the
Y.M.C.A. The camp provides a safe, wholesome activity for
children of working parents during the school vacation. The
Y.M.C.A. also sponsors recreational programs to aid the physical,
spiritual and mental development of its members.
LITERACY COUNCIL OF SWLA
2827 4th Avenue, Suite 133/Lake Charles LA 70601
PH:478-2516/FAX: 477-2547
The Functional Illiteracy Reduction is a program to reduce the
functional illiteracy rates In Southwest Louisiana. Program elements
may include one-on-one individual literacy skills and/or small group
instruction as well as community outreach program models designed
to increase the literacy levels in targeted groups such as the
workplace, the family, the criminal justice system. etc. The
program utilizes research material to evaluate and coordinate
existing literacy programs; designs, demonstrate and promotes the
effectiveness of literacy program models; researches new sources
of funding for literacy programs; and focuses public awareness on
the problem of illiteracy.
POTTER'S HOUSE
933 N. Shattuck Street/Lake Charles LA 70601
PR:494-0824
United Way funding enables this shelter to meet the basic
needs of homeless women end their children. They are committed
to serving those who would otherwise be living on the streets. The
agency provides a stable environment which offers shelter, food and
counseling to the women and children. Case management for
residents includes basic family living skills and referrals for
educational training, health care, and employment services.
SALVATION ARMY
PO Box 5998/Lake Charles LA 70606
PH:478-7120/FAX: 474-8611
United Way funding enables the agency to offer character-
building programs for youth in grades 1 - 12 and structured activities
for the older generation. The Emergency Assistance Program offers
food, clothing, rent and utilities for local families in crisis situations.
The Red Shield Lodge is open 7 nights a week, offering emergency
shelter with two meals for individuals stranded or moving into the
local area and in need of temporary shelter. Representatives maks
regular visits to shut-ins and nursing homes, providing necessities
and special gifts. The Christmas Program offers food and toys for
the needy. Disaster assistance, providing food, clothing and
furniture is extended to victims of natural disaster.
SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER
833 Hodges Street/Lake Charles LA 70601
PH: 433-4357/FAX: 433.9764*
United Way funding enables the Samaritan Counseling Center
to serve as a professional pastoral counseling service which
provides counseling based on a holistic approach in an interfaith
setting. The counseling reflects the Intricate relationship between
body, mind, and spirit, and has ministerial and religious insights.
SWLA AIDS COUNCIL
435 10th Street/Lake Charles LA 70601
hi: 439-5861/FAX: 436-8713
United Way funding enables the agency to provide educational
information, for purposes of prevention, about the Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIVI. which can lead to a diagnosis of
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS?. It offers
educational presentations and in-services, provides risk-reduction
counseling, dispenses educational materials, maintains a lending
library and operates the HIV/AIDS Information Hotline (439-5145).
SWLA HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICE
715 Ryan Street, Suite 104/Lake Charles LA 70601
PH: 433-6688/FAX: 433-5680
United Way funding enables the agency to provide assistance
to individuals with Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Autism and other
developmental disabilities, and to their families. Case management,
the main service provided, includes identifying the needs of the
individual and the family, matching their needs to services end
helping coordinate those services. It also includes providing
information and guidance, supportive counseling, case advocacy,
crisis Intervention and purchasing services to fill service gaps.
SPEECH & HEARING CENTER
709 South Ryan Street/Lake Charles LA 70601
PH:433-1775/FAX: 436-9315
United Way funding enables the agency to act as a complete
outpatient rehabilitation center specializing in the treatment of
communication disorders. Services are offered to adults and
children who suffer from the following disorders: speech, language,
cognitive, and voice disorders; delayed speech; cleft palate; aphasis;
cerebral palsy; stuttering: end hearing loss.
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF SWLA
1023 Common Street/Lake Charles LA 70601
hi: 439-6109/FAX: 439-6047
United Way funding enables the agency to recruit and place
volunteers in addition to offering training and consultation in
volunteer management (e.g. Board of Director orientation?. Efforts
are directed at promoting community awareness and understanding
the impact of volunteerism. The Corporate Neighbor Council is an
important facet of the Volunteer Center and has as its goal
cooperation between major corporate employers, volunteer groups
and the community.
*For fax numbers marked by an asterisk, please call first.
All area codes are 318 unless otherwise noted.
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