Resources
Social Security Office
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Address: 2100 Robin Ave, Hammond, Louisiana 70403
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Local Contact Number: 855-848-7937 (*Can talk to a person sooner)
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National Contact Number: 800-772-1213
SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps)
Tangipahoa Council on Aging
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Website:
www.tangicoa.com
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Services: Hot meals, activities, transportation (985-748-6016), meal delivery, housekeeping
assistance
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Centers:
- Amite Senior Center, 113 N.E. Central Ave, Amite, LA 70422 (985-748-7617)
- Hammond Senior Center, 207 E. Church St., Hammond, LA 70401 (985-345-5000)
- Independence Senior Center, 473 W. Railroad Ave., Independence, LA 70443
(985-878-4385)
- Kentwood Senior Center, 218 Ave. F, Kentwood, LA 70444 (985-229-5089)
- Ponchatoula Senior Center, 300 N. 5th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (985-386-6061)
Livingston Parish Council on Aging
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Denham Springs Office: 949 Government Dr, Denham Springs, LA 70727 (225-664-9343)
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Springfield Office/Young At Heart Club: 27265 Highway 42, Springfield, LA 70462 (225-294-3812)
Capital Area Council on Aging (covers all of Southeast LA)
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Address: 6554 Florida Blvd., Suite 221, Baton Rouge, LA 70896-6038
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Phone: (225) 922-2525
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Programs & Services: SCSEP, Wellness, SeniorRX, Legal Services, Aging and Disability Resource
Center, Caregiver Services, Long Term Care Ombudsman
Quad Area
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Address: 45300 N Baptist Rd, Hammond, LA 70401
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Phone: (225) 567-2350
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Services:
- Information and Referral Services
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Youthbuild (Ages 16-24): Job training in construction, GED/high school diploma attainment, job
placement assistance.
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Quad Weatherization: Thermal energy efficiency improvements, insulation, energy-efficient windows, doors.
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Quad LiHEAP - Energy Assistance: Helps low-income households with home energy bills.
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Head Start: Child Development Program for children 3-5 years old.
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Foster Grandparents: Part-time employment for low-income persons 55+ to help special children.
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Community Housing Development: Affordable housing under Louisiana Finance Housing Authority guidelines.
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EF&S: Assistance in rent, utilities, and food.
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Medicaid: Application for medical benefits.
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Locations:
- West Feliciana Parish, East Feliciana Parish, St. Helena Parish, Tangipahoa
Parish, Livingston Parish, Washington Parish, Ascension Parish (Contact
details for each location)
Food Banks
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Our Daily Bread:
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Address: 1006 West Coleman Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
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Phone: 985-542-4676
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Services: Monthly food boxes, emergency food bags, free hot meals on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Tangi Food Pantry:
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Location: Hammond, Winn Dixie shopping center near Ross Dress For Less.
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Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 1 pm- 4 pm
Housing
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Northlake Homeless Coalition:
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Main: 985-326-8312
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Coordinator: 985-629-1516
Crisis Support
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SAFE (Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment):
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Services: For those fleeing domestic violence.
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SAFE Phone: 985-542-8384
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LA Hotline: 1-888-411-1333
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Restoration House:
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Phone: 985-542-0492
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Services: Pregnancy and new mother support.
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Louisiana Spirit Crisis Counseling Program:
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Text: "REACHOUT" to 741741
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24-Hour Hotline: 886-310-7977
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CASA - Child Advocacy Services:
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Address: 1504 W. Church St., Hammond, LA 70401
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Phone: (800) 798-1575, (985) 902-9583
Catholic Charities
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Services: Disaster recovery, counseling, adoption, child-welfare services, supportive
services for pregnant women, refugees, families in poverty, ex-offenders.
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Locations:
- Hammond Office: 409 W Dakota St, Hammond, LA 70401 (985-542-5455)
- New Orleans Office: 1000 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113 (504-523-3755)
- Baton Rouge Office: 1900 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225-336-8700)
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Website:
ccdiobr.org
Southeast United Way Programs
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Website:
unitedwaysela.org
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Programs: IDA Project, Louisiana Prisoner Reentry Initiative, Moving Families Forward
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Contact: Jefferson (504-822-5540), St. Tammany (985-778-0815), Tangipahoa &
Washington (985-542-8680)
Capital Area United Way Programs
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Website:
cauw.org
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Address: 700 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5634
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Phone: (225) 383-2643
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Programs: SingleCare Prescription Discount Cards, United4Vets, Bank On Baton Rouge
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Need Resources?
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Call: 2-1-1 or 225-923-2114
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Text: Your zipcode to 898-211, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
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Crisis Teen Text: 833-TXT-TEEN
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana
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Address: 4152 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 707119
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Phone: 504-482-2130
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Website:
voasela.org
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Services: Behavioral and Mental Health, Children, Youth and Families, Community
Outreach and Investment Programs, Affordable Housing, Assistance for People
with Disabilities, Veteran Services
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana - Northshore Services
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Address: 823 Carroll St. Suite B, Mandeville, LA 70471
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Phone: (985) 674-0488
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Website:
voagno.org
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Services: Mental Health Case Management, Individual Counseling, Crisis Response
Program, Health Services for HIV/AIDS, LaCHIP Outreach, Adoption and Maternity,
Supportive Housing, Rental Assistance for Disabled Homeless, Outreach
for Disabled Homeless
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana
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Address: 7389 Florida Blvd., Suite 101A, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-4657
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Phone: (225) 387-0061
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Website:
voascla.org
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Services: Veteran Services, Senior Living and Care, Early Childhood Care and Education,
HIV/AIDS services, HUD services, Housing and Homeless Services, Disability Services
Additional Resources
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Tangipahoa Public Transportation: