- Administrative
- Clothing
- Community Centers
- Criminal Justice
- Disability Services
- Domestic Violence
- Education
- Elder Assistance
- Emergency/Rental/Utility Assistance
- Employment
- Financial/Banking Services
- Food
- Health and Medical
- HIV / AIDS
- Hotlines
- Housing
- Legal
- Mental Health
- Public Libraries
- Reentry Programs
- Shelters
- Substance Abuse
- Transportation
- Veterans
- Workforce Connection-Veteran Services
- Women and Families
- Youth Services
Cities: Gretna | Harahan | Kenner | Westwego
Towns: Grand Isle | Jean Lafitte
Administrative Issues
Assessor
West Bank -- (504) 362-4100
200 Derbigny St., Suite 1100 - Gretna, LA 70053
East Bank -- (504) 736-6370
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 901 - Jefferson, LA 70123
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court
West Bank: 200 Derbigny St.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)364-2900
East Bank: Joseph S. Yenni Bldg.
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 603
Jefferson, LA 70123
(504)736-6390
Jefferson Parish Department of Citizens’ Affairs
1221 Elmwood Pk. Blvd., Suite 403
Jefferson, LA 70123
P: (504) 736-6100
|F: (504) 736-6778
Six Service Areas:
- Information/Referrals/Complaints
(504) 736-6100 / Fax (504) 736-677 - Hispanic Outreach
(504) 736-6100 / Fax (504) 736-6778 - Office Of Senior Citizens’ Services
504) 736-6065 / Fax (504) 736-6772 - Citizens’ With Disabilities
(504) 736-6086 / Fax (504) 736-6087
The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
3421 N. Causeway Blvd., St. 203
Metairie, LA 70002
504.832.3880
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
3315 Maine Ave.
Kenner, LA 70065
504.469.7487
Hispanic Resource Center
City of Kenner
4312 Florida Avenue
Kenner, Louisiana 70062
Telephone: (504) 469-2570
E-mail: rhasbun@kenner.la.us
Clothing
Goodwill
397 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
Phone: (504) 467-1467
Salvation Army of Greater New Orleans
4526 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
Phone: (504) 899-4569
Community Centers
Bridge City Community Center
301 Third Emanuel Street
Bridge City, LA 70094
Telephone: (504) 349-5464
Serving Bridge City, Avondale, Waggaman & Westwego
Marrero Community & Senior Center
1861 Ames Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
Telephone: (504) 349-5950
Serving Marrero
Harvey Community Center
1501 Estalote Street
Harvey, LA 70058
Telephone: (504) 227-1221
Serving Harvey & Lafitte
Dorothy B. Watson Community Center
1300 S. Myrtle Street
Metairie, LA 70003
Telephone: (504) 736-6480
Serving Metairie, Kenner, River Ridge & Harahan
Hazel Rhea Hurst Community Center
1121 S. Causeway Blvd.
Jefferson, LA 70121
Telephone: (504) 838-4277
Serving Metairie & Jefferson
J C Simmons Community Center
4008 U.S. Highway 90
Avondale, LA 70094
Telephone: (504) 349-5414
Serving Avondale, Waggaman
Gretna Community Center
1700 Monroe Street
Gretna, LA 70056
Telephone: (504) 376-2130
Serving Gretna & Terrytown
Jewish Community Center
5342 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 897-0143
Criminal Justice
Jefferson Parish District Attorney
Paul D. Connick, Jr.
24th Judicial District
DA Paul D. Connick, Jr.
200 Derbigny St., Gretna, LA 70053
HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Jefferson Parish Criminal Justice Agency
Ronald E. Lampard, DirectorCJA WebScale
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 607
Jefferson, LA 70123
Phone: (504)736-6844
Fax: (504)736-8717
E-mail: JPCommunityJustice@JeffParish.net
The Community Justice Agency (CJA) manages the criminal justice programs for adults and juveniles in Jefferson Parish -- resulting in more efficient operation of existing services, development of new programs and better coordination of services aimed at reducing crime in our community and providing more focused programs to help adult criminals and juvenile offenders change their life styles & avoid future criminal activity.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office
1233 Westbank Expy
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 363-5500
East Jefferson Probation & Parole District Office
1919 Veteran’s Mem. Blvd, St. 400, Kenner, LA 70062
(504)465-3490
Jefferson Probation & Parole District Office
2150 Westbank Expressway Ste 501, Harvey, LA 70058
(504)361-6730
Disability Services
Jefferson Parish Department of Citizens’ Affairs
Citizens with Disabilities
1221 Elmwood Pk. Blvd., Suite 403
Jefferson, LA 70123
P: (504) 736-6086
F: (504) 736-6087
The Office for Citizens with Disabilities provides: Information, referral, and educational services to Parish Officials, persons with disabilities, and the general public.
Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) of Greater New Orleans
1771 Nashville Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 897-0134
www.arcgno.org/
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority:
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
3616 S. I-10 Service Road
Metairie, LA 70001
The Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities provides supports and services through a variety of locations throughout the state to support the dignity, quality of life and security in the everyday lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families, acting as the Single Point of Entry
Website: http://dhh.louisiana.gov
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Main Office
|2515 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
Phone: (504) 822-5540
Fax: (504) 821-4378
Email: info@unitedwaysela.org
Domestic Violence
Metropolitan Center for Women & Children (METRO)
P.O. Box 10775
Jefferson, LA 70181
24-hour Crisis Line in the Greater New Orleans area
Phone: 504-837-5400
Toll Free: 1-888-411-1333
Via Link: 211
Fax: 504-828-2893
Email: metro@mcwcgno.org
Metropolitan Center for Women and Children offers individual and group counseling for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking survivors. Metro also provides a children’s program, legal advocacy, and community outreach for the Greater New Orleans area.
Timmons’s Habitat - Domestic Violence Transitional Housing
P.O. Box 871371
New Orleans, LA 70187
Phone: 504-615-7043
Email: timmonshabitatinc.vpweb.com
Timmons’ Habitat is a new non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that aims to reduce the number of homeless and domestic violence cases by providing safer housing options for women and children in dangerous and hostile environments.
Victim Assistance Coordinator
24th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
200 Derbigny Street, 3rd Floor
Gretna, LA 70053‐5850
Phone: 504.361.2733
Fax: 504.361.2753
Education
Delgado Community College
Jefferson Parish locations (Technical Division sites):
Delgado – Jefferson
5200 Blair Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
P: (504) 671-6700
F: (504) 736-7120
Delgado – West Jefferson
475 Manhattan Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
P: (504) 671-6800
F: (504) 361-6465
Catholic Charities Hispanic Apostolate
ESL Classes (Information in English and Español)
There is a $70 requested donation for English classes and $10 for citizenship classes.
Phone: 504-722-5692
Jefferson Parish class sites:
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Marrero
455 Ames Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072-1599
Atonement Lutheran in Metairie
6500 Riverside Dr
Metairie, LA 70003-3209
Elderly Assistance
Jefferson Council on Aging
6620 Riverside Drive, Suite 216
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-5880
toll free: (800) 635-1437
(Includes Meals on Wheels)
Jefferson Parish Department of Citizens’ Affairs
1221 Elmwood Pk. Blvd., Suite 403
Jefferson, LA 70123
P: (504) 736-6100
F: (504) 736-6778
OFFICE OF SENIOR CITIZENS’ SERVICES
(504) 736-6065 / Fax (504) 736-6772
The Jefferson Parish Office of Senior Citizens’ Services is dedicated to identifying, prioritizing and enhancing the quality of life, independence, health, and dignity of the elder population in unincorporated Jefferson Parish East and West Bank including the Town of Jean Lafitte, by managing community based elder programs.
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese
Elderly Services
1000 Howard Ave.
Suite 200
New Orleans, LA 70113
Toll Free: 1 (866) 891-2210
Volunteers of America (VOA)
Phone: (504) 245-1145
Repairs on Wheels for the Elderly - This service provides minor home repairs for low and moderate-income elderly homeowners age 55 and older in Jefferson Parish. Labor is free, but the cost of materials is the responsibility of the homeowner. Services include fixing doors, windows, locks, minor plumbing repairs, and minor electrical repairs. The goal is to help elderly citizens remain at home by providing minor maintenance.
Emergency/Rental/Utility Assistance
Jefferson Parish Human Service Authority (JPHSA)
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT
3616 S. I-10 Service Road W.
Suite 200
Metairie, LA, 70001
PHONE: 504-838-5700
Offers one-time rental or utility assistance to clients who meet eligibility requirements and are currently attending one of JPHSA’s mental health or substance abuse clinics.
Jefferson Community Action Programs
Jedidiah Jackson
Executive Director
1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 402
Jefferson, LA 70123
Telephone: (504) 736-6900
Fax: (504) 736-6321
Email: jbjackson@jeffparish.net
URL: http://www.jeffparish.net/
Commodities Distribution
- Elderly & Indigent Transportation Services
- Family Daycare Homes Program (Fdhc)
- First-Time Homebuyer Training Classes
- Head Start Program
- Housing Counseling
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Liheap)
- Emergency Rent/Mortgage And Utility Assistance
- Retired Senior Volunteer Program (Rsvp)
- Weatherization Program
CITY OF KENNER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HPRP PROGRAM
2100 3rd St.
Kenner, LA 70062
PHONE: 504-468-7588
Provides temporary grant for rent/utilities/deposit assistance (1 to 3 months) for low income families or individuals who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.
Intake Procedure: Residents of Kenner can call for an appointment (available depending upon grant openings). At appointment, bring ID, proof of income, proof of homelessness or proof of eviction.
Community Service Center
4000 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 897-6277
Provides emergency assistance to ex-offenders.
Red Cross
Southeast Louisiana Chapter
2640 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70128
Phone: (504) 620-3105
Marrero Community Center
1425 Cross Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 349-5454
Unity of Greater New Orleans Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Program (HPRP)
Travelers Aid Society Office:
1615 Canal St., (entrance on N. Robertson St.)
PHONE: 504-569-8949
Temporary grant for rent/utilities/deposit assistance (1 to 3 months) for families or individuals of very low income who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in New Orleans.
Intake Procedures: Call for an appointment (available depending upon grant openings). At appointment, bring ID, proof of income, proof of homelessness or proof of eviction.
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Louisiana
Phone: (504) 523-3755
Phone Toll Free: 1 (866) 891-2210
Email: ccano@archdiocese-no.org
Jefferson Parish location:
St. Anthony Catholic Church
2653 Jean Lafitte Blvd.
Lafitte, LA
Also provides comprehensive assistance. Food, crisis counseling, case management, employment assistance, and registration for food stamps & Medicaid.
Other Catholic Charities Archdiocese Locations serving Jefferson Parish:
Gert Town
3425 Audubon Court; New Orleans, LA 70125
Hours: M-F 8-4
PHONE: 504-488-4818
Hope Haven
1101 Barataria Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
Hours: M-F 8-4
PHONE: (504) 371-7742
Serving Jefferson Parish West Bank
Great Expectations Foundation
4298 Elysian Fields Ave. Suite B
New Orleans, LA 70122
PHONE: 504-288-7818
Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Short-term rent, mortgage, & utilities assistance for individuals living with HIV/AIDS
Intake Procedure: Walk in or call.
Hope House, Inc.
916 St. Andrew St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
PHONE: 504-525-2561 OR 504-522-5881
Office Hours: Mon. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; T, W, TH, F 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Rent/utilities assistance and case management for families at eminent risk of homelessness.
Intake Procedure: Call for an appointment and eligibility criteria as well as to zip code area served.
House of Ruth Homelessness Prevention
1111 Newton St.
New Orleans, LA 70114
PHONE: 504-366-3921
PHONE: 504-366-6774
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Prevention services including deposit, rent, and utility assistance as well as other support services for homeless or imminently homeless families with children
Intake Procedures: Individuals must make an appointment. Picture ID, Social Security card, and proof of residence are required.
The Salvation Army Of Greater New Orleans Emergency Assistance Program
4500 S. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70125
PHONE: 504-899-4569 EXT. 300 OR 301
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Intake Procedure: Mon.-Thurs. by appointment.
Total Community Action
1420 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway
New Orleans, LA 70125
PHONE: 504-872-0334
PHONE: 504-872-0347
PHONE: 1-866-273-6942
Prevention services including energy or rent assistance to individuals/families with low income, transportation for elderly and disabled individuals, and other support.
Intake Procedure: Call for an appointment and procedures.
St. Joseph Rebuild Center/Harry Tompson Center
1803 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-273-5547
http://www.stjosephchurch-no.org
Provides assistance with obtaining a birth certificate or ID, lunch, limited prescription assistance, mail, notary service, and Food Stamp Application assistance, toiletries, showers, restrooms, legal, and medical services. May also provide additional financial and grocery assistance
Bridge City Community Center (UTILITY ASSISTANCE ONLY)
301 Third Emanuel Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 349-5464
Services:
Utility Assistance only, takes 60 days to process.
The JEFFCAP Community Centers provide emergency assistance to families and individuals to include: providing transportation services to adults and children for visits to physicians, social service agencies and hospitals (children must be accompanied by an adult); providing commodities and USDA items to feed needy families under the Emergency Food Assistance Program; providing families with income tax assistance, utility payments, housing counseling, weatherizing of homes, and mortgage or rent payments to avert cut-off or eviction; providing family day care homes for those caring for no more than six children in their homes; making referrals for job training and placement for youth; providing homeless assistance to families moving from LaCHIP (Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program)
Division of Community Support
3300 West Esplanade Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 838-5700
Services:
A rental assistance program that will pay either a deposit or first months rent on a place to live but not both for those who have a mental health diagnosis and are a client of either the West or East Jefferson Mental Health Clinics Will also pay deposits for utilities or utilities bills. Does not pay for phone. Must show you can pay rent yourself the following month.
ESG Housing and Utility Assistance Program
2100 Third Street, Suite 8
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 468-7588
Services:
Provides rent/mortgage and utilities assistance.
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Required Documents:
- Social security card,
- Picture identification and
- Proof of residence required
Dorothy B. Watson Community Center
1300 Myrtle Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 736-6480
Services:
The JEFFCAP Community Centers provide emergency assistance to families and individuals to include: providing transportation services to adults and children for visits to physicians, social service agencies and hospitals (children must be accompanied by an adult); providing commodities and USDA items to feed needy families under the Emergency Food Assistance Program; providing families with income tax assistance, utility payments, housing counseling, weatherizing of homes, and mortgage or rent payments to avert cut-off or eviction; providing family day care homes for those caring for no more than six children in their homes; making referrals for job training and placement for youth; providing homeless assistance to families moving from LaCHIP (Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program).
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Main Office
2515 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
Phone: (504) 822-5540
Fax: (504) 821-4378
Email: info@unitedwaysela.org
Employment
Jefferson Parish Employment
200 Derbigny Street
Gretna LA 70053
Phone: (504) 364-2730
http://jeffparish.net/index.cfm?docID=0
Workforce Connection
Sharon Wegner, Director
1900 Lafayette Street, Suite 1 & 2
Gretna, LA 70053
P: (504) 227-1283
The Jefferson LA Works Business and Career Solutions Centers are demand-driven to help the needs of businesses. The centers are a part of the Local Workforce Investment area’s outreach to help residents of Jefferson Parish find jobs to obtain a better quality of life. We also help businesses develop a diverse workforce to be competitive in the global economy.
East Jefferson LA Works Business and Career Solutions Center
1801 Airline Drive, Suite A
Metairie, LA 70001
(504)838-5678
West Bank
West Jefferson LA Works Business and Career Solutions Center
1900 Lafayette Street, Suites 1 & 2
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)227-1283
Hours: Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Provides:
- Computer-Based Career Planning Programs
- Career Searches
- Occupational Information
- Job Search Information
- School and Scholarships Guides
- Internet Access
Louisiana LAVOS job website www.laworks.net
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services – Vocational Rehabilitation
Jefferson Parish – East Bank Office
6620 Riverside Dr., Suite 101, Metairie 70003
838-5180
Jefferson Parish – West Bank Office
2150 Westbank Expressway, Suite 701, Harvey 70058
361-6816
Kelly Services
Employment Agency
2800 Veterans Blvd #325
Metairie, LA 70002Phone: (504) 832-0784
Financial/Banking Services
Jefferson Parish Employees Federal Credit Union
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Ste 207
Jefferson LA 70123
Main Line (504)736-6144
Jefferson Parish Community Development Department
Detrich Hebert Johnson, Director
1221 Elmwood Pk. Blvd., Suite 605
Jefferson, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 736-6262
Fax: (504) 736-6425
Email: JPCommunityDevelopment@jeffparish.net
Services:
- First Time Homebuyer Training & Financial Fitness Class
- Homeless Shelter & Assistance
- Housing & Foreclosure Counseling
- Repairs on Wheels for Elderly Homeowners
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Greater New Orleans
New Orleans Branch
Phone: 866-889-9347
1215 Prytania St.
Ste. 336
New Orleans LA, 70130
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Provides low interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private, non-profit organizations to repair or replace real estate, personal property, machinery & equipment, inventory and business assets that have been damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster.
1-800-659-2955
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Jefferson Parish Business Recovery Centers
Grand Isle Community Center
3811 Highway 1
Grand Isle, LA
Louisiana Small Business Development Center
Provides business counseling services for small businesses.
Phone: 504-831-3730 or 504-392-2454
Jefferson Parish location:
UNO Jefferson Center
3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 447
Metairie, LA
Food
Food for Families/Food for Seniors
1108 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
Phone: (504) 340-5577
Commodities distributed for individuals ages 60 and older OR families with children under 6 years of age who are not receiving WIC assistance.
Gretna Food Bank
1400 Jefferson St.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 367-6676
Emergency boxes of food may be passed out
Gretna United Methodist Church
Food is distributed the first Saturday of every month at Gretna United Methodist Church.
Can only distribute to persons living in the 70053 and 70056 zip codes.
Required Documents:
- ID or utility bill or other proofs of residency in Gretna.
Food Bank is open on Monday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Kenner Food Bank
315 Worth Street
Kenner, Louisiana 70062.
Phone: (504) 468-7204
Required Documents:
- Two (2) recent check stubs
- Valid driver’s license (to verify residency)
- Income tax return
- Proof of receipt of food stamps
- Proof of social security income
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans
700 Edwards Ave
New Orleans, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 734-1322
Jefferson Presbyterian Church
4451 E Falk Pl
Jefferson, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 309-9763
Food pantry available the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 9-11am.
Lantern Light @ St. Joseph Church
1802 Tulane Ave.,
NOLA 70112
522-3186 x25
Lunch served Monday through Friday at 1pm. Hot lunch on Wednesdays only. (Must be inside the gate by 12:40 pm).
Provides groceries for people who live within the boundaries of St. Joseph Church on
Thursdays and Fridays 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Must have ID, proof of income, and proof of address
Ozanam Inn
843 Camp St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 523-1184
Serves meals to the public daily at 6am, 2pm and 6pm.
Red Cross
2640 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 620-3105
St. George’s Episcopal Church
4600 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 899-2811
Hot meals Thursdays and Fridays 4:30pm – 6:30pm.
St. Jerome Church Food Bank
2400 33rd St.|
Kenner, LA - 70065
Phone: (504) 443-3174
Food bank open Monday-Thursday 9am-2pm.
St. John the Baptist
1920 Clio St.
New Orleans, LA - 70113
Phone: (504) 581-4987
Food bank open Monday-Friday 8am-12pm.
Waymaker Ministries
804 1st Ave., Harvey 70058
Phone (504) 328-8794
Food pantry available Monday & Friday 10am-2pm.
Health and Medical
Jefferson Parish Health Unit
Provides basic healthcare services for residents of Jefferson Parish, including family planning, pregnancy testing, pre-natal care, infant healthcare, WIC services, immunizations, STD testing, tuberculosis screening and environmental health.
East Bank
111 North Causeway Blvd.
Metairie, LA
Phone: (504) 838-5100
West Bank
1855 Ames Boulevard
Marrero. LA 70072
Phone: (504) 349-8802
Fax: (512) 556-4506
Jefferson Community Health Care Centers
11312 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge 70123
463-3002
1855 Ames Blvd., Marrero 70072
371-8958
4028 Highway 90, Avondale 70094
436-2223
Common Ground Algiers Clinic
1400 Teche St.
Algiers 70114
361-9800
Free primary health care, immunizations, herbal medicine, crisis counseling and physical therapy on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Walk-in only.
Common Ground Latino Health Outreach
S. Claiborne Ave. & Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
NOLA
377-7281
Free primary health care, immunizations, herbal medicine, and first aid & wound care on Thursday 7am-9am.
Crescent City Vision
5128 Lapalco Blvd.
Marrero 70072
347-9988
Free eye exams and glasses to individuals who are homeless
Hours:
Tuesday & Wednesday from 10am-5pm – appointment recommended.
Required Documents:
- Homeless verification from shelter.
Daughters of Charity
Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, & private insurance. Patients without insurance may qualify for subsidized care.
111 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie 70001
482-0084
4201 N. Rampart St., NOLA 70117
941-6041
3201 S. Carrollton Ave., NOLA 70118
207-3060
General Meyer Pharmacy
Free delivery and pick-up of your prescriptions.
3201 General Meyer Avenue, Suite A, NOLA 70114
Phone: 504-872-9882
Fax: 504-872-9781
GNO Community
http://www.gnocommunity.org/#mappage
Website and call center, maintained by the Louisiana Public Health Institute, provides updated listings of community-based medical clinics in the Greater New Orleans area.
Healthcare for the Homeless
Edna Pillsbury Clinic
2222 Simon Bolivar
2nd floor
NOLA 70113
658-2785
Provides comprehensive medical care, medications, TB testing, dental care, health education, mental illness & substance abuse treatment, and case management to homeless individuals in the Greater New Orleans area.
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
JenCare Neighborhood Medical Centers
1918 Williams Boulevard, Kenner,
Phone: (504) 471-4860
501 Lapalco Boulevard, Gretna, LA
Phone: (504) 393-4376
Provides primary and special care for Medicare-eligible, low-to-moderate income seniors with complex medical conditions. Services include routine check-ups, ultrasounds, x-rays, dental cleaning, lab testing, and pharmaceutical assistance. Transportation can also be provided.
ILH Health System – Outpatient Clinics
1450 Poydras St., NOLA 70112
903-2373
2025 Gravier St., NOLA 70112
903-5700
Provides primary medical and specialty care. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare & private insurance. Patients without insurance may qualify for subsidized care.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm. Call for appointment.
LSU School of Dentistry
1100 Florida Ave., NOLA 70119
619-8721
Provides dental care, including pediatrics, orthodontics, endodontics and oral surgery, at a discounted rate. Medicaid and dental insurance also accepted.
LSU Clinic @ New Orleans Mission
1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
NOLA 70113
523-2116
http://neworleansmission.org/services/medical/
Free medical services are provided by LSU’s weekly clinic. TB tests, flu shots and general checkups are given to guests and people in our community. Free prescriptions are made available at Walgreen’s
with doctor’s prescription.
Louisiana Partnership for Prescription Assistance
(888) 477-2669
Provides assistance to low-income uninsured individuals to obtain free or low-cost medications through existing patient assistance programs.
Odyssey House Clinic
1125 N. Tonti St., NOLA 70119
Phone: (504) 383-8559
Free medical & behavioral health care Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Walk-ins for primary care welcome on Monday, Wednesday & Friday after 12:45pm. All other times and all behavioral health visits are by appointment only.
Luke’s House
2023 Simon Bolivar Ave. 70113
444-7879
http://www.lukeshouseclinic.org/
Provides free medical and mental health services. Medical clinic hours Tuesdays from 5:30 – 8:00pm (no appointment necessary); medical services also provided the first Thursday of every month. Mental health services are provided by appointment only.
St. Thomas Community Health Center
1020 Saint Andrew St., NOLA 70130
529-5558
Primary healthcare for adults & children, as well as specialty consultations in optometry, cardiology, rheumatology, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and breast & cervical cancer screenings on Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, & private insurance. Patients without insurance may qualify for subsidized care.
St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy
1995 Gentilly Blvd.
Suite 400
NOLA 70119
940-1904
Provides free prescription medication for low-income individuals on Monday & Wednesday 8am-1pm.
Applicants must provide verification of income. Call for more information.
Tulane Community Health Center at Covenant House
611 N Rampart St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-3000
Provides adult primary care, urgent care, mental and behavioral health, reproductive health, chronic disease management, and health education. Spanish spoken. Appointments required. Cost is $10 for urgent care or first time appointments, $5 for nurse visit and primary care visits, but ALL patients are eligible regardless of ability to pay.
West Jefferson Medical Center
1101 Medical Center Boulevard
Marrero, Louisiana 70072
Phone: (504) 347-5511
East Jefferson General Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: (504) 454-4000
Daughters of Charity (Place with Orleans Parish) Foundation of New Orleans
P.O. Box 850258
New Orleans, LA 70185-0258
Phone: (504) 212-9568
East Jefferson General Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd.
Metairie, LA 700011
Phone: (504) 454-4000
Kenner Regional Medical Center
180 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065-6001
Phone: (504) 468-8600
Lakeside Hospital
4700 S I-10 Service Road
Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: (504) 885-3333
Meadowcrest Hospital
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy
Gretna, LA 70056
Phone: (504) 392-3131
Ochsner Medical Center
180 W. Esplanade Ave.
Kenner, LA 70065
Phone: (504) 842-3000
River Oaks Hospital
1525 River Oaks Rd West
Harahan, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 734-1740
HIV/AIDS
Belle Reve
PO Box 3305
New Orleans LA 70177
Phone: (504) 945-9455
Social Services: (504) 942-2671
Fax: (504) 942-2660
Provides housing and supportive services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
Brotherhood, Inc.
2714 Canal Street, Suite 503
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: 504-566-7955
Fax 504-566-7956
Organization provides individuals with HIV/AIDS services such as housing, support services, substance abuse treatment, and AIDS awareness/education.
Home Again
1409 Nunez St.
Algiers, LA 70114
Phone: (504) 362-7583
Transitional housing for individuals/families with HIV/AIDS.
NO-AIDS TASK FORCE
Short-term rental assistance for individuals/families affected by HIV/AIDS
2601 Tulane Ave., Suite 500; New Orleans, LA 70119
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
PHONE: 504-821-2601
Intake Procedure: Call for an appointment.
Project Lazarus
2824 Dauphine St
New Orleans, LA 70117
Phone: (504) 949-3609,
http://www.projectlazarus.net/
Provide housing for people living with HIV/AIDS: Respite Care and Transitional Housing.
Transitional housing is limited in duration usually from several months up to two years.
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA)
HIV AIDS Program
5001 West Bank Expressway
Marrero, LA 70072
Phone: (504) 349-8769
Services:
The JPHSA HIV/AIDS program offers case management, transportation, outreach and prevention, and rental/utility/mortgage assistance to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
In This Together, Inc.
1661 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 962-3245
UNITY Shelter + Care
2475 Canal St.
Suite 300
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: (504) 899-4589
Provides rental assistance to individuals or families with HIV/AIDS.
Hotlines
Copeline – VIA Link
Crisis intervention, information and referral for Greater New Orleans area.
269-2673 or 1-800-749-2673 or 211
Jefferson Parish Mobile Crisis Service
Crisis intervention for residents of Jefferson Parish.
832-5123
Metropolitan Center for Women & Children
Crisis intervention hotline for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
837-5400 or (888) 411-1333
Battered Women’s Crisis Line (24 hours)
486-0377
Rape Crisis Line (24 hours)
483-8888
Adult Protective Services (Bureau of) Ages 18-59, and Disabled Adults Advocacy Center and Emergency
Report abuse, neglect, or extortion of adults with disabilities (age 18-59)
1-800-898-4910
Housing
Jefferson Parish Community Development Department
Detrich Hebert Johnson, Director
1221 Elmwood Pk. Blvd., Suite 605
Jefferson, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 736-6262
Fax: (504) 736-6425
Email: JPCommunityDevelopment@jeffparish.net
Services:
- First Time Homebuyer Training & Financial Fitness Class
- Homeless Shelter & Assistance
- Housing & Foreclosure Counseling
- Repairs on Wheels for the Elderly
- Reentry
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
110 Veterans Memorial Blvd Suite 420, Metairie, LA 70005
Phone: (504) 861-6245
Ciara Independent Living & Ciara Permanent Housing – Catholic Charities
1000 Howard Ave.
Suite 200
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: (504) 523-3755
Toll Free: 1 (866) 891-2210
http://www.ccano.org/programs/housing-homelessness/
These services provide consumers with chronic mental illness with housing and the level of care necessary to support their recovery.
Magnolia Villa – First Evangelist CDC
1801 Magnolia St., NOLA 70113
595-3101
Provides permanent housing and supportive services on-site to homeless individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues.
NAMI – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
1538 Louisiana Ave., NOLA 70115
896-2345
http://www.namineworleans.org/
Provides permanent housing and supportive services to chronically homeless individuals with mental illness or dual diagnosis.
NAMI St. Tammany Apartments
23515 Hwy 190, Mandeville, LA 70470
985-626-6538
Provides housing for homeless individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness.
Odyssey House
1125 N. Tonti St.
504- 821-9211
NOLA 70119
Provides permanent housing and supportive services to chronically homeless individuals with a disability.
Pathways – RHD
1901 West Bank Expressway
Suite 550
Harvey, LA 70058
Phone: 504-376-2524
Fax: 504-376-2579
http://www.rhd.org/Program.aspx?pid=111
Provides permanent housing and supportive services for homeless men and women who are residents of Jefferson Parish with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues.
Responsibility House
1799 Stumpf Blvd, Suite 2
Terrytown, LA 70056
366-6217
http://responsibilityhouse.org/supportive_housing0.aspx
Provides permanent housing and supportive services for homeless or chronically homeless individuals and families with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues.
UNITY John’s Place & LaSalle Street Apartments
2475 Canal St., Suite 300, NOLA 70119
821-4496
http://unitygno.org/housing-services/permanent-housing/
Provides permanent housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families with mental illness, substance abuse issues and/or developmental disabilities.
VOA – Volunteers of America
1002 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone:(504) 899-1116
http://www.voagno.org/services/housing/permanent-supportive-housing
Provides permanent housing and supportive services for homeless individuals and families with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues.
Jefferson Parish Housing Authorities
Jefferson Parish Section 8
1011 Fourth St., Gretna 70056
366-5344
Jefferson Parish Housing Authority
1718 Betty St., Marrero 70072
347-4381
Kenner Housing Authority
1013 31st St., Kenner 70065
467-9166
Westwego Housing Authority
1010 Sixth St., Westwego 70094
341-5255
Legal
Loyola Law Clinic
526 Pine St., Room 121, NOLA 70118
861-5590
Provides legal assistance for homeless or low-income individuals with legal problems involving criminal charges, civil rights, immigration, domestic issues, & juvenile justice.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (formerly NOLAC)
Provides free legal assistance for homeless or low-income individuals with legal problems involving housing, taxes, employment, government benefits, divorce & custody issues, education, ID and birth certificates, consumer credit and bankruptcy, foreclosures, and successions. Notarization services provided at no charge.
New Orleans & East Jefferson Office
1010 Common St., Suite 1400A, NOLA 70112
529-1000
West Jefferson Office
4051 Westbank Expressway, Marrero 70072
340-1381
Homeless Legal Clinic
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month – 1pm-3pm
1010 Common St., Suite 1400A, NOLA 70112
529-1000 x255
Mental Health
East Jefferson Mental Health Clinic
2400 Edenborn Ave
Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: (504) 838-5257
Family Service of Greater New Orleans
Main Office: 2515 Canal Street, Suite 201
New Orleans, LA 70119
822-0831
Provides counseling, therapy, VOCA, housing, and other services for adults and children with a mental illness.
East Jefferson Office: 201 Evans Road, Building 3, Suite 311, Harahan, LA 70123
733-4031
Westbank Office: 1799 Stumpf Blvd, Buidling 5, Suite 3B, Gretna, LA 70056
733-4031
Jewish Family Services of Greater New Orleans
3330 W. Esplanade Ave. Ste. 600, Metairie, La 70002
504-831-8475
Provides affordable outpatient counseling to individuals. Couples, families, and children of all faiths.
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Provides services for mental health, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities to adults and children in Jefferson Parish.
Westbank Adult & Children’s Services:
5001 Westbank Expressway
Marrero 70072 349-8833 (Adult Services) or 349-8755 (Children’s Services)
Eastbank Adult & Children’s Services:
2400 Edenborn Ave.,
Metairie 70001
838-5257 (Adult Services) or 838-5002 (Children’s Services)
DuraCARE Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
4323 Division St
Metairie, LA 70003
327-5753
Fax: 327-5824
http://www.duracarecounseling.com/
Provides Outpatient counseling services for Children and Adults. Accepts LA Medicaid clients and uses a sliding scale fee for those in need.
The Guidance Center, Inc.
Provides Outpatient Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Counseling for youths, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and the elderly. Services include individual, family, and group counseling; stress/anger management, custody evaluations, substance abuse counseling, medication management, parenting classes, psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and referral services for residents of Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard Parishes. Medicaid, Medicare, private pay, and commercial insurance are accepted.
Jefferson Parish Office: 3805 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121; 833-1180
Orleans Parish Office: 3218 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117; 948-6880
St. Bernard Parish Office: 2626 Charles Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043; 278-4006
Central City Behavioral Health Center (Adults only)
2221 Philip St.
NOLA 70113
568-6650
Central City @ New Orleans Adolescent Hospital (Children only)
210 State St.
NOLA 70118
897-4741
Chartres-Pontchartrain Behavioral Health Center (Adults only)
719 Elysian Fields Ave.
NOLA 70117
942-8101
Covenant House Behavioral Health Center (Adults only)
611 N. Rampart St.
NOLA 70112
584-1167
New Orleans East Behavioral Health Center (Adults only)
5552 Read Blvd.
NOLA 70127
243-7600
Algiers-Fisher Behavioral Health Center (Adults & Children)
4440 General Meyer Ave.
Algiers 70131
361-6500 (Adult Services) or 432-8965 (Children Services)
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation
200 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 835-7130
Public Libraries
East Bank Regional Headquarters
4747 West Napoleon Ave.
Metairie, LA 70001
Main Phone: (504) 838-1190
Information Desk: (504) 838-1111
East Bank Branch Locations:
| Harahan | 736-8745 |
| Lakeshore | 838-4375 |
| North Kenner | 736-8730 |
| Old Metairie | 838-4353 |
| River Ridge (E-Branch) | 736-6455 |
| Rosedale | 838-4350 |
| Wagner | 838-1193 |
Jane O’Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library
2751 Manhattan Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058(504) 364-2660
West Bank Branch Locations:
| Belle Terre | (504) 349-5910 |
| Grand Isle | (985) 787-3450 |
| Gretna | (504) 364-2716 |
| Lafitte | (504) 689-3354 |
| Live Oak | (504) 736-8475 |
| Terrytown | (504) 364-2717 |
| Westwego | (504) 349-5912 |
Reentry Programs
The Southeast Regional Reentry Program Orleans Parish Correctional Center
819 Broad Street
New Orleans, LA 70119-7418
Sheriff: Marlon Gusman
Director: Leo Hayden Phone: (504) 822-8000
Parishes included in region (Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard)
Community Service Center (NOLA)
Provides community re-entry services to individuals who have been convicted of a felony, including case management, counseling, job placement and other referrals.
4000 Magazine St., NOLA 70115
897-6277
Shelters
Gateway Recovery System
4103 LAC COUTURE DR.
HARVEY, LA
Phone: (504) 368-9935
Jefferson Parish Care Center--Marrero
1108 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
Phone: (504) 347-0772
Shelter for single and two parent families, men with spouse and children, mothers and children (Boys up to 16). Homeless either off the street, have been evicted or referred from another agency.
Hope Haven Center
1101 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
Phone: (504) 347-0772
Website: www.ccano.org
Hope Haven - Madonna Manor Campus. The Jefferson Family Care Center, operated by Catholic Charities of New Orleans, provides a residential shelter for homeless adults and their children.
Waymaker Ministries
804 FIRST AVENUE
HARVEY, LA
Phone: 504-324-6912
Salvation Army Center of Hope New Orleans
3020 Legion St
New Orleans, LA 70056
Phone: (337) 721-8068
Website: salvationarmyalm.org/nola/center-of-hope/
- Overnight Emergency Shelter: women (32 beds), women and children (19 beds), and men (50 beds);
- Created 2 Work (Worker Dorm): women (10 beds), and men (32 beds);
- Transitional Housing
Grace House of New Orleans
1401 DELACHAISE STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Phone: (504) 899-2423
Salvation Army Transitional Family Housing
4526 S Claiborne Ave
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125
Phone: (504) 899-4569
The Salvation Army allows people to stay five nights for free after which they have to pay $10 a night. The shelter also has beds set aside for people who are working but don’t make enough to afford their own home.
Grace House for Women
1160 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 4202
Phone: (504) 522-4476
Website: http://www.bridgehouse.org/
New Orleans Mission
1134 Barrone St.
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: 504-523-2116
Website: neworleansmission.org
The intake hours during the week is strict cut off time at 4pm everyday.
The New Orleans Mission has three phases of assistance; Rescue, Recovery and Re-engagement * Rescue - From the streets, abuse and addictions. * Recovery - Christian based programs, R & R, Rehab, healing from men.
Ozanam Inn
843 Camp St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 523-1184
Website: www.ozanaminn.org
Ozanam Inn is an emergency shelter for homeless men and also a transitional facility to help move individuals from homelessness to independent living.
Intake Procedure: Men’s overnight shelter registration is 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; after first night, ID will be required
Community Christian Concern
SCATTERED SITES
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Phone: (504) 245-3689
Hope Transitional Housing
SCATTERED SITES
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Phone: (504) 522-4235
Living Witness Community Social Services
1528 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA
(504) 524-2959
http://www.lwcss.org/community.html
The mission of Living Witness Community Social Service is to identify and ultimately give aid to economically needy individuals and families, in particular, homeless, alcohol or drug dependent individuals.
Covenant House
611 NORTH RAMPART STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA : (504) 584-1111
Travelers Aid Society Office
1530 Gravier Street
(First Floor)
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 412-3700
(when answered immediately, dial extension 1-3952)
http://www.travelersaidsocietyneworleans.org/
Intake Procedures: Call for an appointment (available depending upon grant openings). At appointment, bring ID, proof of income, proof of homelessness or proof of eviction.
Region I Unity for the Homeless
2475 Canal Street Suite 300
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 821-4496
Fax: (504) 821-4704
Contact: Martha J. Kegel, Executive
mkegel@unityforthehomeless.org
Region X Jefferson Alliance for the Homeless**
[Jefferson, St. Charles, St. John, St. James Parishes]**
c/o Responsibility House
P. O. Box 640548
Kenner, LA 70064
Phone: (504) 366-6217
FAX: (504) 366-7642
Substance Abuse
New Orleans Alcoholics Anonymous
638 Papworth Ave
Metairie, LA 70005
Phone: (504) 838-3399
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
200 Jefferson Hwy,
Jefferson, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 835-7130
Provides adult rehab.
The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers provide spiritual, social and emotional assistance for men and women who have lost the ability to cope with their problems and provide for themselves.
Odyssey House Family Center
1125 North Tonti Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 821-9211
Detox Program. This is not free. Call for costs.
Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL) is a nonprofit behavioral healthcare facility with an emphasis on addiction treatment.
New Orleans Narcotics Treatment Center – Methadone Clinic
7606 Westbank Expressway
Marrero 70072
Phone: 347-1120
Provides substance abuse treatment services, including methadone maintenance and detoxification.
Transportation
Jefferson Transit
Jefferson Transit, serving the urbanized portion of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Jefferson Transit (JeT) also provides service to New Orleans and the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Connecting service is provided to the RTA bus lines in Kenner, Gretna and New Orleans. Jefferson Transit provides both fixed route ADA accessible bus service and MITS curb-to-curb paratransit van service for certified riders who are unable to use the fixed route service.
The base fare is $1.50. The fare to cross the river or to go to the New Orleans CBD is $2.00. Tokens are 10 for $15.00.
JET LOCATIONS
Eastbank Location:
Jefferson Transit – 118 David Dr., Metairie, LA 70003
Phone: (504) 818-1077
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Mon – Fri)
Westbank Location:
Jefferson Transit – 90 1st St., Gretna, LA 70053|
Phone: (504) 367-7433
Gretna/Wilty Terminal Information Booth
Van Trump at Westbank Expressway., Gretna, LA
Phone: (504) 818-1077
Hours 8 AM – 4:30 PM (Mon. – Fri.)
JeT offers extended hours at the Wilty Terminal Information Booth during the last week and the first few days of every month.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
900 Airline Highway
Kenner LA 70062
(504) 464-0831
Glenn’s Cab
639 Monroe Street
Phone: (504) 361-3555 (504) 366-9911
Gretna LA 70053
West Bank Cab Company
639 Monroe Street
Gretna LA 70053
Phone: (504) 368-3300
Louisiana Medicaid – Medical Transportation Service
Provides transportation for Medicaid recipients to non-emergency medical appointments covered by Medicaid.
(800) 836-9587
Veterans
Jefferson (East) Veteran Service Office
6640 Riverside Dr. Ste. 210
Metairie, LA 70003
504-838-4380
Jefferson (West) Veteran Service Office
5001 West Bank Exp.
Marrero, LA 70072
504-349-5937
Jefferson Parish Care Center
1108 Barataria Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
504-347-0772 or 504-523-3455
Workforce Connection-Veteran Services
East Bank
East Jefferson LA Works Business and Career Solutions Center
1801 Airline Drive, Suite A
Metairie, LA 70001
(504)838-5678
West Bank
West Jefferson LA Works Business and Career Solutions Center
1900 Lafayette Street, Suites 1 & 2
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)227-1283
Provides Transition Assistance Programs for Separating or Retiring Vets:
- Benefits Available
- GI Bill
- How to Upgrade DD214, or Apply for Disability
- Resume Writing
- Job Interviewing
- Job Skills
- Medical Information
- Housing Information
- Applying for State, Federal, or Parish Jobs
- Job Fairs
- Job Search
Veterans Housing Outreach Ministries
116 Byrd Lane
Hahnville, LA 70057
Phone: 504-340-3429
Housing for veterans men and women, disabled, HIV/Aids, seniors, homeless and hospice.
Veteran’s Administration Homeless Program
Veterans Service
1601 Perdido St
539-5745 412-3700 ext. 3959 or 3953
http://www1.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp
Like the HUD-VASH program identified above, staff in management services to homeless Veterans. Emphasis is placed on helping Veterans find permanent housing and providing clinical support needed to keep veterans in permanent housing.
Veterans Healthcare System
Provides comprehensive medical, dental and psychiatric care to veterans.
1601 Perdido St., NOLA 70112
412-3700 or (800) 935-8387
VOA – Homeless Veterans Transitional Housing Program
Transitional housing for 56 homeless veterans. The program combines intensive case management and supportive services within a therapeutic community.
1002 Napoleon Ave., NOLA 70115
899-1116
Women and Family Services
LA Department of Social Services
Provides social services such as access to SNAP, WIC, job placement, home ownership, disabilities, addiction, and health services
Main Phone: (225) 342-0286
Main Fax: (225) 342-8636
Jefferson Parish locations:
800 West Commerce Road – Suite 300
Harahan, La. 70123-0000
(504) 736-7001
Fax – (504) 736-7019
Harvey State Office Building
2150 Westbank Expressway, Suite 601
Harvey, La. 70058
(504) 361-6161
Fax – (504) 361-6105
Supplemental location:
St. Anthony Catholic Church
2653 Jean Lafitte Blvd.
Lafitte, LA
Maternal & Child Health (Nurse Family Partnership Program)
1450 Poydras Ave Suite 2032 NOLA
504-568-3504
http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/546
Provides prenatal and early childhood intervention designed to improve the health and social functioning of low income first time mothers and their babies.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Food Stamps)
Registration sites for the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to assist individuals and Families.
Main phone for Jefferson Parish residents: 504-361-6111
Jefferson Parish location:
Grand Isle Community Center
3811 Hwy 1
Grand Isle, LA
New Orleans Women’s Shelter
New Orleans, LA 7011
504-442-1683
Women 21 years of age or older can call for service options; no boys over 11 years of age are accepted.
The New Orleans Women’s Shelter’s (NOWS) mission is to enable women and their children to transition out of homelessness and poverty into a stable and productive lifestyle.
Alpha Daughters of Zion
13201 River Road
Luling, LA 70070 : 985-308-0819 : alphadaughters.org
Shelter is only for women with children, must have vehicle.
Baptist Friendship House
813 Elysian Fields Ave.,
New Orleans, LA 70117
Phone: (504) 949-4469
http://www.baptistfriendshiphouse.org
Transitional housing and day program for homeless women with children.
Baronne Street Housing – Catholic Charities
2407 Baronne St.
NOLA 70113
Phone: (504) 269-9311
Baronne Street Transitional Housing is an 18- to 24-month shelter for working intact or single-parent families. Must work 30 hours per week unless disabled.
Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of New Orleans
1000 Howard Ave.
Suite 200
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: (504) 523-3755
Toll Free: 1 (866) 891-2210
New Orleans Women’s Shelter
2020 S. Liberty St., NOLA 70113
962-6697
NOWS provides transitional housing for women over age 18, including women with children and pregnant women who are dealing with homelessness.
Lindy’s Place
2407 Baronne St., NOLA 70113
269-0184
Transitional housing program for homeless, unaccompanied women for a minimum of 6 months.
Metropolitan Center for Women & Children
Transitional housing for women or women with children who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
837-5400 or (888) 411-1333
The Salvation Army
4500 S. Claiborne Ave., NOLA 70125
899-4569
Transitional housing program for families with children.
Womanspace – RHD
http://www.rhd.org/Program.aspx?pid=95
Safe haven for women who are chronically homeless with a mental illness and/or addictive disorder.
2407 Baronne St., NOLA 70115
895-6600
Barataria/Lafitte Head Start
4977 City Park Road
Lafitte, LA 70067
Ms. Linda Plaisance, Center Supervisor
Telephone: (504)689-3384
Lapalco Head Start
2001 Lincolnshire Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
Ms. Juli Barthelemy, Center Supervisor
Telephone: (504)349-5185
Beechgrove Head Start
721 Tricia Court
Westwego, LA 70094
Ms. Gloria McKenzie, Center Supervisor
Telephone: (504)437-4852
Terrytown-Gretna Head Start
2315 Park Place
Gretna, LA 70056
Ms. Chanel Davis, Center Supervisor
Telephone: (504)392-9890
Grand Isle Head Start
(Grand Isle Public School)
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
Ms. Linda Plaisance, Center Supervisor
Telephone: (504)689-3384
Causeway Head Start
3420 N. Causeway Blvd.
Suite B
Metairie, LA 70002
Ms. Gloria McKenzie (Tentative)
Telephone: (504)838-1000
Clay Street Head Start
(Washington Elementary School)
606 Clay Street
Kenner, LA 70062
Ms. Antoinette Davis, Center Supervisor
Telephone: (504)736-8770
Jutland Head Start
1821 Jutland Drive
Harvey, LA 70058
Ms. Linda Morris, Center Supervisor
Telephone: (504)349-5500
Kenner Head Start
200 Decatur Street
Kenner, LA 70062
Ms. Antoinette Davis, Center Supervisor
Telephone: (504)736-8770
Community Service Center
4000 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 897-6277
“Someone to Watch Over Me”
The program is open to minor children whose parents have been released from incarceration, are incarcerated, are under supervision.
Tulane Medical Center
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: Telephone: (504) 988-5263
East Bank Department of Children and Family Services
3229 36th St., 1st Fl.
Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: 1 (888) LA-HELP-U, (1-888-524-3578) Toll Free
ofsej@dss.state.la.us
Fax: (225) 663-3164
Website: http://www.dss.louisiana.gov
Office of Family Support
3229 36th St #1,
Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: (888) 524-3578
Website: http://www.dss.state.la.us
Youth Services
CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children
671A Whitney Avenue
Gretna, LA
Phone: (504) 533-8757
Fax: (504) 324-8669
Workforce Connection
Provides Youth Services:
- Career Exploration
- Work Readiness Training
- On-the-job Work Experience
- Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling
- Referral to Services/Partner Programs
- Occupational Skills Training
- Basic Skills Upgrade
- Post Secondary Education
- Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
Eligibility Requirements:
- Age 14 - 21
- Low income (WIA sec 101[13])
- One or more apply
- Deficient in basic literacy skills
- School Drop out
- Homeless, runaway or foster child
- Pregnant or parenting
- Offender
Is an individual (including a youth with a disability) who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure employment
East Bank
East Jefferson LA Works Business and Career Solutions Center
1801 Airline Drive, Suite A
Metairie, LA 70001
(504)838-5678
West Bank
West Jefferson LA Works Business and Career Solutions Center
1900 Lafayette Street, Suites 1 & 2
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)227-1283
Hours: Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Jefferson Parish Juvenile Services
Roy L. Juncker, Jr., Director
Juvenile Justice Complex
1546-B Gretna Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
Phone: (504)364-3750
Fax: (504)364-3847
E-mail: JPJuvenileServices@JeffParish.net
The Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is a division of Jefferson Parish government. Its mission is to provide supervision and rehabilitation to troubled youth and their families residing within the confines of Jefferson Parish who have come to the attention of the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court.
Office Locations:
Department of Juvenile Services Administration Office & Westbank Probation Office
1546-B Gretna Boulevard
Harvey, Louisiana 70058
(504) 364-3750 / (504) 364-3719 fax
Eastbank Probation Office
3420 North Causeway Boulevard
Metairie, Louisiana 70002
(504) 838-1070 / (504) 838-1089 fax
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
501 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, Louisiana 70058
504-349-7600
Website: http://jpschools.org
YMCA
East Jefferson YMCA
6691 Riverside Dr. Metairie, LA 70003 (504)888-9622
Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana – report abuse or neglect of children or teenagers.
http://pcal.org/
800-CHILDREN
800-244-5373
115 Keating Dr, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: (504) 393-5750