Last update: June 3, 2025
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| 337-232-HELP (232-4357) | General assistance |
| 211 | Community resources |
| 337-233-8302 | United Way |
| 988 | SUICIDE and MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS Lifeline |
| 225-342-3111 | LA WORKFORCE COMMISSION Jobs Help (& disabled) |
Housing
- ARCH Homeless resources 337-399-2559
- Catholic Charities of Acadiana may help with housing and other resources. Ask for “Coordinated Entry.” 337-235-4972 or 337-706-4619.
- The local office is Monsignor Sigur Center at 405 St. John Street.
- Lousiana ID Assistance: Tuesday mornings, 8:30-9:30, no appointment necessary.
- The St. Joseph Diner at 613 W. Simcoe Street serves free breakfast and lunch every day.
- Acadiana Outreach Center helps women with children find housing and resources, crisis intervention, etc. 337-237-7618
- Acadiana Cares: Housing, healthcare, substance use support, HIV support. 337-233-2437
- Family Promise Housing help for families. 337-233-3447
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
- CADA (Communities against Domestic Abuse) – Emergency Shelter and counseling for single women and families, in Jennings. 24-hour Hotline: 866-883-2232
- Faith House Crisis Center Housing.
- Local outreach center: 337-232-8954.
- 24-hour confidential hotline: 337-232-8954.
- Chez Hope Family Violence Crisis Center — Housing. Crisis line: 337-828-4200
- Family Justice Center of Acadiana — Support, information, Guidance. 337-210-5986
Children
- Dept. of Child and Family Services 825 Kaliste Saloom, 337-262-5970
- The Food Stamp Office is here
- Gifting Grace Project – school clothes, backpacks… HOPE. 337-321-3356
- Homeless Education Services – Lafayette Public Schools: 337-521-7000
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- SWLA Center for Health Services — Medical, pediatric, dentistry, women’s health, pharmacy, behavioral health. 500 Patterson St 337-769-9451
- Merakey Support for Health (Mental & Physical), Addiction, Rehab, Employment and Housing 337-504-4279 or 888-647-0020
- Acadiana Cares — healthcare, substance use support, HIV support. 337-233-2437
- Focus Clubhouse — long-term support of adults with chronic mental illness, 1609 Johnston Street. 337-806-9843
- Tyler Behavioral Health Clinic operated by LA Dept of Health — Substance and general assistance, Medicaid application assistance. 302 Dulles Drive, 337-262-4100
- Volunteers of America – Substance Abuse Assistance, housing for those under treatment, and other services 337-234-5715
Food Resources
- No Hunger Map website uses your location to find food near you, or call 337-232-HELP (4357)
- Second Harvest Emergency Food Boxes 215 E. Pinhook Rd. 331-237-7711
- St Anthony Catholic Church — Saturdays at 8am, 600 Madeline Ave. 337-234-5855
- St. Joseph Diner 613 W. Simcoe St 337-235-4972 Breakfast & Lunch – 7 days a week
- Gethsemane Church — Food Pantry, Tuesday & Friday 10am, 701 E. Pinhook Rd. 337-233-2478
- United Christian Outreach – Food Pantry by appointment only, 422 Carmel Drive, 337-234-0162
- Progressive Baptist – Saturdays at 8am, 2001 E. Simcoe Street, 337-234-3924
- Salvation Army — Hot Lunch & Dinner: Monday thru Friday. Food Bank on the 15th of each month. 212 6th Street, 337-235-2407
- NOTE: the Salvation Army in general is known to be hostile to LGBT+.
Re-entry after Release from Jail or Hospital
- Beacon Community Connections — 337-294-0021 or 337-534 8801.
- CASE MANAGEMENT for those released from jail or hospital within the last 30 days.
- For everyone: information on your SNAP status.
- VOTE (Voice of the Experienced) — mainly an advocacy organization, but stays in touch with people on the inside. “Tell them to write to us via JPay at admin@vote-nola.org. We’ll pay for all correspondence.”
General Support
- THE HUB Lafayette Urban Ministries — Tuesday 5pm meal, classes, programs, groceries, clothing, other services. 1515 W. University Ave. 337-252-0507
- St Pius Church Emergency Resources, 337-232-4656
- Salvation Army Section 8 Housing applications, social services, clothing, etc. 212 Sixth St, 337-235-2407
- Hot Lunch & Dinner: Monday thru Friday / Food Bank on the 15th
- Progressive Baptist Church possible short-term housing, food pantry, rent and utilities assistance, etc. 2001 E. Simcoe Street, 337-234-3924, ext 1
- SMILE Help for utilities, rent, etc. 501 St. John St. 337-234-3272
Legal Help
- Lafayette Bar Association: 337-237-4700
- Acadiana Legal Service Corporation: Lafayette Office at 1020 Surrey St. 337-237-4320 or 1-800-256-1175
Other
- Veteran’s Affairs 1-800-375-8387 ext 4366 or 318-473-0010 ext 4366
- Homeless Education Services, Lafayette — helps both children and adults. 337-521-7175 or 337-521-7256
- Your local public library for Internet access, information, and entertainment. 337 261 5787 301 W Congress St and other locations.