Resources by Parish During COVID-19 Pandemic
Dial 211 or text the keyword LACOVID to 898-211 to get help with specific questions regarding COVID-19 or access mental health support. 211’s 24/7 phone, text, and chatlines are a safe space for anyone who is going through a hard time, having thoughts about suicide, or just needs to talk.
East Baton Rouge Parish-Specific Resources
Visit www.cauw.org/211 or call 211 for a free, confidential service that helps you find the resources you need.
EBR distance education details.
EBR plan for reopening schools.
Coronavirus updates from East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
Companies providing transportation for seniors in Baton Rouge.
Capital Area Transit System (CATS).
Companies providing medical transportation in non-emergency situations in Baton Rouge.
Greater Orleans Parish-Specific Resources
Child nutrition programs for families offered by NOLA Public Schools.
NOLA Ready has compiled resources for nutrition, housing, legal services, and more.
NOLA Ready offers options to donate and volunteer.
The Junior League of New Orleans is distributing diapers.
Job openings in Orleans Parish, compiled by GNO Inc. and WorkNOLA.
NOLA Public Schools coronavirus updates.
Calcasieu Parish-Specific Resources
Victims of Hurricane Delta may qualify for tax relief or deadline extensions from the IRS.
The Cajun Navy is providing relief, support, and supplies.
The Texas Diaper Bank is providing diapers to those impacted by the Hurricanes.
This facebook page has many resources listed & requests for assistance can be shared.
For shelter information, call 211, text 527435837 (LASHELTER) to 898-211, or see your Parish OHSEP.
For National Flood Insurance Program questions, send an email to floodsmart@fema.dhs.gov or call 877-336-2627.
List of active homeless shelters in Lake Charles.
Public housing in Lake Charles.
SBP Disaster Recovery is in the Vinton and Sulphur area and will stay long-term to eventually assist with rebuilding needs. Those needing assistance with tarping, debris removal, mucking, or mold suppression may email laurahelp@sbpusa.org.
Free carbon monoxide alarms available for resident’s homes at Lake Charles Fire Department, Ward 6 Fire Dept, Westlake Fire Department, DeRidder Fire Department and Merryville Fire Department.
The Salvation Army’s regular mobile food distribution is listed on their facebook page.
Information in Select Parishes
Find your district’s Covid-19 information by navigating to their homepage. Links to select parishes are included below.
Assumption Parish plan for reopening schools
Assumption Parish Public Schools
Jefferson Parish Government COVID19 updates
Jefferson Parish Government Civic Alerts
Jefferson Parish Public Schools COVID-19 updates
Lafourche Parish Return-to-School Plan
Lafourche Parish Government Civic Alert
Lafourche Parish Government COVID19 updates
Plaquemines Parish Government Civic Alerts
Plaquemines Parish Government COVID19 updates
Plaquemines Parish Public Schools
St. Bernard Parish Government Civic Alerts
St. Bernard Parish Government COVID19 updates
St. Bernard Parish Public Schools
St. Charles Parish Government COVID19 updates
St. Charles Parish Public Schools COVID-19 updates
St. James Parish Government Civic Alerts
St. James Parish Public Schools COVID-19 updates
St. John Parish Government Civic Alerts
St. John Parish Government COVID-19 updates
St. John Parish Public Schools
St. Tammany Parish Government Civic Alerts
St. Tammany Parish Government COVID-19 updates
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools COVID-19 page
Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from Terrebonne Parish Government
Terrebonne Parish Government COVID19 updates
Terrebonne Parish virtual learning enrollment form (English)
Terrebonne Parish formulario de inscripcion de aprendizaje virtual en espanol
Terrebonne Parish Mẫu Đăng Ký Học Tập Ảo
Terrebonne Parish Public Schools
Washington Parish Government COVID19 updates
Washington Parish Public Schools COVID19 page
City of Bogalusa Government COVID-19 updates
City of Bogalusa Public Schools
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