Heart of the Community: Resources to Help You Thrive
Welcome to a place of hope and connection. Here, you'll find a curated list of community resources offering support for housing, food, mental health, career guidance, and more. Whether you're navigating a tough season or simply looking for support, these trusted services are here to walk alongside you and help you thrive. You're not alone—help is just a click away.
Employment
Louisiana Workforce Commission - https://www.louisianaworks.net
Work From Home Jobs - https://www.wahjobqueen.com
Education
Calcasieu Parish School Board - https://www.cpsb.org
Literacy Council of Southwest LA - https://www.literacyswla.org
Sowela Technical Community College - https://www.sowela.edu
McNeese State University - https://www.mcneese.edu
Housing Assistance
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury - https://www.calcasieu.gov/services/humanservices
Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher - 337-721-4030
Housing Counseling Agency - https://www.calcasieu.gov/services/human-services/human-services-programs/housing-counseling-agency
Rental Assistance - https://www.hud.gov
Homebuying Programs - https://www.hud.gov/states/louisiana
City of Lake Charles Public Housing Authority - https://www.lcha004-housing.org
Homeless Assistance
Salvation Army Church - https://salvationarmyusa.org
The Path Home United Way of SWLA - https://www.thepathhomeswla.org
Water’s Edge Gathering - https://www.watersedgegathering.com/food-pantry
Domestic Violence Shelters
Oasis A Safe Haven - https://www.oasisasafehaven.org
Mental Health Support
NAMI HelpLine
Available Monday Through Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM ET
Text NAMI to 62640
Send a message to helpline@nami.org.
In Need of Help or Support? You Are Not Alone.
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, confidential nationwide service that provides one-on-one emotional support, mental health information and resources needed to tackle tough challenges that you, your family or friends are facing.
*The NAMI HelpLine is not a hot line, crisis line, or suicide prevention line. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please chat, call or text 988. The NAMI HelpLine does not provide mental health counseling, advice, personal advocacy, or referrals to individual mental health providers or lawyers. The NAMI HelpLine does not provide individual casework, legal representation, or any type of individual advocacy.
When texting, message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Reply STOP to opt-out. Reply HELP for help.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text:
*988
Or chat https://988lifeline.org/ to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Marketplace - https://www.healthcare.gov
- Louisiana Medicaid - https://www.ldh.la.gov
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - https://www.bcbsla.com
Food Assistance
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov
Water’s Edge Gathering Food Pantry - https://www.watersedgegathering.com/food-pantry
For More Information
Our team is here to assist you in any way that we can. If you should need more information on organizations that are ready to assist and support you and your family, please reach out to us.