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BIALA Resource Guide for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

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American Stroke Association

 Nationwide
2644 S. Sherwood Forest #108
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
(800)242-8721

Use the letters in F.A.S.T to spot a Stroke

  • F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?
  • A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
  • S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?
  • T = Time to call 911

Baton Rouge 2644 S. Sherwood Forest, Suite 108, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Lafayette - For Mail Only 139-B James Comeaux Rd., #596, Lafayette, LA 70508

New Orleans 110 Veterans Blvd, Suite 160, Metairie, LA 70005

Shreveport - For Mail Only 4830 Line Avenue, Suite 385, Shreveport, LA 71106

Brain Stormers of New Orleans

 Nationwide
4207 4th Street
New Orleans
Louisiana
504-717-0702

Listen to Us Live is a weekly radio show on WHIV 102.3 New Orleans which airs every Saturday at 11am Central.

Listen to Us Live is hosted by journeyman Blues musician Red Priest to help promote awareness of the needs of Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors and the Acquired Brain Injury Survivors community.

Dedicated to providing a comfortable arena for individuals with compromised cognitive and motor skills resulting from an acquired or traumatic brain injury.

Contact: Red Thompson

Email: steverino3@cox.net

info@brainstormersnola.com

Cajun Area Agency on Aging

 Nationwide
110 Toledo Drive
Lafayette
Louisiana
(337) 572-8940

Cajun Area Agency on Aging Inc. provides leadership, planning, assessing and monitoring services to the elderly in the eight parish planning and service area. These parishes include Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion.

Calcasieu Parish Human Services Programs

 Nationwide
2001 Moeling St.
Lake Charles
Louisiana
337-721-4030

The mission of the Human Services Department is to offer an array of services through its various offices, initiatives, and collaborative networks in accordance with community needs.

Capital Area United Way

 Nationwide
700 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
225-383-2643

CALL 2 1 1 to be connected to their services.

Capital Area United Way serves the following parishes:

West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, St. James, Ascension, and Livingston

Capital Area United Way is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) agency that works with volunteers, donors, and other local organizations to create lasting change in Education, Income Stability, Health, and Basic Needs—the building blocks for a good quality of life.

Offers practical and emotional support

Caregiver Action Network

 Nationwide
1150 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 501
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
(855) 227-3640

Our Mission Statement:

The mission of the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is to promote resourcefulness and respect for the more than 90 million family caregivers across the country.

Supports caregivers with practical help, support, and information.

Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers across the country.  It is staffed by caregiving experts who can help you find the information you need to navigate your caregiving challenges and support you on your caregiving journey.  With Caregiver Help Desk you can:

  • Have confidential conversations with caregiving experts about your caregiving questions
  • Reach out by phone, email and live chat—whatever is most convenient for you
  • Access our experts Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Eastern time.

Catholic Charities of Acadiana

 Nationwide
Lafayette
Louisiana
(337) 235-4972

College Consensus

 Nationwide
Nation Wide

Resources for college students with disabilities.

D.R.E.A.M.S. of Acadiana

 Nationwide
113 Oil Center Drive
Lafayette
Louisiana
(318)610-0707

D.R.E.A.M.S. stands for Disability, Resources, Education, Activities, Management, and Services.

The D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana, a special needs non-profit organization, was incorporated in 2007 to help individuals with special needs and their families to educate the public of their needs and wants.

Sports and activities offered to children and adults in the Lafayette area.

Disability Guidance

 Nationwide
Nation Wide

DisabilityGuidance.org has been dedicated to helping those seeking assistance in applying for Social Security Disability benefits or appealing their Social Security Disability denial. We are committed to connecting claimants and their families with attorneys or representatives that specialize in Social Security Disability law and will represent them before the Social Security Administration.