Other Services
- Medicaid Enrollment Center
- Information and Assistance
- Legal Assistance
- Nutrition Education
- Outreach
- Medical Alert
- Medication Management
- Recreation
- Wellness
- Telephoning
- Utility Assistance
- Shipp Program (Insurance)
- Caregiver Support Programs
Brief descriptions of services
- Medicaid Enrollment Center
- For person 60 + who may be eligible for Medicaid services. Back to top.
- Information and Assistance
- Provides current information on services available within the community. Back to top.
- Legal Assistance
- Provides legal advice, counseling and representation by Southwest Louisiana Legal Services, 436-3308 or 1-800-256-1955. Back to top.
- Nutrition Education
- Promotes better health by providing accurate nutrition, physical fitness, and health information. Back to top.
- Outreach
- For the purpose of identifying potential clients for available services. Back to top.
- Medical Alert
- Provides Emergency Response Systems to older persons. The client is responsible for the monthly fee paid to the company who issues the alerts. Back to top.
- Medication Management
- Screening and education to prevent incorrect medication and adverse drug reactions. Back to top.
- Recreation
- Provides activities that promote social interaction and well being. Back to top.
- Wellness
- Provides activities such as health screenings, exercise, etc., designed to support and improve the older persons mental and physical well being. Back to top.
- Telephoning
- Contacting individuals by phone on a routine basis to determine physical status, to provide comfort and help. Back to top.
- Utiltiy Assistance
- Provided through Entergy, Centerpoint Entex and Cleco to help clients who are in financial need with their utility bill. Call 433-0805 for information and to set up an appointment. Back to top.
- SHIPP Program (Insurance)
- Senior Health Insurance Information Program provides information and counseling to anyone who need assistance with HMO, Medicare, Medicaid, Long Term Care Insurance, Medigap, etc. Back to top.
- Caregiver Support Programs
- Follow link to new page. Back to top.
