Community Resources and Assistance

St Charles Parish Social Concerns: 985-785-1216

Community Services: 985-764-7944

The Department of Community Services provides various programs from emergency assistance to neighborhood-based initiatives to assist all parish residents. These programs include assisting the community's poor and vulnerable populations, providing self-development opportunities, spearheading housing improvements, providing educational and social services support. Programs for adult and youth take place at the four parish community centers, and these programs include Lunch and Learn, life skills, adult enrichment programs, after school tutoring and youth symposiums.

United Way of St. Charles: 985-331-9063

New Life Church-Lakewood Drive: Community Showers available

Catholic Directory Resources

Hotel Hope: 504-821-7773

Hotel Hope is a non-profit, interfaith organization that provides housing to women and their children in a safe and loving atmosphere while guiding them to self-sufficiency and self-empowerment through intensive case management.

Unity: 504-899-4589

Assists with Housing for women and children ages 7 and under.

Ozanam Inn: 504-523-1184

Shelter for the Homeless-supportive services free to anyone in need, male or female.

Subsidiaries and Partners with United Way of St. Charles

A Safe Space of St. Charles  985-308-0819 or 1-844-217-0596

• Emergency Shelter for Domestic Violence and Abuse

American Red Cross- Southeast Louisiana Chapter   (504) 620-3105

• Emergency Response (temporary shelter, food, clothing and counseling)

• Emergency Meals

• First Aid & Life Saving Skills Classes

• Blood Pressure Screenings

• Community Disaster Education Classes

ARC of St. Charles   985-785-0971

• Provides services and support to people with developmental disabilities and special needs

• Supported Employment

• Day Habilitation

• Mobile Lawn Crew

• Mobile Janitor Crew

• Respite Care

Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans (504) 733-5539

• Patient Services Program- provides vital prescription medication & necessities to cancer patients.

Catholic Charities  985-307-6884 or 985-605-5840 100 Melonie Dr. Ste. F.
Boutte, LA 70039

• Counseling Solutions- gives individuals, families and couples opportunity to address life's problems & demands with help from qualified therapists.

• Emergency Case Management Assistance-helps individuals in times of need pay utilities, rent, etc.

• Kettly Prophete, Emergency Funds Assistance Case Manager: (985) 307-6884

• Sherry Rhodes, Money Matters Case Manager: (985) 307-6883

Catholic Counseling Services

• Catholic therapists. Caroline is on the Northshore and Connie is in Ohio, but they both do counseling via FaceTime for remote clients.

Mrs. Caroline Sholl: www.waymakernola.com

Dr. Connie Lenneman: www.waymakercpc.com

Creative Family Solutions   985-331-1999

• Provides professional and quality support to youth, families and individuals in need of counseling, educational and other growth-related services.

Child Advocacy Services  985-785-5226

• Umbrella agency providing services through the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program, Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) program and other services supporting its mission to give voice, healing and security to children.

• Offers advocacy and clinical services for children and families.

Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse  (504) 821-2232

• Alcohol & Drug Prevention & Assessment Programs

• DWI Classes

• Counseling

Elderly Assistance

• Quad Area Community Action-Weatherization Program for homes in need 225-209-0724

• Repairs on Wheels- Household needs-ramps, general repairs, etc 985-612-1067

Epilepsy Foundation of Louisiana  800-960-0587

• Provides information and referral, short-term support counseling, support groups/networks and empowerment.

German Coast Farmers’ Market  (985) 764-9762

Provides economic development for local farmers, artists, and craftsmen & encourages healthy eating habits through programs

Girl Scouts Louisiana East  504-733-8220

• Provides programs for girls 5-17 to build character and skills for success in the real world.

GNO Therapeutic Riding Center  985-651-5239

• Provides individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities the opportunity to enhance the quality of their lives through equine oriented activities.

Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry  (985) 764-8292

• Provides weekly food distributions, holiday baskets, and financial education to families in need

Metro Centers for Community Advocacy  504-837-5400

• Provides counseling services for women to break the cycle of violence.

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program  985-783-8907

• Enables older residents aged 55 and over to volunteer in their community. 

River Region Drama Guild  985-764-2790

• Presents theater productions in St. Charles Parish that foster teamwork and community pride.

St. Charles Community Health Center  985-785-5800

• Primary medical services through family practice and pediatric clinics.

• Immunizations

• Psychiatric services

• Dental services

• Low-cost prescriptions

St. Charles Council on Aging  985-783-6683

• Meals for Seniors (served at senior centers or delivered to homebound clients)

• Recreational Activities

• Transportation

• Respite care, sitter service, personal care, and material aid

St. Charles Parish 4-H Clubs 985-785-4475

• Provides educational activities to the youth and adult leaders to assist them in gaining knowledge and life skills.

St. Charles Parish Hospital Auxiliary  985-785-4258

• Assists with health and welfare services for the patients of St. Charles Parish Hospital

• Provides educational material and information through health fairs and seminars

St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Crime Victim Assistance  (985) 783-6807

Provides support and guidance to individuals and their families during and after a traumatic event

St. Charles Parish TRIAD  985-783-1355

• Promotes crime prevention, citizen awareness and victim assistance through cooperative education, mutual awareness and participation by seniors and lawmen working together.

St. Charles Public Schools Foundation, Inc.  (504) 909-0947

• Grants for innovative teacher's projects

• Brings cultural and creative arts performances into the schools and community

St. Charles Toy & Gift Fund (985) 783-8907

• Offers a brighter Christmas for the less fortunate children & homebound senior citizens.

Second Harvest of GNO and Acadiana  504-734-1322

• Collect and distribute food that help people in need.

• Backpack program to provide children in need of food meals for weekends and school holiday vacations.

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  (985) 331-3034

• Provides legal services for low-income residents of St. Charles Parish – includes domestic violence victims and seniors

Special Olympics 985-345-6644

• Provides training and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities 

• Provides friendship and sharing among special athletes, their families, and the community

VIA LINK- 211  504-895-5550 or 504-269-2673

• Connects people to community resources through a 24 Hour Call Center and Community Resources Directory

Volunteers of America SELA (504) 482-2130
(in partnership with St. Charles Department of Community Services: 985-764-7944) 

• Provides home ramps and minor home maintenance for low income elderly and disabled residents of St. Charles Parish

Youth Empowerment Project  504-522-1316

• Operates Community Based Prevention, a targeted, intensive mentoring program designed to reach youth early and prevent later involvement in the juvenile justice system. The program provides strong mentorship to youth ages 8-16 who are at-risk of becoming engaged in the juvenile justice system. Participants receive mentoring, tutoring, counseling and other wrap-around services that help them succeed at home, school and their communities.