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COMMUNITY RESOURCE
DIRECTORY
Acadia Parish School Board
HEAD START PROGRAM
800 North Western Avenue/ Post Office Box 1585 Crowley, Louisiana 70527-1585
Phone: (337) 783-6377 Fax: (337) 783-6904 Online: http://www.hs.acadia.k12.la.us
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for picking up and viewing a copy of this year’s Acadia Parish Head Start
Resource Directory. We trust that you will find “Resources Available at Your
Fingertips.”
This directory is a reference tool for parents, staff and community persons in the Acadia
Parish area. If you are in need of further information not provided in this directory, feel
free to contact our Family Partnerships and Community Engagement Specialist at (337)
783-6377 ext. 223.
“WORKING TOGETHER, BEING PARTNERS AND PARTNERING”
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SITE INFORMATION
HEAD START CENTRAL OFFICE
Physical Address: 800 North Western Avenue, Crowley, La Mailing Address: Post Office Box 1585, Crowley, La 70527-1585
Main Line: (337) 783-6377 Fax Line: (337) 783-6904
ADMINISTRATION/PERSONNEL, BOOKKEEPING, TECHNICAL SUPPORT Sondra Myers, Head Start Director—Ext. 222
Kim Breaux, Bookkeeper—Ext. 232 Janet Walker, Program Secretary—Ext. 231
Jessica Arvie, Central Office Receptionist—Ext. 221
EDUCATION, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, NUTRITION AND HEALTH SERVICES
Rosaline Landry, Health/Nutrition Specialist—Ext. 229 Joycie Green, Education Specialist—Ext. 226
SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Ruth Andrus, Disabilities/ Mental Health Specialist—Ext. 225
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Norma Washington, Family/Community Partnerships Spc.—Ext. 223
Charleen Domingue, Program Resource Specialist—Ext. 227
ESTHERWOOD HEAD START CENTER
214 Jefferson Avenue, Estherwood, Louisiana Phone: (337) 783-6884
Stan Baggett, Principal - Rebecca Guidry, Head Teacher Child/ Family Services Technician: Patricia Guidry
CHURCH POINT HEAD START CENTER 693 North Main Street, Church Point, Louisiana Phone: (337) 684-2031
Shirley Guillory, Site Supervisor - Gloria Castillo, Office Assistant Child/ Family Services Technician: Christine Semien
RAYNE HEAD START CENTER
600 West Jefferson Davis, Rayne, Louisiana Phone: (337) 334-4909 Veronica Bellard, Site Supervisor - Leslie Falcon, Office Assistant Child/ Family Services Technician(s): Rhonda Guidry and Stacy Rubin
ROSS HEAD START CENTER
800 North Western Avenue, Crowley, Louisiana Phone: (337) 783-5432
Kathleen Langlinais, Site Supervisor - Christine Milstead, Office Assistant Child/ Family Services Technician(s): Sonjatina Banks and Patricia Guidry
You can access us online at: http://www.hs.acadia.k12.la.us
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOSPITALS/ CLINICS/
PHYSICIANS
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Acadia Parish Community Health Clinic (Church Point) 10
Acadia Parish Community Health Clinic (Rayne) 10
Acadia Parish Health Unit 10
Acadia/ St. Landry Hospital 9
American Legion Hospital 12
Bercier, Dr. Edwin DDS 13
Dawson-Caswell D.O., Dr. Marin 17
Elfert, Dr. Dan 17
Korab, Dr. Mazen (Crowley Walk-In Clinic) 2
Lamar-Bellamy, Dr. Lawanda 24
Mauawad, Dr. Dana Walk-In Clinic 26
SWLA center for Health Services 31
Walker, Dr. Nancy 31
Williams, Dr. Michael 31
HOSPICE/ HOME HEALTH
Hospice of Acadiana 21
Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care (Crowley) 25
Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care (Jennings) 25
Professional Home Health Services of Crowley 28
ELDERLY NURSING/
RETIREMENT FACILITIES
Camelot Place 13
Council On Aging 16
Crowley Guest House 16
Ms. Helen’s Kitchen (Meal Site) 27
Southwind Nursing and Rehab Center of Crowley 30
Summerwood 30
LEGAL
Acadia 15th Judicial District Court 9
Legal Services (Acadiana Corporation) 24
Office of the District Attorney (Acadia Parish) 28
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EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES
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Acadia Parish School Board (Main Office) 11
Acadia Parish School Board (Adult Education) 11
Acadia Parish School Board (Head Start Program) 11
Acadia Parish School Board (Special Education) 12
Armstrong Middle School 12
Branch Elementary 13
Central Rayne Kindergarten Elementary 13
Church Point Elementary 14
Church Point High 14
Church Point Middle 15
Crowley High 16
Crowley Kindergarten 16
Crowley Middle School 17
Egan Elementary 17
Estherwood Elementary 18
Evangeline Elementary 18
Iota Elementary 21
Iota High 21
Iota Middle 21
Louisiana State University (Eunice) 25
Louisiana Technical College (Acadia Campus) 25
Martin Petitjean 26
Mermentau Elementary 26
Midland High 26
Mire Elementary 26
Morse Elementary 27
North Crowley Elementary 27
Notre Dame High School of Acadiana 27
Our Mother of Peace Elementary 28
Rayne Catholic Elementary 29
Rayne High School 29
Redemptorist Catholic 29
Richard Elementary 29
Ross Elementary 30
South Crowley Elementary 30
South Rayne Elementary 30
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Bank of Commerce and Trust Company 13
Church Point Bank and Trust Company 14
Crowley Chamber of Commerce 16
Eagle Federal Credit Union 17
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Evangeline Bank and Trust Company 18
Farmer’s State Bank and Trust Company (Main) 19
Farmer’s State Bank and Trust Company (Branch) 20
First National Bank of Louisiana 20
Home Bank (Crowley) 20
Home Bank (Lafayette) 21
Lafayette Teacher’s Federal Credit Union (Acadia) 23
Rayne Building and Loan 28
UTILITIES
Centerpoint Entergy 13
City of Rayne 15
CLECO 15
Entergy 18
Louisiana Water Company (LAWCO) 25
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Acadia Cab Company 9
Acadia Family Resource Center 9
Acadia Health Transportation 9
Acadia Industries, Incorporated 9
Acadia Parish Clerk of Court (Vital Records) 10
Acadia Parish Office of Community Services (Child Protection) 11
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office 12
Acadia Rural Development 12
Acadian Ambulance Services, Incorporated 12
ASSIST Agency 12
Child Support Services 14
Church Point Town Police Department 15
Council On Aging (Crowley Meal Site) 15
Council On Aging (Transportation) 16
Crowley City Fire Department 16
Crowley City Police Department 16
Egan Voluntary Fire Department 17
Fire Department of Church Point 19
Fire Department of Estherwood 19
Fire Department of Mermentau 19
Fire Department of Morse 19
Gatehouse Foundation 21
Lafayette Vital Records (Birth Certificate) 24
Leleux Fire Station 24
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Medicaid Office 26
Ms. Helen’s Soup Kitchen 28
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities 27
Office of Family Support (Family Assistance Division) 28
Social Security Administration 30
United Way 31
Vital Statistics 31
LEADERSHIP SERVICES/
RECREATION/ FAMILY
FUN
Children’s Museum of Acadiana 14
Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf 20
Kart Ranch, Incorporated 22
GRIEF COUNSELING/
THERAPY/
REHABILITATIVE
SERVICES
Crowley Addictive Disorders Clinic 16
Elderly Victims – Elderly Crime Victims Assistance 17
Faith House 18
The Family Tree Information Education & Counseling Center, Inc. (Lafayette)
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The Family Tree Information Education & Counseling Center, Inc. (New Iberia)
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Gatehouse Foundation 20
Geesey Ferguson 20
Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office (Community Service Unit) 22
Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office (Victim Services Program) 23
Select Physical Therapy 30
Survivors of Homicide Victims – Office of Justice and Peace 31
The Family Tree (Lafayette) 19
The Family Tree (New Iberia) 19
The Healing House 20
HOUSING/ APARTMENTS
Carmichael’s Oakwood Apartments 13
Church Point Housing Authority 14
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HOUSING/ APARTMENTS
Housing Authority of the City of Crowley 21
Kathy Apartments 22
Meadows Apartments 26
Moss Pointe Apartments 26
Northgate Apartments 27
Rayne Housing Authority 29
Shady Oaks Homes 30
CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Noah’s Ark 27
Room To Grow Daycare Preschool & Learning Center 29
NEWS MEDIA
Church Point News 15
Crowley Post Signal 17
Rayne Acadian Tribune 28
Rayne Independent News 29
NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheet 2012 32
NOTES 33
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RESOURCE LISTINGS
ACADIA CAB COMPANY
ADDRESS: 11 North Parkerson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-7888 GENERAL INFO: 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Monday through Saturday FEE: Depends on destination
ACADIA FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
ADDRESS: 1009 West south First – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-HELP (4537) GENERAL INFO: Services: Information and Referral Helpline, clothing, used school uniforms
ACADIA HEALTH TRANSPORTATION
ADDRESS: 619 South Eastern Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-0323 CONTACT: Glenn Jossrion GENERAL INFO: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; serving the Acadia, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, St. Landry,
Evangeline, Vermillion, Jeff Davis, Calcasieu and Cameron parishes for Medicaid and private passengers
ACADIA – ST. LANDRY HOSPITAL
ADDRESS: 810 South Broadway Street – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-5435 CONTACT: Debbie Williams
ACADIA 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
ADDRESS: Acadia Parish Courthouse/ Court Circle – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: Judge Earles – 337-788-8811; Judge Everett 337-788-8814; Judge Trahan 337-788-8817 GENERAL INFO: Adjudicates all criminals and civil cases brought into court including cases involving juveniles
and family matters; serving Acadia Parish FEE: According to law
ACADIA INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
ADDRESS: #1 Avenue E – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-8182 CONTACT: Daniel Rogers/ Michael Rogers GENERAL INFO: Manufactures and sells a number of specialty designs that address specific needs or
requirements of a customer or common needs or requirements of a particular industry. Some of these designs are commonly used in a particular industry and others are available only through Acadia and are protected as intellectual property and patented designs.
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ACADIA PARISH CLERK OF COURT (VITAL
RECORDS DEPARTMENT)
ADDRESS: 500 North Parkerson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-8881 GENERAL INFO: Birth cards and birth Certificates can be obtained by simply filling out a request form provided
by the Vital Records Department. Identification Requirements: Applicants applying for a certified copy of a birth certificate will be required to provide identification in accordance with the following: (1) One primary document, or (2) Two secondary documents.
FEE: $24.00 for a certified birth certificate; $14.00 for a certified birth card
ACADIA PARISH COMMUNITY CLINIC
(CHURCH POINT)
ADDRESS: 810 South Broadway – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-6166 CONTACT: Lisa McNeely GENERAL INFO: Tuesday; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; providing WIC services; immunizations and pregnancy testing by
appointment. Immunizations provided from two-month-old infants to adult. This includes routine immunizations and boosters for infants, children, teenagers and adults. Flu vaccine is available for infants six-months to adults. WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a supplemental nutrition program providing pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children (under five-years-old) with nutritious foods and nutrition information. Foods provided may include infant formulas, cereal and juice as well as milk, cheese, and eggs and other nutritious foods. WIC Is available for Louisiana residents who have a nutrition risk and receive Medicad, TANF, Food Stamps or who have an income that meets the WIC income guidelines.
ACADIA PARISH COMMUNITY CLINIC (RAYNE)
ADDRESS: 200 Frog Festival Drive – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-2153 CONTACT: Lisa McNeely GENERAL INFO: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; providing WIC services;
immunizations and pregnancy testing by appointment. Immunizations provided from two-month-old infants to adult. This includes routine immunizations and boosters for infants, children, teenagers and adults. Flu vaccine is available for infants six-months to adults. WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a supplemental nutrition program providing pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children (under five-years-old) with nutritious foods and nutrition information. Foods provided may include infant formulas, cereal and juice as well as milk, cheese, and eggs and other nutritious foods. WIC Is available for Louisiana residents who have a nutrition risk and receive Medicad, TANF, Food Stamps or who have an income that meets the WIC income guidelines.
ACADIA PARISH HEALTH UNIT
ADDRESS: Capitol Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-7507 GENERAL INFO: Medical clinic every Thursday of the month by appointment (doctor).
"Average people and the average community can change the world. You can do it just based on common sense,
determination, persistence and patience." --Lois Gibbs
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ACADIA PARISH OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES (CHILD PROTECTION)
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 649 – Crowley, Louisiana 70527-0649 PHONE: 337-788-7503 FAX: 337-788-7624 CONTACT: Leslie Vidrine GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Child Protective Services; In-Home Family
Services; Foster Care Services; services to parents of foster children; Alternative Response Family Assessment and information and referral; serving Acadia Parish
ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ADDRESS: Post Office 309 – Crowley, Louisiana 70527-0309 PHONE: 337-783-3664 CONTACT: John Bourque, Superintendent GENERAL INFO: Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; dedicated to
equal educational opportunity and excellence in the classroom; emphasizing quality instruction and student achievement in the Acadia Parish School System.
ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD (ADULT
EDUCATION)
ADDRESS: 2122 North Parkerson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-5805
ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD (HEAD
START PROGRAM)
ADDRESS: 800 North Western Avenue/ Post Office Box 1585 – Crowley, Louisiana 70527-1585 PHONE: 337-783-6377 CONTACT: Sondra Myers, Head Start Director GENERAL INFO: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Head Start
provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically. The following services are offered: Education, Health, Nutrition, Mental Health, Services for Children with Disabilities, Medical, Dental, Parent Involvement and Social Services
FEE: None
ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD (SPECIAL
POPULATION)
ADDRESS: Post Office Drawer 309 – Crowley, Louisiana 70527-0309 PHONE: 337-783-3668 CONTACT: Carol Tall GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; provides Special Education Services to children
identified with a disability under IDEA Guidelines. If you have a child under age three (3) and are concerned with his or her development, please call Special Populations.
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ACADIA PARISH SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS: 1037 Capitol Drive – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-8700 CONTACT: Wayne Melancon, Sheriff
ACADIA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
ADDRESS: 1708 North Parkerson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-2061 CONTACT: Vickie Stelly, Single Family Housing Specialist GENERAL INFO: Tuesday only; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; serving Acadia Parish; Federal Loan Program designed to
strengthen families with new and improved rural housing development community facilities and create rural employment
FEE: None
ACADIAN AMBULANCE SERVICES,
INCORPORATED
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 98000 – Lafayette, Louisiana 70509-8000 PHONE: Non-Emergency – 511; Emergency – 800-259-1111; Billing – 800-259-2222; Administrative –
800-259-3333 CONTACT: Jerry Romero GENERAL INFO: 33-parish coverage which consists of three stations in Acadia Parish: Crowley, Rayne and
Church Point FEE: Changes vary with services rendered
AMERICAN LEGION HOSPITAL
ADDRESS: 1305 Crowley Rayne Highway – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-3222; Patient Room Calling – 788-6+room#
ARMSTRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 700 Martin Luther King Drive – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-3377 CONTACT: Marshall Thibodeaux, Principal GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; regular education for grades six through eight
and Special Education
ASSIST AGENCY
ADDRESS: 11 North Parkerson Avenue/ Post Office Box 1404 – Crowley, Louisiana 70527-1404 PHONE: 337-788-7550 ext. 138 CONTACT: Sharon Clement, Executive Director GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Outreach and Referral Program, Low-Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Emergency Voucher Assistance, Legal Aid Service, Energy Weatherization Program, Shelter Home, Medicaid applications, Pharmaceutical Access Program, Food Voucher Program, ASSIST Plan, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Toys for Tots, Revolving Loans
FEE: None
“Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It's important to the person who serves
as well as the recipient. It's the way in which we ourselves grow and develop.” --Dorothy Height
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BANK OF COMMERCE AND TRUST
COMPANY (MAIN OFFICE)
ADDRESS: 326 North Avenue G – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-2201; Express Line: 337-783-2202; Fax: 337-783-5029 CONTACT: John Sarver, President GENERAL INFO: Lobby: Monday through Thursday; 8;30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Drive
Thru: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; all banking services available
BERCIER, DR. EDWIN DDS
ADDRESS: 300 North Polk Street/ Post Office Box 804 – Rayne, Louisiana 70578-0804 PHONE: 337-334-3581 GENERAL INFO: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 8;30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. –
12:00 noon
BRANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 450 – Branch, Louisiana 70516 PHONE: 337-334-5708 CONTACT: Marlene Courvelle, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grades Kindergarten through eight
CAMELOT PLACE
ADDRESS: 2021 Crowley-Rayne Highway – Rayne,Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-783-8101 CONTACT: Matthew Logacano GENERAL INFO: Acadiana and surrounding areas; skilled therapy and nursing; specialized skin and wound care;
Alzheimer’s unit; semi-private and private rooms. FEE: All payer sources accepted
CARMICHAEL’S OAKWOOD APARTMENTS
ADDRESS: 1002 North Parkerson – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-7754 GENERAL INFO: One, two and three bedroom apartments
CENTERPOINT ENERGY
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 4583 – Houston, Texas 77210-4583 PHONE: 800-477-0177 GENERAL INFO: 24-hour emergency service; residential, commercial and industrial customers
CENTRAL RAYNE KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 507 North Polk Street – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-3669 CONTACT: Christy Higginbotham, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular education for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten
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CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 3867 – Lafayette, Louisiana 70502-3867 PHONE: 337-262-5749; Fax: 337-262-5205 CONTACT: Delores Mercer GENERAL INFO: Support Enforcement Services to children who are not living with fathers or mothers who are
responsible for child support through the courts; Parent Locator Services; Paternity Establishment; establishing and enforcing orders; collection and distribution
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ACADIANA
ADDRESS: 201 East Congress – Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 PHONE: 337-232-8500; Fax: 337-232-8167 CONTACT: Becky Ducrest EMAIL: [email protected]; online: http://www.childrensmuseumofacadiana.com GENERAL INFO: Tuesday through Saturday; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; museum exhibits FEE: $5 per person; free for children 12 months and under
CHURCH POINT BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 100/14 North Main – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-6303; Fax: 337-684-6306 CONTACT: Jay Lambert, President GENERAL INFO: Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; all banking
services available; serving Acadia Parish FEE: Varies
CHURCH POINT ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: 415 East Lougarre Street – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-5722 CONTACT: Joe Jacob, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular education and Special Education Services for grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade
five.
CHURCH POINT HOUSING AUTHORITY
ADDRESS: 700 South Wimberly Street – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-2195; Fax: 337-684-3233 CONTACT: Sarah Robert, Executive Director; Christine Montecini, Program Manager GENERAL INFO: Low-income housing; Section 8
CHURCH POINT HIGH
ADDRESS: 305 East Lougarre Street – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-5472 CONTACT: Lee W. Bellard, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grades nine through 12; Special Education
The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbor. --Hubert Humphrey
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CHURCH POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 340 Martin Luther King Drive – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-6381; Fax: 337-384-0123 CONTACT: Carole Jolivette GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grade six through eight; Special Education
CHURCH POINT NEWS
ADDRESS: 315 North Main/ Post Office Box 179 – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-5711 CONTACT: Connie Thibodeaux GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CHURCH POINT TOWN POLICE
DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS: 102 North Main Street – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 37-684-5455 for non-emergencies or 911 GENERAL INFO: The Town of Church Point Police Department exists to serve the community and to partner with
the community in providing public safety services that enhance quality of life.
CITY OF RAYNE
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 69 – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-3421 GENERAL INFO: Electrical and sewer/ water service for the City of Rayne. ONLINE: http://www.rayne.org
CLECO
ADDRESS: 216 North Parkerson Avenue, Suite B – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 800-622-6537 ONLINE: http://www.cleco.com GENERAL INFO: Walk-in: Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; except holidays; bill information,
orders and questions; emergency residential, commercial and industrial; 24 hours assistance for bill payment, questions, orders, etc.
COUNCIL ON AGING (CROWLEY MEAL SITE)
ADDRESS: 824 East First Street/ Post Office Box 1482 – Crowley, Louisiana 70527-1482 PHONE: 337-788-1400 CONTACT: Elizabeth LeJeune GENERAL INFO: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p..; provide noon meals at the site on Monday through Friday; serving the
Acadia area or vicinity of Morse. Midland, Mermentau, Lyons Point, Estherwood, Rayne, Church Point and Iota meals delivered to home of disabled and aged; must be 60 years of age or order
FEE: $1.25
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COUNCIL ON AGING (TRANSPORTATION)
ADDRESS: 824 East First Street/ Post Office Box 1482 – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-1400 CONTACT: Malita Bartie GENERAL INFO: Transports within Acadia Parish and Opelousas only
CROWLEY ADDICTIVE DISORDERS CLINIC
ADDRESS: 121 East Fifth Street – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-7515 CONTACT: Robert Andrus GENERAL INFO: Individual Counseling; Group Counseling; Education FEE: Sliding fee scale
CROWLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ADDRESS: 11 North Parkerson Avenue, Suite B/ Post Office Box 2125 – Crowley, Louisiana 70527-2125 PHONE: 337-788-0177 CONTACT: Kayla Link GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; the Chamber drives
business, economic and community development in the area. ONLINE: http://www.crowleychamber.com FEE: None
CROWLEY CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS: 104 West Hutchinson – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-4106
CROWLEY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS: 104 West Hutchinson – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-4106
CROWLEY GUEST HOUSE
ADDRESS: 1526 North Avenue I – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-2363
CROWLEY HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 263 Hensgens Road – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-5313 CONTACT: James McKeivier GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grade nine through 12; Special Education
CROWLEY KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 1119 North Parkerson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-4670 CONTACT: Ida Yeager, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular education for Pre-Kindergarten and Special Education
“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.” --Henrik Ibsen
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CROWLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 401 West North Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 377-783-5305 CONTACT: Chad Lemelle, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grade six through eight, Special Education, Alternative Education
CROWLEY POST SIGNAL
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 1569 – Crowley, Louisiana 70527-1569 PHONE: 337-783-4148 CONTACT: Harold Gonzales; Kathy Dunchan
DAWSON-CASWELL D.O., DR. MARIN
ADDRESS: 717 Curtis Drive – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-7551
EAGLE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
ADDRESS: 1502 North Parkerson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-0075; Fax: 337-788-0086 GENERAL INFO: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Friday
FEE: $5 deposit to open an account
EGAN ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: 2166 Egan Highway – Egan, Louisiana 70531 PHONE: 337-783-4148 CONTACT: Neal Young, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular education for Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight.
EGAN VOLUNTARY FIRE DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS: 2340 Egan Highway – Egan, Louisiana 70531 PHONE: 337-785-8844
ELDERLY VICTIMS – ELDERLY CRIME
VICTIMS ASSISTANCE
ADDRESS: Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office/ Post Office Drawer 3508 – Lafayette, Louisiana 70502 PHONE: 337-236-5615 CONTACT: Brenda Romero ONLINE: http://www.lafayettesheriff.com
ELFERT, DR. DAN (PEDIATRICIAN)
ADDRESS: 1325 Wright Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-2915 GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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ENTERGY
ADDRESS: 216 North Main – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-5753 GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; speaks to school-age children and clubs on
electrical needs in the home. A Good Sense Program, installation of appliance stipulated by Gulf State Utilities receive a 10% percent discount for 36 months; a Project Care Program to benefit senior citizens.
FEE: None
ESTHERWOOD ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: General delivery – Estherwood, Louisiana 70534 PHONE: 337-783-6788 CONTACT: Stan Baggett, Principal GENERAL INFO: Head Start through grade seven
EVANGELINE ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: 1448 Old Evangeline Highway – Evangeline, Louisiana 70537 PHONE: 337-824-1368 CONTACT: Marie Broussard GENERAL INFO: Pre-school through eight
EVANGELINE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
ADDRESS: Corner of Fifth Street and Avenue G/ Post Office Box 496 – Crowley, Louisiana 70527-0496 PHONE: 337-783-0412 CONTACT: Michael McBride, Regional Vice GENERAL INFO: Lobby: Monday through Thursday, 8;30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.; Friday, 8;30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; drive
thru: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; all banking services available; serving Acadia Parish
FEE: Varies
FAITH HOUSE
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 2628 – Crowley, Louisiana 70527-2628 PHONE: 337-788-3092 CONTACT: Rockie Oge GENERAL INFO: Victims of domestic violence and abuse; crisis shelter for women and children FEE: None
THE FAMILY TREE INFORMATION
EDUCATION & COUNSELING CENTER, INC.
(LAFAYETTE)
ADDRESS: 4540 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Building D, Suite B-220 – Lafayette, Louisiana 70508 PHONE: 337-981-2180; Fax: 337-981-2391 CONTACT: Dena Moore, CEO ONLINE: http://www.acadianafamilytree.org GENERAL INFO: Saturday; 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; designed to offer information, education and counseling to
families; wide range of parenting classes offered and other social programs FEE: Counseling fees on a sliding scale
“While the spirit of neighborliness was important on the frontier because neighbors were so few, it is even more important now because our neighbors are so many.” -- Lady Bird Johnson
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THE FAMILY TREE INFORMATION
EDUCATION & COUNSELING CENTER, INC.
(NEW IBERIA)
ADDRESS: 1003 East Admiral Doyle Drive – New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 PHONE: 337-739-5772 ONLINE: http://www.thefamilytree.ws GENERAL INFO: Saturday; 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; designed to offer information, education and counseling to
families; wide range of parenting classes offered and other social programs. FEE: Counseling fees on a sliding scale
FARMER’S STATE BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY (MAIN)
ADDRESS: 110 West Plaquemine – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-3301 CONTACT: Danny Domingue, President GENERAL INFO: Lobby: Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; drive
thru: Monday through Thursday; 8;00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; all banking services include: loans; checking accounts; savings accounts; certificate of deposit; Visa/ Mastercard; interest bearing checking account; Christmas Club account IRA’s.
FEE: Varies
FIRE DEPARTMENT TOWN OF CHURCH
POINT
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 188 – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-351-4089 or non-emergencies or 911 CONTACT: Jeremy Miller, Fire Chief GENERAL INFO: The Town of Church Point Fire Department provides both emergency and non-emergency
services to the public and to protect the life and property of the citizens, visitors and workforce of Church Point from the adverse effect of fires, medical emergencies, and natural and man-made disasters.
FIRE DEPARTMENT OF ESTHERWOOD
ADDRESS: 351 Douglas Street – Estherwood, Louisiana 70534 PHONE: 337-785-1569 or 911
FIRE DEPARTMENT OF MERMENTAU
PHONE: 337-785-1569 or 911
FIRE DEPARTMENT OF MORSE
ADDRESS: Morse, Louisiana 70559 PHONE: 337-785-1569 or 911
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LOUISIANA
ADDRESS: 128 Parkerson Avenue/ 1941 North Parkerson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-4104 CONTACT: Randall Prather, President GENERAL INFO: Lobby: Monday through Friday; 8;30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; reopen Friday; 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.;
Drive thru: Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; all banking services available; primarily serving Acadia Parish
GATEHOUSE FOUNDATION
ADDRESS: 206 South Magnolia Street – Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 PHONE: 337-233-8031/ Fax: 337-233-0462 CONTACT: Shirley M. Chaisson, Director GENERAL INFO: Seeks to provide quality caring, long term therapy and Rehabilitative Services for recovering
drug addicts and alcoholics. It is a drug-free residential Halfway House Program.
GEESEY FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME
ADDRESS: 301 North Avenue F – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-3313 GENERAL INFO: First and third Wednesday; Adult Grief Support
GIRL SCOUTS OF LOUISIANA – PINES TO
THE GULF
ADDRESS: 1720 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite C-1 – Lafayette, Louisiana 70508 PHONE: 337-984-1142/ 800-960-2093/ Fax: 337-984-2799 CONTACT: Sue Sewall, CEO GENERAL INFO: Provides Girl Scouts to all girls; ages five through 17in 42 parishes of Louisiana; under the
leadership of adult volunteers, girls participate in troop activities, day and resident camp, share activities emphasizing work and friendship and demonstrate their commitment to the betterment of society through meaningful nature, service and environment projects; with caring, positive role models, they develop values, team decision-making skills, work on self-esteem and explore a series of issues, designed to equip them with skills needed to face issues in today’s society. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character who to make the world a better place.
THE HEALING HOUSE (LAFAYETTE)
ADDRESS: 101 Stuart Street – Lafayette, Louisiana PHONE: 337-234-0443 CONTACT: Jenee Broussard, Executive Director GENERAL INFO: Meets every other week from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; grief counseling for children
HOME BANK (CROWLEY)
ADDRESS: 204 North Parkerson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-4121 CONTACT: L. J. Dailey, Manager ONLINE: http://www.home24bank.com GENERAL INFO: Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; all banking
services available FEE: Varies
"Teaching kids how to feed themselves and how to live in a community responsibly is the center of an
education." -- Alice Waters
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HOME BANK (LAFAYETTE)
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 81459 – Lafayette, Louisiana 70508-1459 PHONE: 337-237-1960 ext. 1048/ Fax: 337-264-9280 CONTACT: Judy Briscoe, Assistant Vice President/ Public Relations Officer ONLINE: http://www.home24bank.com GENERAL INFO: Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; all banking
services available FEE: Varies
HOSPICE OF ACADIANA
ADDRESS: 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200 – Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 PHONE: 337-232-1234 CONTACT: Nelson Wagespack GENERAL INFO: Established in 1983; serves Acadia, New Iberia, St. Martin, Vermillion, St. Mary, St. Landry and
Lafayette. Caring for terminally ill patients in their homes; nurse; doctors; home health aides and bereavement. Counselors provide services to the terminally ill. Provides equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, walker, etc.
FEE: All medical for terminally ill is provided and paid by Hospice.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
CROWLEY
ADDRESS: 200 Westwood Drive – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-8521
IOTA ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: 470 West Kennedy Avenue – Iota, Louisiana 70543 PHONE: 337-779-2581/ Fax: 337-779-3489 CONTACT: Charles Barbier, Principal
IOTA HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 980 – Iota, Louisiana 70543 PHONE: 337-779-2534 CONTACT: Gibson Miller, Principal GENERAL INFO: Grade six through 12 to Special Education; severe profound, mild moderate
IOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 426 South Fifth Street – Iota, Louisiana 70543 PHONE: 337-779-2536 CONTACT: Debra Siebert, Principal GENERAL INFO: Grade six through eight
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KART RANCH, INCORPORATED
ADDRESS: 508 Youngsville Highway 89 – Lafayette, Louisiana PHONE: 337-837-5278 ONLINE: http://www.kartranch.com GENERAL INFO: Sunday through Thursday; 10:00 a.m. – 10:00-- p.m.; Friday through Saturday; 10:00 a.m. –
11:00 p.m. FEE: Special group rates with advance reservation
KATHY APARTMENTS
ADDRESS: 200 Kathy Meadows Lane – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-2803 CONTACT: Rebecca Handy
KORAB, DR. MAZEN (CROWLEY WALK-IN
CLINIC)
ADDRESS: 621 North Avenue K – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-8215 GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
LAFAYETTE PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
(COMMUNITY SERVICE UNIT)
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 3508 – Lafayette, Louisiana 70502 PHONE: 337-236-5657/ Fax: 337-231-6352 ONLINE: http://www.lafayettesheriff.com GENERAL INFO: TRIAD/ S.A.L.T. Council (collaboration between law enforcement and elderly citizens to
address their concerns and improve their quality of life;
Crash Course Program (program designed to educate high school students on the dangers of drinking and driving);
Tipsy Taxi Program (program designed to reduce the number of impaired drivers and alcohol-related crashed and fatalities; offers free and confidential cab rides to any residence or hotel in Lafayette Parish);
Are You Ok? Program (offers daily computerized wellness checks on elderly and/or homebound citizens, enrolled citizens receive a daily phone call to verify they are OK);
Car Seat Installations; children’s fingerprinting events; Youth Golf Clinic and Tournament; funeral escorts;
Problem Oriented Policing Program (P.O.P.) (program designed to make law enforcement more proactive in their interactions with the community; provide assistance in determining sources of problems and possible solutions);
Radar monitoring; safety checkpoints; School Resource Officers (SRO’s); Neighborhood Watch Program;
Referrals to local service agencies (Elderly Protective Services, Council On Aging, Acadiana Legal Services, etc.)
FEE: All services offered free of charge
"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." -- Margaret J. Wheatley
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LAFAYETTE PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
(VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM)
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 3508 – Lafayette, Louisiana 70502 PHONE: 337-236-5657 ext. 31/ Fax: 337-231-6352 ONLINE: http://www.lafayettesheriff.com GENERAL INFO: Victim Registration & Notification (notifies victims of case status such as release of
suspect, court dates, etc.);
Louisiana Automated Victim Notification Systems (LAVNS) – (computerized notification system re-release of suspect from Lafayette Parish Correctional Center);
Crime Victim Reparations Program (financial assistance for expense victims incur as a result of a violent crime and assistance with application process);
Referrals to local service agencies (battered women’s shelter, rape crisis center, children’s advocacy center, batterer’s intervention program, etc.)
FEE: All services offered free of charge
LAFAYETTE TEACHER’S FEDERAL CREDIT
UNION (ACADIA BRANCH)
ADDRESS: 331 Oddfellows Road – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-785-0810/ Fax: 337-785-0201 GENERAL INFO: Financial institution for educators/ employees with the School Board and their relatives FEE: Varies
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LAFAYETTE VITAL RECORDS (BIRTH
CERTIFICATES)
ADDRESS: 220 West Willow – Lafayette, Louisiana PHONE: 337-262-5616 ext. 139 GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.;
Access to Louisiana Birth/ Death Information – Registrants include:
Birth Certificate/ Birth Card: Mother/ Father—if listed on certificate; if the child has been adopted, the mother/ father listed on the certificate is the only one entitled to the certificate; Biological or Legally Adopted Son or Daughter—use son/ daughter’s birth record, adoption decree; Current Legal Spouse; Grandparents—Maternal grandparents are entitled. Paternal grandparents entitled only if father listed on certificate; Legal Guardian—must have judgment of custody. Custody by mandate or provisional custody from a notary not accepted. Transfer of custody witnessed by a notary is not accepted; Other Relative/ Non-Relative with Authorization—must have a letter of authorization and a copy of applicant’s state identification card or driver’s license. Letter must state the registrant’s name, registrant’s birthday and the name of the person authorized to pick up the birth certificate.
Death Certificate: Certificates can be processed (approx. 2 hours) for Louisiana deaths only; as long as it is not a very recent death. Immediate Family Members—mother, father, current legal spouse, biological or legally adopted sons and daughter, legal grandmother, grandfather, grandchildren, surviving family members with documentation showing that; Funeral Director—the funeral director handling the funeral may request certificates acting at the request of the immediate or surviving family up to one year after the date of death; Beneficiaries—must have a copy of the insurance policy showing applicant’s name listed as beneficiary; Creditors—must have proof of credit life insurance with deceased signature; Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance—must submit application with LOFA form signed by deceased.
FEE: Cash, check or money order only – Birth Certificate ($15); Birth Card ($9); Death Certificate ($7)
LAMAR-BELLAMY, DR. LAWANDA
(PEDIATRICIAN)
ADDRESS: 1307 Crowley-Rayne Highway, Suite B – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-6857 GENERAL INFO: Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon FEE: Medical card; private insurance
LEGAL SERVICES (ACADIANA CORP)
ADDRESS: 1020 Surrey Street – Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 PHONE: 337-237-4320 / 800-256-1175 ONLINE: http://www.la-law.org GENERAL INFO: Type of help: Full representation; brief advice; legal clinic; Pro Se Clinic; self-help; other
(workshops, referrals to private attorneys and other services) FEE: Free legal assistance in civil cases to those who could not otherwise afford it
LELEUX FIRE STATION
ADDRESS: 5801 Highway 13 PHONE: 337-643-7311/ 337-783-6650 (business calls)
"There must be, not a balance of power, but a community of power; not organized rivalries, but an organized peace. -- Woodrow Wilson
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LOUISIANA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
(CROWLEY)
ADDRESS: 1307 North Parkerson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-785-1407 CONTACT: Lisa Broussard GENERAL INFO: Acadia; Vermillion; caring for terminally ill patients in their homes; nurse, doctor, home health
aides and bereavement; counselors provide services to the terminally ill; provides equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
FEE: Medicare; private insurance; Medicaid; Indigent; medication for terminally ill is provided and paid by Hospice
LOUISIANA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
(JENNINGS)
ADDRESS: 422 Kade Drive, Suite 4 – Jennings, Louisiana 70546 PHONE: 337-616-3482/ Fax: 337-616-9399 CONTACT: Kathleen Guidry, RN-DON GENERAL INFO: Acadia; Vermillion; caring for terminally ill patients in their homes; nurse, doctor, home health
aides and bereavement; counselors provide services to the terminally ill; provides equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
FEE: Medicare; private insurance; Medicaid; Indigent; medication for terminally ill is provided and paid by Hospice
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (EUNICE)
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 1129/ 2048 Johnston Highway – Eunice, Louisiana 70535 PHONE: 337-457-7311/ 888-FOR-LSUE CONTACT: Holy Bell, Early Childhood Coordinator
LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (ACADIAN
CAMPUS)
ADDRESS: 1933 West Hutchinson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-7521 GENERAL INFO: Courses offered: Automotive Technician; Commercial Vehicle Operation Industrial Machine
Shop; Welding, Computer Technology; Office Systems Technology; Accounting Technology; Practical Nursing; Certified Nursing Assistant; Computer Drafting; Diesel Mechanic Technology. Call the above number for more information.
FEE: Tuition
LOUISIANA WATER COMPANY (LAWCO)
ADDRESS: 407 South Avenue G – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-1312/ 337-788-1315 CONTACT: Ben LaBiche GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday, 9;00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; assistance before 9:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m.;
serving the Crowley area; water services for Crowley FEE: Varies
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MARTIN PETITJEAN SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 4039 Crowley-Rayne Highway – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-9501 CONTACT: Kim Cummins, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular Education; Special Education; grades one through three
MEDICAID OFFICE
ADDRESS: 825 Kaliste Saloom Road – Lafayette, Louisiana PHONE: Baton Rouge 225-922-1542; Lafayette 337-262-5111 CONTACT: Zena Thomas, Area Manager GENERAL INFO: Issue medical cards to low-income families; Medicare; must meet requirements FEE: None
MEADOWS APARTMENTS
ADDRESS: 100 Kathy Meadows Lane – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-8523
MERMENTAU ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 250 – Mermentau, Louisiana 70556 PHONE: 337-824-1943 CONTACT: Melvyn Smith, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grade Kindergarten through seven
MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 66 – Midland, Louisiana 70557 PHONE: 337-783-3310 CONTACT: John Clyde Briley, Principal
MIRE ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: 54484 Mire Highway – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-873-6602 CONTACT: Melanie Venable, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grades Kindergarten through eight
MOSS POINTE APARTMENTS
ADDRESS: 400 Oddfellows Road – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-6077 GENERAL INFO: Elderly, disabled; disabled apartment community
MOUAWAD, DR. DANA (WALK-IN CLINIC)
ADDRESS: 621 North Avenue K – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-8215 GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“People can be divided into three groups: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and
those who wonder what happened.” --Woody Allen
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MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 200 Wisconsin/ Post Office Box 247 – Morse, Louisiana 70559 PHONE: 337-783-5391/ Fax: 337-783-6562 CONTACT: Linda Wilkerson, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grades Pre-Kindergarten through seven
MS. HELEN’S SOUP KITCHEN
ADDRESS: 117 West Seventh Street – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-1808 CONTACT: Don Gauthreaux, Executive Director GENERAL INFO: All are welcome
NOAH’S ARK
ADDRESS: 119 South Stephens Drive – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-5437/ 337-6843032 CONTACT: Pastor David/ Monica Devillien GENERAL INFO: Six weeks of age to 12 years
NORTH CROWLEY ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: 820 West 15th Street – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-8755 CONTACT: Pam Dequeant GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grade on through five; Special Education
NORTHGATE APARTMENTS
ADDRESS: 1701 North Avenue I – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-8470 CONTACT: Eula Hoffpauir GENERAL INFO: One, two and three bedroom apartments; gas and water paid; central air and heat; laundry
room available
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL OF ACADIANA
ADDRESS: 910 North Eastern Avenue N – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-3519 CONTACT: Cindy Istre, Principal GENERAL INFO: Catholic High School Education; completed elementary school requirements FEE: Tuition
OFFICE FOR CITIZENS WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
ADDRESS: 214 Jefferson Street, Suite 301 – Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 PHONE: 337-262-5610/ 800-648-1484 CONTACT: Richard Landry/ Troy Abshire GENERAL INFO: Support coordination; individual and family support; home and community-based waiver; cash
subsidy; contracted vocational and habilitative services; early intervention; supported living; extended family living and residential placement
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OFFICE OF FAMILY SUPPORT (FAMILY
ASSISTANCE DIVISION)
ADDRESS: 300 East First Street – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-7540/ 337-788-7541/ 337-788-7542 GENERAL INFO: Food stamps; child care assistance; cash assistance; job readiness FEE: None
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
(ACADIA PARISH)
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 288/ 15th
Judicial District – Crowley, Louisiana 70527-0288 PHONE: 337-788-8831 CONTACT: Mike Harson GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Charges filed and processed court dockets
prepared and processed; criminal traffic including all arraignments and trials are prosecuted by this office; all motions and appeals process by District Attorney, all permanent records are maintained through computer; serving Acadia parish
FEE: None
OUR MOTHER OF PEACE ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: 218 North Rogers Street – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-5780/ Fax: 337-684-6983 CONTACT: Don Courville, Principal GENERAL INFO: Education from Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight FEE: Tuition (Catholic)
PROFESSIONAL HOME HEALTH SERVICES
OF CROWLEY
ADDRESS: 1708-4 North Parkerson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-5040 CONTACT: Patricia Guidry GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Acadia and Vermillion parishes and outlying
surrounding rural areas. Provides skilled nurses (LPN/ RN); home health aides; physical therapy; speech therapy and supplies needed at home such as dressing, catheter, etc.
FEE: Medicare; Medicaid; VA have no cost
RAYNE – ACADIAN TRIBUNE
ADDRESS: 108 North Adams Avenue/ Post Office Box 260 – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-3186 CONTACT: Lisa Soileaux GENERAL INFO: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
RAYNE BUILDING AND LOAN
ADDRESS: 200 North Adams Avenue/ Post Office Box 46 – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-7535 CONTACT: Claire Benoit GENERAL INFO: Monday through Thursday; 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; all banking
services available FEE: Varies
“If we are together nothing is impossible. If we are divided all will fail.” --Winston Churchill
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RAYNE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: 407 South Polk – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-5657 CONTACT: Blaine Castille, Principal GENERAL INFO: Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight. Student must be five years by September 30
th for
Kindergarten FEE: Tuition
RAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 1016 North Polk Street – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-3691 CONTACT: John Prudhomme GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grades nine through 12; Special Education
RAYNE HOUSING AUTHORITY
ADDRESS: 1011 The Boulevard – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-3084 CONTACT: Chris Simpson
RAYNE INDEPENDENT NEWS
ADDRESS: 201 East South First/ Post Office Box 428 – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-2128
REDEMPTORIST CATHOLIC
ADDRESS: 606 South Avenue N – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-4466 CONTACT: Carl LeJeune, Principal GENERAL INFO: Religious education for Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight FEE: Tuition
RICHARD ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: 1616 Charlene Highway – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-3339 CONTACT: Marie Janise, President GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grades Kindergarten through eight
ROOM TO GROW DAYCARE PRESCHOOL &
LEARNING CENTER
ADDRESS: 250 Katherine Drive – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-2322 CONTACT: Brenda Romero GENERAL INFO: Serving children six weeks to 12-years-old FEE: Varies; Child Care Assistance accepted
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ROSS ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: 1809 West Hutchinson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-0927 CONTACT: Paula Cutrer, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grades one through five; Special Education
SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY
ADDRESS: 1455 Wright Avenue, Suite A – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-1480 CONTACT: Paul LeBas, PT GENERAL INFO: Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.. – 5:30 p.m.; Physical Therapy; Speech Therapy, Aquatic
SHADY OAKS HOMES
ADDRESS: 503 West Andrus Drive – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-1993
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
ADDRESS: 106 Corporate Boulevard – Lafayette, Louisiana 70508 PHONE: 337-261-0606/ 800-772-1213 GENERAL INFO: Social Security and Supplemental Security Income
SOUTH CROWLEY ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: 102 South Parkerson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-1300 CONTACT: Irma Trosclair, Principal GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grades one through five; Special Education
SOUTH RAYNE ELEMENTARY
ADDRESS: 101 East Branch Street – Rayne, Louisiana 70578 PHONE: 337-334-3610 CONTACT: Amy Whatley, President GENERAL INFO: Regular education for grades four and five
SOUTHWIND NURSING & REHAB CENTER OF
CROWLEY
ADDRESS: 804 Crowley-Rayne Highway – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-2740
SUMMERWOOD
ADDRESS: 1120 West Hutchinson Avenue – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-5533 GENERAL INFO: Acadia Parish and surrounding areas; Nursing Home Care FEE: Medicare; Medicaid; private funds
“For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people's love and concern for each other.” --Millard Fuller
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SURVIVORS OF HOMICIDE VICTIMS – OFFICE
OF JUSTICE & PEACE
ADDRESS: 1408 Carmel Avenue – Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 PHONE: 337-261-5545 GENERAL INFO: Survivors of homicide victims
SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES
ADDRESS: 613 John F. Kennedy – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-783-5579 GENERAL INFO: Comprehensive primary and preventative health care for area residents and their entire family
regardless of their ability to pay; safe environment of caring, respect and dignity; committed to protecting the rights of patient’s personal health information; high quality services provided to all residents of Acadia Parish. Obstetrics/ Gynecology; Pediatrics; Internal and Family Medicine; women’s health; KidMed/ WIC; immunizations; nutrition counseling; case management; laboratory; pharmacy; outreach/ health education; HIV testing and education; oral health (dentistry); physical fitness and wellness programs/ aerobics; behavioral health management; substance abuse prevention and counseling.
FEE: Medicare; Medicaid; private insurance and self-pay patients
UNITED WAY OF ACADIANA
ADDRESS: 215 East Pinhook – Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 PHONE: 337-233-8302/ Fax: 337-233-8380 CONTACT: Keles Wiliams
VITAL STATISTICS
ADDRESS: Post Office Box 60630 – New Orleans, Louisiana PHONE: 504-593-5100/ Fax: 504-568-8716 CONTACT: Darlene W. Smith, State Registrar and Center Director GENERAL INFO: Death certificates FEE: $7.50; check or money order only
WALKER MD, DR. NANCY
ADDRESS: 1307 Crowley-Rayne Highway – Crowley, Louisiana 70526 PHONE: 337-788-3032
WILLIAMS, DR. MICHAEL
ADDRESS: 810 South Broadway – Church Point, Louisiana 70525 PHONE: 337-684-6312
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