Volunteers of America-Greater Baton Rouge assistance programs
Volunteers of America-Greater Baton Rouge is focused on addressing homelessness in the region. The non-profit will also provide low income residents with other services and assistance, but addressing housing needs is definitely a focus. Clients tend to be disabled, veterans, seniors, or the very low income. Some of the main programs provided by the non-profit are listed below.
The Homeless Services Center is known as and is also called the Drop-In Center. This is committed to assisting homeless seniors and others. Individuals and families can get support with obtaining safe and affordable, low income housing. Other services are available as well.
The Center also provides clients with case management and acts as a base where homeless individuals can go to during the day or night. They can access a phone, receive mail, get a hot meals, use the phone, shower and even do their laundry. Drop-In Center staff from Volunteers of America-Greater Baton Rouge conducts regular outreach efforts for the homeless individuals, with a focus on those residents with disabilities.
In addition to putting the homeless and needy in touch with community resources that address their needs, other supportive service and housing needs are dealt with appropriately. Case Managers from VOA also identify individuals and families who qualify for various housing programs. Examples can be section 8 or maybe the veterans' transitional housing, Housing First or even more permanent housing solutions. The Drop-In Center and shelter is located at 153 North 17th Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 388-8000.
Through their Housing First and Rural Supportive Housing Programs, Volunteers of America helps low income individuals and the recently evicted. Those qualified families may obtain information on affordable, safe and permanent housing in Louisiana.
Staff also help qualified applicants determine what kind of housing and support services they need to improve their quality of life. There are referrals and links offered to the appropriate supportive services. There are resources such as rental agencies and other groups available in their respective communities and parishes.
The main resources available, which are the Housing First and Rural Supportive Housing programs, help families get back on their feet by transitioning them into local rental homes or apartments. Participants of these resources receive on-site support services. Also, they do not have to move once they have become settled in as this is their permanent accommodation.
Beneficiaries are expected to maintain their permanent housing (so pay the rent on time), achieve greater self-determination and increase skills and/or income. As participants become more self-reliant over time and can pay their own rent, they graduate from the program, which is the goal of any self-sufficiency service. All disabled and homeless individuals and families qualify for this program provided that they agree to participate in the program goals and to intensive home based case management services. To learn more, call 225-346-8182.
Tenant Based Housing for People with HIV/AIDS program helps homeless residents from the parish that are living with HIV/AIDS. Volunteers of America accomplishes this by providing appropriate housing for 18 months and helping clients maintain self-sufficiency after that timeframe. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, call 225-925-2372.
The Garfield House, in Baton Rouge, is designed to help homeless veterans. Applicants will need to be mentally ill, facing PTSD or struggling with substance abuse. Dial 225- 346-5151. Case Managers at The Garfield House will ensure that these veterans receive employment assistance. Also get help in applying for government benefits due to them and address all of their basic needs, from food and clothing to housing.
River Oaks transitional housing in Lafayette, LA. Call 337- 291-2815. Chronically mentally ill individuals who have no income can help with transitional housing at this facility, which consists of several two-bedroom units.
A Supported Housing Program is located in Lafayette. Phone 337- 266-9956. The transitional housing site is for individuals with chronic mental illness. They can get help with their housing needs from the program.
Crisis Supported Housing in Lake Charles offers affordable residential care facilities for severely mentally individuals who are discharged from hospital and are in need of temporary housing with supportive services.
Volunteers of America also offer low income housing for others too. Residents will need to pay up to 30% of their annual income for the rent and other monthly expenses. The main center is the Single Room Occupancy unit is at 6761 Harry Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806. Phone 225- 346-8182. This HUD funded program provides a place to stay and it staff may be able to arrange rental assistance to homeless individuals
The VOA Supportive Housing program provides affordable HUD-subsidized housing for individuals above 18 years. Clients need to have been diagnosed with persistent mental illness. The main site is the Kenmore Baton Rouge Residential Center, Baton Rouge, LA call 225- 381-7962.
Veterans can also get housing assistance. Volunteers of America in Baton Rouge has been working to support and assist former members of our military. They offer direct services, connecting them to other organizations that can help them and most importantly, helping them obtain appropriate housing solutions. Volunteers of America offers a wide range of well-designed and managed services that aim to meet the needs of homeless veterans and prevent others from becoming homeless.
Volunteers of America runs two housing programs in the Baton Rouge parish area that are for low income elderly. The units are subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. It is for individuals and couples who are above 62 years of age. They will be able to live independently and are eligible to apply provided that they meet the income requirements. Rent due is based on the income of the applicant.
- Oak Park Plaza Apartments, 947 N Bon Marche Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806, telephone (225) 927-5533
- The Dumas House,1313 North Sherwood Forest Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 274-0234
Volunteers of America runs a few housing assistance programs in the Lake Charles area, so a little further to the southwest. Both of these provide low-income housing for the elderly and are subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. In most cases, a security deposit is necessary.
Bayou Villa, 607 Naebers Street, Welsh, LA 7059 at phone no: (337) 734-3747
Elton Place, 350 Raymond Church Rd., Elton, Louisiana 70532
Additional VOA programs in Baton Rogue
Get help in finding day care. A program known as Partnerships in Child Care, which is an undertaking by Volunteers of America, helps low income parents in the Greater Baton Rouge Area. They can get advice and guidance in making informed decisions regarding how to find and pay for quality childcare in their area.
Partnerships in Child Care provides clients and parents with all of the information they need, from details on local child care providers to programs and regulations. The main office for this is 4521 Jamestown Avenue, Suite 5, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808 or dial 225- 926-8005.
Disability and Mental Health Services are available from VOA in Baton Rouge. The non-profit believes in providing support to all members of the community, even if they have a condition. So to that end, Volunteers of America serves disabled individuals in the Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles Louisiana regions.
VOA runs several assistance programs that are specially designed to help the disabled and mentally challenged acquire daily life skills and make informed life choices. Programs that are offered include Home Care, Day Treatment Services, Support Services, Supported Independent Living, Assertive Community Treatment, Residential Services and Supportive Housing and Vocational Services.
Locations of VOA
As indicated, Volunteers of America - Greater Baton Rouge center has a diverse number of programs for the low income and homeless. They operate from the Lafayette and Acadiana Regional Office. The address is 114 Exchange Place Lafayette, LA 70503 Phone: (337) 234-5715 or stop by a center at Lake Charles and Southwest LA Regional Office, 2121 Oak Park Blvd. Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 Phone: (337) 497-0034.
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