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  • PREGNANCY RESOURCES

    • Pregnancy Centers
    • Food
    • Shelter
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    Pregnancy Centers
    • Maternity & Adoption Office of Catholic Charities

      • Support provided for both women who chose to parent and those who chose to make an adoption plan.

        225-336-8708

      1900 S. Acadian Thruway,
      Baton Rouge, LA 70808

      • They can also offer a pregnant woman a place to stay, see Sanctuary for Life House.


      Find Help LA – Louisiana's Pregnancy Help Resource

      • Find a pregnency center in Louisiana
      • For Immediate Help Call 855-449-4003
       
      Woman's New Life Clinic

      225-663-6470
      760 Colonial Drive
      Baton Rouge, LA 70806
      info@womansnewlife.com

      Pregnancy Problem Center

      225-924-1400
      3005 Florida St.
      Baton Rouge, LA 70802

      The Women's Help Center

      225-359-9001
      7515 Scenic Hwy
      Baton Rouge, LA 7080

      Restoration House 
      985-542-0492
      101 S Spruce Street 
      Hammond, LA 70403

      Women's Life Ministries   
      985-747-0602
      109 E. Mulberry St.
      Amite, LA 70422
      womenslifeministries@yahoo.com 

      Standing With You | Pregnancy and Parenting Resources 

      National directory of pregnancy and parenting resources 
      Call or Text 1-877-910-0096

      Birth Injury Center - Resources and Information on:
      Birth Injuries 
      Infant Brain Injuries
      Pregnancy Complications
      Delivery Complications

      St. Elizabeth's Foundation  
      225-769-8888
      8054 Summa Ave Suite A
      Baton Rouge, LA 70809
      info@stelizabethfoundation.org
       
    Food
    • Food

      "2-1-1"  Louisiana's information and referral phone and text line.  By dialing 2-1-1 or texting 898-211 you will be routed to a local contact center based upon your zip code.  You will speak to a live specialist who can assist with finding resources for things such as: behavioral health clinics, doctor's, food assistance, rental/housing assistance, utility assistance, and other community resources.

      Food Pantries Near Me

      • Find a food pantry by entering your zip code

      St. Vincent De Paul Dining Room 

      • Open 7 days a week, from 11:30am until 1:00pm

      225-383-7439
      220 St. Vincent De Paul Place
      Baton Rouge, 
      LA 70802
       

      St. Vincent De Paul | St. Gerard Majella Church Meal Distribution

      • Open every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm
       
      St. Gerard Majella Church
      5354 Plank Road
      Baton Rouge, LA 70805
      225-356-7472

      Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

      225-359-9940
      5546 Choctaw Dr.
      Baton Rouge, LA 70805

    Shelter
    • Shelter

      "2-1-1"  Louisiana's information and referral phone and text line.  By dialing 2-1-1 or texting 898-211 you will be routed to a local contact center based upon your zip code.  You will speak to a live specialist who can assist with finding resources for things such as: behavioral health clinics, doctor's, food assistance, rental/housing assistance, utility assistance, and other community resources.

      Bishop Ott Shelter for Women and Children

      (225) 383-7341
      Sweet Dreams Shelter Day Center
      1623 Convention St.
      Baton Rouge, LA

      Battered Women's Shelter 
      (Capitol Area Family Violence Intervention Center)

      • 56 beds, for battered women and their children, offers  counseling, transportation, financial assistance, childcare, emergency shelter up to 45 days

      225-389-3001
      Contact: Martha Forbes
      exdir@bwp.brcoxmail.com

      Sanctuary for Life 

      • Offers a place to stay and live while pregnant, offers parenting classes, counseling, helps you find permanent housing, helps you find a job.

      225-336-8708
      Contact: Stephanie Sterling
       

      Missionaries of Charity Women & Children's Shelter

      Their apostalate at St. Agnes Church includes:

      • The women & children's shelter, where a place to sleep and two meals a day are offered.  The Sisters also work with the Diocese of Baton Rouge to find employment and permanent housing for the residents. 
      • The soup kitchen is open five days per week (except Thursdays and Sundays).
       
      St. Agnes Church
      749 East Blvd
      Baton Rouge, LA 70802
      225-383-8367 
    Talk to Someone
    • Talk to Someone

      Counseling: (through Catholic Charities)
            Baton Rouge: 225-336-8708
            New Roads: 225-638-9665
            Hammond: 985-542-5455
            Donaldsonville: 225-473-3176
            Gonzales: 225-647-6588

      Crisis Intervention Center
      Baton Rouge: 225-924-3900
      Outside Baton Rouge: 1-800-437-0303 or 225-437-0303
      Also offers online Crisis Chat

      "2-1-1" is Louisiana's information and referral phone and text line.  By dialing 2-1-1 or texting 898-211 you will be routed to a local contact center based upon your zip code.  You will speak to a live specialist who can assist with finding resources for things such as: behavioral health clinics, doctor's, food assistance, rental/housing assistance, utility assistance, and other community resources.

      "9-8-8"  is National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL).  By dialing 9-8-8 you will be routed to a local contact center and connected with a live specialist trained in emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention. 

        

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Administrative Offices of the Diocese of Baton Rouge

Physical Address
1800 South Acadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808-1698, USA

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Post Office Box 2028
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-2028, USA

Main Phone Number: 225-387-0561
Main Fax Number: 225-336-8789

Our Commitment to protecting the vulnerable

Victims of abuse, especially by clergy or other Church employees, are urged to report abuse first to proper civil authorities. The Diocese of Baton Rouge also invites contact over its Emergency Hotline at 225-242-0250. We will assist in the process of healing in every way possible. Find more information and download the list of credibly accused clergy here.

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The Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. EIN: 72-0550127. More information is available here.
 

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