Protect your rights or get the help you need, without a lawyer.
Sometimes you can fix your legal problem yourself. Here are forms, on-line applications, and information that may help you handle your problem. Some legal problems have deadlines which must be met or you lose your rights. You might need Adobe Acrobat reader for some information. To download this free software, click here.
There are 15 resources
Anti-Crime Tips for Seniors -- National Crime Prevention Council
(Separate Website)
Fight crime against seniors and find out how not to fall prey to criminals who target older people.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Apply for LA CHIP - Louisiana's Children's Health Insurance Program
(Separate Website)
Click to learn about Louisiana's Children's Health Insurance Program, free for families who qualify. Click on the link to learn more and to apply.
By: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Bossier Parish Clerk of Court -- Instructions and Forms for Protection from Abuse
(Separate Website)
The Bossier Parish Clerk of court offers information and forms to ask for a court order for protection from abuse. Be sure to see all of the information the court clerk has about this issue. The information is not a substitute for a lawyer's advice, but it may help you.
By: Bossier Parish Clerk of Court
Bullying - What You Can Do
(Separate Website)
Tips for students, parents and schools for preventing bullying at school, from the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence.
By: Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Crisis Phone Line
COPE LINE is a 24 hour, telephone crisis intervention service. Many calls to VIA LINK's COPE LINE relate to emotional distress, abuse, violence and every day stresses. Callers will receive an immediate and confidential response. COPE LINE is certified by the American Association of Suicidology. Counselors are specially trained to assist in suicide intervention and prevention. Callers are linked to community resources as appropriate.
By: VIA LINK
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Help Your Child Do Well in School
(Separate Website)
Resources for parents. Tips and ideas.
By: NEA (National Education Association) & the PTA
Helping Children and Teens Cope with Hurricane Season
(Separate Website)
A guide for parents and caregivers.
By: Mercy Corps
Job Skills for Seniors -- Senior Community Service Employment Program
(Separate Website)
Look here for information about boosting your job skills and looking for work! See this flyer and site from the Senior Community Service Employment Program.
By: Senior Community Service Employment Program
Other Formats:
PDF File
Kidline Hotline
Call 1-800-244-5373 for help. Counsels and refers victims of abuse and neglect, and those who want to help.
By: Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana
Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women
(Separate Website)
Even though this site is mainly for attorneys and advocates, there is a section for survivors of domestic violence. The survivors section of the site has links to other useful Web sites also.
By: Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women
Put Your Experience to Work -- Senior Employment Program
(Separate Website)
Click on the link below and the flyer for more information about employment help from The Catholic Charities Agency of the Diocese of Baton Rouge:
Adult Services/Senior Employment
225-346-0680 ? 1-800-560-0200
Director: Todd Hamilton, MSW
Coordinator: Claude Waite
Offers temporary, part-time employment placement for low-income senior workers across South Louisiana through the Senior Community Service Employment Program.
By: Catholic Charities Agency of the Diocese of Baton Rouge
Other Formats:
PDF File
Resources for Parents
(Separate Website)
Tips for busy parents - school achievement, safety & health.
By: National PTA
Safer Seniors -- Anti-Crime Tips
(Separate Website)
Tips for staying safe in on the street and at home.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry
(Separate Website)
Searchable directory.
By: Louisiana State Police
The Mediation Center
(Separate Website)
Excerpt from Web site: "The Loyola Mediation Center (MC) provides mediation services, at [no] cost, to parties who have agreed to mediate a dispute, or have been referred to mediation by the court."
By: Loyola University New Orleans
Other Formats:
PDF File
Adobe Acrobat Reader required. (If you are using a screen reader that does not support PDF format, copy the PDF link, and use the Access Adobe online form to convert this file to HMTL text.)
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Intake Workers: Referrals
(Separate Website)
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