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Louisiana resources

Find out what support is available, who can apply, and where to start. Individual programs can confirm current eligibility and availability.

Louisiana / statewide access

Option Line

Connect with a pregnancy center for information about pregnancy tests and ultrasound availability. Confirm services directly with the center.

Who can apply: Anyone looking for pregnancy support.

Find a pregnancy center
Louisiana / statewide access

Louisiana WIC

Nutrition support, eligible foods and infant formula, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals.

Who can apply: Eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under 5. Income and nutritional criteria apply.

Apply for WIC support
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Emergency shelter through 211

Connect with a specialist to find shelters and housing support available in your parish.

Who can apply: Anyone seeking shelter; space and intake requirements vary.

Find shelter assistance
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Louisiana SNAP

Monthly benefits to help eligible households buy groceries.

Who can apply: Households meeting current income and other program requirements.

Apply for food assistance
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St. Elizabeth Foundation

A Louisiana adoption agency offering counseling and guidance to expectant parents considering adoption.

Who can apply: Expectant parents who want to explore adoption.

Talk with an adoption counselor
Louisiana / statewide access

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Confidential support for emotional distress or a mental health crisis. Call or text 988. Spanish support is available.

Who can apply: Anyone who needs emotional or crisis support.

Connect with emotional support
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Justice4Her

Support for women harmed physically, emotionally, or financially by abortion pills. Confidential help understanding your legal options under Louisiana law, including pursuing a claim anonymously.

Who can apply: Any woman in Louisiana harmed by abortion pills. Available statewide.

Get confidential support
Louisiana / statewide access

Red Bird Ministries

A Catholic grief-support ministry for families who have experienced child loss at any age — from miscarriage and stillbirth through adulthood. Serves anyone who has lost a child, of any faith.

Who can apply: Bereaved families who have experienced child loss, including pregnancy loss. Available statewide.

Connect with grief support