Essential Services for persons experiencing homelessness all under one roof.
One Stop Services Center & Day Center: A welcoming and inclusive Services Center & Day Shelter for persons experiencing homelessness.
Note: The One Stop is not an Overnight Emergency Shelter.
If you are in need of overnight shelter, One Stop staff are happy to coordinate with local shelters on your behalf. In fact, our friends at St. Vincent de Paul’s Overnight Emergency Shelter are located right across the street.
Regular Services/Onsite Providers:
One Stop Building Management / Showers and Laundry
Capital Area Alliance for the Homeless recruits, manages, and provides space for all the providers listed below.
In addition to the above, CAAH provides daily showers and laundry services free of charge for anyone experiencing homelessness.
Front Desk Management / Housing Navigation / Veteran Services by START Corp.
The front door to housing and the first faces you see when you walk into the One Stop. Onsite Case Managers to work with you every step of the way on your path back to housing. START Corp. also provides supportive services for Veterans and their families. These services include assistance with public resources and benefits, securing affordable housing options, security deposit and temporary rental assistance, and low income based programs.
These services are provided by START Corporation.
Legal Help by Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
Specializing in SSI/SSDI Assistance, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services’ onsite attorneys work to secure benefits for persons with disabilities. This service is provided by Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, a free legal aid provider to 22 parishes on civil legal issues including family, housing and consumer. See slls.org or call 225-448-0080 for intake for non-disability cases.
Medical Clinic by START Corp.
The clinic works together with all One Stop providers to provide holistic care to its patients by addressing their basic needs. Our clinic consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, and licensed social workers. Our primary care provider treats illnesses that range from minor injuries to major medical conditions.
It’s important to us to meet your mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. Based on your medical needs, you will be referred and scheduled with one of our behavioral health providers as needed. Our behavioral staff provides psychiatric evaluations for all psychiatric disorders, oversees medication management, and offers supportive counseling. Our dental staff offers dental exams and extractions. If you need legal advice or assistance, free legal services are available.
Dental Services by Open Health Care Clinic.
Open Health provides oral healthcare to people experiencing homelessness. Our clinic is located at the Ones Stop Homeless Services Center. Appointments are available the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. This service is provided by Open Health Care Clinic.
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