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Help in Columbia
6 service locations
Family and youth
Caldwell Parish Pre-K Center - Central Office
Child care and early childhood education
182 Spartan Dr, Columbia · 318-649-6139
Head Start early childhood program — 20 funded slots; operated by Caldwell Parish School Board.
Food assistance
Caldwell Baptist House of Hope
Food pantry
103 Adams Street, Columbia · 318-649-4673
Caldwell Parish High School
Meal program
163 Spartan Dr, Columbia · (318) 649-2689
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Caldwell Parish School System.
Giving Spirits
Food pantry
501 Church Street, Columbia · 318-649-2173
Housing and shelter
Housing Authority Of The Parish Of Caldwell
Housing assistance
103 N Alvin St, Columbia · 318-649-5022
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
5159 Highway 4 East, Columbia · 318-649-2333
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
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