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Help in Lake Charles
43 service locations · 28 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Brenda H. Hunter Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
2200 Elder St, Lake Charles · 337-217-4213
Head Start early childhood program — 119 funded slots; operated by Calcasieu Parish School System.
Grand Lake
Child care and early childhood education
10100 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles · 337-598-4413
Head Start early childhood program — 34 funded slots; operated by Cameron Community Action Agency, Inc..
J. D. Clifton Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
100 N Prater St, Lake Charles · 337-217-4215
Head Start early childhood program — 136 funded slots; operated by Calcasieu Parish School System.
J. F. Kennedy Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
2001 Russell St, Lake Charles · 504-388-4760
Head Start early childhood program — 64 funded slots; operated by Calcasieu Parish School System.
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
2001 Moeling St., (P. O. Box 3171), Lake Charles · 337-721-4030
LIHEAP intake office serving Calcasieu County
Cameron Community Action Agency
Utility assistance
965 Hwy 384, Lake Charles · 337-598-5158
LIHEAP intake office serving Cameron County
Food assistance
A.A. Nelson Elementary School
Meal program
1001 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Meal program
2200 W Mcneese, Lake Charles
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
Bellard Recreation Center
Meal program
2808 Hillcrest Drive, Lake Charles · (337) 491-1205
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana.
Boys & Girls Club Lake Charles
Meal program
3520 Greinwich Blvd, Lake Charles · (337) 849-4943
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana.
College Oaks
Meal program
3618 Ernest St., Lake Charles · (337) 491-1280
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana.
Dolby Elementary School
Meal program
817 Jefferson Dr, Lake Charles
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
Donald Ray Recreation Center
Meal program
1619 Cessford St., Lake Charles · (337) 491-1280
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana.
Drew Park Recreation Center
Meal program
416 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr., Lake Charles · (337) 802-9791
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana.
Gillis Elementary School
Meal program
916 Topsy Rd, Lake Charles
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
Henry Heights Recreation Center
Meal program
3600 Louisiana Ave., Lake Charles · (337) 491-1280
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana.
Kyle Street Park
Meal program
202 Kyle Street, Lake Charles · (337) 527-2500
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
Lake Charles College Prep
Meal program
2801 Power Centre Parkway, Lake Charles · (225) 283-0232
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Southwest Louisiana Charter Acad. Foundation Inc.
Lebleu Settlement Elementary - Nc
Meal program
6509 Hwy 3059, Lake Charles · (337) 217-4360
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Calcasieu Parish School Board.
Living World Christian Center
Meal program
1639 Ryan Street, Lake Charles · (337) 721-3500
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
Martin Luther King Center
Meal program
2209 Simmon Street, Lake Charles · (337) 721-3500
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
Mcmillan Rec Center
Meal program
343 Goos Street, Lake Charles · (337) 491-8647
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana.
Moss Bluff Elementary School
Meal program
215 School Street, Lake Charles
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
Moss Bluff Middle School
Meal program
1104 Recreation Blvd, Lake Charles
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
St. John Elementary School
Meal program
5566 Elliott Road, Lake Charles
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
Health care
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1715 Common St, Lake Charles · 337-439-5861
Community health centersliding-scale fees
425 Kingsley St, Lake Charles · 337-439-5861
Community health centersliding-scale fees
2000 Opelousas St, Lake Charles · 337-439-9983
SWLA Center for Health Services--DeBakey Drive Temporary Location
Community health centersliding-scale fees
501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles · 337-439-9983
SWLA--JD Clifton Elementary School
Community health centersliding-scale fees
100 N Prater St, Lake Charles · 337-439-9983
Housing and shelter
Calcasieu Parish Human Services Department
Housing assistance
2001 Moeling St, Lake Charles · 337-721-4030
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) agency
Housing Authority Of Lake Charles
Housing assistance
400 W Hale St, Lake Charles · 337-426-8981
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
Legal aid
Acadiana Legal Service Corp. (Lake Charles Office)
Legal aid services
One Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles
LSC-funded legal aid branch office of Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Older adult services
Older adult servicesUtility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily support servicesFood pantryFamily and youthEmergency shelter
3020 Legion St, Lake Charles · 337-721-8068
Salvation Army community center
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facility
115 West McNeese Street, Lake Charles · 337-433-8281 x12741
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
4105 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles · 337-475-8022
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
302 West McNeese Street, Lake Charles · 337-474-7581
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
4012 Avenue H, Lake Charles · 337-433-3786 x7105
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
751 Bayou Pines East Drive, Lake Charles · 337-433-3292
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1333 Common Street, Lake Charles · 337-437-4014
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Veteran services
VA facilityHealth care
3601 Gerstner Memorial Drive, Hwy 14, Lake Charles · 337-475-9500
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 08:00–16:30
Multi-Specialty CBOC
Recovery & support meetings
NA meetings
South Lake Charles Serenity Group
Mon 11:00 · in-personDiscussion
Agape
Mon 12:00 · in-person · Suite D, IBEW Local 861OpenDiscussionJust for Today
Lake City Freedom
Mon 18:00 · in-personOpenDiscussion
South Lake Charles Serenity Group
Mon 18:30 · in-personDiscussion
Agape
Mon 20:00 · in-person · Suite D, IBEW Local 861OpenDiscussionJust for Today
Agape
Tue 12:00 · in-person · Suite D, IBEW Local 861Open
Lake City Freedom
Tue 18:00 · in-personOpenDiscussion
Agape
Tue 20:00 · in-person · Suite D, IBEW Local 861OpenDiscussionJust for Today
South Lake Charles Serenity Group
Wed 11:00 · in-personDiscussion
Agape
Wed 12:00 · in-personOpenJust for Today
Lake City Freedom
Wed 18:00 · in-personOpenDiscussion
South Lake Charles Serenity Group
Wed 18:30 · in-personDiscussion
Agape
Wed 20:00 · in-personOpenDiscussionJust for Today
Agape
Thu 12:00 · in-personOpen
Lake City Freedom
Thu 18:00 · in-personOpenDiscussionJust for Today
Agape
Thu 20:00 · in-personOpenDiscussionJust for Today
South Lake Charles Serenity Group
Fri 11:00 · in-personDiscussion
Agape
Fri 12:00 · in-personOpenDiscussionJust for Today
Lake City Freedom Group
Fri 18:00 · in-personOpenDiscussion
South Lake Charles Serenity Group
Fri 18:30 · in-personDiscussion
Agape
Fri 20:00 · in-personOpenDiscussionJust for Today
South Lake Charles Serenity Group
Sat 11:00 · in-personDiscussion
Agape
Sat 12:00 · in-person
Lake City Freedom
Sat 18:00 · in-personOpenDiscussion
Agape
Sat 20:00 · in-personOpen
South Lake Charles Serenity Group
Sun 11:00 · in-personDiscussion
Lake City Freedom
Sun 12:00 · in-personOpenDiscussion
Agape
Sun 20:00 · in-personOpenDiscussionJust for Today
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