Resources in Monroe

The following resources were crowdsourced over our Facebook page.

It was compiled by members and friends of the Northminster community to provide a directory of relief resources to whoever may need them.

Children of Restaurant Employees Relief Fund: https://coregives.org
Disaster SNAP benefits: http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/360
Family Independence Temporary Assistance: http://www.dss.state.la.us/page/139
Louisiana Economic Development resources for impacted businesses: https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/covid19
Louisiana Workforce Commision: if you are eligible for unemployment due to COVID-19, go to http://www.louisianaworks.net/hire or call 866-783-5567
Relief fund for bartenders and their children: https://www.usbgfoundation.org
Small Business Association guide on loans and resources: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
The United Way has a Community Economic Relief Fund, and can help with bills, rent, and food. Call 866-211-9966 and provide your zip code to be connected with assistance.

The NELA Needs community on Facebook is a public place to post needs and be connected with other community members that may be able to help. https://www.facebook.com/groups/nelaneeds/

National Alliance on Mental Health Coronavirus Resource Guide: https://nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf?lang=en-US
Spiritual Practices for the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/practices/features/view/28853/spiritual-practices-for-the-coronavirus-pandemic
ULM Marriage & Family Therapy Clinic is offering therapy in person provided one is not showing symptoms of Covid -19. They are also offering sessions via phone. The rates are based on income and sliding fee scale to zero. If someone is an employee or student of ULM, a student of Delta there is no fee. https://www.ulm.edu/mft/clinicold.html