Who do I call first for disability services in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Louisiana vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Avoyelles Parish.

Is help available in Spanish in Avoyelles Parish?

Yes. This Avoyelles Parish guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Louisiana agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Avoyelles Parish?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Avoyelles Parish

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Avoyelles Parish

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Avoyelles Parish. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

The Arc of Louisiana. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Beacon Behavioral Hospital (318-346-3143, Bunkie)
Bunkie General Hospital DPP — PACES (318-346-9384 x120, Bunkie)
Caring Choices of Marksville (318-253-9638, Marksville)
Community Support Services of — Louisiana (318-346-8001, Bunkie)
Avoyelles Community Health Center (318-648-0375, Marksville)
Avoyelles High SBHC (504-575-3700, Moreauville)
Avoyelles Primary Health and Wellness Center (318-487-4400, Bunkie)
Avoyelles Public Charter SBHC (504-575-3700, Mansura)
A Center For Hope And Change (318-253-7888, MARKSVILLE). Behavioral health agency
A&B Healthcare Solutions Llc (318-587-2007, MARKSVILLE). In-home support
Armand Therapy Services, Llc (318-305-1089, MOREAUVILLE). Early intervention (birth–3)
Avoyelles Society For The Developmentally Disabled,Inc. (318-253-5420, MARKSVILLE). Day program / habilitation
Bunkie Homecare (318-346-3312, BUNKIE)
Elara Caring (318-253-8978, MARKSVILLE)
Serenity Homecare, Llc (318-253-9988, MARKSVILLE)
Stat Home Health Innovative (318-838-2178, BUNKIE)
A B C Transport Service L.L.C. (817-715-8500, COTTONPORT). Medical & accessible transport
A Widow'S Promise Llc (337-459-0980, BUNKIE). Medical & accessible transport
A&B Mobility Solutions Llc (318-587-2007, MARKSVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Advance La Medical Llc (318-709-3494, MARKSVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Compass Group Usa, Inc. By & Through Its Bateman Division (318-253-5035, MARKSVILLE). Home-delivered meals
Acadian Medical (337-654-5738, BUNKIE). Medical equipment & supplies
Acadian Medical Supply, Llc (318-346-1560, BUNKIE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Avoyelles Parish

These serve every county in Louisiana, including Avoyelles Parish.

Human Development Center. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Louisiana (800-960-7705). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council ((225) 342-6804). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) ((225) 925-9500). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Families Helping Families of Jefferson (Louisiana PTI) ((504) 888-9111). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Louisiana

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