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Options for Independence

Organization: Disabled Services
Facility Type: Info/Hotline
Status: Open

Address:
761 W Tunnel Blvd, Suite D
Houma, LA 70360

Region:Gulf
County/Parish:Terrebonne



Main/General Business Number: Office (985) 868-2620 / Toll Free (866) 295-6495
Website: http://www.optionsforindependence.com/

Management Contact: (hidden)
Hours: 8am -4:30pm Mon to Fri

Mission: The mission of Options for Independence is to assist people to live and work in the community of their choice. We serve children and adults with disabilities to include people with developmental disabilities, serious mental illness or emotional disturbance, homelessness, chronic unemployment, physical disabilities, alcohol and substance abuse challenges and people affected by disasters.


Areas Served: Terrebonne – Lafourche – Assumption – St. Mary



This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary

Notes:

Options For Independence: Welcomes You

Options for Independence is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit human services agency. We seek to design and provide a variety of services and supports to people.

We strive to provide programs which bring together the resources of the individual, their families, and community members to achieve quality personal outcomes. We assist people to identify and achieve meaningful life changes and to develop sustaining relationships in the community of their choice.

SERVICES OFFERED:
We provide service coordination, counseling, life skills training, employment services, substance abuse prevention and treatment, disaster recovery services, emergency food, shelter and outreach through service contracts with
state and federal agencies. We provide the services directly to individuals and families and connect them to community resources as needed.

Info Source/Changes:
website/Danny Lirrette of Bayou Grace
(see full history)

Created At: Sun Sep 07 07:26:26 +0000 2008
Updated At: Mon Sep 15 05:54:34 +0000 2008
Updated By: LTel


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