Links

DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES:

We have listed websites you will find helpful on a variety of subjects ranging from Health issues to Emergency situations.
 
DISASTER RELIEF: American Red Cross
The American Red Cross helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe every day.

HEALTH: American Diabetes Association
Their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.


HEALTH: American Lung Association
The American Lung Assoc. fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. The mission of the American Lung Association® is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.



HEALTH: Healthcare For Musicians
Providing afforible, accessible and preventative healthcare to musicians of south Louisiana.

HEALTH: Hypertension
Learn more about the American Heart Association's efforts to reduce death caused by cardiovascular disease such as hypeertension.


HEALTH: Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center
H4M network clinic located in New Iberia.

HEALTH: Louisiana State Quit Line
Our vision is a day when lung disease no longer threatens you or those you love.

HEALTH: Mental Health
Office of Mental Health performs the functions of the state which provide or lead to treatment, rehabilitation and follow-up care for individuals with mental health needs.


HEALTH: The New Orleans Musician Clinic
Providing affordible healthcare to New Orleans musicians

HEALTH: Tobacco Free Living
The TFL campaign goals include: reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, preventing tobacco use initiation among youth, promoting cessation among youth and adults, eliminating tobacco-related disparities.


LOCAL RESOURCE: 232-HELP
Committed to the process of helping people to understand their problems and enable them to make informed decisions regarding possible solutions, It assists individuals and families cut through the maze of social service programs.

LOCAL RESOURCE: Louisiana FolkRoots
A non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the unique cultural traditions, resources, and folkways that abound here in Louisiana.

LOCAL RESOURCE: Tipitina's Foundation
New Orleans Artists Relief Effort

LOCAL RESOURCE: United Way of Acadiana
Assisting in after-school assistance, mentoring for your child, or if you're facing home damage from a storm and almost anything in between, you can find friends with United Way of Acadiana.

MEDIA: K-BON Radio Station 101.1FM Louisiana Proud
KBON 101.1 FM Louisiana Proud Radio is a locally owned Louisiana Music powerhouse dedicated to Louisiana Musicians and Louisiana Music.KBON 101.1 FM Louisiana Proud Radio is a locally owned Louisiana Music powerhouse situated in the heart of Cajun Country. Programming is a unique blend of Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Oldies, and Swamp Pop.

MEDIA: KRVS Radio Station 88.7FM Public Radio Acadie
KRVS is an indispensable source of information, ideas and cultural experience that enables people to fulfill their potential as citizens of south Louisiana.


MEDIA: WWOZ Radio Station
New Oreans radio station that helps musicians get together as well as keeping the word going and staying on top of what's hapenning.

NATIONAL RESOURCES: Actors Fund
Help for people in the Entertainment industry when a personal or family crisis threatens their well-being.


NATIONAL RESOURCES: Jazz Foundation of America
The Jazz Foundation of America has been saving elderly jazz and blues musicians in crisis since 1989.


NATIONAL RESOURCES: Music Maker Relief Foundation
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the true pioneers and forgotten heroes of Southern musical traditions gain recognition and meet their day to day needs such as food, shelter, medical care, and other assistance.

NATIONAL RESOURCES: MusicCares
MusiCares provides assistance for basic living expenses including doctor, dentist and hospital bills; addiction recovery treatment and sober living costs through our MAP Fund; psychotherapy, treatment for AIDS or Hepatitis C and other critical illnesses.


NATIONAL RESOURCES: Society of Singers
A non-profit foundation offering food, medical and financial help to professional singers

PARTNERS: AmeriCorps


PARTNERS: Cajun French Music Association
A non-profit organization comprised of Cajuns and non-Cajuns whose purpose is to promote and preserve, not only Cajun music, but also various aspects of the Acadian Heritage.

PARTNERS: Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center
SWLAHEC'S mission is to improve health status through access to information, education, and health services.


 
     
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