Homeless?   Catholic Charities does not have a shelter as part of the programs provided; however, we do seek to provide comfort
for those living on the streets by providing a backpack filled with personal supplies to help make living outdoors a little more bearable.
Included in the many personal supplies found in the backpacks is a bottle of no-rinse shampoo that can be used
without the need for water, and bath soap/washcloths for when a full bath is needed. 

Below is a listing of food, laundry and shower facilities that can be found locally as well as
a list of shelters available within the state of Louisiana.


FOOD FOR THE HOMELESS

1.  Hope Extreme:  437 Grand Calliou Road, Houma:  985-873-3145:  they provide food through a blessing table located outside of their building or a       box of food if requested.
2.  House of Hope:  8551 East Main Street, Houma:  they provide cooked meals at lunch time on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
3.  Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank:   922 Sunset Avenue:  985-851-5523:  open on Wednesdays for the homeless between 12:30 - 3pm.

FREE LAUNDRY FACILITY FOR HOMELESS

1.  House of Hope:  8551 East Main Street, Houma:  open on Tuesdays and Saturdays.  On any other day they will open when called:  985-870-3278.
2.  Hope Extreme:  437 Grand Calliou Road, Houma:  laundry facilities are planned to open in the near future.

FREE OR LOW COST SHOWERS AVAILABLE FOR HOMELESS WITHIN THE
DIOCESE OF HOUMA THIBODAUX
 

1.  Adventure Truck Plaza:  1809 Hwy 3185, Thibodaux:  446-5151:  The cost is $5.00 – you need your own towel.

2.  Big Wheels Travel Center:  3092 Bayou Blue Road, Gray:  879-4994:  The cost is $5.00 – if you have your own towel or  $10.00 if you need them to provide the towel.

3.  Houma Plaza Truck Stop:  1541 Grand Calliou Road, Houma:  857-8070: $5.00 – need your own towel.

4.  House of Hope Shelter:  8551 East Main Street, Houma:  Free of charge and open on Tuesdays between 9am - Noon.  They will also open up the shower facility on any other day if called:  985-870-3278.  

5.  J&N Truck Stop:  9706 East Main Street, Houma:  872-2201:  The cost is $10.00 for 1/2 hour and they hold your ID until you are finished.

6. Raceland Truck Plaza & Casino:  109 South Service Road, Raceland:  537-7660:  The cost is $5.00 – need your own towel.

7. Terrebonne Truck Stop & Casino:  4067 West Park, Gray:  868-3151:  $5.00 - you need your own towel.
 

HOMELESS SHELTERS FOR WOMEN 

Alexandria:
     1. Hope House: (318) 487-2061; call ahead to check availability.  They accept families as well.

Baton Rouge:
     1. Bishop Stanley J. Ott Shelter For Women and Children: (225) 383-7343. Need to be there by 3pm to have a spot for the night; call ahead to                     check availability.
     2. Missionaries/Charity Queen of Peace Home (St. Agnes Shelter): (225) 383-8367; call ahead to check availability.

Crowley:
     1. Assist Agency Homeless Shelter: (Confidential Location): (337) 788-7551 ext. 138; call ahead to check availability.

Houma:
     1. Call the Coordinated Entry Line:  1-888-879-7215
     2.  Help Terrebonne Parish:  504-430-0300

Lafayette:
     1. Family Promise of Acadiana: (337) 233-3447; for single adults or families.
     2. Emily House:  337-235-4972 ext. 1116: for individuals or families; call by 1pm to check on availability.

Lake Charles:
     1. Salvation Army: (337) 721-8068 ext. 105; call ahead to check availability.
     2. The Potters House: (337) 477-1116; call ahead to check availability.

Mansfield:
     1. DeSoto Parish Temporary Shelter: (318) 872-0880; call ahead for availability.

Monroe:
     1.  The Salvation Army Shelters: (318) 325-1755; call ahead to check availability.

New Orleans:
     1. Covenant House: (504) 584-1111. Serving homeless youth ages 16-22 and their children.
     2. New Orleans Mission: (504) 523-2116; call ahead to check availability.
     3. New Orleans Woman Space:  (504)-895-6600:  Serves single women.  There is usually a waiting list to get into this shelter. 
     4. The Salvation Army Center Of Hope/Women’s Lodge: (504) 899-4569; call ahead to check availability.  Must have a negative TB test and arrive                 between 4pm - 6pm.
     
Shreveport:
     1. Providence House Homeless Family Shelter: (318) 221-7887; call ahead to check availability.
     2. The Salvation Army Center of Hope – Shreveport: 1207 Cornwell: (318) 424-3200 Ext 21. First come, first serve. Begin checking in at 4 pm.
     3. Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission: 2033 Texas Street, Shreveport: (318) 227-2868; call ahead to check availability.
 



 

HOMELESS SHELTERS FOR MEN

Alexandria:
     1. Pentecostals of Alexandria – Grace House: (318) 487-8976; call ahead to check availability.
     2. The Salvation Army Transient Lodge: (318) 442-0445. Check-in at 5:30pm. Need a current ID, need to pass a breathalyzer test, and cannot be a                     sex offender.  There is a cost of $12 per night.  Check in is 5:30pm,

Baton Rouge:
     1. Bishop Stanley J. Ott Day Center/ Night Shelter: (225) 383-7343.
     2. Joseph Homes, Inc.: 130 South 11th Street, Baton Rouge: (225) 376-6802: Serving recently released male ex-offenders who are homeless;                         call to see if you qualify.
     3. The Salvation Army Bed and Bread Shelter: (225) 355-4483, ext. 14. First come first serve. Check-in begins at 3 pm.

Crowely:
     1.  Assist Agency Shelter (Confidential location):  (337)788-7751 ext. 138.  

Houma:
     1.  Call the Coordinated Entry Line:  1-888-879-7215
     2.  Help Terrebonne Parish:  504-430-0300

Lafayette:
     1.  St. Joseph Shelter for Men/Catholic Charities of Acadiana: (337) 233-6816, call ahead to check availability.
     2.  St. Michael's Center (Emily's House):  337-235-4972 ext 1458:  call ahead for availability.

Lake Charles:
     1. Salvation Army Center of Hope: (337) 721-8068 ext. 105; call ahead to check availability.

Monroe:
     1. The Salvation Army Shelters: (318) 325-1755. Serving - unaccompanied men, adult couples, single and two-parent families with children (no                    fathers with children). First come first serve.

New Iberia:
     1. Iberia Homeless Shelter, Inc.: (337) 369-9900; call ahead to check availability.

New Orleans:
     1. New Orleans Mission: (504) 523-2116; call ahead to check availability.
     2. Ozanam Inn: (504) 523-1184; call ahead to check availability.
     3. The Salvation Army Center Of Hope/Men’s Shelter: (504) 899-4569; call ahead to check availability.

Opelousas:
     1. Opelousas Light House Mission: (337) 948-8865; call ahead to check availability.

Rayne:
     1.  J & K Hope Center, Inc.: (337) 334-4799; call ahead to check availability.

Shreveport:
     1. Hope Connections: 318-670-4591; call ahead to check availability.
     2. Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission: (318) 227-2868; call ahead to check availability.