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COVID-19 Legal Information and Resources

Important Message from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

While ALSC remains committed to providing high-quality legal aid, we are also concerned about the health and safety of our clients, staff and communities we serve.  Accordingly, we are temporarily modifying how we deliver services to prevent the spread of COVID-19 where possible.

  • All office lobbies are open. Masks are required by both visitors and staff at all times.
  • We are only able to handle a certain number of new cases each day, so if you are not already a client of ours with an open case please call to apply for our services instead of driving to our nearest office.
  • The office phone lines are open and we are taking calls, or you can also visit our website at www.la-law.org/get-help/ for resources with legal problems.
  • The Lake Charles Office is temporarily closed due to damages caused by the Mid-May flooding.  The phone lines are open and we are taking calls.
  • All outreach and education presentations have been cancelled until further notice.
  • If you have NON COVID-19 issues in the areas of Housing, Small Succession, Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Uncontested Divorce or Unemployment Benefits visit www.la-law.org and complete the Legal Aid Module, relative to your issue, at the bottom of the home page.

We thank you for your cooperation during this public health emergency.

Office Phones

  • Alexandria Office – 318.443.7281
  • Franklin Office – 337.346.5702
  • Lake Charles Office – 337.439.0377
  • Lafayette Office – 337.237.4320
  • Monroe Office – 318.699.0889
  • Natchitoches Office – 318.352.7220
  • Shreveport office – 318.222.7186

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

  • Louisiana has created a Vaccine Hotline.  Call 1-855-453-0774 to schedule a vaccine or talk to medical experts.
  • For questions about COVID-19, call 211 or text the keyword LACOVID to 898-211.

Legal Resources

Social Service Resources

  • For questions about COVID-19, call 211 or text the keyword LACOVID to 898-211.
  • Louisiana Statewide Domestic Abuse Assistance Hotline: 1-888-411-1333, or click here  for a list of domestic violence resources throughout the state.
  • What you should know about payday loans and car title loans 
  • Dealing with Debt Collectors?  This NACA short video may help you out.  Debt Collection Video
  • If a debt collector files a lawsuit against you to collect a debt, discover what to do next.
  • To apply for Social Security or receive answers to questions visit www.222.ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213
  • Louisiana has suspended termination of Medicaid recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone terminated after March 9, 2020 is entitled.  This includes terminations that were scheduled but had an effective date after March 18, 2020.
  • Family Opportunity Act Medicaid opens coverage up to children with disabilities in families with a higher income range, allowing families to buy in to the Medicaid Program. https://sspweb.lameds.ldh.la.gov/selfservice/
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, guardians for older adults and adults with disabilities may have questions about fulfilling their duties and staying connected to people they represent. Guardianship experts, including the National Guardianship Association, ABA Commission on Law and Aging, and the National Center for State Courts, have created a FAQ document with answers, actionable tips, and links to key resources.
  • Many people are making repairs or updates to their homes during this period.  Be aware of contractor scams during this time.  Click here for a brochure on how to prevent contractor scams or fraud.

Business / Employment Information

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