Alternative Interventions

The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse of Northwest Louisiana (CADA) is dedicated to educating, counseling, and treating individuals of all ages suffering from alcoholism and other addictive diseases. With CARF-accredited facilities in Shreveport and Bossier City, CADA provides a range of tailored treatment options to support clients on their journey to recovery. CADA offers a full continuum of care, including residential treatment, outpatient programs, and family support initiatives like the Tootsie Davis Family Education and Support Program. The organization also assists clients in securing Medicaid or state funding to help with the costs of substance use disorder services. Generated from the website

Established in 1927, the Louisiana Association for the Blind is a private nonprofit organization that provides stable employment, vocational training and rehabilitative services to individuals who are blind and visually impaired. It offers employment services according to individual's goals and potential in a variety of job positions that include manufacturing, administration and training. The organization provides a range of rehabilitation services that include Braille instruction and orientation and mobility assessment and training. It is a member of the National Association for Employment of People Who are Blind and affiliated to the National Industries for the Blind. The organization is headquartered in Shreveport, La.

The Rutherford House is a non-profit organization in Shreveport, LA that provides residential facilities for troubled youth who have come to the attention of local courts. They offer a comprehensive program aimed at reintegrating residents into their homes, with alternative placements recommended if necessary. Complying with the Prison Rape Elimination Act, The Rutherford House ensures the rights and safety of their residents. They operate five residential facilities, including homes for boys and girls, providing short-term care and foster care options. The program is governed by a Board of Directors and funded by the Louisiana Department of Juvenile Justice, grants, and private contributions.Generated from the website