The Mentor Network

Based in Hammond, La., OPTIONS is a local and private nonprofit agency providing various services to people with developmental disabilities and their families who live and work in the community. The agency was founded in 1989 and provides community homes and supported living services, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The agency provides services to people with mental disabilities, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, Down syndrome, blindness, hearing and physical impairments and other developmental disabilities. Its candidates and residents are employed by local businesses, including the First Guaranty Bank, Wal-Mart, Trey Yuen and the Liquid Container. In addition, OPTIONS employs the other candidates to do contract work, such as lawn maintenance, janitorial work and assembling work at its own workshop.

Foundation Industries Inc is a Louisiana-based organization that specializes in providing services and programs for individuals and families with developmental disabilities. Led by Secretary Ralph L. Abraham, M.D., the company offers a range of resources, including early intervention programs and critical incident reporting, to support the needs of their clients. With a physical address in Zachary, LA, Foundation Industries Inc is dedicated to promoting self-direction and ensuring the well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities. Their commitment to emergency preparedness and their comprehensive approach to service delivery make them a trusted resource in the community.Generated from the website

Since 1974, the Southwest Mississippi Mental Health Complex has grown considerably and now operates programs and services at approximately 25 sites. The Complex is not a federal or state agency that receives a legislative appropriation to fund its services.