WOMEN'S RESOURCES

You don't have to figure it out alone.

Life can get complicated — and sometimes you just need to know where to turn. This page is a curated collection of resources for women navigating all kinds of challenges, whether you're dealing with mental health, sobriety and recovery, domestic safety, financial hardship, housing, childcare, or simply looking for community and connection.

Every woman's path is different, and there is no shame in reaching out for support. The resources here are meant to be a starting point — a place where you can find real help, real people, and real options.

Not sure where to begin? Call 211 — the Capital Area United Way Louisiana helpline — and a trained specialist will connect you with services that fit your specific situation. It's free, confidential, and available any time.

  • "I know what it feels like to not know where to turn — and I know what it feels like to find your way through. I followed the light even when I could barely see it, and it led me here. This page is my way of passing that gift forward. Wherever you are right now, it is not the end of your story. You are not alone, and brighter days are ahead — there is always hope, always."

    Alyssa, a life survivor

Iris Domestic Violence Center
Capital Area Family Violence Intervention Center
Website: www.stopdv.org
24 Hour Crisis Line: (225) 389-3001 or (800) 541-9706

Maddie’s Footprints (Greater Baton Rouge)
The mission of Maddie’s Footprints is to provide support to families coping with miscarriages, stillbirths, or the loss of an infant.
Website: https://maddiesfootprints.org
(337) 534-4209
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