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.
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; call ahead to check availability.
Houma:
1. Call the Coordinated Entry Line: 1-888-879-7215
Lafayette:
1. Family Promise of Acadiana: (337) 233-3447; for single adults or families.
2. Emily House: 337-235-4972 ext. 1222: for individuals or families; call by 1pm to check on availability.
Lake Charles:
1. Salvation Army: (337) 721-8068; 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.
Minden:
1. United Christian Home: (318) 377-1540; call ahead to check 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 16-21 and their children.
2. New Orleans Mission: (504) 523-2116; call ahead to check availability.
3. 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.
4. Women’s Space: 504-895-6600: serves only single women. There is usually a waiting list to get into this shelter; call ahead to check availability.
5. New Orleans Women's & Children's Shelter: 504-522-9340: call ahead to check on availability.
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.
Baton Rouge:
1. Bishop Stanley J. Ott Day Center/ Night Shelter: (225) 383-7343, 355-0374.
2. Joseph Homes, Inc.: 130 South 11th Street, Baton Rouge: (225) 336-8770: 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.
Harvey:
1. Gateway Recovery Systems: (504) 368-9935; call ahead to check availability.
Houma:
1. Call the Coordinated Entry Line: 1-888-879-7215
Lafayette:
1. St. Joseph Shelter for Men: (337) 235-4972 ext 1458; call ahead to check availability.
2. The Salvation Army Homeless Lodge of Lafayette: (337) 235-2407. First come first serve. Check-in begins at 3 pm.
3. St. Michael's Center for Veterans: 337-235-4972: for male veterans; call ahead for availability.
Lake Charles:
1. Salvation Army Center of Hope: (337) 721-8068; 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; Fax (337) 369-9905; 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.