Southwest Louisiana Independence Center

Disability Services in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, J

Phone: (337) 477-7194

Address: 4320 Lake Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70605

Website: https://slic-la.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Randy Dartez. Email: info@slic-la.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/louisiana).

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Frequently asked questions about Southwest Louisiana Independence Center

How do I contact Southwest Louisiana Independence Center?

You can call Southwest Louisiana Independence Center at (337) 477-7194 or visit 4320 Lake Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Their website is https://slic-la.org/.

What services does Southwest Louisiana Independence Center offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lower St. Martin, St. Landry, Upper St. Martin, Vermillion,

Are services at Southwest Louisiana Independence Center free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Southwest Louisiana Independence Center at (337) 477-7194 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Southwest Louisiana Independence Center offer services in other languages?

Call Southwest Louisiana Independence Center at (337) 477-7194 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.