FIRST:  If you have encountered an emergency situation, call 9-1-1 immediately.

SECOND:  If the situation requires assistance, determine who can best help you. How do you know what's available? 232-HELP/211 is a good place to start. This local information and referral service has access to countless programs, services and agencies designed to help specific needs. Their operators can make your search for assistance move quickly.

THIRD:  Search through our list of partner agencies, just [click here].

Thousands of people nationwide face challenges without ever knowing there are programs that could help them. Whether you need after-school assistance, mentoring for your child, or you're facing home damage from a storm and almost anything in between, you can find friends with United Way of Acadiana. Our team makes up the most active, positive groups in Acadiana whose sole purpose is to improve our lives. You'll find a short description of the group including their mission. It's easy to contact them through the listed number or e-mail address.

If you still haven't found the assistance you need, call United Way of Acadiana at 337-233-8302 or e-mail us at info@unitedwayofacadiana.org. We're here to help.