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The Arc of Louisiana

The Arc of Louisiana

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who we are
    • Our Story
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Staff
    • Our Chapters
  • Policy & Advocacy
    • Overview
    • Legislative Session
  • Annual Reports
    • Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report
    • Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Report
    • Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Report
    • Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Report
    • Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Report
  • Programs
    • Education
      • Fact Sheets
      • Education Trainings
      • Special Education Guide
      • Events
    • LA ABLE
      • FAQs
    • People First of Louisiana
    • Supported Decision Making
      • Handbook
      • Agreement
      • Slide Deck (Powerpoint)
      • Slide Deck (PDF)
      • Articles / Publications
    • Healthcare and Wellness
      • Trainings
      • Fact Sheets
        • Assertive Community Treatment – DD Modifications
        • Cognitive-Behavior Therapy & Intellectual Disabilities
        • Dialectical Behavior Therapy & Intellectual Disabilities
        • EMDR & Intellectual Disabilities
        • Multi-systemic Therapy & IDD
        • Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) & IDD
        • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy & IDD
      • Guides
        • A Guide for the General Clinician: Providing Behavioral Health Services for Individuals with Co-Occurring Disabilities
        • A Guide for Individuals with Co-Occurring Disabilities and their Families
    • Criminal Justice
    • Emergency Preparedness
  • Services
    • State Personal Assistance Services
    • Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund (TBSCI)
  • Get Involved
    • How to Become an Arc
    • People First of Louisiana
    • Subscribe
    • Donate
  • Resources
    • Disability Resources
      • Aging
      • Autism
      • Brain Injury
      • Cerebral Palsy
      • Developmental Disabilities
      • Education
      • Mental Health
      • Speech & Hearing
    • Apply for Disability Services
    • Legal Resources
    • Emergency Preparedness

Our Chapters

The Arc of Louisiana proudly supports 21 affiliated local chapters spread across the state, each dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our local chapters work every day to create inclusive communities where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are welcomed, supported, and empowered. Each chapter brings unique programs and resources to its region, strengthening families and expanding opportunities statewide.

Select the regions below to view local chapters in your area.

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Arc of Greater New Orleans

Executive Director: Heather Matthews

Board President: Shannon Joseph

Address: 925 S. Labarre Road Metaire, LA 70001

Website: www.arcgno.org

Phone: (504) 897-0134


Westbank Arc

Executive Director: Preston Wright

Board President: Joseph Miller

Address: 401 Gretna Blvd, Gretna, LA 70053

Website: www.wbarc.org

Phone: (504) 361-1131

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The Arc Baton Rouge

Executive Director: JP Gaspard

President: Al Thibodeaux

Address: 12616 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Website: www.arcbatonrouge.org

Phone: (225) 927-0855


Donalsonville Area Arc

Executive Director: Marlene Domingue

President: 

Address: 1030 Clay St. Donaldsonville, LA 70346 

Website: 

Phone: (225) 473-4516


The Arc of East Ascension

Executive Director: Raven LaBiche

President: Tammy Williams

Address: 1122 S. East Ascension Complex Blvd. Gonzales, LA 70737

Website: www.thearcea.com

Phone: (225) 621-2000


The Arc-Iberville

Executive Director: Linda Wilson

President: James Ramirez

Address: 24615 J Gerald Berret Blvd, Plaquemine, LA 70764, Plaquemine, LA, United States, 70764

Website: 

Phone: (225) 687-4062

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The Arc of St. Charles

Executive Director: Victoria Bryant

Board President: Dennis Roussel

Address: 13771 Old Spanish Trail Boutte, LA 70039

Website: www.arcofstcharles.com

Phone: (985) 785-0971


St. James Arc

Executive Director: Alisa Dunklin

Board President: James Brazan

Address: 2544 Hwy. 20, Vacherie, LA 70090

Website: https://www.stjamesla.com/502/St-James-Parish-ARC

Phone: (225) 562-2304


St. John Arc

Executive Director: 

Board President: 

Address: 101 Bamboo Rd, Laplace, LA 70068

Website: 

Phone: (985) 652-8003


The Arc of St. Mary

Executive Director: 

Board President: Marion Landry

Address: 100 Missouri Street Centerville, LA 70522

Website: https://arcofstmary.com/

Phone: (337) 836-9419


Terrebonne Arc

Executive Director: Mary Lynn Bisland

Board President: Mike Allemand

Address: 1 McCord Rd Houma, LA 70363

Website: www.terrebonnearc.org/

Phone: (985) 876-4465

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The Arc of Acadiana

Executive Director: Cindy Leleux

Board President: 

Address: 6400 Highway 90 West New Iberia, LA 70560

Website: https://arcofacadiana.org/

Phone: (337) 367-6813 


LARC - Lafayette

Executive Director: 

Board President: 

Address: 303 New Hope Road Lafayette, LA 70506

Website: https://lafayettelarc.org/

Phone: (337) 984-6110


The Arc of St. Martin

Executive Director: 

Board President: 

Address: 500 Lelia St, Saint Martinville, LA, United States, Louisiana

Website: 

Phone: (337) 394-4928

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Beauregard Arc

Executive Director: 

President: 

Address: 221 Mahlon Street, Deridder, Louisiana 70634

Website: https://beauregardarc.net/

Phone: (337) 202-1908

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The Arc Rapides

Executive Director: 

President: Dr. Will Hal

Address: 1700 Ashley Avenue Alexandria, LA 71301

Website: https://www.thearcrapides.org/

Phone: (318) 445-5287

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The Arc Caddo-Bossier

Executive Director: Kristen Powers

Board President: Kevin Pesnell

Address: 351 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA 71101

Website: https://www.thearccaddobossier.org/

Phone: (318) 221-8392


The Arc of Sabine

Executive Director: Time Goodwin

Board President:

Address: 545 West San Antonio Avenue, Many, LA 71449

Website: 

Phone: (318) 256-2025

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Arco-Monroe

Executive Director: Roma Kidd

Board President: Terry Duke

Address: 3101 Mercedes Dr. Monroe, LA 71201

Website: https://arcomonroe.org/

Phone: (318) 387-7817


The Arc of Morehouse

Executive Director: 

Board President: 

Address: 10640 Lucy Hudson Drive Bastrop, LA 71220-1838

Website: https://www.arcofmorehouse.com/

Phone: (318) 283-2338

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TARC - Hammond

Executive Director: Michael Latino

Board President: Parker Layrisson

Address: 408 North Cypress Street Hammond, LA 70401

Website: https://www.tarc-hammond.com/

Phone: (985) 345-8811 

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The Arc of LA About Us

The Arc of Louisiana is affiliated with The Arc of the United States, which advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a national level. We also are proud to have 21 affiliated local chapters working to provide additional supports and services to families in communities throughout the state.

Programs

  • LA ABLE
  • People First of Louisiana
  • Supported Decision Making
  • Criminal Justice
  • Healthcare and Wellness
  • Emergency Preparedness

Contact

600 Colonial Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Office 1.866.966.6260 | 1.225.383.1033
info@thearcla.org

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