Thanksgiving is a time of giving thanks for our blessings and celebrating with family and friends. Thanksgiving can also be a difficult time for people who have lost loved ones to death or divorce or who have suffered trauma.  

As we gather together this week and give thanks, remember the people who are lonely and hurting. Holidays are a good time to reach out and show our love for others.  A kind word or an invitation can help lift someone's spirit and help them not feel lonely during the holidays.  

If you are struggling during this time or know someone who is suffering, Dr. Belaire can help.  See how Dr. Belaire can help at www.BelaireCounseling.com.  To schedule and appointment call 225-291-1335.

We in the Baton Rouge area are deeply affected by the recent flooding.  Many of our family, friends, and neighbors have lost homes, vehicles, possessions, jobs, and lives.  As a community, we grieve together.  Those of us who live in this community know how strong and resilient we are and that we come together to help each other in times of need.  We celebrate each other and give of ourselves to our community.

Many people will experience trauma and stress as a result of the flooding.  Dr. Belaire is available to counsel adults, children, and adolescents who have been affected by this disaster.  To set up an appointment, call 225-291-1335 or email drbelaire@belairecounseling.com.

Below is a list of places to receive aid if you have been displaced or affected by the recent flooding in the Baton Rouge area.  As new resources are available, I will try add them to the list.  Please feel free to comment with additional resources as they are available.

Resources:

• Governor’s emergency line: (225) 342-7015
• Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP).

           1-888-LA-HELP-U (1-888-524-3578)

• Pediatria HealthCare- Medical needs

          225-364-3630
          8894 Airline Highway, Suite A
          Baton Rouge, LA 70815

• South Baton Rouge Church of Christ - assistance through  Church of Christ Disaster Recovery
• WAFB- list of shelters and resources
• The Baptist Association of Southeast Louisiana a disaster relief program that will gut out your sheet rock and spray to kill the mold that is growing in your home free of charge. If you need assistance please call Stan Statham, Director of Missions at (985) 839-3827 or on his cell at (985) 515-4367, or you can email him at domstan@basela.org.
• Dutchtown Baptist Church - recovery assistance
• Habitat for Humanity Baton Rouge- home cleanup 225-927-6651 or lynn@habitatbr.org
• Salvation Army- providing supplies

Shelters:
Celtic Studios
10000 Celtic Drive
O'Connor Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 330-6000 phone
888.49.MOVIE (66843) toll-free
(225) 330-6163 fax

Donate:

• Go Fund Me
• South Baton Rouge Church of Christ-

          8725 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
          225-927-4673

• Salvation Army