Improving health and wellbeing for all
United Way Southwest Louisiana's Healthy Community Impact Area fosters well-being and health equity for all residents in the region. Implementing various Initiatives aims to address critical health issues and enhance access to resources, including preventive care, nutrition education, and mental health support. Collaborating with local organizations, they work to create programs that empower individuals and families to lead healthier lives.
Through community engagement and strategic partnerships, United Way is committed to building a vibrant, thriving environment where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being.
OUR GOAL
Empower individuals and families with the knowledge and resources needed to maintain and improve their health
OUR FOCUS
Improving health and well-being for all
OUR PRIORITY AREAS
- Maternal & Child Health
- Nutrition & Food Security
- Healthy Spaces & Physical Activity
- Mental Health
- Prevention
- Healthcare Access
United Way Southwest Louisiana sits on the committees for the Southwest Louisiana Human Trafficking Task Force, Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families, Louisiana Department of Health Region V Community Advisory and Action Team, SWLA Opioid, SWLA Suicide Coalition, United Against Human Trafficking and the Chamber SWLA Quality of Life Committee.
OUR HEALTH FUNDED PARTNERS
Supporting Healthy Choices: Risky Behavior
JEFF DAVIS CADA
Communities Against Domestic Violence
Independence: Obtain
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SWLA
Laundry/Shower Program
Independence: Maintain
BEAUREGARD COUNCIL ON AGING
Congregate Meals
Transportation
Home Delivered Meals
Calcasieu Council on Aging
Home Delivered Meals
Transportation
Healthcare: Access
IBERIA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER - MERRYVILLE
Merryville Community Health Clinic
Safe Home & Community: Prevention
FAITH SHARE
Cameron Parish Healthy Living Outreach
FAMILY & YOUTH COUNSELING AGENCY
Children's Advocacy Center
KAY DORE COUNSELING CENTER AT MCNEESE
Road to Wellness
Safe Home & Community: Recovery
BEAUREGARD COMMUNITY CONCERNS
June Jenkins Women & Children's Shelter
FAMILY & YOUTH COUNSELING AGENCY
Victim Advocacy
UNITED AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Client Services
OASIS A SAFE PLACE
Emergency Shelter
Sexual Assault Program
OUR HEALTH INITIATIVES
United Way Southwest Louisiana has the ability to initiate projects independently in each of our four focus areas. These Initiatives address important community needs not already being met that we have identified as critical needs. They can be used to address emergency needs during times of natural disasters or critical community needs not being met.
Google Year In Search
Our work during the COVID-19 Pandemic gained the attention of Google. We were contacted for videography and data about our impact for use in their Year in Search for 2020. You can see our portion in the worldwide release below.
Dawn's Story
Dawn, a member of our community, was assaulted while on a date. She received life-changing counseling through a United Way Southwest Louisiana-funded program that allowed her to build a positive path forward while healing from this tragic event.
Dawn recently gained the courage to join the United Way Southwest Louisiana campaign and tell her story to the community. She has a message of hope and gratitude for people just like you who have made it possible for our work to continue for over 82 years.