COVID-19 Updates & Information

211 - for general information about COVID-19 (precautions, symptoms, etc.)
311 / 337-534-TEST (8378) - for pre-screening by a medical professional to determine if a visit to a local screening site is necessary.
911 - for Emergency Services.
232-HELP - for non-English speaking residents
1-866-310-7977 - speak with trained counselors 24/7 to help cope with stress/anxiety
See FAQ’s from Louisiana citizens at www.la211help.org

Louisiana Department of Health's website - http://ldh.la.gov/coronavirus
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention - https://www.cdc.gov
Governor Edwards for Latest Emergency Orders & Proclamations - https://gov.louisiana.gov
Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center - https://coronavirus.jhu.edu includes link to their interactive map of cases worldwide

If your business or employees have been impacted by COVID-19, LEDA has compiled this list of resources available to businesses and their employees. You can find the list at: www.lafayette.org/covid.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Information: www.lafayette.org/sbaloan.Get answers to basic questions about applying for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan—what the qualifications are, what information and documents are needed to complete your application and what expenses are covered by the loan.
COVID-19 Help Wanted: www.lafayette.org/helpwanted. Businesses hiring additional workers to meet customer demand during the COVID-19 public health emergency. If your business is hiring, let them know the details by emailing jobs@lafayette.org.
Ways To Support Local Businesses - https://bit.ly/3a2Gwnf
To file for unemployment, visit www.louisianaworks.net/hire or call their Claim Center at 866-783-5567
One Acadiana Business Resources and Guidance - https://www.oneacadiana.org/covid-19-resources
Vermilion Economic Development Alliance: https://developvermilion.org/help/

Contact Acadiana VOAD at info@AcadianaVOAD.com for more information.
If any nurses, physicians, RN's, etc would like to volunteer to either work at the Cajundome screening site or the 311 call center, please call 337-262-5311 or you may visit https://www.lava.dhh.louisiana.gov to register.