New Orleans Center for Hope and Change

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

We salute the brave men and women who served our country. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice! 💙

11/06/2025

Hey everyone! 👋
Just a quick heads up — our Marksville office will be closed today for staff training as we continue working to grow and serve you better!

If you need assistance, please reach out to our Opelousas office, 337-407-5148, or call our Crisis Line at 318-253-7888.

Thanks for your patience and continued support! 💙

10/29/2025

**“Feeling down? Confused or depressed? Let this sink in — there has never been a storm that lasted forever. After every storm, the sun shines again.

Remember, everyone fights battles. Some are heavier than others, but one thing is certain — every battle can be won with the right mindset. Don’t let the need for help embarrass you; reaching out for guidance is a sign of strength, not weakness.

The road you’re on might be rocky right now, but every step you take brings you closer to peace. When you overcome your trials, the journey ahead will be smoother — and the victory that much sweeter. Keep pushing, keep believing, and know that brighter days are coming.”**

10/22/2025

🎃 We’re excited to join this year’s Pumpkin Patch & Health Fair! 🍂

The Move Bunkie Forward team did an amazing job hosting this event — and we’re so grateful to be part of a community that’s focused on fun, family, and health! 💪🏽💜

Come out, bring the kids, and enjoy a great day filled with resources, games, and giveaways. Stop by our table and say hi — we can’t wait to see everyone there! 👋🏽✨

📍 Location: Haas Auditorium, Bunkie, LA
📅 Date: Saturday, October 25 10:00am-2:00pm

10/20/2025

🌟 Community Spotlight! 🌟

A huge thank you to our very own Ms. Darien Maten for taking the time to pour into our youth this week! ❤️

Ms. Maten led an incredible, hands-on session focused on emotional awareness, teamwork, and healthy communication skills. Through fun activities and open discussions, the children learned how to identify their emotions, express themselves in positive ways, and support one another. It’s always amazing to see our young participants light up with curiosity and confidence as they grow not only academically, but emotionally and socially as well.

We’re so proud to have counselors like Ms. Maten who go above and beyond—out in the community—educating and empowering others to recognize their feelings and learn healthy ways to cope. 🧠💬

We’ll be back on November 3rd, and we’d love to connect with even more families! 💕

If you’re interested in having your child speak with one of our counselors in your home or through telehealth, give us a call today — we can’t wait to hear from you!

📞 318-253-7888
💙 New Orleans Center for Hope & Change

10/13/2025

Today is a great milestone! Excited for the future…

10/02/2025