Ascension Complete Training (A.C.T.) Program
The A.C.T. Program offers residents of Ascension Parish the opportunity to receive computer literacy training,
as well as participate in Resume Building Workshops.
Becoming A Responsible Teen (B.A.R.T.)
B.A.R.T. is an HIV prevention curriculum primarily for African American adolescents, ages 14-18,
in non-school, community-based settings. It includes interactive group discussions and role plays that have been created
by teens. Teens learn to "spread the word" to their friends about HIV risks.
Defy
Defy is a Louisiana Youth Movement that seeks to reduce the influence of the tobacco industry and promotes tobacco-free
lifestyles. Defy is a youth-driven initiative. A critical component of Defy is youth empowerment and youth ownership.
Girls Empowered through Mentoring Services - G.E.M.S.
The program is designed to expose girls ages 11-17 to opportunities and activities that encourage their mental,
spiritual, and personal development.
Let's Talk About It
These small group sessions are for women only and allow for an empowering exchange of information. The sessions
take place in a comfortable setting and all information shared is confidential. Topics discussed are: HIV/AIDS, Tobacco
Prevention and Control, Relationships, etc.
Medicaid Application Center
Face
to Face Enrichment Center is a Certified Medicaid Application Center. Applications are accepted from children, women, and
senior citizens. Appointments can be made by calling the office.
Project Connections
Project Connections is designed to improve access to Internet-based health information from the National
Library of Medicine. Get information on topics such as: Smoking, Cancer, Nutrition, Mental Health, etc. This project is funded
by the National Library of Medicine.
Project FIRST - Females Involved in Reducing Smoking and Tobacco use
Women meet monthly and learn about the
dangers of smoking and tobacco use. The women serve as advocates against smoking and tobaccco use in their communities and
also receive incentives for participation.
The S.M.I.L.E. Program
Through S.M.I.L.E. (helping Single Mothers Improve their Lives Everyday), Face to Face
Enrichment Center accepts donated home furnishing items such as dresser/drawers, beds, tables and chairs, sofas, etc. and
distributes those items to single mothers who are in need. This program is open to single mothers who reside in the parish
of Ascension and surrounding areas.
