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Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services
Serving the Community Since 1987

Services

LARS provides emergency  services,  including assistance vouchers for food, shelter, eviction prevention, utility assistance, prescriptions, transportation, and clothing for people in crisis based on the availability of funds or resources to do so. In addition to providing emergency assistance, LARS also provides services to the homeless, transitional housing.

LARS does its best to convey to individuals or family in need that it provides  "crises intervention" with the primary goal of helping families to become more self-sufficient. It does not want to be a "Band-Aid" for crises, but rather a bridge that helps individuals and families overcome barriers to self-sufficiency.

KEY SERVICES OF LARS

Assessment of individuals and families to determine needed services.

Limited  emergency assistance such as food, shelter, eviction prevention, utility cutoff,  prescription and clothing  vouchers (AmVets, Encore Thrift Store),

Short  term counseling as needed.

Limited  transitional housing and support services.

Information  on resources by telephone or personal contacts.

Linkage  with appropriate community agencies.

Budget counseling for money management.

Employment services.

Advocating for clients with other community services.

Holiday  and Share FOOD programs.

Support  for veterans.

 

last update 11/5/2005