Catholic Charities: New Directions

New Directions is an adult day health facility in Mid-City that provides services exclusively to the developmentally disabled population. Participants may be mentally and/or physically impaired, socially isolated, elderly, or otherwise limited in their ability to function independently in the community. Services to participants include nutritional meals, health screening and monitoring, medication administration, exercise, social activities, field trips, music and art, and reminiscence and intergenerational projects. Activities offer participants the opportunity to socialize and enjoy peer support. We also provide counseling and support groups for caregivers.

Loyola service learning students may interact with participants and assist in various activities. They may share their own skills or talents with the group, or spend time with a participant one-on-one. Interaction with volunteers is especially enjoyable for participants and helps participants maintain or improve their level of functioning in the greater community.

Location: 1523 N Dorgenois St
Transportation: Provide your own or rideshare
Days and times: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contact: Stephanie O'Brien, volunteer@archdiocese-no.org, 504-310-6978, or Jaqueline Richardson, jrichardson@archdiocese-no.org, 504-943-9418