“enabling people with disabilities to live independently.”
New Horizons Independent Living Center
Established in 1984, New Horizons Independent Living Center is a private, non-profit, non-residential, consumer-controlled, community-based organization serving the 29 parishes of North Louisiana with offices in Shreveport, Alexandria, and Monroe.
Welcome to New Horizons!
Changes that make life more satisfying don’t occur overnight. But, for people who are willing to work toward greater independence, New Horizons Independent Living Center can help put the pieces together.
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
Helen Keller
American author, political activist, and lecturer & the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.
About Us
There was a time when people thought “independent living” was limited to “accessible doorways” and “special parking…” but that day is OVER!
Our services are offered to people with any type of disability. We believe that independence can come even to those with the most severe disabilities. Independence starts as an attitude – a desire to take responsibility for one’s own life. Independence continues through the development of knowledge and skills that enable one to control his own activity. Furthermore, New Horizons believes it is the responsibility for those who have achieved a measure of independence to advocate for the removal of all barriers to people with all forms of disabilities. New Horizons believes in the inclusion of all persons with all forms of disability, regardless of origin, age at onset, or degree of disability.
New Horizons believes that each individual is different and unique and should not be treated as if one size fits all. Because of this uniqueness, people with disabilities are in the best position to guide, direct, and control their own lives. We work with consumers with all types of disabilities to assist them in accomplishing their personal goals for independent living. Each independent living plan is as unique as the individual consumer.
New Horizons is funded by federal grants from the Independent Living Administration, state grants from the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, and fee-for-service programs.
New Horizons is a member of the National Council on Independent Living and is associated with the Louisiana Statewide Independent living Council.
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News Horizons
SEPTEMBER 2020
Please join us in our mission of “enabling people with disabilities to live independently.”
“There was a time when people thought “independent living” was limited to “accessible doorways” and “special parking…” but that day is over!
TO ALL OUR CONSUMERS:
COVID 19 poses a serious risk to the health and welfare of our consumers and staff.
EFFECTIVE TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020, NEW HORIZONS OFFICES IN SHREVEPORT, ALEXANDRIA, AND MONROE WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL OUTSIDE VISITORS.
WE MAY EXTEND THIS CLOSURE AS LONG AS THE NUMBER OF INFECTED AMERICANS CONTINUES TO RISE.
OUR STAFF WILL BE WORKING DURING THIS TIME PERIOD AND WILL BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU BY PHONE, EMAIL, OR TEXT.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION CLOSELY. WE WILL POST UPDATES ON SOCIAL MEDIA REGARDING NEW HORIZONS.
WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE AND HOPE AND PRAY THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY STAY SAFE DURING THIS TIME.
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NEW HORIZONS IS DISTRIBUTING FREE MASKS and FREE CELL PHONES
CALL 318-671-8131
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TICKET TO WORK
IF YOU ARE RECEIVING BENEFITS THROUGH THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, YOU MAY HAVE A TICKET TO WORK. New Horizons is an Employment Network through the Social Security Administration. It is our belief that assisting consumers to return to work strongly supports our mission, as financial and economic stability is often a barrier to living independently. Interested applicants should contact Kris Carrier on her direct number at 318-517-0980.
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THE GREEN PROGRAM
“Giving Recycled/Reusable Equipment for Everyday Needs”
The New Horizons GREEN program is always open to donations of durable medical equipment, assistive devices, and medical supplies. Your donations are tax deductible! We are in need of donations now, as we were able to provide many with needed equipment in the local shelters for Harvey evacuees.
If you are in need of durable medical equipment, assistive devices, or medical supplies, please call Mitch Iddins at 318-671-8131, 1-877-219-7327, or 318-458-7307 (cell). We are happy to give you what has been donated to us. You may use our GREEN program for temporary or permanent needs.
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FREE AMPLIFIED PHONES AND HEARING AIDS FOR PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS
Call 318-671-8131 or VP 318-459-9233 (Shreveport area)
Call 318-484-3596 (Alexandria area)
Call 318-323-4374 (Monroe area)
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The Client Assistance Program is housed with Disability Rights Louisiana, formerly The Advocacy Center. The CAP provides free assistance to persons seeking services authorizedunder the Rehabilitation Act. Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) is a statewide non-profit agency providing free legal services to senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
To be eligible for CAP services, an individual must be a Louisiana resident; AND have a physical and/or mental disability; AND be seeking, receiving or denied services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act (such as Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS), American Indian Rehabilitation Services (AIRS), Independent Living or Supported Employment Services). Services provided include Information and Referral, Education and Training, Systems Advocacy, and Individual Case Advocacy.
For assistance: Call 1-800-960-7705 (Voice and TDD) or visit the website at http://www.disabilityrightsla.org
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PARISHES SERVED BY NEW HORIZONS
REGION 6: ALEXANDRIA AREA: RAPIDES; VERNON; AVOYELLES; WINN; GRANT; LASALLE; CATAHOULA; CONCORDIA
REGION 7: SHREVEPORT AREA: CADDO; BOSSIER; WEBSTER; CLAIBORNE; DESOTO; RED RIVER; BIENVILLE; SABINE; NATCHITOCHES
REGION 8: MONROE AREA: OUACHITA; LINCOLN; JACKSON; UNION; MOREHOUSE; CALDWELL; RICHLAND; WEST CARROLL; EAST CARROLL; MADISON; FRANKLIN; TENSAS
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Employment Specialist
Email: kcarrier@nhilc.org
Phone: (318) 517-0980
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New Horizons
Northwest Louisiana
Address: 1701 North Market Street
Shreveport, LA 71107
Phone: (318) 671-8131
Toll-Free: (877) 219-7327
Video Phone: (318) 459-9233
Interpreter Call or Text: (318) 402-7313
Fax: (318) 688-7823
New Horizons
Central Louisiana
Address: 3717 Government Street, Suite 7
Alexandria, LA 71302
Phone: (318) 484-3596
Toll-Free: (888) 361-3596
Fax: (318) 484-3640
New Horizons
Northeast Louisiana
Address: 1401 Hudson Lane, Suite 200
Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: (318) 323-4374
Toll-Free: (800) 428-5505
Fax: (318) 323-5445