Human Services Response Institute

Human Services Response Institute provides professional disaster-related services to the community.

Human Services Response Institute, a program of Family & Youth, was originated to address the consequences of any major disaster or emergency faced by a community. Human Services Response Institute (HSRI) personnel provide professional disaster-related services, including intensive case management to develop long-range plans for evacuees; family budgeting and financial management; mental health counseling; job development; and housing and relocation assistance. In addition, HSRI personnel promote collaboration and partnerships on behalf of people affected by emergencies and disaster, and work with government officials in procurement of financial and non-financial resources to strengthen current infrastructure.

Some of the services provided are disaster response, unmet needs coordination, long-term recovery coordination, case management, consultation and training, policy development, and plan development and management

Family & Youth has a long history of developing specialized programs to meet the community’s needs. It strives to be abreast of changing dynamics in the community to be able to address important issues.

Family & Youth Counseling Agency, Inc.
220 Louie Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601