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Community Integration

How We Help

Independence and presence of choice are our core beliefs. Our top priority is for ArcGNO participants to have a meaningful day.

Through our four community centers, we offer participants a variety of engaging activities that involve fellowship, community, the ability to build new skills, and more.

ArcGNO participants choose how to spend their day, and not only with other participants, but with those in the community.

We actively coordinate programs with community members who serve as group leaders in some activities that include, but are not limited to:

Volunteer Opportunities

Participants visit other businesses and nonprofits to gain work experience, sharpen their social skills, and even volunteer.

Health and fitness programs

Leaders take groups biking, swimming, yoga, bowling and more.

Social Gatherings

We integrate with the community through gatherings at coffee shops, restaurants, and movie theaters.

Community Center-based programs

ArcGNO participants remain at our centers and engage in a full schedule of activities throughout the day.

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Our Centers

Our Community Integration (CI) program starts with our four area community centers that serve as day facilities for adults. Supervised by a compassionate staff of trained caregivers, our community centers are located in a four-parish area:

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Chalmette Community Center

3700 Jean Lafitte Pkwy.
Chalmette, LA 70043
504-301-4360

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Northshore Community Center

2210 8th St.
Mandeville, LA 70471
985-302-5078

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Uptown Community Center

1771 Nashville Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-897-0134

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Westwego Community Center

333 Sala Ave.
Westwego, LA 70094
504-341-4414

Our Focus

ArcGNO is known to compassionately care for people with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays (IDD) from birth to death, but an IDD diagnosis does not define those for whom we care.

We strive to create communities that are inclusive and accepting, and we encourage independence, self-esteem, and self-reliance, which leads to a fulfilling and engaging life.