The Extra Mile was established in 1991 to provide services for the mental health community. The Extra Mile was established in 1991 to serve the Office of Behavioral Health, Office of Addictive Disorders and Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities.
The Extra Mile Region IV began to provide services to the Department of Children and Family Services. These clients have been consistently served by the Extra Mile. The Extra Mile Region IV assesses the community for their needs and creates programs that fill in any gaps in need services like AVEC Les ENFANTS.
Acadiana now offers a residential facility to pregnant women and mothers with young dependent children. This is Meredith’s Place. Meredith’s Place’s name is derived from a tragic incident.
Meredith Lindsay Street, beloved mother and sister, is Meredith’s Place’s inspiration. Meredith was a Breaux Bridge native who struggled with the cycle of addiction her entire life.
Meredith, a mother of two, was killed by a drug overdose in July 2007. Meredith died just months before she graduated from UL Lafayette with a Business degree.
Meredith’s family wanted to help prevent overdose deaths in the future. They donated to the organization in her memory. Her family wanted to make it possible that other mothers could recover from addiction in a safe environment.
Meredith’s Place, which opened in December 2022, currently houses seven clients. The maximum capacity is 17 clients.
Meredith’s Place’s mission is to provide support, treatment, and resources to women suffering from substance use disorders and their families in order for them to lead a healthy lifestyle that is free of the damaging effects of addiction.
Meredith’s Place has a tremendous impact on the community and is proving to be a catalyst of change. Mothers and children can receive care and services in a new residential facility.
George Mills, Executive Director of The Extra Mile Region IV tells KATC all about the new facility as well as its impact on the local community.
You can visit their website here to find out if you or your loved one is in dire need of services.
Executive Director George Mills can be reached at (337) 237-2090 or at email address [email protected]
