Preparing for Release from David Wade: Community Resources in the Alexandria Area

If your loved one is releasing from David Wade, the right reentry contact depends on where supervision will happen next. The Alexandria District covers Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, La Salle, and Rapides parishes - so Alexandria-area offices are often the fastest place to start when lining up documents, transportation, and reporting requirements.

The Alexandria District orientation packet highlights a few high-impact starting points: the Probation and Parole office for supervision questions, the Social Security Administration for replacement cards, the Office of Motor Vehicles for driver's license reinstatement, and the Alexandria Public Housing Authority for affordable housing leads. Save these numbers and addresses now - you'll avoid days of scrambling once release is close.

Need a Social Security card? The local SSA office is at 3401 North Boulevard, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call 1-800-772-1213 or 318-445-0549 to ask about replacement cards or other Social Security questions.

For driver's license reinstatement, the Alexandria OMV office is at 5602 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303. Call 318-487-5933 first to confirm what steps and paperwork apply to your situation.

Start housing planning early, especially if you need affordable options. The Alexandria Public Housing Authority is at 2558 Loblolly Lane, Alexandria, LA 71303. Phone numbers are 318-442-8843 and 318-448-4521. Calling ahead helps you understand what applications or documents you'll need ready when your loved one comes home.

The Division of Probation and Parole office is at 2800 South MacArthur Drive, Suite F, Alexandria, LA 71301. The main number is 318-487-5301, and hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is your go-to for questions about reporting, conditions, and who to contact once supervision starts.

Checklist

• ✓ Save the Alexandria Social Security Administration office contact (3401 North Boulevard, Alexandria, LA 71301; 1-800-772-1213 or 318-445-0549) from the Alexandria District orientation packet.
• ✓ Save the Alexandria OMV reinstatement contact (5602 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303; 318-487-5933) so you can start driver’s license reinstatement steps.
• ✓ Save the Alexandria Public Housing Authority contact (2558 Loblolly Lane, Alexandria, LA 71303; 318-442-8843 or 318-448-4521) and start gathering what you’ll need for housing applications.
• ✓ Save the Alexandria District Division of Probation and Parole contact (2800 South MacArthur Drive, Suite F, Alexandria, LA 71301; 318-487-5301) and confirm the reporting office and expectations for supervision.