Beacon Community Connections

We’re Hiring: Peer Support Specialist

Do you have lived experience with addiction, at least 2 years of recovery, and a passion for helping others on their recovery journey? Beacon is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our Ally team!

Click the link to learn more and apply today!

Peer Ally Navigator Beacon Community Connections Peer Support Specialist Peer Support Specialists provide social care services through assessment, care coordination, and navigation of complex systems of care. The Peer Support Specialist supports people with substance use and social needs by connecting them to community...

The Beacon team had a great time connecting with other local non-profits and business leaders at the The Oil Center Association's Lunch and Learn event last week!

📢 We're hiring! Beacon is looking for a Community Health Worker to join our Reentry Hub team.

Our Reentry Hub supports formerly incarcerated clients through the reentry process by connecting them to community resources and support. If you are passionate about social advocacy and supporting underserved populations, we would love to hear from you.

Click the link to learn more and apply today!

Justice/ReEntry Community Health Worker Lafayette Community Health Workers provide social care services through assessment, care coordination, and navigation of complex systems of care. The Reentry Community Health Worker supports formerly incarcerated clients with social needs by connecting them to community resources, social services, and healthc...

Less than 48 hours left to get tickets for Beacon's Mother's Day Raffle!

✨ Now through 12pm this Wednesday, use the code FLASHSALE at checkout for 50% off your raffle ticket purchase! ✨

Click here for tickets: https://beaconconnections.rallyup.com/beaconmothersdaybasket

Raffle items include:
$200 Pascal’s Spa Gift Card,
$30 Painted Bayou Gift Card,
$25 Sinclair’s Gift Card,
$20 Jet Coffee Gift Card,
Framed Art Print by Matteastudio,
Glazed Ceramic Vase with Stained Glass Flower from Painted Bayou,
Glazed Ceramic Bracelet from Painted Bayou,
100% Cotton Hand-Crocheted Coasters from Sinclair’s,
100% Cotton Floral Embroidered Apron,
Monstera Plant in Woven Basket (2.5ft tall),
Glass Mushroom Flower Bud Vase,
Fabric Bound Journal,
Jasmin and Milk Tea Oil Reed Diffuser,
Glass Canister Candle,
Gracie & Stella Eye Masks

Less than two weeks left to purchase tickets for our Mother's Day raffle!

Don't wait: Get your tickets today for a chance to win the perfect gift for mom (or for yourself 😉) and give back to your community at the same time.

Tickets available at https://beaconconnections.rallyup.com/beaconmothersdaybasket

🌺We're excited to announce the launch of our Mother's Day Raffle Fundraiser! Purchase your ticket today for a chance to win a prize valued up to $600:
https://beaconconnections.rallyup.com/beaconmothersdaybasket

💐All contributions directly support Beacon's Navigation Fund. Don't miss out- get your tickets today and help support community members in need.

Last but certainly not least: We're thrilled to showcase the meaningful difference Beacon's Ally Response program made in 2025.

Last year, we served 646 clients and received 621 referrals from local emergency departments. Our dedicated Ally team engaged in 3,422 interactions to support clients throughout the recovery journey, and successfully resolved 99% of clients' needs.

Click to view the full report: https://simplebooklet.com/2025annualimpactreport1

Today, we’re highlighting the critical impact of our Outreach Harm Reduction Navigation (OHRN) program. In 2025, Beacon’s dedicated outreach navigator spent thousands of hours in local communities—providing essential outreach, education, and harm reduction supplies to individuals in need.

Our OHRN program is rooted in compassion and personal dignity, working to reduce the harmful effects of high-risk behaviors by meeting people where they are and prioritizing health over stigma.

Click to view the full report: https://simplebooklet.com/2025annualimpactreport1

Today, we want to spotlight our Reentry Hub! In 2025, our Hub program received 259 referrals, served 245 active clients, and provided compassionate, holistic support through 5,161 client interactions. Through the hard work of our reentry community health workers, 99% of clients' needs were successfully resolved.

Click to view the full report: https://simplebooklet.com/2025annualimpactreport1

We’re proud to highlight the incredible impact of Beacon’s health navigation program this past year. In 2025, we received 1,282 referrals, served 1,402 clients, and supported our community through 9,038 interactions. Thanks to the dedication of our community health workers, 97% of clients’ health-related social needs were successfully resolved.

Click to view the full report: https://conta.cc/4lwo3F6