🧠 Mental Health Resources

 

Statewide Mental Health Services

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• Louisiana Department of Health – Office of Behavioral Health
  Oversees mental health and substance use services across the state, including crisis intervention and treatment programs.
  🔗 https://ldh.la.gov/page/mental-health-services​

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• Mental Health America of Louisiana
  Provides advocacy, education, and support services to promote mental health wellness and prevent mental and substance use conditions.
  🔗 https://www.thearcla.org/resourceslinks/disability-resources/mental-health/​The Arc of Louisiana

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• Louisiana 211
  A free, 24/7 helpline connecting individuals to local health and human services, including mental health resources.
  📞 Dial 2-1-1
  🔗 https://www.laregents.edu/mentalhealth/​

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Notable Mental Health Facilities

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• Children's Hospital New Orleans Behavioral Health Center – New Orleans, LA
  Provides comprehensive behavioral health services for children and adolescents, including inpatient and outpatient programs.
  📍 210 State St, New Orleans, LA 70118
  📞 (504) 896-7200
  🔗 https://www.chnola.org/our-services/behavioral-health/​Louisiana Department of Health+2Access Health Louisiana+2Louisiana Department of Health+2

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• Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System – Jackson, LA
  Offers inpatient psychiatric care and specialized programs for adults with mental health conditions.
  📍 4502 LA-951, Jackson, LA 70748
  📞 (225) 634-0100
  🔗 https://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/directory/detail/219​

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• Lafourche Behavioral Health Center – Raceland, LA
  Provides outpatient mental health services, including counseling and psychiatric evaluations.
  📍 157 Twin Oaks Dr, Raceland, LA 70394
  📞 (985) 537-6823
  🔗 https://www.freementalhealthservices.org/clinic/raceland_lafourche-behavioral-health-center​

 

🔄 Recovery Centers

 

Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment Facilities

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• Lincoln Nova Vital Recovery – Ruston, LA
  Offers residential and outpatient treatment programs for substance use disorders, including detoxification services.
  📍 4396 US-80, Ruston, LA 71270
  📞 (318) 232-4444
  🔗 https://www.lincolnnovavitalrecovery.com/​

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• Victory Addiction Recovery Center – Lafayette, LA
  Provides comprehensive addiction treatment services, including medical detox, residential programs, and outpatient care.
  📍 111 Liberty Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508
  📞 (337) 456-9111
  🔗 https://myvictorycenter.com/​

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• Cenikor Foundation – Baton Rouge, LA
  Offers a range of substance use treatment services, including inpatient and outpatient programs, as well as prevention initiatives.
  📍 2414 Bunker Hill Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  📞 (225) 218-1960
  🔗 https://www.cenikor.org/locations/baton-rouge/​

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🆘 Crisis & Support Services

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• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  Provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for individuals in distress or experiencing a mental health crisis.
  📞 Dial 988
  🔗 https://988lifeline.org/​

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• Crisis Text Line
  Offers free, 24/7 support via text message for individuals experiencing emotional distress.
  📱 Text HOME to 741741
  🔗 https://www.crisistextline.org/​Louisiana Board of Regents

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• Disaster Distress Helpline
  Provides immediate crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
  📞 Call or text 1-800-985-5990
  🔗 https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

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• Behavioral Health Recovery Outreach Line
  Offers 24/7 support for healthcare professionals and individuals in recovery.
  📞 1-833-333-1132
  🔗 https://www.laregents.edu/mentalhealth/​Louisiana Board of Regents

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• Keep Calm Line
  Provides 24/7 support for individuals experiencing stress or anxiety.
  📞 1-866-310-7977
  🔗 https://www.laregents.edu/mentalhealth/​

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🤝 Support Groups

 

NAMI Louisiana & Local Affiliates

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• NAMI Louisiana – Support Groups
  Offers peer-led support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families.
  🔗 https://namilouisiana.org/support-and-education/support-groups/​

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