LOCAL RESOURCES (LOUISIANA)
Treatment
Louisiana 211 – 2-1-1 is a free referral and information helpline that connects people to a wide range of health and human services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To contact 2-1-1 in any state, including Louisiana, simply dial the numbers 2-1-1 from any phone.
CRISIS LINE 9-8-8
NAMI HELPLINE 800-950-6264
OR TEXT NAMI TO 741741
Search the HealthyBR Behavioral Health Resource Database
Bridge Center for Hope
Reilly Counseling Center
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
Jefferson Oaks Behavioral Health
Journey to Insight
Apollo Behavioral Health
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
Genesis Behavioral Health Services
Our Lady of the Lake
Baton Rouge General
Capital Area Human Services
Sanabit Behavioral Health
Peak Behavioral Health
All Out Community Care Services
National Child & Family Services
LSU Student Health Center
Heal Your Life Louisiana | Red Stick CARES
Refinery Counseling Center
AA
Balm of Gilead Christian Counseling Center
Louisiana Department of Health Behavioral Health Directory
LDH Community Mental Health Centers
Therapists in Louisiana
Therapists in Baton Rouge
Psychiatrists in Baton Rouge
Support Groups in Baton Rouge
Treatment Centers in Baton Rouge
Mental Health Match
Information + Advocacy + Support
NAMI Louisiana, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization made up of family members, peers, behavioral health professionals, and friends with the purpose of supporting and advocating at the local, state, and national levels the promotion of the quality of care, rights and interests of those affected by mental illness.
NAMI Baton Rouge is dedicated to helping families reclaim a future for themselves and for their loved ones affected by mental illness through support, education, advocacy, and legislation.
The LDH Office of Behavioral Health provides statewide authority and accountability for all behavioral healthcare, including mental health treatment services, for Louisiana citizens.
The Louisiana Mental Health Association (LAMHA) specifically serves individuals who have been treated for any mental or emotional disorder and/or substance abuse, with a special focus on the seriously and chronically mentally ill adult population.
The Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS) is an independent state agency which provides free legal services under Louisiana’s Behavioral Health Law for patients who are hospitalized due to mental illness or substance abuse. MHAS also protects patients’ rights and provides information on behavioral health law to consumers, hospitals, and the public.
Capital Area Human Services (CAHS) aims to deliver caring and responsive behavioral health services, leading to a better tomorrow.
HealthyBR strives to create a healthier Baton Rouge for all.
General Information & Resources
Click here to learn more about mental illness.
Click here to take an online mental health screening to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.
Click here to download NAMI's new crisis guide, “Navigating a Mental Health Crisis: A NAMI Resource Guide for Those Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency.”
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