Working Together for a Healthier Louisiana.

Project M.O.M.

Accidental opioid overdose has been the leading cause of pregnancy‑associated death in Louisiana since 2018.
Through Project M.O.M., LDH aims to reduce pregnancy‑associated opioid overdose deaths by 80% within three years and protect infants from loss or foster care placement.

Learn about the initiative

Louisiana 988

Call, text, or chat online to connect to a 988 specialist who can help. Our 988 specialists provide free, confidential support, 24/7. Because getting help is human.

Help and hope are here

Talk. Listen. Care.

Feeling overwhelmed by welcoming a new baby?  TLC Moms, a Louisiana Department of Health initiative, offers support, resources and a path to mental and emotional wellness for moms, families and caregivers facing pregnancy or postpartum depression and anxiety.

Learn more about TLC Moms

Louisiana WIC: Healthy food, breastfeeding support and nutrition education

Louisiana WIC has a new app available for participants called myWIC, along with two other apps, the WICShopper app, and the Pacify app.  

Learn about the apps