Resources for Moms, Families, and Caregivers

Mental Health Professionals

Local Governing Entities (LGEs), also known as health districts or authorities, are established by Louisiana state law to direct the operation and management of community-based programs and services relative to mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities and challenges, and substance-related and addictive disorders.

There are 10 LGEs across the state in the regions of Greater New Orleans (1), Capital Area (2), South Central (3), Acadiana (4), Southwest (5), Central (6), Northwest (7), Northeast (8), Northshore (9), and Jefferson Parish (10).

LGEs provide services including screening and assessment, emergency crisis care, individual evaluation and treatment, medication administration and management, clinical casework services, specialized services for children and adolescents, specialized criminal justice services, specialized services for the elderly, and pharmacy services.

Additional Resources

• LDH Partners for Healthy Babies
• Moms’ Mental Health Matters
• Support organizations:
  • Postpartum Support International: Call/text 800-944-4773
  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call/text 833-852-6262
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness: Call 800-950-6264 or text “helpline” to 62640
• Connect with other moms through moms’ groups in your community or online:
  • Postpartum Support International (PSI)
  • Postpartum Progress

Downloadable Resources