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Results for mental health behavioral services
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Suicide Prevention
Suicide affects people all over the world, and each death has far-reaching effects. In 2014, over 42,000 people in the U.S. killed themselves. It is the 11th leading cause of death in Louisiana and the second leading cause of death for 10- to 24-year-olds. In Louisiana, 679 people killed themselves in 2014.
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Opioid Toolkits
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Healthy Louisiana Substance Use Disorder 1115 Demonstration Waiver
Healthy Louisiana SUD 1115 Demonstration Waiver
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Medicaid Provider Manuals - Public Comment Archive (2023)
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Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
The Louisiana Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program links affordable rental housing with voluntary, flexible, and individualized services to people with severe and complex disabilities, enabling them to live successfully in the community.
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Inhalant Abuse Prevention
Inhaling the vapors from chemical products has become a dangerous practice among teenagers and young adults. Most people have no idea how dangerous it is to inhale a chemical substance.
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HSS Change of Ownership
Health Standards Section website for Change of Ownership
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Juvenile Competency Restoration
The Juvenile Competency Restoration program is designed to help restore accused juvenile offenders to competency to stand trial. Through collaboration between the Office of Behavioral Health and the Bureau of Legal Services, juveniles are educated on court proceedings to enhance their understanding and comprehension of the juvenile justice processes.
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Mental Health Rehabilitation (MHR) Agendas
The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) had a regional tour of the state to meet with MHR providers regarding Act 503 and the redesigned CPST and PSR services. OBH staff presented on the changes to the service definitions and the expanded provider types for CPST.
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Useful Managed Care Information
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Public University Partnership Program
Health Rural, Maternal, Neonatal, Mental, Substance Use Disorder, Cost-Quality Relationship, evidence-based, high-value care
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Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities
LDH HSS website for PRTF providers
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Medicaid Services
Louisiana's Medicaid program covers many of the same things that private health insurance programs traditionally cover.
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Youth Health Transition Toolkit
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Alcohol Use
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a condition where a person finds it hard to stop or control drinking alcohol, even when it causes problems in their life, like with friends, work, or health.
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OAAS Critical Incident Reporting & SIMS
All CIRs for participants of OAAS services must be reported and tracked. CIR reporting is a CMS requirement for ensuring the health and welfare of participants.
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Reproductive Health Program
The Reproductive Health Program provides resources and services for individuals in regard to their sexual and reproductive health.
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Rate Setting and Audit Section
The Medicaid Rate Setting and Audit Section manages annual reimbursements made under various long-term care reimbursement methodologies, including methodologies for specialized services, for Medicaid recipients receiving long-term care services in nursing facilities and adult day health care facilities.
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Family Support Resources
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Division of Human Resources
To develop, implement, and administer programs that will enhance the development of our employees to better serve the residents of the State of Louisiana.