Office of Behavioral Health | La Dept. of Health

Like car seats, COVID vaccines are PROVEN LIFESAVERS

Children aged 6 months and up are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.

Substance Use Disorders The Office of Behavioral Health is committed to addressing substance use disorders in our State. OBH offers prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services statewide for individuals with or at risk for substance use disorders including opioid use disorder (OUD) and/or stimulant use/misuse (SUM). OBH provides several resources for substance use disorders, including resources for patients, medical professionals and more.

Disaster Behavioral Health Response In response to tragic events that occur in our community, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will coordinate efforts to address the trauma that LDH employees may experience as a result. As part of this effort, teams from the Office of Behavioral Health will be available to provide supportive services to LDH employees.

Suicide Prevention Training Louisiana healthcare professionals and the public have a variety of suicide training programs available which focus on assessment, intervention, treatment and management of suicide.

Helpful Information

Mental Health Contact: Call 988 for suicide and mental health support, call 911 for immediate medical emergencies, or call 211 for non-emergency resources, Compulsive Gambling:1-877-770-7867, Alcohol / Drug Helpline:1-877-664-2248, Crisis Counselor:1-866-310-7977

Behavioral Health

HCBS Incentive Payment Notice to Health Louisiana LMHPs/Psychiatrists

May 23, 2023

LDH launches campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of illicit fentanyl and actions everyone can take to save lives

May 09, 2023

LDH Launches 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Awareness Campaign During Mental Health Awareness Month

May 02, 2023

Problem Gambling Awareness Month highlights help for gambling addiction

March 22, 2023

LDH's Office of Behavioral Health introduces new initiatives serving children and adolescents

March 03, 2023

Request for Information to Coordinate the Early Childhood Supports and Services (ECSS) Program