Office of Behavioral Health | La Dept. of Health

Kids Vaccines

CHILDREN 6 MONTHS AND UP NOW ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A FREE COVID-19 VACCINE. To find a vaccination location near you or get your questions answered, we encourage you to speak with your child’s pediatrician, call 211, or call the COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 1-855-453-0774 to be connected with a medical professional.

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

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1115 SUD Demonstration Waiver Public Forum Announcement

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The Office of Behavioral Health announces dates for Mental Health Rehabilitation (MHR) Regional Tour

September 30, 2022

LDH, community partners hosting faith leaders' awareness breakfast to address opioid epidemic in Northwest Louisiana

September 27, 2022

RFI: Transitional Beds to the Community Statewide for Male and/or Female Civil Intermediate Clients

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Louisiana launches new 988 suicide and crisis lifeline