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A curated list of crisis hotlines, community programs, and mental health resources. Use this page to quickly find the support or information you need.

Table of Contents

Immediate Help And Crisis Support
Local And Community Resources
Mental Health And Behavioral Health Resources
Apps and Tools
Organizations
Telehealth and In-Person Options

Immediate Help And Crisis Support

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  • Call or text 988
  • Visit Louisiana988.org
  • Spanish-speaking call line: call 988 and press option 2 OR call (1-888-628-9454)
  • Spanish-speaking text line: text AYUDA to 988

National Domestic
Violence Hotline

  • (1-800-799-7233)

SAMHSA’s National
Helpline

  • (1-800-662-HELP) - mental health and substance abuse

NAMI Louisiana Crisis
Line Baton Rouge

  • (225-924-3900)

NAMI Louisiana Crisis
Line Outside Baton Rouge

  • (1-800-437-0303)

SCLHSA’s CALL Line

  • (1-877-500-9997) - assistance for those with mental health crises, concerns, or questions. Available Monday - Fridays 4:30pm - 8:00am; weekends and holidays.

Veteran’s Crisis Line

  • Call 988 and press option 1; text 838255; visit VeteransCrisisLine.net/chat

National Disaster Distress Helpline

  • Call (1-800-985-5990); text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 - emotional distress due to natural disasters

FEMA Assistance

  • Call (1-800-621-3362)

Louisiana Spirit Crisis Counseling Program (24/7)

  • (1-866-310-7977)

National Safe Haven Alliance Crisis Hotline (24/7)

  • (1-888-510-2229) - confidential, for parents in crisis considering relinquishing a baby under Safe Haven Law.

Hope Restored Pregnancy Resource Center

  • (985-872-4994) - pregnancy-related mental health crises

Local and Community Resources

  • Local Hospitals: Access to emergency care, psychiatric services, and medical support.
  • Community Mental Health Centers: Programs offering therapy, crisis intervention, and case management.
  • Support Groups: Peer-based support for individuals navigating mental health, recovery, or life transitions.
  • Community Programs: Local organizations provide education, outreach, and behavioral health resources.

Mental Health and Behavioral Health Resources

  • National Mental Health Organizations: Information, education, and support for a wide range of mental health conditions.
  • Condition Specific Resources: Guidance for ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns.
  • Educational Materials: Evidence-based information to support understanding and decision making.
  • Online Support Communities: Virtual spaces offering connection and shared experiences.

Apps and Tools

Apps are not a substitute for professional care, and likely lack HIPAA compliance. Review privacy policies and avoid entering sensitive information
  • Head space
  • Calm
  • Moodfit
  • Sanvello
  • MindShift
  • eMoods
  • Bearable

Organizations:

  • NAMI: nami.org
  • APA: apa.org
  • SAMHSA: samhsa.gov

Telehealth and In-Person Options

At Burns Psychological Services, both in-person and virtual options are available for mental health and therapy services. Depending on clinical needs and patient preference, appointments may be conducted through telehealth or in person to support ongoing care, evaluations, and therapy services.

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Burns Psychological services

(985) 248-6603