Mental Health Resources
Whether you're looking for support for yourself or someone you care about, help is available. Below you'll find crisis lines, local services in the Greater New Orleans area, and statewide resources.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out immediately.
Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
Crisis Helplines
Free, confidential support available 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National · 24/7Free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7.
988lifeline.orgCrisis Text Line
National · 24/7Text-based crisis support available around the clock. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
crisistextline.orgNAMI Helpline
National · Mon–FriThe National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline offers information, referrals, and support for individuals and families.
nami.org/helpLocal Resources
Jefferson & Orleans Parish — Greater New Orleans Area
Metropolitan Human Services District
Orleans ParishProvides behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders services to residents of Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes.
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA)
Jefferson ParishOffers mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services to Jefferson Parish residents, including crisis intervention.
Ochsner Behavioral Health — Crisis Services
Jefferson & OrleansOchsner Health provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services across the Greater New Orleans area, including crisis stabilization.
Tulane Medical Center — Psychiatric Emergency
Orleans ParishPsychiatric emergency services available through Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans.
Volunteers of America — Greater New Orleans
Orleans & JeffersonProvides substance use treatment, mental health counseling, and supportive housing services throughout the New Orleans metro area.
NAMI New Orleans
Orleans & JeffersonLocal chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offering peer support groups, education programs, and advocacy for individuals and families.
Additional Support
National & statewide programs
SAMHSA National Helpline
National · 24/7 · FreeFree, confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders.
samhsa.govVeterans Crisis Line
National · 24/7Confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families. Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
veteranscrisisline.netLouisiana Office of Behavioral Health
Louisiana StatewideState agency overseeing mental health and substance use services across Louisiana, including provider directories and program information.
ldh.la.gov/obhReady to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready to work with a provider one-on-one, Chambers Psychiatric Services is accepting new patients. We're here to help you move forward.