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National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network

The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC). We work at the intersection of movements for social justice and the field of mental health to integrate healing justice into both of these spaces. Our overall goal is to increase access to healing justice resources for QTPoC.

ALANON / ALATEEN

Phone: 1-800-344-2666 | Hope and Help for young people who are the relatives and friends of a problem drinker

SAMHSA

Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) | 24/7, free and confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders

Narcotics Anonymous

Phone: (818) 773-9999 Ext. 771 | Helping addicts find the opportunity for a new way of life

Alchoholics Anonymous

Phone: (212) 870-3400 | Fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. AA helps alcoholics achieve sobriety

NEDA

Call 1-800-931-2237 (M-Th 9AM-9PM ET, F 9AM-5PM) or Text 1-800- 931-2237 (M-Th 3-6PM, F 1-5 PM) | Provides support, resources, and treatment options for you or a loved one struggling with an eating disorder

RAINN

Call: 1-800-621-4673 | 24/7 support for anyone affected by sexual violence

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call 988 | The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Plaquemines Community C.A.R.E Centers Foundation

Phone: (504) 393-5750 | Plaquemines C.A.R.E Centers provide general counseling services provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and children on a sliding scale. Our professionally trained staff is made up of social workers, counselors, and master's level interns. Through the use of evidence based practices and techniques, clients are able to work through a variety of issue including: anxiety, depression, domestic violence, trauma, child abuse, sexual abuse, behavioral issues, relationship dynamics, parenting concerns, drug and alcohol abuse, and personal development. Most clients are seen between two and four times per month and the course of treatment may be short or long term, depending on the client's individualized assessment and treatment plan. Each clinician works with the client to develop a personalized treatment plan to meet the presenting needs.

Milestones Mental Health Agency

Phone: (504) 483-9883 | In-home mental health services for children and teenagers, including skills training; also family services and parenting help, outpatient therapy for caregivers. For residents of Orleans & Jefferson Parishes. Medicaid only.

Mercy Family Center

Psychological counseling and treatment for children, youth & adults at three GNO Locations. Including gender-affirming behavioral health services for transgender and non-binary clients. Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding scale for uninsured individuals ONLY; Submit application online to begin process - must have applied for Medicaid first

LSU Behavioral Sciences Center

Baton Rouge: (225) 381-2755 | LaPlace (504) 412-1450 | Campus (504) 412-1517 and (504) 412-1580 | Westbank (504) 412-1960 | St. Charles (504) 412-1366 and 504) 412-1200 | Metairie (504) 412-1650 and (504) 412-1600 | Psychiatry and counseling services for adults and children. Call to make psychiatry appointments, but counseling services are by referral only. Patient will be billed $80 for first visit. Accepts residents of all LA parishes. Must have photo ID. $80 for first visit, $40 each for further visits. Call for appt

Assertive Community Treatment

Phone: 504-247-9120 | Multidisciplinary, recovery oriented team, which provides in-home treatment to adults diagnosed with a serious mental illness. ACT is designed for individuals who are not able to have their needs met in traditional outpatient settings. The ACT Team includes Psychiatrists, Nurses, Mental Health Professional, Addiction Counselors, Vocational Specialists and Peer Specialists. Medicaid; LCS (Louisiana community service) slots limited. LCS allows for Medicare or uninsured patients. Spanish language interpretation available by request

504 HealthNet

Phone: (504) 507-9112 | 504HealthNet is an association comprised of 27 non-profit and governmental organizations in the Greater New Orleans area. Membership is open to those who provide primary care or behavioral health services in a community setting irrespective of the client’s ability to pay, with a special focus on low-income, under-insured and uninsured populations. Our members independently operate dozens of service locations throughout the Greater New Orleans area ranging from comprehensive adult/pediatric primary care and behavioral health to medical mobile units.

Loyola Center for Counseling and Education

Email: lcce@loyno.edu | Phone: 504-864-7858 | Loyola Center for Counseling and Education (LCCE) is committed to providing effective mental health counseling services on a sliding scale to underserved families, couples, groups, and individuals at every stage of life. In tandem with clinical services, LCCE supervises exemplary training for graduate students in Loyola University New Orleans’ Department of Counseling.

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

East Jefferson Health Center: 504-838-5257 | West Jefferson Health Center: 504-349-8833 | Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) envisions a Jefferson Parish in which individuals and families affected by Mental Illness, Addictive Disorders, and/or Developmental Disabilities shall live full, healthy, independent and productive lives to the greatest extent possible for available resources.

HOPE Clinic

Email: hopeclinic@nofjc.org | Main Phone: (504) 503-0878 | Forensics Phone: (504) 355-0857. The HOPE Clinic’s amazing team of medical professionals provide compassionate healthcare to the Greater New Orleans Community. The HOPE Clinic provides primary care, forensic exams, and behavioral health services. We specialize in providing trauma-informed healthcare in ways that patients feel informed, comfortable and in control of the process.

New Orleans Family Justice Center

Crisis line 24/7: 504-866-9554 | Office: 504-592-4005 | New Orleans Family Justice Center is a partnership of agencies dedicated to ending family violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and stalking through prevention and coordinated response by providing comprehensive client-centered, empowerment services in a single location. Our services are available to anyone who has experienced or been impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse or human trafficking. All of our services are free and offered in English and Spanish | On-site childcare is available. If you are interested in getting support, call us today at 504.592.4005 to schedule an intake.

University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health

Phone: (504) 702-3000 | Comprehensive behavioral health services, in and outpatient care. Team includes a variety of healthcare professionals on the treatment team including: Board-certified psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, specially trained nurses, substance abuse counselors, clinical psychologists, therapeutic recreational specialist

River Oaks Hospital

Phone: 1-800-366-1740 | River Oaks Hospital, located minutes outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 126-bed psychiatric facility that has provided quality treatment to individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addictive disorders since 1970. Situated on a 14-acre campus, inpatient services are available for adults and adolescents. We also offer a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for adults.

Metropolitan Human Services District

Crisis: (504) 826-2675 | General: (504) 568-3130 | The Metropolitan Human Services District exists to ensure that person-centered support and services are available and are provided to eligible individuals with mental illness, addictive disorders and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes.

Metropolitan Crisis Response Team

Phone: 504-826-2675 | Telephone and face-to-face triage, assessment, and intervention for persons experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises. 24/7 clinical staff used to prevent unnecessary mental health hospitalizations and instead link consumers to community based services that better address their needs. Free Spanish spoken? Y, interpreters upon request, also interpreters for the hearing impaired.

NAMI New Orleans

Crisis line: 1-800-273-8255 | NAMI NoLa Mid City 504-896-2345 | Westbank 504-368-1944 | NAMI New Orleans serves residents across Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines parishes with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education.