Helpful Resources

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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories. The 988 Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining local care and resources with national standards and best practices.

211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community.  Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A single access point for every day needs and in times of crisis.  For example, 211 can offer access to the following types of services:

Basic Human Needs Resources: food, clothing, shelter and financial assistance.
 

Physical and Mental Health Resources
 

Employment Support
 

Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities
 

Support for Children, Youth and Families

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is a safe, nonjudgmental and inclusive space for those concerned about or affected by child abuse. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is NOT a reporting line for child abuse. The hotline is NOT connected to emergency services nor is it a replacement for 911 emergency responsive services.

To report suspected child abuse or neglect in Louisiana, call 855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437).

If you suspect a Louisiana child is being abused, neglected, sexually abused or is a victim of juvenile sex trafficking, call toll-free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  All calls are confidential. 

24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.

If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7, confidential support. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To reach responders, Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255. 

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people.  We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA envisions that people with, affected by, or at risk for mental health and substance use conditions receive care, achieve well-being, and thrive.