Louisiana 988 Helpline | Louisiana Department of Health
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Louisiana 988 Helpline | Louisiana Department of Health
Resources
Louisiana 988 Helpline
Louisiana 988 Helpline
About the Helpline
988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number — it’s a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress — whether that is thoughts of suicide, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, dealing with a substance use issue/crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also contact 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need emotional support.
Texts and chats are routed to VIA LINK, LACG, and to specified call centers outside Louisiana. To chat, visit
Louisiana988.org
or text 988. To text with a Spanish-speaking crisis specialist, text AYUDA to 988.
The helpline provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Louisiana has two certified helpline centers, VIA LINK and the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling (LACG), who are ready to respond to 988 calls, chats, and texts. VIA LINK provides primary coverage for area codes 504, 225, and 985. LACG provides primary coverage for area codes 318 and 337.
What To Expect
Louisiana 988 Dashboard
To enlarge the dashboard below, click on the arrow at the bottom right corner. This will make the dashboard full screen. To exit full screen, click on the Escape (ESC) button.
Veterans Crisis Line, Spanish Speakers, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing
For
veterans, service members, and their families,
call 988 and press option 1.
Chat (
VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat
) and text (838255) are also available.
For
deaf and hard-of-hearing users
, TTY users may use their preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
For
ASL
users, call the
988 Videophone
.
For
Spanish
, press option 2 (Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis) or dial 888-628-9454.
988 Resources
988 Chat and Text
Veterans Chat
ASL Videophone
SAMHSA 988 Lifeline Website
988 Network Information and Data
Vibrant Emotional Health
Learning Community-Crisis Now
988 Communications Toolkits
Louisiana 988 Media Toolkit
Louisiana 988 Partner Toolkit
Louisiana 988 University Toolkit
SAMHSA 988 Lifeline Toolkit
Additional Resources
Louisiana Crisis Response System and Suicide Prevention
The
Coordinated System of Care (CSoC)
brings together the Department of Health (Office of Behavioral Health and Medicaid), the Department of Children & Family Services, the Department of Education, the Office of Juvenile Justice, the Governor's Office, family, youth and advocate representatives to establish a service delivery system that is better integrated, has enhanced service offerings and achieves improved outcomes. By establishing CSoC, we can help ensure that young people in or at risk of out-of-home placement with significant behavioral health challenges can receive the supports and services they need.
TLC Moms
TLC Moms — a Louisiana Department of Health, Office on Women's Health and Community Health initiative — offers support, resources, and a path to mental and emotional wellness for moms, families, and caregivers facing pregnancy or postpartum depression and anxiety. Encouraging the power of talking, listening, and caring, TLC Moms embodies this commitment by providing resources and support for those navigating the emotional ups and downs of parenthood, from expectant mothers to those caring for newborns. If you or someone you know is experiencing depression or anxiety related to pregnancy or a recent birth, TLC Moms can help you mentally and emotionally on your parenting journey.
Contact
If you have questions regarding 988, please email
[email protected]
.
Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin, MD
Secretary
Bruce D. Greenstein
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Cicero Government
Resources
Louisiana 988 Helpline
Louisiana 988 Helpline
About the Helpline
988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number — it’s a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress — whether that is thoughts of suicide, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, dealing with a substance use issue/crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also contact 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need emotional support.
Texts and chats are routed to VIA LINK, LACG, and to specified call centers outside Louisiana. To chat, visit
Louisiana988.org
or text 988. To text with a Spanish-speaking crisis specialist, text AYUDA to 988.
The helpline provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Louisiana has two certified helpline centers, VIA LINK and the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling (LACG), who are ready to respond to 988 calls, chats, and texts. VIA LINK provides primary coverage for area codes 504, 225, and 985. LACG provides primary coverage for area codes 318 and 337.
What To Expect
Louisiana 988 Dashboard
To enlarge the dashboard below, click on the arrow at the bottom right corner. This will make the dashboard full screen. To exit full screen, click on the Escape (ESC) button.
Veterans Crisis Line, Spanish Speakers, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing
For
veterans, service members, and their families,
call 988 and press option 1.
Chat (
VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat
) and text (838255) are also available.
For
deaf and hard-of-hearing users
, TTY users may use their preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
For
ASL
users, call the
988 Videophone
.
For
Spanish
, press option 2 (Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis) or dial 888-628-9454.
988 Resources
988 Chat and Text
Veterans Chat
ASL Videophone
SAMHSA 988 Lifeline Website
988 Network Information and Data
Vibrant Emotional Health
Learning Community-Crisis Now
988 Communications Toolkits
Louisiana 988 Media Toolkit
Louisiana 988 Partner Toolkit
Louisiana 988 University Toolkit
SAMHSA 988 Lifeline Toolkit
Additional Resources
Louisiana Crisis Response System and Suicide Prevention
The
Coordinated System of Care (CSoC)
brings together the Department of Health (Office of Behavioral Health and Medicaid), the Department of Children & Family Services, the Department of Education, the Office of Juvenile Justice, the Governor's Office, family, youth and advocate representatives to establish a service delivery system that is better integrated, has enhanced service offerings and achieves improved outcomes. By establishing CSoC, we can help ensure that young people in or at risk of out-of-home placement with significant behavioral health challenges can receive the supports and services they need.
TLC Moms
TLC Moms — a Louisiana Department of Health, Office on Women's Health and Community Health initiative — offers support, resources, and a path to mental and emotional wellness for moms, families, and caregivers facing pregnancy or postpartum depression and anxiety. Encouraging the power of talking, listening, and caring, TLC Moms embodies this commitment by providing resources and support for those navigating the emotional ups and downs of parenthood, from expectant mothers to those caring for newborns. If you or someone you know is experiencing depression or anxiety related to pregnancy or a recent birth, TLC Moms can help you mentally and emotionally on your parenting journey.
Contact
If you have questions regarding 988, please email
[email protected]
.
Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin, MD
Secretary
Bruce D. Greenstein
Powered by
Cicero Government