National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Orleans
NAMI New Orleans is a grassroots mental health organization dedicated to
building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental
illness. NAMI New Orleans provides services and resources for people and
families struggling with mental illness. For more information visit namineworleans.org/.
For more information on NAMI resources, take a look at:
Children's Hospital Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Center
Located at Children’s Hospital’s Calhoun Campus,
this program offers acute inpatient treatment specifically designed to meet the needs
of children ages 7 to 12 and a separate adolescent unit for teens ages
13 to 18 (must be in high school).
Quick reference
When you or someone you know undergoes a crisis, the New Orleans community
offers some resources for free.
These local resources include:
Link 211 – Call 211 or
1.800.749-2673 24/7 for information and resources on health services.
Jefferson Mobile Crisis Team – Call
504.832.5123 for service to Jefferson Parish youth and adults.
Metropolitan Crisis Response Team –
504.826.2675 for service to Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard Parishes adults and youth.
When in doubt, call 911 – Tell them there is a “mental health
emergency” and officers will be sent to assist you and your loved
one. Ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer. If your loved one
is in crisis in New Orleans, ask for Unit 6512, which is the NOPD Crisis
Transportation Unit.
Crisis hotlines to pass along to your loved one
Oftentimes, speaking with someone about a crisis can make a major difference
in how a person is able to understand and cope with their situation.
Some free hotlines people can call include:
24/7 VIA Link Cope Line – Call
504.269.COPE (504.269.2673) or
1.800.749.2673 to speak with a crisis counselor. Chat to a crisis counselor online 3
pm - 10 pm Monday.-Friday by going to
www.vialink.org and opening the chat box.
Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (C.A.L.M) combines a public health,
real world approach with academic expertise to help New Orleans better
understand and treat psychosis.
Click to learn more about the campaign.
