DOWNLOAD LaPAAC's "My Next Steps" pdf HERE

Make a plan of action before a mental health or addiction crisis occurs by taking these steps.

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Substance Use Help

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ATLAS- addiction treatment locator.  Atlas was created to help people search for and compare addiction treatment facilities to find high-quality care for themselves or their loved ones.  Atlas is managed by Shatterproof, a national nonprofit dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the U.S.

https://www.treatmentatlas.org/why-atlas
 

https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/aa-meetings/louisiana/
 

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment
 

Support
This is a database of statewide resources such as mental health counseling, substance use treatment, public benefits, disaster assistance, services for former offenders, employment, housing, and many more.
https://vialink.org/resource-database/

Information for a crisis hotline and teen crisis text line
https://www.unitedwaysela.org/canwetalk
 

Teens in crisis or needing a place to go
https://www.nationalsafeplace.org
 

Elevations RTC is an organization that provides mental health services for teens in Louisiana
https://www.elevationsrtc.com/b/mental-health-therapeutic-programs-for-troubled-
teens/louisiana-la/
 

Blue Fire Wilderness provides programs for troubled teens.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/bluefirewilderness.com/b/programs-for-troubled-
teens/louisiana/amp/
 

Acadiana Treatment Center is a psychiatric residential treatment center for teens.
https://www.acadianatreatmentcenter.com/programs/adolescent-program/
 

Our Lady of the Lake provides behavioral health treatment services for adolescents.
https://ololrmc.com/services/mental-and-behavioral-health/adolescent-services
 

This link will connect you to mental health and/or addictive treatment services in real time. https://louisiana.uniteus.com/get-help/

 

Crisis services for LGBTQ youth
https://www.latransadvocates.org/crisis-hotlines
 

Wellness Recovery Action Plan
https://www.wellnessrecoveryactionplan.com/wrap-can-help/life-challenges/
 

Faces and Voices of Recovery
https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/
 

The Mighty is a safe, supportive community for people facing health challenges and those who care for them.
www.themighty.com
 

The HearMe app is available for both iPhone and Android. It connects you with someone who will listen
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hearme-app/id1417672401
 

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Suicide Prevention
Louisiana suicide hotlines
http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/louisiana-suicide-hotlines.html
 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
 

List of International Suicide Hotlines 
www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
 

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
www.thecalmzone.net or UK residents call 0800-58-58-58
 

Text Lines
The Crisis Teen Textline serves anyone ages 13-22, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information through text message.
https://vialink.org/text/
 

Louisiana Teen Crisis Text Line (Sponsored by: United Way)
(504)777-3273

 

Louisiana Department of Health:
 

Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode of Psychosis
Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) is designed to meet the needs of those experiencing First Episode Psychosis (FEP). The CSC model incorporates a comprehensive package of services including: medication/primary care, psychotherapy, case management, family education and support, and supported employment and education.
 

Providers
The following Local Governing Entities (LGE) provide coordinated specialty care for people who have been experiencing psychosis for less than 2 years:
 

Capital Area Human Services District

Parishes served: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana

Age Range for Eligibility: 14 – 40

http://www.cahsd.org/

 

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority

Parishes served: Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington

Age Range for Eligibility: 15 – 40, other ages on a case-by-case basis

http://www.fphsa.org/

 

Jefferson Parish Human Service Authority

Parish served: Jefferson
Age Range for Eligibility: 15 – 40

https://www.jphsa.org/

 

Metropolitan Human Services District

Parishes served: Orleans, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines

Age Range for Eligibility: 12 – 21

https://www.mhsdla.org/

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority

Parishes served: Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne
Age Range for Eligibility: 12 – 35
http://www.sclhsa.org/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) – Understanding A First Episode of Psychosis Young Adult: Get the Facts

SAMHSA First-Episode Psychosis and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Guide

 

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) fact sheet on first episode psychosis

National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) information on psychosis

First Episode Psychosis Recovery Stories from the Center for Practice Innovations, a New York-based resource for mental health services

Voices of Recovery Videos Series from OnTrackNY, a treatment program for youth and young adults experiencing first episode psychosis

NAVIGATE is a comprehensive program implementing CSC for effective treatment of individuals experiencing early psychosis

 

Domestic Violence
Love is Respect: Visit www.loveisrespect.org/,  text “LOVEIS” to 22522, or call 1-866-331-9474 to talk with a peer advocate to prevent and end abusive relationships

 

Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorder Association
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/  or call 1-800-931-2237

Do you want to become a Peer Support Specialist? You can find information at: https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/2578