Louisiana Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential support for Louisiana residents — available 24/7.
⚠ Safety Notice
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.
If you’re having thoughts of suicide or are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The Mental Health Hotline offers support and resources. It is not a substitute for emergency services.
Louisiana carries a heavy mental health burden. Around 650,000 adults and 245,000 children in the state live with a diagnosable mental health condition, and the Louisiana Department of Health puts the share of adults affected each year at close to 22%.
Asking for help takes real work, and the thought of describing what you are feeling to someone you have never met can be daunting. A Louisiana helpline lets you talk it through confidentially, without giving your name, and find out what care is available near you.
Below is a list of Louisiana hotlines and resources you can reach out to — whether you are going through a hard stretch, need a diagnosis and treatment, or are worried about someone you love.
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Options for Louisiana Hotlines
The following resources provide support, information and connections to care across Louisiana. The Mental Health Hotline is one of several places to turn — explore what fits your needs.
What to Expect When You Call
Not knowing what happens after you dial is a common reason people put off calling. Here is what a call to the Mental Health Hotline looks like:
- An automated assistant may answer first. It asks a few questions to understand what kind of help you are looking for. Someone on our team may also speak with you.
- You decide how much to share. You can give your first name or nothing at all. What you say is confidential.
- No pressure and no judgment. You will not be talked into anything, and nothing about your situation is treated as a failing.
- Guidance, not diagnosis. The Mental Health Hotline does not diagnose conditions or provide therapy. It helps you understand what your options are.
- You leave with something concrete. That might be information about support groups, local treatment options or how coverage works in Louisiana.
Local Resources by City
For city-specific mental health resources in Louisiana, explore the pages below:
Louisiana Mental Health Statistics to Know
Many people feel ashamed or guilty about a mental health condition. It helps to know how many other people in Louisiana are dealing with the same thing.
Additional findings: The Louisiana Department of Health reports that close to 22% of adults in the state experience a mental illness each year and about 8% are affected by a substance use disorder. Nationally, one in five people experiences a diagnosable condition in any given year, including depression and anxiety. Source: Louisiana Department of Health.
Help Is Here
Feeling overwhelmed is common when you are dealing with trauma, depression or a substance use problem, and it can be hard to see where to start. You do not have to work out the next step by yourself.
The Mental Health Hotline can answer your questions and help you find mental health resources across Louisiana. Calls are free and confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you want.
Call when you’re ready.