You and your family deserve support. Whether you need someone to talk to, help finding counseling, or assistance with food and housing, start here. Select a section or search for a resource below.
Immediate emotional support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach out for thoughts of suicide, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, overwhelming emotions, or concern about someone you love.
Learn More About 988
988 is the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and also serves as Louisiana’s statewide 988 helpline. Call or text the same number, 988, for either service. To text a Spanish-speaking crisis specialist, text AYUDA to 988.
Immediate danger? If someone is in immediate physical danger or needs emergency medical help, call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Local & regional help · 24/7
VIA LINK 211
Connect with counselors who can help you locate mental health services, food, housing, utility assistance, healthcare, and other community programs in the Greater New Orleans area.
Teen crisis textline listed by VIA LINK: 504-777-EASE (3273). Please confirm current availability before publication.
Mental Health & Counseling
Milestones Mental Health Agency
Mental health agency. Contact directly to ask about services, eligibility, and appointments.
4919 Canal St., Suite 203, New Orleans, LA 70119
Student & Family Wellness
Children & families
ThriveKids Student Wellness — Manning Family Children's
ThriveKids helps connect students and families with care coordination and health and behavioral health resources. Call to ask about enrollment and available services.
Food, Housing & Everyday Needs
For help locating available programs, start with 211. Contact individual agencies to confirm eligibility, hours, and current assistance.
Housing, rent & utility assistance
Food assistance
Central City Christian Fellowship — Second Harvest
2259 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113
Franklin Avenue Baptist Church — Second Harvest
2515 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
Additional Central City food distribution listing
2138 4th St., New Orleans, LA 70113
Organization and distribution schedule should be confirmed before publishing.
Learn More
For additional community services and referrals, contact VIA LINK 211. For information about suicide prevention and crisis support, see the Louisiana 988 links in the first section above.
ReNEW Schools · Behavioral Health & Family Resources
Resources are provided for convenience and are not endorsements or guarantees of availability. Contact providers to verify services, hours, eligibility, and cost. This page does not replace emergency services. In immediate danger, call 911.
Resources are provided for convenience and are not endorsements or guarantees of availability. Contact providers to verify services, hours, eligibility, and cost. This page does not replace emergency services. In immediate danger, call 911.
