Crisis Hotlines
The Keep Calm Through COVID crisis phone line is available 24/7. 1 (866) 310-7977.
24/7 VIA Link Cope Line
(504) 269-COPE (504-269-2673)
or 1 (800) 749-2673
chat with a crisis counselor 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. by going to www.vialink.org
24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1 (800) 273-8255 chat with a crisis counselor 1:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Mon.-Fri. En Español: 1 (888) 628-9454 Deaf/hard of hearing: 1 (800) 799-4889
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself
24/7 Crisis Text Line
Text NAMI to 741741
24/7 Veterans Crisis Line
1 (800) 273.8255 (Press 1)
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1 (888) 373-7888 (TTY: 711)
National Domestic Violence Hotline, 24-hour Hotline
1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
National Runaway Safeline, 24 hour Hotline
1 (800) RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Trans Lifeline, for those who are transgender or
gender questioning. Available 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. everyday.
1 (877) 565-8860 | www.translifeline.org
Crisis Services
JPHSA After-Hours Crisis Services, serving Jefferson Parish
(504) 832-5123
MHSD (Metropolitan Human Services District) Crisis Response Team, serving Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard Parishes
(504) 826-2675
Veterans Administration Outpatient Psychiatry
1 (800) 935.8387
Greater New Orleans Human Trafficking Task Force
A full list of mental health resources and treatment options is available through NAMI (National Alliance for Mental illness) New Orleans and can be found here
Family Crisis Services
For assistance in escaping unhealthy relationships
New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter
Emergency and transitional housing for women with children and pregnant women, access to supportive services 2020 S. Liberty St. New Orleans, LA 70113 (504) 522-9340 or info@nowcs.org
Metro Centers for Community Advocacy
Emergency and transitional housing for victims of domestic violence, (location confidential), access to supportive services 24/7 Crisis Hotline (504) 837-5400
Hagar’s House
Shelter for women and children, access to supportive services. Trans inclusive. Call for an appointment (504) 210-5064
Family Service of Greater New Orleans
Counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and children 2515 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 822-0800 and www.fsgno.org
Affordable Counseling
These organizations offer services at little or no cost based on a person’s household income:
Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans
Counseling services for individuals, couples,
families, and children of all faiths. 3300 W. Esplanade Ave., Ste. 603, Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 831-8475 and www.jfsneworleans.org
Celebration Hope Center
Individual and family counseling services offered to those who have experienced trauma and for those with co-occurring disorders. 1901-B Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 833-4673 and www.celebrationhopecenter.org
Loyola Center for Counseling and Education (LCCE)
Counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and children. Loyola University, Mercy Hall, Second Floor 2020 Calhoun St., New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 864-7858 or LCCE@loyno.edu