(225) 355-3446

Community Resources

 

IF YOU – OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW – ARE IN CRISIS, HAVING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE, OR NEED EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PLEASE CALL ONE OF THESE PROVIDERS:

  1. BATON ROUGE CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER (BRCAC) HOTLINE- 225-250-7301 

    Addressing childhood trauma – including physical or sexual abuse, exposure to violence, loss of a significant loved one or natural disaster – by providing trauma-informed, efficient and coordinated child-focused services in the aftermath of abuse and violent crime.

     

    NOTE:  DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE 855-452-5437. 

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  2. CAPITAL AREA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT (CAHSD) – 225-925-1906 

    Facilitating person-centered recovery by empowering people of all ages with behavioral health needs and developmental disability challenges to strengthen relationships, establish independence, and enhance their ability to improve their physical health and emotional wellbeing.

     

    24/7 HOTLINE VIA BATON ROUGE CRISIS LINE AT 844-452-2133

     

    Louisiana SPIRIT – 225-964-3901

     

     As COVID-19 cases increase, more individuals and families need help coping with feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression, and isolation. CAHS’ Louisiana Spirit program offers counseling and other help specific to the COVID pandemic.

     

  3. FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER BATON ROUGE 

    Providing professional counseling services to individuals and families to strengthen and improve their quality of life. 

     

    24-Hour Crisis Intervention Specialists:

    • Tracy Williams                                      (225) 270-2249
    • Pamela Weems ACSW, LCSW/BACS (225) 316-2855
    • LaCrystel McCoy                                        (225) 910-4337

     

  4. IRIS – 225-389-3001 

     

    Empowering and promoting justice for survivors of domestic and relationship violence, their children, and our communities. Capital Area 24 hour Crisis Line (225) 389-3001 or 1(800) 541-9706

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  5. SEXUAL TRAUMA AND AWARENESS RESPONSE CENTER HOTLINE– 1-855-435-7827 

     

     Serving youth and adult survivors of sexual trauma and building institutional capacity to prevent and respond responsibly to sexual violence in the community.

     

    STRESS HOTLINE 1-866-310-7977

 

  1. THE BUTTERFLY SOCIETY – 225-347-7725 

     

    Providing direct services to victims of domestic violence, educating the community, and advocating for legislation while partnering with other agencies to end its occurrence.