Florida Parishes
Human Services Authority

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WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS NOTICE REGARDING SERVICES ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17

All FPHSA Outpatient Clinics and Offices will be closed for “in-person” services on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, due to the extreme winter weather conditions; however, all in-person appointments that are scheduled will be switched over to a virtual appointment instead. Please expect a call providing you with the information you need to connect with us. At the time of your appointment, please be sure to accept any calls that may appear as a blocked number. (Please also update your phone settings to allow calls from blocked numbers) We thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we take the necessary safety precautions to protect you and our staff.

If you or a loved one experiences a behavioral health crisis during this time, you can access our after-hours/ emergency line by dialing 1-855-268-1091 or “211”. You may also access crisis chat at www.vialink.org. Text Chat is also available by texting “TXT211” to 504-777-EASE (3273).

If you have a medical emergency, please go to the nearest Emergency Room or dial 911. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is 988.

Please continue to check back here for any updates as we continue to monitor the weather and travel safety conditions.

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GAMBLING

FPHSA provides group and individual counseling for clients and their families suffering from a gambling disorder. All services are provided by a certified compulsive gambling counselor.

There are no fees for these services for Florida parish area residents.

For information or to access services contact Robert Hetrick LAC, CCGC at (985) 649-5265.

Common Counseling Myths & Facts:

Counselling Myth 1: Counseling can be expensive.

Fact: There are NO fees for services to Louisiana residents.

Counseling Myth 2: Only gamblers can attend counseling.

Fact: If you are affected by a loved one’s gambling, counseling is available, at no cost.

Counseling Myth 3: You have to stop gambling if you want to attend counseling.

Fact: There is no requirement that you quit gambling before during or after attending counseling. You decide what your counseling goals will be.

Counseling Myth 4: If I see a counselor about gambling everyone will know about it.

Fact: All services are confidential.

Counseling Myth 5: If I go into counseling, I will have to self-exclude from the casinos.

Fact: All self exclusion from casinos in Louisiana and Mississippi is voluntary.