Florida Parishes
Human Services Authority

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INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS NOTICE REGARDING SERVICES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024

All FPHSA Outpatient Clinics and Offices will be closed on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, due to the extreme weather conditions.

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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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Living arrangements may be requested when no other out of home arrangements can be made. Staff will assist the individual or family in seeking appropriate living arrangements. These arrangements may include the following:

Supported Living

The individual lives independently (alone or with a roommate) in a location they select. The supports can be minimum such as a provider assisting with money management to maximum such as 24 hours of a caregiver. Individuals having 24 hour supports have a Home and Community Based waiver.

Community/Group Home

This living arrangement has several individuals living in a home. Staff provide 24 hour oversite (Active Treatment). Each individual has a Plan of Support which is implemented and monitored in order to meet the individual’s goals (Active Treatment). The home is licensed as an Intermediate Care Facility for people with Intellectual Disabilities by LDH, Health Standards.