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Office Closure: Hurricane Francine

Due to Hurricane Francine, all FPHSA outpatient clinics and Administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, September 11 through noon on Thursday, September 12.

If you experience a behavioral health crisis during office closure, you can access our after-hours emergency line through ViaLink by dialing ‪1-855-268-1091 or “211”. You can 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.

To download a copy of FPHSA’s Emergency Handbook “My Access-to-Services Plan for when Emergencies Strike!”, please click here. This handbook offers information how to access critical behavioral health and developmental disabilities resources in the event of severe weather impacts to our region.

Quick List of Other Pertinent Phone Numbers that you can save in your contacts:

FPHSA Crisis Line 1-855-268-1091 or “211”

Suicide Prevention Lifeline “988”

Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860

Military Veterans 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Press 1

Spanish Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Press 2

Please continue to check here for critical operational updates.

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FPHSA NEWS

Mental Health Month Awareness Events

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Please click here to learn more information and click here to review the Proclamation issued by Governor Landry. 

FPHSA offers mental health services and you can locate a clinic near you by visiting: https://fphsa.org/behavioral-health-services/locations/

In addition, FPHSA is offering two mental health awareness events in the community. Please spread the word and be sure to look for our Mobile Unit next week at Carter’s Supermarket in Denham Springs on May 22’nd and Planet Fitness Parking Lot in Slidell on May 23’rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (please see the flyer below or click here to download)

You can come grab some goodies, learn about our services, and/or receive a FREE mental health screening.

Know someone struggling with mental health but isn’t ready to make an appointment to talk to a mental health professional just yet? Encourage them to come see us for a private and confidential screening. There is no obligation for further treatment. 

Join us as FPHSA continues to light the path forward in our community on the importance of mental health!

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