JPHSA SERVICES:
Access to Services

Access serves as the single point of entry to JPHSA programs. As the gateway to JPHSA, Access:

• Links individuals and families to Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities services and supports;

• Provides initial screening and evaluation to determine if an individual is eligible for JPHSA services;

• Admits eligible individuals to JPHSA service areas;

• Provides information and referral to other resources if an individual is not eligible to receive JPHSA services;

• Provides urgent psychiatric intervention for adults; and,

• Serves as the Single Point of Entry (SPOE) for local parish inpatient psychiatric units.

Appointments are not needed but are available. West Bank residents may call 504-349-8833, and East Bank residents may call 504-838-5257, Monday thru Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Walk-ins” are seen between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.