JeffCare
Integrated Behavioral Health & Family Medicine
JeffCare provides fully integrated primary care and behavioral health services for children and adults from two Community Health Centers in East Jefferson and West Jefferson.
- Friendly & professional staff
- Convenient locations
- Expert, affordable care for all ages
- Committed to your wellness
We’d love to see you. Call 504-838-5257 for or submit an appointment request online. Same-day and next-day primary care appointments available upon request. More details about JeffCare treatment and services is available here. More details about children’s mental health services are available here.
Behavioral Health Community Services
Behavioral Health Community Services brings treatment and support where people live and work. All behavioral health therapies and supports are individualized.
- Individual & family therapies
- Evidence-based and best practices
- Day & evening appointments
- Substance use prevention & treatment
Call 504-846-6901 for assistance. More details about child and adolescent mental health services are available here.
Developmental Disabilities Community Services
Developmental Disabilities Community Services supports and serves individuals with special needs and helps them to live full, healthy, independent, and productive lives.
- Knowledgeable service teams
- Person-centered planning
- Home & community-based support
- Services for individuals & families
Call 504-838-5424 for assistance. Additional details about child and adolescent mental health services are available here.
Mission
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) envisions a Jefferson Parish in which individuals and families affected by Mental Illness, Addictive Disorders, and/or Developmental Disabilities shall live full, healthy, independent and productive lives to the greatest extent possible for available resources.
Service Statement
“We promise courtesy, empathy, and respect in meeting the expectations of those we serve and each other.”
Locations
East Jefferson Health Center
3616 S. I-10 Service Road W.
Suite 100
Metairie, LA 70001 504-838-5257
West Jefferson Health Center
5001 West Bank Expressway
Suite 100
Marrero, LA 70072 504-349-8833
New JeffCare Health Center Hours
As of April 1, 2020, the new hours for JeffCare Health Center locations are 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.
Virtual Visits Now Available
JPHSA is here and available with JeffCare virtual visits in behavioral health and primary care. Call or fill out an online request for an appointment.
News
Declutter for a Cause on RX Take Back Day
Thinking of cleaning out your cabinets? Each year the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides an opportunity for Americans to tidy up and prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. On October 24 and beyond, you can join the cause.
JPHSA’s drop boxes are available year-round. The DEA will be collecting drugs in person on October 24 at Gretna Police Department from 10am-2pm. Click here for a full list of JPHSA medication disposal drop box locations.
Flu Vaccine Critical During COVID-19
Getting an annual flu vaccine protects your family and community from the flu any year. But this year, JPHSA urges you to pay particular attention.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reducing the overall burden of respiratory illnesses is important to protect vulnerable populations, the healthcare system, and other critical infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone who is eligible should receive the vaccine, especially essential workers and those at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 and/or influenza complications.
Protect yourself by contacting JPHSA’s JeffCare Health Center at 838-5257 in Metairie or 349-8833 in Marrero.
JeffCare Continues Fight Against COVID-19
JeffCare will continue to offer free walk-up COVID-19 testing in October and November from tents at both East Jefferson Health Center and West Jefferson Health Center. Upcoming testing dates and times can be found here.
In response to COVID-19, we look forward to calmly continuing to provide the community with the services and supports they need during this trying time. To do this, we have implemented a number of protective health and safety measures.
Out of caution and to ease concerns, an increased cleaning and disinfection schedule is in place at our facilities. We have cancelled community meetings and restricted unnecessary access to our buildings by the public. We are also actively screening staff and individuals served in our health centers. In addition, mandatory social distancing strategies are in effect in our lobby areas and throughout the agency.
Please note the following:
JeffCare Health Centers
- Effective April 1, 2020, JeffCare Health Center locations are open from 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
- INDIVIDUALS SHOULD CALL THE HEALTH CENTER BEFORE COMING IN PERSON IF THEY ARE EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)* OR HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH ANYONE WHO HAS TESTED POSITIVE. (CLOSE CONTACT MEANS HAVING BEEN WITHIN 6 FEET OF THAT PERSON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME OR BEING EXPOSED TO THEIR COUGH OR SNEEZE, ETC. ) STAFF WILL PROVIDE GUIDANCE.
- Appointments are being conducted by phone when possible.
- Individuals who enter the health center are screened (questions and temperature taken).
- No more than one person should enter health center for in-person appointment (unless another person is necessary to contribute to appointment such as a parent or caregiver, etc.).
- Anyone in crisis is welcome.
- Groups unable to be conducted by phone are conducted with social distancing.
Behavioral Health Community Services
- BHCS is currently open normal operating hours and providing services by phone or email.
- BHCS may go into the community for emergencies.
Developmental Disabilities Community Services
- DDCS is currently open normal operating hours and providing services by phone or email.
- DDCS may go into the community for emergencies.
- DDCS is accepting and reviewing Family Service requests for emergencies only.
*SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)
- Fever, cough, shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- Public health officer told you you were potentially exposed to COVID-19
Contact Information
- JeffCare
East Jefferson Health Center- 838-5257
West Jefferson Health Center- 349-8833
- Behavioral Health Community Services
846-6901
- Development Disabilities Community Services
838-5424
- Mobile Crisis Services
832-5123
A COVID-19 resource list is available here.