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. Learn more about JeffCare treatment and services and our children’s mental health services.
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.
Looking for mental health services for children and teens? We can help.
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.
Looking for mental health services for children and teens? We can help.
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
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
Special Recognition for Human Resources
JPHSA’s Board of Directors recognized the Human Resources (HR) department for passing its annual State Civil Service Compliance Audit with 100% compliance. Board Chair Shawnta Gardener-Taylor, MS, LPC, presented HR with a letter of appreciation and special recognition to department head Melanie Williams-Sylvester for her team’s accomplishments.
JPHSA COVID-19 Updates
- JPHSA is currently offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations to people 18 years of age and older. Please call JPHSA’s JeffCare at 504-838-5257 to schedule your appointment in Metairie or Marrero.
- Other COVID-19 vaccination locations, including ones in Jefferson Parish, are available on the Louisiana Department of Health website.
- In response to COVID-19, JPHSA has implemented many precautions to keep staff members and service recipients safe.
- JPHSA has curated a community resource guide for area residents.
JPHSA Seeks New Board Members
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority is currently seeking Board members for the following positions:
- Addictive Disorders, Professional
- Addictive Disorders, Advocacy
- Development Disabilities, Professional
- Judicial Representative
