If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:
Contact the local Mobile Crisis Units:
• (504) 826-2675 for Orleans/Plaquemines/St. Bernard Parishes
• (504) 832-5123 for Jefferson Parish
Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988 or via chat
Contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
Call 911 and tell the operator it is a mental health emergency or go to your nearest emergency room.
Mental Health Resources for Musicians and Creative Community Members
New Orleans
- FOR NOMC PATIENTS:
- Existing patients seeking mental health services please call (504) 412-1366 or request an appointment via the Patient Portal. Those interested in becoming new patients of the NOMC please call (504) 415-3514 or email info@nomaf.org.
- NOMC’s YOU GOT THIS Mental Health Self Care Program
- Sign up for our weekly e-letter! Self-care tips, support, and mental health resources straight to your inbox.
- SEE YGT’s Tips for Building Resilience During COVID-19
- NAMI New Orleans
- Provides a range of services and support groups for those living with mental illness and their families.
- Metropolitan Human Services District
- 24-hour crisis line:(504) 826-2675
- Support and services for individuals with mental illness, addictive disorders, and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes.
- VIA LINK
- 24-hour Crisis Resources: Call (504) 269-COPE (2673) | Chat online at vialink.org
- Information, referrals, training, and crisis intervention to people, organizations, and communities so they can help themselves and others.
- Loyola Center For Counseling & Education
- Appointments can be made by calling (504) 864-7858 or by emailing LCCE@loyno.edu
National
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline
- 800-950-NAMI | Helping families and individuals navigate mental health challenges through education, support, and advocacy
- Mental Health America Screening Tools
- Tools to help you understand whether you might be experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition
- LACDMH Resources
- Resources for coping, community support, support for parents and children, healthcare workers, distancing guidelines, general health management, and COVID-19 info & updates.
- BACKLINE
- A national org that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health resources.
- Sound Mind
- Resources and channels that bring together musicians, music lovers, and forward-thinking organizations to build community and open dialogue around mental health – leveraging the power of music to catalyze social change.
Domestic Violence Resources
- National : 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or DomesticShelters.org
- Louisiana: New Orleans Family Justice Center (504-866-9554) | Metro Center for Women and Children (504-837-5400) | State Hotline (1-888-411-1333)
Resources for Substance Abuse
New Orleans:
Crescent Care Safe Needle Exchange Program
National:
SAMSHA Disaster Distress Helpline:
1-800-985-5990 – 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to COVID-19
Alcoholics Anonymous (online meetings) | Narcotics Anonymous (online meetings) | Cocaine Anonymous (online meetings)
Marijuana Anonymous (online meetings) | Recovery Delivered | Smart Recovery | Connections App
MusiCares – financial assistance and addiction recovery for musicians
Community Specific Resources
LGBTQ
The Trevor Project – 1-866-488-7386
BIPOC
Information and Resources (NAMI)
BIPOC Addiction & Mental Health Resources
Latinx
Information and Resources
AAPI
Information and Resources
Frontline Healthcare Workers:
For The Frontlines – Text 741741 | Physician Support Line – 1 (888) 409-0141
Parents and Caregivers:
Mental Health America – articles and resources for parents and caregivers navigating support during this time
Ways to Keep in Touch & Connect With Your Neighbors
New Orleans Neighborhood Engagement | Nextdoor | New Orleans Reddit
