When someone you love is struggling, it can be hard to know what to say or where to turn. This guide shares national and local Northeast Louisiana mental health resources for people experiencing a crisis, as well as for parents, caregivers, and friends who are concerned about someone they love.
Need help now?
Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It is free, confidential, and available 24/7 for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, a mental-health or substance-use crisis, or emotional distress — or for anyone worried about a loved one. You can also chat online.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Mental health resources in Northeast Louisiana
In addition to 988, there is local support available in Northeast Louisiana for people experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide.
- Ascent Health, Inc.
Phone: 318-654-4245
Website: ascentlife.org
Provides community-based wraparound services for children and young adults ages 5–20 and their families experiencing mental-health or behavioral-health challenges. Services focus on coordinated, family-centered support at home and in the community. - Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Crisis Line
Phone: 1-800-256-2522
Website: nedeltahsa.org
Provides 24/7 crisis assistance and connects Northeast Louisiana residents with appropriate mental health and addiction services. NEDHSA crisis information - NEDHSA Monroe Integrated Care Clinic
Phone: 318-362-3339
Website: Monroe Integrated Care Clinic
Offers adult mental-health care, addiction treatment, services for children and adolescents, developmental-disability support, and additional behavioral-health programs. - NEDHSA Children & Family Services Clinic
Phone: 318-362-3153
Website: Children & Family Services Clinic
Provides mental-health and addiction services for children and families, along with developmental-disability and prevention services. - NEDHSA Regional Clinics
Website: NEDHSA clinic locations
Regional clinics provide mental health, addiction, and child and adolescent services. Sliding-fee options may be available.- Bastrop: 318-283-0868
- Ruston: 318-251-4125
- Tallulah: 318-574-1713
- Winnsboro: 318-649-2333
- The Center for Children & Families – The Hope Center
Phone: 318-398-0945
Website: standforhope.org
Provides trauma-informed counseling and medication management for children, teens, adults, and families. Services address anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family conflict, and suicide risk. - Pinnacle Family Health
Phone: 318-325-1092 or 1-800-286-1092
Website: pinnaclefamily.org
Provides behavioral and mental health care alongside primary care, pediatric care, dental services, pharmacy services and substance-use support. Pinnacle accepts Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance. A Sliding Fee Discount Program is available based on household income and family size for eligible patients, including those who are uninsured or underinsured. Behavioral-health services - The Wellspring Counseling & Family Development Center
Phone: 318-323-1505
Website: wellspringofnela.org
Offers counseling and family-support services for people facing mental-health concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and major life transitions. - Louisiana 211 – United Way of Northeast Louisiana
Call: 211
Text: Your ZIP code to 898-211
Website: louisiana211.org
Provides free, confidential referrals to local counseling, health care, housing, food assistance, and other community services. Phone assistance is available 24/7. - Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana – Signs of Suicide
Contact: Jan Daniels
Phone: 318-323-8775
Website: Children’s Coalition Youth Development
A school-based prevention program that teaches students and trusted adults to recognize signs of depression and suicide risk, respond appropriately, and connect young people with professional help.
If your child tells you they may hurt themselves
Hearing this can feel frightening, but you do not have to handle it alone. Stay calm, listen without judgment, and thank your child for telling you. It is OK to ask directly: “Are you thinking about suicide?” Research shows that asking does not increase suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Take every statement, note, or threat seriously.
- Stay with your child if you believe they may be in immediate danger.
- Help make the environment safer by securing medications, firearms, and other potentially dangerous items.
- Call or text 988 together for immediate guidance and support.
- Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if there is immediate danger.
- Follow up with a pediatrician, therapist, school counselor, or other qualified mental-health professional for continued support.
How to support someone you are worried about
You do not need to have the perfect words. A caring, direct conversation can be an important first step. Listen without judgment and let them share what they are feeling.
- Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide.
- Do not promise to keep suicidal thoughts a secret.
- Help connect them with support, including 988, a trusted adult, or a mental-health professional.
- Check in again after the conversation.
For more guidance, read the National Institute of Mental Health’s 5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide.
Small acts of care and connection matter. Reach out, listen, and remind the people you love that they are not alone and help is available.
For more information about warning signs and how to help someone in crisis, visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or the National Institute of Mental Health.
