Community Health, Wellness & Safety Resources
Welcome to the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Community Health, Wellness and Safety Resource page. Below is a list of community programs, resources and web page links available in the Greater New Orleans area. If you are looking for a resource that is not listed, please contact Campus Assistance Program staff at (504) 568-8888.
If you have an emergency or need immediate assistance, please contact:
Campus Assistance Program
(504) 568-8888
LSUHSC Campus Police
(504) 568-8999
Local Police Department
911
Emergency Preparedness
Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness
Information regarding hurricane and disaster preparedness
Emergency Alert System
Sign up for LSUHSC-NO emergency text or e-mail alerts
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Louisiana Spirit Crisis Counseling Program
1-866-310-7977
Federally funded crisis counseling and stress management program for individuals, families and groups affected by disasters across the State of Louisiana.
Disaster Distress Helpline: SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
Provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Crisis Assistance
| VIA LINK Crisis Line & Community Resouce Directory 800-749-COPE (2673) (504) 269-2673 211 |
| Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) |
| Metropolitan Crisis Response Team (Orleans, St. Bernard & Plaquemines Parishes) (504) 826-2675 |
| Mobile Crisis Services (Jefferson Parish) (504) 832-5123 |
| Poison Control 800-222-1222 |
| Child Abuse Hotline 800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453) |
| SAMHSA Substance Abuse & Mental Health Helpline 800-662-HELP (4357) |
| SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline 800-985-5990 |
Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Hotlines
| Crescent House (Orleans Parish) (504) 866-9554 |
| Metropolitan Center for Women and Children (Jefferson Parish) (504) 837-5400 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) 800-787-3224 (for TTY) |
| National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE (4673) |
Impaired Professional Committees
| Healthcare Professionals' Foundation of Louisiana (HPFL) Offers a confidential, voluntary alternative to formal disciplinary action for physicians, dental professionals, and other healthcare professionals who are experiencing difficulties due to substance use, mental health, physical ailments, or disruptive behavior patterns. For more information call 888-743-5747. |
| Recovering Nurses Program (RNP) Offers a confidential, voluntary alternative to formal disciplinary action for nurses who are experiencing difficulties due to chemical dependency or abuse. Nurses may also be mandated for RNP monitoring when there is disciplinary action. For more information call (225) 755-7546. |
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