Who do I call first for disability services in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Louisiana vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for East Baton Rouge Parish.

Is help available in Spanish in East Baton Rouge Parish?

Yes. This East Baton Rouge Parish guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Louisiana agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in East Baton Rouge Parish?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in East Baton Rouge Parish

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in East Baton Rouge Parish

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in East Baton Rouge Parish. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Resources for Independent Living - Baton Rouge ((225) 753-4772, Baton Rouge)
The Arc of Louisiana. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital (225-300-8470, Baton Rouge)
Beacon Behavioral Hospital — IOP Baton Rouge (225-810-4719, Baton Rouge)
Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge (225-924-0123, Baton Rouge)
Jefferson Oaks Behavioral Health Inc (225-927-5624, Baton Rouge)
Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative, Inc. - Jewel Newman (225-774-1120, Baton Rouge)
Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative, Inc. - Primary (225-774-1120, Baton Rouge)
BRPCC Mobile Unit (225-774-1120, Baton Rouge)
Capitol City Family Health Center, Inc. (225-650-2000, Baton Rouge)
Chinese Language School Of Baton Rouge (BATON ROUGE)
Emerge School For Autism Inc (BATON ROUGE)
Greater Baton Rouge Hope Academy (BATON ROUGE)
Louisiana School for the Deaf (Baton Rouge)
1st Home Health Kare Llc (225-248-8028, BATON ROUGE). Respite care
4ever Caring, Llc (225-927-1400, BATON ROUGE). In-home support
A Care Network (336-558-3749, BATON ROUGE). Behavioral health agency
A Hand When Needed Inc. (225-326-0238, BATON ROUGE). Behavioral health agency
Amedisys Home Health (225-751-8201, BATON ROUGE)
Audubon Home Health (225-218-8009, BATON ROUGE)
Aveanna Healthcare (225-291-1221, BATON ROUGE)
Baton Rouge General Home Health (225-376-6157, BATON ROUGE)
1st Choice Caregivers & Medical Transportation,Llc (225-218-0054, BATON ROUGE). Medical & accessible transport
1st Choice Delivery (225-938-6795, BATON ROUGE). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving East Baton Rouge Parish

These serve every county in Louisiana, including East Baton Rouge Parish.

Human Development Center. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Louisiana (800-960-7705). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council ((225) 342-6804). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) ((225) 925-9500). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Families Helping Families of Jefferson (Louisiana PTI) ((504) 888-9111). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Louisiana

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