Who do I call first for disability services in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish.

Is help available in Spanish in Jefferson Parish?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish

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

New Orleans Resources for Independent Living, Inc. ((504) 522-1955, Kenner)
The Arc of Louisiana. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Jefferson Parish Human Services — Authority/West Jefferson (504-349-8833, Marrero)
NAMI New Orleans — Westbank (504-368-1944, Harvey)
Ochsner Medical Center — Outpatient Psychiatric Services (504-842-4025, New Orleans)
Access Health Louisiana Kenner (504-575-3700, Kenner)
AHL Eye Associates of West Jefferson (504-349-6213, Marrero)
AHL Jefferson Elementary SBHC (504-575-3900, New Orleans)
AHL Retina Services (866-530-6111, Metairie)
Euterpes Mission (GRETNA)
Family Enrichment Development Institute Inc (GRETNA)
1-Accord Healthcare Services Llc (504-214-9697, GRETNA). Behavioral health agency
1-Source Contractors,Llc (504-452-8847, HARVEY). Case management / support coordination
1st Class Care, Every Time (504-466-1550, KENNER). In-home support
1st Priority Personal Care (504-227-7993, TERRYTOWN). Day program / habilitation
Acts Home Health Care, Inc. (504-362-2030, GRETNA)
Amedisys Home Health Care (504-838-7080, METAIRIE)
Audubon Of New Orleans Home Health (504-356-4663, METAIRIE)
Aveanna Healthcare (504-830-4512, METAIRIE)
1 Dream Transportation (504-402-7941, JEFFERSON). Medical & accessible transport
3 Angels Transportation Llc (504-206-1545, HARVEY). Medical & accessible transport
3-Way Transit Llc (504-473-2815, AVONDALE). Medical & accessible transport
4 Karats Llc (504-655-3570, MARRERO). Medical & accessible transport
Friendship House (504-896-2345, Gretna)

Statewide programs serving Jefferson Parish

These serve every county in Louisiana, including Jefferson 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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