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

Is help available in Spanish in Orleans Parish?

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

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

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

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

Easterseals Louisiana, Corporate Office (New Orleans). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Louisiana. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Clarke Community Services Inc (504-821-6837, New Orleans)
Ctr for Hope Children and Fam Servs (504-241-6006 x105, New Orleans)
Greenpath International Inc (504-827-2928, New Orleans)
Metropolitan Human Services District — Central City Behav Hlth Ctr (504-568-3130, New Orleans)
Access Health Louisiana Primary Care at the Pythian (504-226-2976, New Orleans)
Baptist Community Health Services- Lower 9th Ward (504-533-4999, New Orleans)
Baptist Community Health Services- Sanchez Center (504-533-4999, New Orleans)
Baptist Community Health Services- Upper 9th Ward (504-533-4999, New Orleans)
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (New Orleans)
Raphael Academy (NEW ORLEANS)
Special Education Leader Fellowship (NEW ORLEANS)
The 1881 Research Institute (NEW ORLEANS)
1 Sylvan Healthcare (504-248-9177, NEW ORLEANS). In-home support
17 Eme - Empower Motivate Elevate Llc (504-252-3889, NEW ORLEANS). Behavioral health agency
200 South Broad St Suite 7 (504-822-0090, NEW ORLEANS). Behavioral health agency
504love Llc (504-435-2756, NEW ORLEANS). In-home support
Central Home Health, Llc (504-455-5959, NEW ORLEANS)
Christian Home Health Care, Inc (504-949-7177, NEW ORLEANS)
Home Health Care 2000-New Orleans (504-242-1122, NEW ORLEANS)
Lcmc Health Home Care (504-897-8576, NEW ORLEANS)
3js Transportation Llc (504-202-7894, NEW ORLEANS). Ride service
4ks Transportation Llc (504-762-9974, NEW ORLEANS). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Orleans Parish

These serve every county in Louisiana, including Orleans 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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