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

Is help available in Spanish in Ouachita Parish?

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

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

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

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

New Horizons ILC - (Monroe) ((318) 323-4374, Monroe)
Monroe Waiver Services (Monroe). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Monroe Earlysteps System Point of Entry (Monroe). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Region 8 (Monroe) Behavioral Health (Monroe). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Monroe Phoenix Peer Support Center (Monroe). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Aimwell Addiction Recovery Center (318-816-5329, Monroe)
Allegiance Inpatient of Monroe (318-966-4686, Monroe)
Cognitive Development Center (318-340-1535, Monroe)
Ochsner LSU Health Monroe (318-330-7000 x7525, Monroe)
CommuniHealth Services - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Clinic (318-283-8887, Monroe)
CommuniHealth Services - Miller Roy Clinic (318-283-8887, Monroe)
CommuniHealth Services - Monroe Community Health Center (318-322-7999, Monroe)
CommuniHealth Services - Monroe Community Health Center (Louisville Ave) (318-283-8887, Monroe)
'Your Family Casemangementservices Llc" (318-651-2106, MONROE). Case management / support coordination
A And L Of Northeast Inc (318-325-5221, MONROE). Day program / habilitation
A Bridge Of Care (318-512-0300, WEST MONROE). In-home support
A Heart Of Gold (318-497-4562, MONROE). In-home support
Allegiance Home Health Of Northeast La (318-516-2270, WEST MONROE)
Alphacare Home Health, Inc. (318-323-7097, MONROE)
Best Home Health (318-323-5594, WEST MONROE)
Centerwell Home Health (318-805-0106, WEST MONROE)
1983 Transportation Llc (318-737-8796, MONROE). Medical & accessible transport
2 Kings Transportation Llc (318-503-0410, WEST MONROE). Medical & accessible transport
318 Transport Llc (318-791-3018, MONROE). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Ouachita Parish

These serve every county in Louisiana, including Ouachita 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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