Who do I call first for disability services in St James 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 St James Parish.

Is help available in Spanish in St James Parish?

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

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

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

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

The Arc of Louisiana. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Beacon Behavioral Hospital (225-258-6103 x105, Lutcher)
Access Health Louisiana Lutcher High School SBHC (504-575-3700, Lutcher)
Magnolia Academic Center for Excellence (504-575-3700, Vacherie)
Teche Health @ Gramercy (337-828-2550 x2104, Gramercy)
Teche Health @ St. James High School (337-828-2550, Vacherie)
Affinity Care Providers Inc (225-869-6005, GRAMERCY). In-home support
Brighter Altneernatives (225-265-6180, VACHERIE). Behavioral health agency
Carrie Me Away Llc (504-858-3697, LUTCHER). In-home support
Greater Grace Charter Academy Inc (225-267-7318, VACHERIE). Developmental disabilities clinic
Aad Transportation (504-487-5105, LUTCHER). Medical & accessible transport
Aid Transportation (504-487-5105, LUTCHER). Medical & accessible transport
Davis Devine Services Llc (225-623-8223, GRAMERCY). Medical & accessible transport
Geaux 2 Transport Solutions, L.L.C. (225-494-3069, LUTCHER). Medical & accessible transport
Gem Drugs Gramercy Inc (225-869-3651, GRAMERCY). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving St James Parish

These serve every county in Louisiana, including St James 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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