Who do I call first for disability services in St John The Baptist 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 John The Baptist Parish.

Is help available in Spanish in St John The Baptist Parish?

Yes. This St John The Baptist 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 John The Baptist 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 John The Baptist Parish, Louisiana

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in St John The Baptist 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 John The Baptist 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 John The Baptist Parish

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in St John The Baptist 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
River Parishes Treatment Center (985-652-8444, La Place)
Teche Health @ Reserve (337-828-2550, Reserve)
Teche Health SBHC @ East St. John High School (337-828-2550, Reserve)
Carsons Small Heroes Big Hearts Foundation (LAPLACE)
A Hand When Needed Laplace (985-653-4999, LAPLACE). Case management / support coordination
Abide Family Support Services (985-359-2527, LA PLACE). Day program / habilitation
Abilities First, Inc (985-359-1777, LA PLACE). Respite care
Absolute Health, Inc. (985-652-0078, LA PLACE). Behavioral health agency
Egan-Ochsner Home Health River Parishes (985-653-8117, LA PLACE)
Stat Home Health, Llc (985-652-8092, LA PLACE)
7 Bills Transportation Llc (985-817-9862, GARYVILLE). Ride service
A Mothers Touch (985-272-9554, LA PLACE). Medical & accessible transport
Alberta'S Transportation (504-408-5980, LA PLACE). Medical & accessible transport
Allen & Riley Healthcare Services Llc (985-359-4046, LA PLACE). Medical & accessible transport
Allied Medical Supplies Llc (713-505-2465, LA PLACE). Medical equipment & supplies
Axum Medical Supplies, Llc (504-390-2564, LA PLACE). Medical equipment & supplies
Doir Medical Services Llc (985-233-4063, LA PLACE). Medical equipment & supplies
Gem Drugs Inc (985-536-3957, RESERVE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving St John The Baptist Parish

These serve every county in Louisiana, including St John The Baptist 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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