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

Is help available in Spanish in St Tammany Parish?

Yes. This St Tammany 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 Tammany 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 Tammany Parish, Louisiana

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in St Tammany 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 — Northshore (985-882-0226, Lacombe)
Center for Hope Children and Family (504-241-6006 x105, Slidell)
Methodist Childrens Home — Greater New Orleans (985-626-6649, Mandeville)
Northlake Behavioral Health System (985-626-6300, Mandeville)
Baptist Community Health Services- Mandeville (504-533-4999, Mandeville)
St Tammany Community Health Center - Slidell (985-607-0400, Slidell)
St. Tammany Mandeville CHC (504-575-3700, Mandeville)
St. Tammany Slidell CHC (504-575-3700, Slidell)
Kindness Corner (MANDEVILLE)
1st Care Health Llc (985-643-2324, SLIDELL). In-home support
1st Choice Sitter Service (985-892-3137, COVINGTON). In-home support
Aariel Recovery Llc (504-920-6782, SLIDELL). Children's mental-health clinic
About You Sitting Service Llc (985-892-1973, COVINGTON). Early intervention (birth–3)
Concerned Care Home Health, Inc (985-892-3947, COVINGTON)
Family Home Health Agency (985-732-4892, COVINGTON)
Key Home Health Care (985-549-1539, COVINGTON)
Mercy Home Health Services (985-674-1699, MANDEVILLE)
4 Heartbeats Transportation Llc (985-237-9750, MANDEVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Abc Secure Transportation (504-669-5706, MANDEVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Ace Effect Transport (985-290-7097, SLIDELL). Medical & accessible transport
Ade Non Emergency Medical Transportation (505-756-5728, MANDEVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Rouquette Lodge III (Mandeville)
Salvation Manor Apartments ((985)863-2470, Pearl River)

Statewide programs serving St Tammany Parish

These serve every county in Louisiana, including St Tammany 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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