Disability Services in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Tensas 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 Tensas 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 Tensas Parish
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Tensas 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
- Tensas Community Health Center (318-766-1968, Saint Joseph)
- Tensas Dental Clinic (318-766-1967, Saint Joseph)
- Tensas Health Mobile (318-766-1967, Saint Joseph)
- Tensas School-Based Health Center (318-766-1967, Saint Joseph)
- Exodus Behavioral Health Center Llc (225-223-2235, NEWELLTON). Behavioral health agency
- Ajs Transportation Services (318-467-0089, NEWELLTON). Medical & accessible transport
- T&R Medical Transportation Llc (318-467-5084, NEWELLTON). Medical & accessible transport
- Precision Healthcare Solutions Inc (318-766-8777, ST. JOSEPH). Medical equipment & supplies
- Special Care Services Of Louisiana, Inc (225-278-8375, ST. JOSEPH). Medical equipment & supplies
Statewide programs serving Tensas Parish
These serve every county in Louisiana, including Tensas 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
- Terrebonne Parish
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Union Parish
- St Tammany Parish
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- Assumption Parish
- Caldwell Parish
- East Carroll Parish
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