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Below are some mental health resources. This list is not exhaustive. NAMI-BR does not endorse any organization, program or service listed.
Capital Area Human Services District Child and Adolescent Response Team
922-0631 (or) 1 (866) 392-4692
Rape Crisis Center of Baton Rouge
(225) 383-7273
The Phone Crisis Line, Crisis Intervention Center
(225) 924-3900
Battered Women’s Program
P.O. Box 2133, Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 389-3001 • Toll-Free (800) 541-9706
Statewide 24-Hour hotline: 1 (888) 411-1333
Outreach Offices:
Ascension (225) 644-4916
East & West Feliciana (225) 683-2755
Iberville (225) 687-1314
Pointe Coupee (225) 638-9507
Temporary room and board at shelter for abused women and children. Services for outpatient and inpatient include: advocacy; support groups; and legal advice. Women must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs and must not exhibit any type of violent behavior while in the shelter. Women can be pregnant. Counseling programs are available for children and non-residents. Intake by referral or telephone. Serves female victims of domestic violence and their children. No Fee. Picture I.D. required. Public bus line within 3 to 4 blocks.
Queen of Peace Night Shelter – Missionaries of Charity (St. Agnes)
737 East Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-8367
Temporary night shelter for women and children. Must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs and must not exhibit violent behavior. Apply for vacancy before 3pm. Supper and breakfast served. Call before going to shelter. No new admissions are accepted on Thursdays. Queen of Peace Maternity House is available for pregnant women. Intake by telephone. Serves women and children; no boys over age 5. No Fee. Picture I.D., Social security card, birth certificate and criminal report to be provided for documentation. Public bus line within 3 to 4 blocks.
Sweet Dreams Shelter – Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Women)
1623 Convention St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-7343 • FAX (225) 383-6623
Pharmacy: (225) 383-7450 • Legal Services: (225) 383-7837
Emergency shelter for up to three months that offers access to clothing, pharmacy, a day center and dental services. Hot lunches are served 365 days a year, and the Bags of Hope, which is a supper program that provides a bag lunch, is available Monday through Friday. Community Pharmacy is also available; must call for screening process. Women must be looking for work and children must be in daycare or school. Women can be pregnant. Food program and legal services are available to anyone. Intake for legal services is by walk-in or appointment. Serves single women and women with children; no boys over age 12. No Fee. Picture I.D. to be provided for documentation. Public bus line within 3 to 4 blocks.
Bishop Ott Shelter – Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Men)
1623 Convention St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-7343 • FAX (225) 383-6623
Pharmacy: (225) 383-7450 • Legal Services: (225) 383-7450
Emergency shelter for 90 days max that offers access to clothing, pharmacy, and dental services. Hot lunches are served 365 days a year, and the Bags of Hope, which is a supper program that provides a bag lunch, is available Monday through Friday. Community Pharmacy is also available; must call for screening process. Food program and legal services are available to anyone. Intake for legal services is by walk-in or appointment. Mandatory work and savings plan. Serves single men. No Fee. Picture I.D. to be provided for documentation. Public bus line within 3 to 4 blocks.
Bishop Ott Shelter – Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Men)
2655 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 355-0374 • FAX (225) 383-6623
Shelter, clothing, and food provided for walk-in single males. $3.00 fee per night. Picture I.D. required. Public bus line within 3 to 4 blocks.
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter (Men)
7361 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4483 • FAX (225) 355-7393
Shelter for single males. Intake by appointment, walk-in or telephone. Must pass Breathalyzer test. The first night is free, and the cost is $7.50 per night afterwards; one night is free every 30 days. Picture I.D. required. Public bus line within 3 to 4 blocks.