Organization

Louisiana Department of Health

Baton Rouge, LA
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Mission

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.

  • Website: http://ldh.la.gov
  • Phone: (225) 342-9500
  • Principal Officer: REBEKAH E. GEE, MD, MPH

Louisiana Department of Health
628 N 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Categories Health, wellness & mental health Health care patient information, services counseling, and financial support (includes family and caregiver support) Community health care clinics Preventive care Mental health care Community mental health care Substance abuse prevention Substance abuse treatment Health insurance and financial assistance Public health Health and mental health, N.E.C. Human services, food, housing & emergency aid Basic and emergency aid Food Programs Emergency assistance Child Welfare Housing and shelter Age and family groups Social, health, and economic status Low-income and working poor

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The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) manages and delivers the services and supports necessary to improve the quality of life for citizens with mental illness and addictive disorders. The agency acts as monitors and subject matter consultants for the children's Coordinated System of Care program and the Medicaid Healthy Louisiana managed care plans, which manage behavioral health services. OBH also delivers direct care through hospitalization and has oversight of behavioral health community-based treatment programs through the human services districts and authorities. Services are provided for Medicaid and non-Medicaid eligible populations.