Where To Go For Care
Regional Resources
New Orleans Area Resources
Baton Rouge Area Resources
Thibodaux Area Resources
Lafayette Area Resources
Lake Charles Area Resources
Alexandria Area Resources
Shreveport Area Resources
Monroe Area Resources
Pontchartrain “North Shore” Resources
Parish Health Units
Parish Health Units provide a range of health services to the community. All provide pregnancy testing, WIC services, immunizations and family planning. There are a range of other services available as well. To find a parish health unit near you click here.
Nutrition/WIC services
To find a WIC provider site in your area click here.
Medicaid and Financial Assistance
- LaMOMS — Through this program, pregnant women of working families, either married or single, have access to no-cost health care coverage. To find information on how to apply and eligibility, visit LaMOMS
- LaCHIP – Offers low cost or no cost health care plans for uninsured Louisiana children up to age 19. Eligibility is based on family size and income. Visit LaCHIP
Immunizations
Where to get shots in New Orleans: http://www.shotsfortots.com/html/nofamilyclinics.html
Special events where you can get shots: http://www.shotsfortots.com/html/healthfairs.html
Call Partners for Healthy Babies at 1-800-251-BABY (2229)
Child Safety Information
KIDLINE – 1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373) is an anonymous, toll-free, statewide telephone service offering crisis intervention, support, parenting information and referrals to community resources within the state of Louisiana. 8AM – 8PM every day.
Child Help – National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1800-422-4453) Provides information on prevention, treatment and research related to child abuse. Provides support for both children and parents.
SafeKids – information on injury prevention, car seat safety, bike helmets etc.
Louisiana Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 – Provides information on poison and drug safety, medical information
Safe Haven
Call 1-800-CHILDREN
If you or someone you know is not ready to take care of a newborn baby, Louisiana’s Safe Haven Law offers parents a safe, legal option. More information regarding the Safe Haven is available by calling toll-free 1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373). Or you can click here for more info.
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