Louisiana · Listings Checked October 2026
Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Louisiana
Where Can You Find Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Louisiana?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 57 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Louisiana (checked October 2026). The most are in Baton Rouge (7), New Orleans (7) and Shreveport (5). 53 of them accept Medicaid.
- 57Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers
- 18Mobile crisis
- 44Onsite psychiatric emergency care
- 15Hospital inpatient
- 53Accept Medicaid
- 36Children and teens
- 39Sliding fee or payment help
Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Louisiana by City
From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov listings, checked October 2026. Cities with enough listings link to their own page; others link to the city's full treatment page.
More About Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers
Read what to do in a mental health crisis. For the state's crisis lines, Medicaid coverage and license lookups, see mental health care in Louisiana.
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Crisis Assist Link Line (Region 3): 877-500-9997. Or call or text 988.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers Are in Louisiana?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 57 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Louisiana, checked October 2026. The most are in Baton Rouge (7), New Orleans (7) and Shreveport (5).
Do Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Louisiana Accept Medicaid?
53 of the 57 listed accept Medicaid. Confirm your plan with the facility before you start.
What Should You Do in a Mental Health Crisis in Louisiana?
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Walk-in crisis centers listed here take people without an appointment; call ahead if you can.
Is There a Louisiana Crisis Line?
Call or text 988 from anywhere. South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Crisis Assist Link Line (Region 3) also answers at 877-500-9997.