NEDHSA manages community-based services for individuals diagnosed with major mental illness, developmental disabilities and addictive disorders. NEDHSA is devoted to deliver programs and services that encourage people to reach their true potential. These are our three guiding principles that drive how we serve our citizens:
NEDHSA serves citizens diagnosed with major mental illness, developmental disabilities and addictive disorders in these 12 northeastern Louisiana parishes: Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll.
If you think you are having mental health issues such as depression, severe mood swings, hallucinations, or emotional problems resulting from a traumatic event, we will assess you and determine if you meet our admission criteria or if you would benefit from our assisting you with some other treatment placement.
We accept most private insurance plans, such as:
Although we accept most private insurance, please be sure to contact your insurance company to make sure the services you need are covered under your plan. Insurance is not required to receive services. We will accept patients who meet eligibility requirements. Client fees are based on income and number of dependents.
To find services for addictive disorders and mental health services, please call one of the clinics listed below to schedule an appointment. This will minimize the time you’ll have to wait. The Monroe Clinic has a dedicated walk-in assessment unit and accepts walk-ins from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Ruston Clinic also accepts walk-ins from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. The remaining clinics may be able to accommodate a walk-in if there is an hour of unscheduled time or a cancellation, but a walk-in to the rural clinics without an appointment may result in longer wait times. For best results, call first to schedule an appointment. For developmental disabilities services, please call 318-362-5188 or you may walk-in to the Women & Children’s Clinic, which also serves as the NEDHSA Development Disabilities Application Center, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis beyond our hours of operation, please call our 24/7 crisis line at 1-800-256-2522. We will speak with you and help you find the services you need. We will refer you elsewhere if your needs are beyond the scope of the services we offer. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or feel you may be a danger to yourself or others, please visit the nearest emergency room or call 911.
4800 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
318-362-3339
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Addiction and Mental Health Clinic)
Driving Directions
451 E. Madison Avenue.
Bastrop, LA 71220
318-283-0868
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Addiction & Mental Health Clinic)
Driving Directions
3200 Concordia St.
Monroe, LA 71201
318-362-5188
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Developmental Disabilities Application Center and Family Support Unit)
Driving Directions
602 East Georgia Ave.
Ruston, LA 71270
318-251-4125
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Addiction & Mental Health Clinic)
Driving Directions
5159 Hwy 4 East
Columbia, LA 71418
318-649-2333
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Addiction & Mental Health Clinic)
Driving Directions
1012 Johnson St.
Tallulah, LA 71282
318-574-1713
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Mental Health Clinic)
Driving Directions
1301 Landis St.
Winnsboro, LA 71295
318-649-2333 or 318-435-2146
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Mental Health Clinic)
Driving Directions
For developmental disabilities services, please call 318-362-5188.
4800 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
318-362-3339
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Addiction and Mental Health Clinic)
Driving Directions
451 E. Madison Avenue.
Bastrop, LA 71220
318-283-0868
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Addiction & Mental Health Clinic)
Driving Directions
3200 Concordia St.
Monroe, LA 71201
318-362-5188
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Developmental Disabilities Application Center and Family Support Unit)
Driving Directions
602 East Georgia Ave.
Ruston, LA 71270
318-251-4125
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Addiction & Mental Health Clinic)
Driving Directions
5159 Hwy 4 East
Columbia, LA 71418
318-649-2333
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Addiction & Mental Health Clinic)
Driving Directions
1012 Johnson St.
Tallulah, LA 71282
318-574-1713
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Mental Health Clinic)
Driving Directions
1301 Landis St.
Winnsboro, LA 71295
318-649-2333 or 318-435-2146
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Mental Health Clinic)
Driving Directions
To find services for addictive disorders and mental health services, please call one of the clinics listed below to schedule an appointment. This will minimize the time you’ll have to wait. The Monroe Clinic has a dedicated walk-in assessment unit and accepts walk-ins from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Ruston Clinic also accepts walk-ins from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. The remaining clinics may be able to accommodate a walk-in if there is an hour of unscheduled time or a cancellation, but a walk-in to the rural clinics without an appointment may result in longer wait times. For best results, call first to schedule an appointment. For developmental disabilities services, please call 318-362-5188 or you may walk-in to the Women & Children’s Clinic, which also serves as the NEDHSA Development Disabilities Application Center, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis beyond our hours of operation, please call our 24/7 crisis line at 1-800-256-2522. We will speak with you and help you find the services you need. We will refer you elsewhere if your needs are beyond the scope of the services we offer. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or feel you may be a danger to yourself or others, please visit the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Please contact us for additional information. Following is general admission criteria:
For People with Developmental Disabilities:
People in need of Mental Health or Addiction Services:
For addiction and/or mental health services:
For mental health and/or addiction services:
For developmental disabilities:
Medicaid and private insurance are accepted at all NEDHSA clinics. The NEDHSA Monroe and Columbia Behavioral Health Clinics also serve as Medicaid Application Centers. Staff persons are available to assist individuals in applying for Medicaid insurance on site as a convenience to our consumers.
Louisiana Act 384 merged mental health, developmental disability, addictive disorder services (or co-occurring disorders) into Local Governing Entities (LGEs) as of July 1, 2010. NEDHSA is one of 10 independent LGEs. Each LGE is administered by an Executive Director who reports to a local board of community volunteers. Each LGE remains part of the Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals.
A CARF One-Year Accreditation was awarded to NEDHSA for the following services:
CARF accreditation demonstrates NEDHSA’s quality, accountability, and commitment to the satisfaction of the persons served. CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services providers in the areas of Aging Services, Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Durable Medical Equipment, Employment and Community Services, Medical Rehabilitation, Opioid Treatment Programs, and Vision Rehabilitation Services. For more information on CARF, visit www.carf.org