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News & Updates
In the Event of an Evacuation
1. Check medical supplies and prescription medication. Make sure you have at least a two week supply of medication. If you receive medications from the JPHSA pharmacy, call our West Bank facility at (504) 349-8722 for refills whether you are an East Bank or West Bank client.
2. Please take all medication bottles with you when you evacuate. A pharmacy or the Red Cross may fill your medications in a disaster.
Access to Services
Call (504) 349-8833 for
detailed information about JPHSA services, supports and eligibility criteria.
Jefferson Parish citizens in crisis directly impacted by mental illness, an
addictive disorder and/or developmental disabilities can call (504) 832-5123
for after-hours crisis services (nights, weekends and holidays).
Vision
Jefferson
Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) envisions a
Jefferson Parish in which individuals and families
affected by mental illness, addictive disorders or
developmental disabilities will live full, independent
and productive lives to the greatest extent possible
with available resources.
Mission
The mission
of Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority is to
minimize the existence and disabling effects of mental
illness, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities
and to maximize opportunities for individuals and
families affected by those conditions to achieve a
better quality of life and to participate more fully
within our community.
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