Mental Health Resources

Counesling and mental health serivces in Plaquemines Parish.

Affordable and accessible mental health care and case management.

Camp Kesem is a free weeklong summer camp that serves children ages 6-18 who have lost a parent to cancer, have a parent undergoing cancer treatment, or whose parent is a cancer survivor. Applications open in January of each year, and are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Camps are staffed with highly trained college student leaders, along with nursing and mental health professionals. All applications are submitted online at www.campkesem.org. To find a camp near you click here: https://campkesem.org/find-a-camp/.

Assists children (4-17) with the loss of a parent

To ensure that person-centered support and services are available and are provided to eligible individuals with mental illness, addictive disorders and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes.

Behavioral Health Community Services brings treatment and support where people live and work. All behavioral health therapies and supports are individualized.