Program
Office of Behavioral Health
The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) manages and delivers the services and supports necessary to improve the quality of life for citizens with mental illness and addictive disorders. The agency acts as monitors and subject matter consultants for the children's Coordinated System of Care program and the Medicaid Healthy Louisiana managed care plans, which manage behavioral health services. OBH also delivers direct care through hospitalization and has oversight of behavioral health community-based treatment programs through the human services districts and authorities. Services are provided for Medicaid and non-Medicaid eligible populations.
Service Area:
Categories Health, wellness & mental health Community mental health care Family services and support Group services and support Health and mental health, N.E.C. Hotlines and crisis intervention Mental health care Mental health care provider offices and managed care clinics Rehabilitation and therapy Substance abuse treatment
Locations
No locations for this program
Parent Organization
Louisiana Department of Health
Baton Rouge, LAMission
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.
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Website: http://ldh.la.gov
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Phone: (225) 342-9500
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Principal Officer: REBEKAH E. GEE, MD, MPH
Louisiana Department of Health
Baton Rouge,
LA
70802