Due to an abundance of caution and concerns over the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, Capital Area Human Services (CAHS) announced that its behavioral health clinics and offices will begin scheduling telehealth and telephone appointments through Jan. 28. In addition, walk-in appointments will also be suspended.
According to CAHS Executive Director Jan Laughinghouse, “COVID-19 is affecting our clients, our staff, and their families, and these measures have been made for every person’s health and safety.”
Only clients with scheduled appointments for injections will be seen in the clinics. All other services will be provided via telehealth or telephone. However, Laughinghouse urged anyone who feels the need to be seen in person to call and talk with the intake staff. The clinic hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., except for Children’s Behavioral Health, which is closed on Fridays.
The following phone numbers may be used to access appointments or for information:
-Ascension Behavioral Health, (225) 621-5770
-Baton Rouge Behavioral Health, (225) 925-1906
-North Baton Rouge Behavioral Health, (225) 359-9315
-Outreach Clinics (West Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee, Donaldsonville, Iberville, and West Feliciana), (225) 907-2218
-Children’s Behavioral Health (Monday-Thursday) (225) 922-0445.
-The administrative offices can be reached at (225) 922-2700.
Ongoing updates will be posted at cahsd.org and on CAHS social media platforms.