South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority

29/04/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month.
If alcohol is impacting your life or someone you love, SCLHSA is here to help with confidential, supportive services.
Reach out today South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority—help is close to home:
📍 Lafourche Behavioral Health Center (Raceland) | 985-537-6823
📍 River Parishes Behavioral Health Center (Laplace) | 985-652-8444
📍 St. Mary Behavioral Health Center (Morgan City) | 985-380-2460
📍 Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center (Houma) | 985-857-3615
📍 Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (Houma) | 985-876-8805
You’re not alone. Recovery starts with one conversation.

23/04/2026

If you are at Nicholls State University today stop by the Student Union and look for South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority

Nicholls State University Health Services always does a great job providing valuable resources for students!

13/04/2026

Last Friday the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority team at St. Mary Behavioral Health Clinic celebrated Teal Day.

Teal Day encourages awareness of the importance of counseling and self-care for counselors as they enlighten their clients, colleagues and the greater public of the same.

It recognizes counselors’ place in the national mental health conversation and the importance of debunking the stigma related to mental illness.

It also challenges people to broaden their understanding of counseling in the prevention and management of mental health conditions.

08/04/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month.
If alcohol is impacting your life or someone you love, SCLHSA is here to help with confidential, supportive services.

Reach out today South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority—help is close to home:

📍 Lafourche Behavioral Health Center (Raceland) | 985-537-6823
📍 River Parishes Behavioral Health Center (Laplace) | 985-652-8444
📍 St. Mary Behavioral Health Center (Morgan City) | 985-380-2460
📍 Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center (Houma) | 985-857-3615
📍 Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (Houma) | 985-876-8805

You’re not alone. Recovery starts with one conversation.

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day.
It’s a time to recognize and appreciate the wide range of experiences within the autism community—and to ensure everyone has access to the support they need.
Did you know?
About 78% of autistic children also experience at least one mental health challenge, such as ADHD, anxiety, or depression—and many face more than one.
You’re not alone.
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA) offers services and support for idividuals and families navigating autism and mental health needs.
Take the next step—visit www.sclhsa.org to learn how we can help.

01/04/2026

In observance of Good Friday and the Easter Holiday, South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority will close on Friday, April 3, 2026. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026.

01/04/2026

Strong beginnings matter. Early Childhood Supports and Services (ECSS) provides mental health support for pregnant individuals and children from birth to age five who may be at risk for developmental, emotional, or behavioral challenges. ECSS focuses on strengthening families and supporting healthy early development.
Contact South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority to learn more about early childhood mental health support available in our community.

27/03/2026

To celebrate Developmental Disabilities Month National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority is shining the spotlight on Wess Richardson.

My name is Wess Richardson. I am 41 years young about to be 42 on August 3rd. I am the life of the party everywhere I go and nobody is a stranger. This makes my family crazy sometimes. 😊
I’m always looking forward to the next holiday and any excuse to have a party. Put on some music, stand back and watch me “get down.” I love spending time with family and genuinely love people. My favorite things are Michael Jackson, ANY kind of party, Mardi Gras and food. I LOVE to eat. Seafood is probably my favorite but I do love my sister-in-law’s hot wings. I ask for them with mac n cheese every time I’m at her and my sister’s house.

I live with my brother Joey and spend at least every other weekend with my sister Tobbie and her wife. On the weekends, I like to go fishing with my sister, go out to eat, visit the library, or just hang at home “doing my paperwork,” watching TV or playing on my IPad. I attend Terrebonne Arc during the week. When I am there, we go to the Food Bank to volunteer, go on adventures in the community (shopping, eating out, library, etc) and hangout with my friends, playing games and/or doing craft projects.
Over the years, SCLHSA’s Family Support Unit paid for me to attend TARC until I received my Supports Waiver. They also paid for IFS supports until my recent bump to the Residential Options Waiver. My family is forever grateful to SCLHSA for funding my IFS supports because these services were used to help me get ready in the morning to go to TARC, so my brother and/or sister could go to work. My family doesn’t know what they would have done without those services. Supporting me and maintaining their jobs would not have been possible. SCLHSA kept me with my family and we are forever grateful.

26/03/2026

To celebrate Developmental Disabilities Month National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority is shining the spotlight on Logan and Jude Boynton.

Logan and Jude Boynton are brothers who are passionate about supporting others with developmental disabilities. They are both very active in the community.
Logan loves Special Olympics, working for Youth Leadership Forum and volunteering as an usher at church. He is most proud of his most recent work as a Self-Advocate through Partners in Policymaking. Those who encourage him most are his mom, dad, Ms. April, and his girlfriend and her family. He is known for being helpful, kind hearted and encouraging to others. Logan feels Supports and Services he receives has helped him gain independent skills. He would like the community to know that individuals with Developmental Disabilities are some of the most kind hearted, hardworking, and helpful individuals you will ever meet.
Jude loves advocating, volunteering at church, going to Bridge to Independence program and spending time with his friends. He is on the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council (LADDC) a graduate of 2024 Partners in Policymaking class. He is a great speaker and passionate about his advocating for those who have developmental disabilities. Those who encourage him most are his mom and dad, his girlfriend, Ms. April, Ms. Rebecca, and Ms. Julie. One of his most proud achievements was speaking at the Senate finance committee, twice. Getting to advocate and give testimony at the Capitol made him feel included in the community. He has most recently learned to operate A/V technology and is working on learning how to do podcast. Jude feels his Supports and Services have made it possible for him to attend college at The Bridge for Independence, through Nicholls State University. He would like the community to know that people with disabilities have dreams and goals just like those without disabilities and they want to be included and valued.