You Are Not Alone
Local Support in the Florida Parishes
Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor by text, 24/7.
St. Tammany Parish Hospital — Behavioral Health:
For psychiatric emergencies, St. Tammany Health System provides inpatient and crisis stabilization services. Visit your nearest emergency room if you or someone you know is in immediate danger.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Louisiana Helpline:
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Support Group
Losing someone to suicide is unlike any other grief. The SOS Support Group is a safe, confidential space where survivors — people who have lost a loved one to suicide — can share, listen, and heal together.
When: Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 6:00–7:30 PM
Where: 60 Louis Prima Drive, Covington, LA
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required — drop in anytime.
We know that taking the first step can feel hard. You don't need to sign up. Just show up. You will be welcomed.
Support After a Suicide Loss
The STOPS LOSS Team (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) provides immediate, compassionate support to families and loved ones in the aftermath of a suicide death. LOSS Team members — themselves survivors of suicide loss — respond to offer a human presence during one of the hardest moments imaginable. If you are interested in learning more about the the LOSS team, contact us at 985-237-5506 or stops.la@gmail.com.