Peer support specialist certification in Louisiana is handled through Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health — Recognized Peer Support Specialist (RPSS). Below are 6 verified resources for Louisiana — certification and training first, then peer organizations, support lines, and more.
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Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health: peer support specialists who complete OBH-approved statewide training are deemed recognized by the state of Louisiana as Recognized Peer Support Specialists (RPSS); 10 CEUs per year (three in ethics).
Crisis line, as published on the NAMI Louisiana Area Crisis Lines page. 24 hours / 7 days.
Crisis line for callers outside Baton Rouge, as published on the NAMI Louisiana Area Crisis Lines page. 24 hours / 7 days.
Youth crisis line, as published on the NAMI Louisiana Area Crisis Lines page. 24 hours / 7 days.
Crisis counseling line (not a peer warmline). 24 hours / 7 days. Via Link's own site also lists 800-749-2673 for crisis counseling and 2-1-1 for information and referrals.
Louisiana state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Phone as published in the NAMI affiliate directory: 225-291-6262.