April 20, 2026 Governor Landry, LDH Secretary Greenstein encourage residents to seek emotional support after Shreveport shootingCall, text, or chat Louisiana 988 for immediate, confidential support

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Apr 20, 2026 - In the wake of the tragic event in Shreveport, Governor Jeff Landry and Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein encourage residents to prioritize their emotional well-being and check in on those around them. It is normal to experience reactions such as shock, fear, sadness, anger, confusion, or numbness after a traumatic event. Some individuals may have trouble sleeping, changes in appetite, difficulty concentrating, or feel on edge or unsafe. Children and adolescents may show distress through irritability, withdrawal, or changes in behavior. These responses are common and may change over time.

Louisiana 988 is here with emergency emotional support: Call or text 988 or chat online at Louisiana988.org. Louisiana 988 connects individuals to specialists who provide free, confidential support 24/7 for any level of emotional distress — not just thoughts of suicide — and can connect callers to local care and crisis services through Louisiana’s Crisis Hub.

Residents in Northwest Louisiana can also access services through the Northwest Louisiana Human Services District, which provides behavioral health screening, treatment, and support services across the region. In addition, Mobile Crisis Response teams and Community Brief Crisis Support services are available to provide immediate, in-person help and short-term stabilization.

We also encourage community members in Northwest Louisiana to seek comfort, strength, and guidance through local faith-based resources, where compassionate support, spiritual counseling, and a sense of fellowship can help foster healing and resilience during difficult times.

Support is available, and no one has to navigate this alone.