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STATE OFFICE CLOSURE - INCLEMENT WEATHER
Commissioner of Administration Taylor Barras is announcing that all state offices in Cameron Parish will be closed Wednesday, June 17, 2026 and Thursday, June 18, 2026, due to the impending tropical storm.
All agency heads are responsible for determining those essential personnel who should remain on duty, report for duty, or those who should report to alternate work sites as necessary. Officials continue to monitor conditions throughout the state, and this announcement may be updated.
This office closure applies to all nonessential employees, including those authorized to work from home.
Women's Health - Resources for Health Care Providers
Women's Health - Resources for Health Care Providers
Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. Many new and expecting parents feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or exhausted at different times during the perinatal period (the period that starts with pregnancy and extends at least 12 months after birth). Mental health disorders are common for parents to experience anytime during this period and include depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and psychosis. For example, we know that 1 in 7 moms and 1 in 10 dads suffer from postpartum depression.
To assist providers in recognizing and treating these disorders, the LDH Bureau of Family Health offers consultation services and educational opportunities to improve provider capacity around perinatal mental health. We also have staff available to link families and providers to supportive community and mental health resources during the perinatal period.
Recognizing Symptoms: Screening for Perinatal Depression
The Louisiana Developmental Screening Guidelines follow the AAP recommendations of screening caregivers for postpartum depression at the 1-, 2-, 4-, and 6-month well-child visits. Louisiana Medicaid will reimburse for these screenings when using the validated tools listed below — use CPT code 96161. Refer to the Medicaid bulletin and fee schedule for more information. You can learn more about the recommended screening tools and how to use them in the Developmental Screening Toolkit.
The Louisiana Provider-to-Provider Consultation Line (PPCL) is a no-cost telehealth consultation and education program that helps health care providers address the behavioral and mental health needs of pediatric patients (ages 0-21) and perinatal patients. The program aims to increase the capacity to screen, diagnose, treat, and refer patients to supportive services by integrating behavioral health into clinical settings. PPCL gives providers access to:
Consultation on diagnoses, medications, and psychotherapy interventions for a wide range of behavioral health needs (e.g., mental health care guides, screening forms).
Guidance on pediatric and perinatal behavioral health topics and issues through TeleECHO series, virtual webinars, and in-person training events.
Resources to connect with community partners and agencies (e.g., intensive in-home providers, support groups).
Providers can call 833-721-2881 to speak with a mental health consultant or psychiatrist about their patients or fill out this form to request a consult.
Resources to Share with Families
Act 188 of the 2022 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session requires all hospitals and birthing centers that provide labor and delivery services to provide pregnant women with information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Below are some resources you can share with families to help them learn about the signs, symptoms, treatment, and resource options for PMADS.
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