For the first time in its 15-year history, Metropolitan Human Services District is operating a children’s clinic in New Orleans East.
See the full article here: https://www.nola.com/health/index.ssf/2018/08/childrens_mental_health_clinic.html
Mental Health
WWL-TV Opioid Special
Watch the WWL-TV Special on the opioid epidemic here:
http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/opioid-epidemic-local-resources-where-you-can-get-help/508332828
Health experts in New Orleans discuss opioid addiction, mental health at forum
NEW ORLEANS — The opioid overdose treatment medication, naloxone was featured at a forum on mental health and substance abuse in New Orleans Thursday. The medication is available without a prescription at pharmacies across Louisiana.
See the full article here – http://www.wdsu.com/article/health-experts-in-new-orleans-discuss-opioid-addiction-mental-health-at-forum/10377715
Health experts fear mentally ill, drug abusers will suffer if Medicaid is cut
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) – Local health professionals say mental health and drug abuse are often connected, and some are concerned about threats to Medicaid funding that helps many of the poor in this community get treatment.
See the full article here – http://www.fox8live.com/story/35990752/health-experts-fear-mentally-ill-drug-abusers-will-suffer-if-medicaid-is-cut
