PARISHES: East & West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, East & West Feliciana

Capital Area Human Services was established by the Louisiana Legislature in 1996 and was enacted in 1997 to operate and manage the publicly funded, community-based programs and services for mental health, addictive disorders, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders in the parishes of Ascension, East and West Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana, Iberville, and Pointe Coupee.

(225) 925-1910 | Toll Free (866) 628-2133

EarlySteps provides services to families with infants and toddlers aged birth to three years (36 months) who have a medical condition likely to result in a developmental delay, or who have developmental delays. Children with delays in cognitive, motor, vision, hearing, communication, social-emotional or adaptive development may be eligible for services. EarlySteps services are designed to improve the family's capacity to enhance their child's development. These services are provided in the child's natural environment, such as the child's home, child care or any other community setting typical for children aged birth to 3 years (36 months).

The Department of Health and Hospitals' Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) is charged with coordinating statewide services in a manner that is accessible to Louisiana individuals and families who require specialized supports and services. The OCDD is entrusted with the task of determining eligibility and assuring that these individuals can safely be served in the community

OCDD is also entrusted in assuring that individuals are afforded the opportunity to live in a safe environment while directing their lives based on their desired personal outcomes.

Louisiana Department of Health

628 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(225)342-0095 toll free (866) 783-5553 fax (225) 342-8823

Email ocddinfo@la.gov

Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain, maintain or advance in competitive integrated employment and achieve independence in their communities by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with business and other community resources.

3651 Cedarcrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

(225) 295-8926

The LDH Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities offers a variety and ever-changing collection of resources, trainings and literature to assist consumers, their families, providers, advocates, and others access relevant materials.