Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) in partnership with St. Bernard Parish School Board Prevention Program, celebrated the grand opening of its St. Bernard Child and Youth After-hours Clinic on Tuesday, January 16. The hours of operation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and will provide behavioral health services focusing on mental illness and substance use to individuals between the ages of 5.5 and 20.5.
MHSD began expansion plans after St. Bernard parish leadership expressed there was high demand for after-hours care in the area. The agency hopes that the extended hours will provide residents with more access beyond school hours. “MHSD is very excited about our first-ever St. Bernard after Hours Child/Youth Services Clinic, offering behavioral health services and intellectual and developmental disorder service referrals for the children, youth and their families who reside in St. Bernard Parish” says Executive and Medical Director, Dr. Rochelle Head-Dunham. The clinic is fully staffed with licensed clinical professionals and they are accepting appointments now. Interested residents must schedule appointments during regular business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. MHSD welcomes walk-ins, however, appointments are recommended. To book an appointment, please call MHSD at (504) 568-3130 or visit www.mhsdla.org for more information.
Metropolitan Human Services District is the local lead agency for mental illness, addictive disorders and intellectual/development disability services. MHSD provides community-based services for all ages in Orleans, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes through agency clinics and community partners. State and Federal funding are the primary resources for MHSD. For more information, visit www.mhsdla.org or call (504) 568-3130.
